Optimum Mobile vs US Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Optimum Mobile
T-Mobile network
$—/mo
0 plans available
US Mobile
Verizon network
$10/mo
3 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Optimum Mobile US Mobile
Networks — Verizon & T-Mobile
Data Speed — 5G Ultra Wideband & 4G LTE
3G Network — CDMA & GSM
Mobile Hotspot — ✅
5G — ✅
VoLTE — ✅
WiFi Calling — ✅
Visual Voicemail — ✅
Bring Your Phone — ✅
Keep Your Number — ✅
Contract — No Contract
Credit Check — ❌
Taxes Included — Yes - Premium plan
Multi-line Discounts — ✅
Multi-month Discounts — ❌
Money Back Guarantee — ❌
Customer Service — Mon-Sun 8am-12am ET
International Calls — Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
International Roaming — Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
Plans Side by Side
Optimum Mobile Plans
US Mobile Plans
Light
2GB · 5G
$10
Unlimited Basic
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited · 5G
$44
Our Verdict
Optimum Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $0/mo on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile is better if you want plans on the Verizon network starting at $10/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Optimum Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $0/mo
- ✓ 0 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose US Mobile
- ✓ You want the Verizon network
- ✓ Plans starting at $10/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Optimum Mobile or US Mobile cheaper?
Optimum Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $0/mo. US Mobile starts at $10/mo.
Which network does Optimum Mobile use?
Optimum Mobile uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Which network does US Mobile use?
US Mobile uses the Verizon network. You get the same coverage as Verizon customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Optimum Mobile or US Mobile?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Optimum Mobile and US Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Optimum Mobile and US Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.