What Is An MVNO And Are Their Phone Plans Worth It?
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If you’re looking for a bargain on your phone plan, you should be looking to smaller providers, known as MVNOs. But what are they, actually?
What is an MVNO?
Short for Mobile Virtual Network Operator, MVNOs are carriers that don’t own their own mobile network. Instead, they’re powered by one of the Big Three.