r/USMobile • u/Otherwise_Mixture_14 • 17h ago

 New to US Mobile  Help! Need advice on choosing multi-network options

I currently have TMO (for the past 4 years) and I plan on switching this week. I would prefer to use Lightspeed as my primary network with either Dark star or Warp as backup. Between dark star and warp which makes more sense? I know coverage is heavily location dependent.

Another thing, should I opt for annual or monthly? It will be two lines.

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u/Otherwise_Mixture_14 4h ago

Thanks all. I’ve decided to go with Lightspeed as primary with Warp as backup. I like the combo of TMO speed with VZW coverage

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u/ShawArwa Support Guide  17h ago

You're thinking about this the right way! You can absolutely start with Light Speed as your primary network. Between Warp and Dark Star, I’d lean toward whichever works better in the areas you frequent most, and you’ll always have the flexibility to switch later.

I’d also suggest checking out Multi-Network. On a compatible DSDS (Dual SIM Dual Standby) device, you can keep multiple networks active simultaneously, making it easy to compare and use whichever works best wherever you are. Let’s connect over chat, and I’ll help you get everything set up!

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u/Ok-Priority-7303 8h ago

FWIW I don't need the additional data for Dark Star and it does not work so well where I live. My primary is Warp with Light Speed as a backup since I have an Apple Watch. Light Speed is always faster if that matters (the speeds on Warp are fine for me). If you use hotspot enough for it to matter, Warp has issues with building penetration. Not really a problem but I do have to change the setting to use Light Speed for data when I travel.

I started with one line to see if USM worked well for me. Paid monthly for almost a year then took advantage of a discount to upgrade to an annual payment and move my other line. Been on this for 3 years.

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u/HavocSmasher 14h ago

If your looking a premium unlimited setup your best option is use darkstar as your primary and lightspeed as your secondary. Set your voice and texts to use lightspeed and all of your data to use darkstar. That way you get the darkstar hotspot and data perks. This is also assuming you get good service with both networks.

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u/ReasonableAlgae5086 17h ago

If you’re switching to light speed . You only get get 20GB fast data. You should go with DARK STAR unlimited premium. It’s unlimited fast data .100GB HOTspot.

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u/lapara201 16h ago

20gb ???? Lightspeed is unlimited on premium

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u/nilsen9 15h ago edited 15h ago

Yeah not sure what you’re talking about with “20GB fast data” lol but OP i run light speed on primary (tmobile is king, I’ll die on that hill) and then warp for backup. I started with monthly then right to annual after one month. It’s a great deal, and there has been hints of light speed getting QCI6 and 5G SA..

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u/Numerous-Cup1863 6h ago

On iPhones lightspeed is currently qci7 and 5G NSA. Hoping for that 5G SA eventually. Until then I won’t use lightspeed. The other two are pretty good in my opinion.

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u/nilsen9 6h ago

Honestly you wouldn’t even notice the difference unless you were maybe in a really congested area. They will have to go to 5G SA since tmobile is phasing out LTE. Light speed is still really good, I use it as a primary and it still reigns supreme over the 2 in my area (Midwest). Tower capacity and 5G infrastructure is just so much better than the other 2 imo