Red Pocket vs US Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Red Pocket
AT&T network
$10/mo
3 plans available
US Mobile
Verizon network
$10/mo
3 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Red Pocket US Mobile
Networks AT&T Verizon & T-Mobile
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE 5G Ultra Wideband & 4G LTE
3G Network GSM CDMA & GSM
Mobile Hotspot ✅ ✅
5G ✅ ✅
VoLTE ✅ ✅
WiFi Calling ✅ ✅
Visual Voicemail ✅ ✅
Bring Your Phone ✅ ✅
Keep Your Number ✅ ✅
Contract Prepaid No Contract
Credit Check ❌ ❌
Taxes Included ❌ Yes - Premium plan
Multi-line Discounts ✅ ✅
Multi-month Discounts ✅ ❌
Money Back Guarantee ❌ ❌
Customer Service Mon-Fri 8am-12am ET, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm ET Mon-Sun 8am-12am ET
International Calls Yes - As add-on Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
International Roaming Yes - As add-on Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
Plans Side by Side
Red Pocket Plans
3GB
3GB · 5G
$10
20GB
20GB · 5G
$20
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$30
US Mobile Plans
Light
2GB · 5G
$10
Unlimited Basic
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited · 5G
$44
Our Verdict
Red Pocket is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $10/mo on the AT&T 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 Red Pocket
- ✓ You want the AT&T network
- ✓ Plans starting at $10/mo
- ✓ 3 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 Red Pocket or US Mobile cheaper?
Red Pocket is cheaper, with plans starting at $10/mo. US Mobile starts at $10/mo.
Which network does Red Pocket use?
Red Pocket uses the AT&T network. You get the same coverage as AT&T 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 Red Pocket 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 Red Pocket and US Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Red Pocket and US Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.