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Everyone knows I refuse to pay more than $30 per month for cellular service. After years of enjoying the savings I’ve gotten with Visible , I only recently discovered that even cheaper cell phone plans exist.

While Visible still offers one of the best cheap cell phone plans around, other MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) options cost significantly less. In fact, I tested out Red Pocket Mobile’s $10/month Essentials plan for an entire month and came away pleasantly surprised with the service.

Red Pocket isn't the only player in this bracket, either.…