Why would anyone ever bring their phones to Sprint coverage-relying MVNO FreedomPop as opposed to just sticking with the Now Network, opting for one of the three other major US cellular service providers, or at least picking a more established second-tier carrier?

Well, we probably should remind you this is the ambitious startup that launched a global SIM with free mobile data across 25 countries a little while back. On FreedomPop, you can also enjoy a 100 percent free “Basic Plan”, including 500 texts, 200 minutes, and 500MB each month, or pay just $19.99 for unlimited talk, text, and 1GB data.

Don’t forget about ubiquitous Wi-Fi calling and texting, free unlimited calling and texting between FreedomPop phones, and a sweet “no contract, no commitment, cancel anytime” promise.

Starting today, a brand-new FreedomShop is at your disposal too for super-affordable purchases of, well, disposable handhelds. “Certified pre-owned” is actually the politically correct term, 30-day money back guarantee, 90-day warranty and all.

Basically, you risk nothing trying out a “like-new” $170 iPhone 5s, for instance, $40 refurbished second-gen Moto E, $280 LG G4, $120 Nexus 5, $450 Galaxy S7, $390 iPhone 6, and the list goes on. Who knows, you may find those oldies are still goldie material, and switch to FreedomPop for good to help this ambitious mobile operator sustain an “expansive and unique supply chain” of used phones, aimed at undercutting the “typical re-sellers found on eBay or Amazon.”

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