SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A recent study by WhistleOut, in partnership with Mint Mobile, reveals that U.S. families are spending an average of $244 per month, or $2,928 annually, on mobile phone plans. Data supports that switching to lower-cost phone plans and reducing data consumption could save families approximately $2,200 each year.
Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) operate on the same networks as major carriers—Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T (also known as the “Big 3”)—but offer services at reduced costs due to lower operational expenses. Despite these potential savings, 61% of Americans surveyed were unaware that MVNOs provide comparable coverage to the major carriers.
“Since MVNOs don’t have …