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While current owners of this device or plan may continue to find performance to be adequate for the foreseeable tech-future, we do not recommend upgrading to or purchasing it.
Pix Wireless is an MVNO providing smartphone plans using the Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T networks in the U.S.
Plan Information
Plans have previously been available in on all four networks, however as of October 2020 they are not activating any new customers, and have not provided any information as to when that may change.
Pix World SIM (which is on a separate, linked webpage) offers a Global SIM option - with pricing for voice, text, and data (by the MB) varying based on the country you choose to use the SIM in.
SIM cards can be used in un-locked phones or tablets.
Currently Available Plans:
Plan Color Codes:
- Emerald (AT&T) - Unlimited for $55/month (20GB at highspeed)
Pix previously offered plans on the other networks also, but as of September 2020, these plans are not currently listed on their site. We will monitor to see if they are re-offered in the future.
- Silver = Verizon
- Yellow = Sprint
- Indigo = T-Mobile
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Global
- Carrier Relationship: MVNO
- Plan Types Available: Phone
- Device Types Permitted: Phones, Tablets
- Unlimited: Yes, on the Emerald/AT&T plan, but with 20GB highspeed cap
- High Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes on Emerald/AT&T plans, but very little details on their site about any restrictions.
- Throttling: Plan dependent. Some plans have high-speed data buckets, then unlimited 2G data.
- Network Management: Unknown
- Video Streaming Resolution: Not specified
- 5G Access: No
- Device Purchase Required: No, but available
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: None
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None - although there are 'pay-as-you-go' options.
- Lines permitted per account: Not specified
- Extras: Virtual SIM available, Pix Health Add-On available
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