Even in the comfort of your own home, you might get shoddy cell service from time to time. Maybe your text messages aren't going through, or calls keep dropping right in the middle of a conversation.

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Plainly, people seeking a single-line phone plan should avoid major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile and opt for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). From a value standpoint, MVNOs like ...