Running List of Sprint MVNOs

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Introduction

"MVNO", or Mobile Virtual Network Operator, is a carrier that purchases wholesale access to larger national network owners and resells under their own name. This is done sometimes selling their own branded phones and or existing phones from other carriers.

Recently, Sprint's wholesale program has gone through some aggressive changes resulting in a wave of new MVNOs operating on the Sprint network.

Coverage

Most offer native Sprint network coverage only, while some do offer extended roaming coverage onto Verizon(Sprint's U.S. roaming partner).

Taxes/Fees

Local State and Federal taxes/fees vary specifically by State, some MVNOs include these Federal and State taxes/fees in their advertised pricing while others do not. Here are the official local State rates which range from 2% - 18%: http://www.mywireless.org/state-issu...-tax-rankings/

Online Refills

Often times taxes can be avoided and further money saved by refilling/paying your monthly amount due via an online discount re-seller. There are various re-sellers usually offering some type of discount program such as reward points or coupon codes. Aside from offering a refill PIN Code, some offer 'Real Time Refill' (RTR) which automatically directly credits your wireless account. Check the forum for discussion threads on discount re-sellers.

911 calls and coverage

Also of note regarding 911 calls, per FCC regulations/mandates:

The FCC’s basic 911 rules require wireless service providers to transmit all 911 calls to a PSAP, regardless of whether the caller subscribes to the provider’s service or not.

http://www.fcc.gov/guides/wireless-911-services



The following is a list of Sprint MVNOs offering service




Optional 'BYOSD' - "Bring Your Own Sprint device"

Ting
https://ting.com/ (extended roaming coverage available) (4G LTE Coverage)

ecomobile
http://www.ecomobile.com/

Kajeet
http://www.kajeet.com/4u/index.html

Prepayd Wireless
http://www.prepaydwireless.com/

ChitChat Mobile
http://chitchatmobile.com/

peeps mobile
http://peepsmobile.com/



Exclusive Devices to Carrier

Republic Wireless
http://www.republicwireless.com/ (extended roaming coverage available)

Flash Wireless
https://www.flashwireless.com/Default.aspx

Credo Mobile
http://www.credomobile.com/ (4G LTE avail. ?)

RingPlus
http://www.ringplus.net/ (4G LTE avail. ?)

Voyager Mobile
http://www.voyagermobile.com/ (4G LTE avail. ?)

Votel Mobile
http://www.votelmobile.com/

Kroger iwireless
https://krogeriwireless.com/

TotalCall Mobile
http://www.totalcallmobile.com/

Liberty Wireless
http://www.libertywireless.com/

ReadyMobile PCS
http://www.readymobile.com/

STiMobile
http://www.stimobile.com/rates-services.html

Trumpet Mobile
http://www.trumpetmobile.com/

Airlink Mobile
https://www.airlinkmobile.com/Index.php

Movida Cellular
http://www.movidacellular.com/