BraX3 Telco Compatibility – United States

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Welcome to the official BraX3 telco compatibility reference for the United States. This article is designed to help our community understand which mobile carriers are currently working with the BraX3 and provide ongoing updates as compatibility evolves.

Whether you’re preparing to activate a new SIM or troubleshooting an existing one, this document should serve as a helpful starting point.

How to Read the Table

The table below lists major U.S. carriers, their current compatibility status with the BraX3, and any relevant notes or considerations.

One of the key columns is “Network”—this shows which of the three main U.S. networks the carrier operates on:

  • AT&T
  • T-Mobile
  • Verizon

Basically, all MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) operate under one of these networks, and the base network can affect compatibility.

Color codes:

  • :green_circle: = Fully compatible
  • :orange_circle: = Partially compatible
  • :red_circle: = Not compatible

Connectivity table

Service provider Network Status? Notes
Access Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Affinity Cellular Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Airvoice Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Allvoi Wireless AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Americas Favorite Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Assist Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Assurance Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
AT&T AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Beast Mobile AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Best Cellular AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Black Wireless AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
boom! MOBILE T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with Verizon service)
Build Wireless AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Care Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
CellNUVO AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Cellular Abroad AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Charity Mobile Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
China Telecom CTExcel T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
China Unicom Cuniq US T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Choice Wireless AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Clearway AT&T, Verizon :red_circle: In the process of getting approved for AT&T service
Community Phone AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Consumer Cellular AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
CREDO Mobile Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Cricket Wireless AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
DataXoom AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
easyGO Wireless AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
EcoMobile T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with Verizon service)
enTouch Wireless T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with Verizon service)
EXTREMEConnect .me AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Flash Wireless Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
FreedomPop AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
FreeUP Mobile AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Gen Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Get Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Global Data Telecom AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Good2Go Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Google Fi Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
GoSmart Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
h2o Wireless AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Helium Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Hello Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Hive Wireless AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Jethro Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Jolt Mobile AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
KidsConnect T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Kroger Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Lexvor Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Liberty Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Life Wireless AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Lively Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Lycamobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Metro by T-Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
MetTel Mobile AT&T, Verizon :red_circle: In the process of getting approved for AT&T service
Mint Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Mobal T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Naked Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Net10 Wireless AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
netTALK Connect T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Optimum Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Page Plus Cellular Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Patriot Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Pix Wireless AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Pond Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Project Genesis AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Proven Services T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with Verizon service)
Pulse Cellular AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Puppy Wireless T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with Verizon service)
Pure Talk AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
Q Link Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Reach Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Red Pocket Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Red State Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
SafetyNet Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Scratch Wireless Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Seawolf Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
SECURE PHONE AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
Selectel Wireless Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Simple Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Spectrum Mobile Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
SpeedTalk Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Sprout Mobile AT&T :red_circle: In the process of getting approved
StandUp Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Straight Talk AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
TAG Mobile T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with Verizon service)
Telcel América T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Tello Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Teltik T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Tempo Telecom T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
TerraCom Wireless T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
TextNow T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Ting Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
T-Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Total Wireless Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Tracfone AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Troomi Wireless AT&T, Verizon :red_circle: In the process of getting approved for AT&T service
TruConnect T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Twigby Mobile Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Ultra Mobile T-Mobile :green_circle: Fully compatible
Unreal Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T service)
US Mobile AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Verizon Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Visible by Verizon Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Walmart Family Mobile T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with Verizon service)
Wing AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
Xfinity Mobile Verizon :red_circle: Not compatible
Zing Wireless AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon :orange_circle: Partially compatible (not compatible with AT&T & Verizon service)
US Cellular AT&T :orange_circle: In the process of getting approved for AT&T service

Important Notes

  • Network compatibility is subject to change. Mobile carriers regularly update their systems and device whitelists, which can impact whether a device like BraX3 will work.
  • We are actively maintaining this list to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information available.
  • Compatibility status is based on a combination of: Actual user feedback, Official telco documentation or approval, Publicly available network specs, and support information

Community Contributions Welcome

If you notice a discrepancy between the table and your personal experience—whether positive or negative—we encourage you to share it in the comments below.
For example:

  • If a carrier listed as not compatible is actually working for you
  • Or if a carrier listed as compatible is giving you issues with activation or service

Your feedback helps us—and the whole community—stay informed.

Note: Comments in this topic are automatically deleted every 30 days, to keep the most recent feedback front and center.

We’re grateful for your support and your input as we continue refining compatibility and making BraX3 the best it can be for everyone.

Our Goal: Full Carrier Compatibility

Our goal is to make the BraX3 compatible with as many carriers as possible, giving users the freedom to choose the service that works best for them. However, in some cases, challenges arise—such as carriers that restrict their networks to devices they sell directly, or impose high certification or onboarding fees that are difficult for us to accommodate at this time.

We continue to work toward expanding compatibility and will keep the community updated on any progress.

What Are Your Options If Your Telco Isn’t Compatible?

