[Meekro]

I'm considering switching to US Mobile from Verizon-- it seems way cheaper, and you can still use the Verizon network. Any downsides I should know?

[zamalek]

I started mid last year and haven't run into any problems. Haven't needed to switch off of Dark Star yet.

I was previously on Google Fi, and MVNO roaming is bloody fantastic - I always had reception.

[mikeweiss]

What is dark star?

[apitman]

One tradeoff with MVNOs is you're generally lower priority on the network.

[shibapuppie]

The only time that's going to matter is during a high usage event, like sports or perhaps a mass casualty. At that point, the network is overloaded for the primary users anyway.

[hnrodey]

Priorities vary across MVNO’s. I’m not an expert but I think USM is on the better end of that priority spectrum.

[hnrodey]

I switched over a year ago and all I can say is … it’s been excellent. $25/month per line is perfect and service is just as good as our Verizon postpaid.