Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 346 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | flexible prepaid plans with multi-network choice and strong value | flexible prepaid plans with multi-network choice and strong value | 79% |
| 2 | fast 5G speeds and unthrottled unlimited data plans | fast 5G speeds and unthrottled unlimited data plans | 61% |
| 3 | low annual pricing using major network coverage | low annual pricing using major network coverage | 55% |
| 4 | broad nationwide coverage and dependable rural performance | broad nationwide coverage and dependable rural performance | 52% |
| 5 | postpaid family plans with reliable nationwide service | postpaid family plans with reliable nationwide service | 52% |
| 6 | cheap single-line unlimited service with prioritized data | cheap single-line unlimited service with prioritized data | 33% |
| 7 | customizable low-cost plans for light data users | customizable low-cost plans for light data users | 23% |
| 8 | cheap single-line unlimited service with prioritized data | cheap single-line unlimited service with prioritized data | 22% |
| 9 | flexible multi-line plans with strong international coverage | flexible multi-line plans with strong international coverage | 19% |
| 10 | simple no-contract prepaid plans with multi-line savings | simple no-contract prepaid plans with multi-line savings | 17% |
| 11 | 17% | ||
| 12 | 15% | ||
| 13 | 15% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
Weeks of Aug 10 – Aug 30, 2026
Widest split: Consumer Cellular, 6% on ChatGPT Search and 29% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Mobile | 74% | 85% | |
| T-Mobile | 57% | 64% | |
| Mint Mobile | 50% | 60% | |
| Verizon | 53% | 51% | |
| AT&T | 53% | 51% | |
| Visible | 31% | 35% | |
| Tello | 22% | 25% | |
| Visible | 19% | 25% | |
| Google Fi Wireless | 28% | 10% | |
| Cricket Wireless | 15% | 20% |
38% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, tomsguide.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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Mentioned in · since Jul 5
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