GD Tech Nerds!

Here’s a depressing thought: 86% of people pay for data they don’t use, and most of them are with big carriers and phone networks (if you’re in the UK).

The big boys lure you in with extras and goodies, then gut you on expensive monthly plans for data you don’t even use.

I switched to an MVNO three years ago, I use Mint Mobile – the $20 plan. When I’m in the UK, I’m with SMARTY; its £15 plan is legendary.

I don’t use unlimited data and I never go over my data allowance, and I use my phone A LOT…

Wanna save some cash and make the switch yourself? Here’s our recommendations for right now.

UNITED STATES: DUMP THE CONTRACTS, KEEP THE DATA

🥈 Mint Mobile 20GB Plan – $/mo

20GB of data plus 20GB of hotspot? Not bad at all for mid-tier users. Honestly, unless you’re watching 4K YouTube all day, you probably won’t burn through it.
🔗 Check the deal →​

🥉 Mint Mobile 15GB Plan – Budget Sweet Spot

Perfect for light users or anyone rockin' WiFi most of the day. 15GB + 5GB hotspot. Enough for maps, music, and memes.
🔗 Peep it here →​

🧨 Visible+ Pro – Maxed Out Beast Mode

No throttling. Premium 5G. 4K streaming. The works. Verizon’s top-tier data experience, fully uncaged.
🔗 See the beast →​

🔥 Visible+ Plan – Unlimited For $20? WUT.

Unlimited data for $20/month (use code SAVE5), and that rate’s locked for a year. Tell Verizon to kiss it.
🔗 Lock it in →​

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UNITED KINGDOM: PAY LESS, STREAM MORE

🔓 SMARTY Unlimited – No Nonsense, No Lock-in

Unlimited everything, no contracts, and £15 a month. A rolling plan that doesn’t roll you over.
🔗 Get SMARTY →​

💰 GiffGaff 200GB – The New Sweet Spot

200GB is basically unlimited for most of us. £20/mo and no contracts? Wild value.
🔗 Grab it →​

💸 iD Mobile – Cashback, Unlimited, No BS

12-month deal with unlimited everything and £42 cashback? Yeah, that’s 3 months free, basically.
🔗 See why it’s 🔥 →​

🌍 VOXI Unlimited – Your EU Data Passport

Unlimited data, EU roaming, and no speed caps. Perfect for digital nomads or travel junkies.
🔗 Roam free →​

Next week, finger's crossed, we'll be launching our community reviews section on the site, where you'll be able to post your own reviews of the phones and tech you're using.

We're just working out the details now, but it should be super cool. Think TrustPilot, minus the Karens and for phones and peripherals like headphones and whatnot.

The submission form is now live for reviews, so you can start adding content here.

Peace.

The I/O Team

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