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Choosing a phone plan used to mean picking from a handful of major wireless carriers and signing up for whatever plan came closest to your needs. Today, there are far more options—and some of the best values can be found with prepaid wireless providers.

College is full of new experiences—and new expenses. Between tuition, textbooks, housing, and everyday costs, it's no surprise that many students look for ways to save money without sacrificing the things they use every day. Your phone plan is one place where choosing wisely can make a real difference.

If you've been shopping for a new cell phone plan, you've probably come across the term MVNO. While the acronym may sound technical, the concept is surprisingly simple—and it could help you save hundreds of dollars each year on wireless service.

Unlike phones purchased directly from many major carriers, unlocked phones aren't tied to a specific network. That means you can activate service with a prepaid provider like Flex Mobile without waiting to unlock your device or paying early termination fees.

Rather than building and maintaining their own towers, MVNOs purchase data from major networks, then resell that service to customers under their own brand.