What is an alternative mobile carrier?

[Windows Central]

Alternative mobile carriers are often cheaper and just as reliable as the networks they rely on.
Alternative carriers abound around the world and are becoming an increasingly reliable source of low-cost connectivity in the U.S. Also known as an MVNO, or Mobile Virtual Network Operator, these alternative operators are often no-frills and cost less than the incumbent networks on which they operate.


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