Comment by Meekro
24 days ago
I'm considering switching to US Mobile from Verizon-- it seems way cheaper, and you can still use the Verizon network. Any downsides I should know?
24 days ago
I'm considering switching to US Mobile from Verizon-- it seems way cheaper, and you can still use the Verizon network. Any downsides I should know?
I started mid last year and haven't run into any problems. Haven't needed to switch off of Dark Star yet.
I was previously on Google Fi, and MVNO roaming is bloody fantastic - I always had reception.
What is dark star?
It's the name of their AT&T MVNO.
One tradeoff with MVNOs is you're generally lower priority on the network.
The only time that's going to matter is during a high usage event, like sports or perhaps a mass casualty. At that point, the network is overloaded for the primary users anyway.
Priorities vary across MVNO’s. I’m not an expert but I think USM is on the better end of that priority spectrum.
I switched over a year ago and all I can say is … it’s been excellent. $25/month per line is perfect and service is just as good as our Verizon postpaid.