If your preferred mobile carrier isn’t currently compatible with the BraX3, there are a few options to consider:

  • Choose not to purchase the BraX3 if compatibility is a dealbreaker for you—or, if you’ve already pre-ordered, you may request a refund in accordance with our return policy.
  • Switch to a compatible carrier from our list. Many users have found this to be the simplest solution, especially with the wide range of affordable MVNOs available.
  • Perform an IMEI change on your BraX3, using the IMEI of a device known to be compatible with your telco. This method allows your BraX3 to be recognized by the network. For step-by-step guidance, please refer to our How to Change the IMEI Number on Your BraX3 guide.
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So if my US carrier has 3 networks and only T-Mobile is compatible, what does that mean for service? Spotty based on which network is selected? Or no service because of connection conflicts?
I’m certain that when I ordered, I saw a list that said my carrier was compatible.

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My service provider is Verizon, which i understand is a compatibility issue. One of the suggested solutions is to change the IMEI - is that an option to make my phone usable on the Verizon network, or does that apply only to different situations?

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So there are 2 scenarios:

  1. Your MVNO doesn’t block network, regardless of whether the device is officially approved on that on said network
  2. Your MVNO sweeps devices that are not approved with the network

Scenario 1 is obviously great, because you will get service regardless.

In scenario 2, you will only be able to use the networks the BraX3 is approved. Currently, T-Mobile and soon AT&T. You are only affected in areas where the network the BraX3 is approved for doesn’t have coverage. T-Mobile is advertised as having 99% coverage. With AT&T getting approved soon, you shouldn’t really worry about connectivity issues, unless of course only Verizon provides service in your area.

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So changing your BraX3’s IMEI to the IMEI of a device compatible with Verizon network will ensure your BraX3 doesn’t get blocked.

What change of IMEI won’t help is if the telco is using 5G or LTE frequency bands not supported on the phone. BraX3 is compatible with all frequency bands AT&T & T-Mobile uses. But there are some frequency bands Verizon uses which are not supported on the BraX3.

You can see the list of supported frequency bands on the BraX3 via this article.

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Of course it would work out that Verizon is the strongest in my area, T-Mobile and AT&T are well behind. Any plans for Verizon compliance? Thanks for the info.

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No plans to get the BraX3 Verizon compliant. We had to choose 2 of 3 telcos due to the limitations on band supportability. We chose T-Mobile and AT&T as they are easier to get the product approved with.

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Hey @Mike is it possible that you could call and ask Verizon what bands they use in your specific area and then see on the link Plamen sent if BraX3 has those bands? (I know that could be days on the phone with them! Been there done that! LOL)

The reason I suggest it is Verizon doesn’t use all its bands in every area. Some areas have different band usage. 2500MHz (41), 39MHz (n260) & 24MHz (n261) seems like they focus on cities, but in some rural areas they use a lower or mid frequency band to try to give more coverage. It’s not always the rule, and maybe there’s not that much rhyme or reason to it, but I’d ask and you might be lucky.

If they can support service well enough in your specific area, and areas you may need to be in, you might even ask to put in a ticket to get help setting the BraX3 up on your current service with an exception. This has worked on other deGoogle/Linux projects and some people have been able to activate sims on old google/apple phones and then use the service with no issues in the deGoogle/Linux phone. Just let them know you understand some of the bands they use nationally are missing and you are not expecting service to work in areas where those bands are missing.

The thing is none of this is a guarantee, but more a possibility. The guarantee is on T-Mobile & their MVNO’s - everything else its try and see, but this is very normal for privacy phone/Linux/deGoogle projects. There’s a lot of continuous problem solving and break through solutions with this kind of thing, but it’s worth the work to be free and the break through solutions are usually awesome. It’s worth being part of if it doesn’t impact your ability to use your phone normally. If it does then you’d have to decide how you want to proceed there. Hopefully it will work out for you. :crossed_fingers:

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Something I learned years ago, when searching for carrier-support on a de-googled device, was the band used to negotiate the handshake to the carrier could be the limitation. The device I was researching supported all but that particular band (the link below calls it the anchor band) for Verizon’s device handshake, so there was no Verizon support. Here is a link that will explain it a bit.

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According to Grok 3 (wrong often enough that a second source always makes me feel better):

Primary 5G Ultra Wide Band in residential areas, Mid-Band (C-Band)

  • Band n77 (3.7 GHz, 3700–3980 MHz):

    • Role: The primary 5G UWB band in residential areas due to its balance of speed (100–300 Mbps, up to 1 Gbps) and coverage (up to a mile per site).

    • Usage in North Dallas: Widely deployed in suburban neighborhoods, such as those in Plano (e.g., Willow Bend), Frisco (e.g., Phillips Creek Ranch), or Carrollton. It’s used for both mobile and fixed wireless access (e.g., Verizon 5G Home Internet).

    • Characteristics:

      • Channel bandwidths of 100–200 MHz provide high capacity.

      • Better penetration through walls compared to mmWave, making it suitable for indoor coverage in homes.

      • Supports dense suburban areas with many users, avoiding the congestion seen in 4G LTE.

    • Prevalence: C-Band is Verizon’s go-to for 5G UWB in residential zones because it covers larger areas than mmWave and offers faster speeds than low-band 5G. Expect n77 in most North Dallas neighborhoods, especially near major roads or community centers.

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@xancudo Thanks for sharing that - good article. Verizon has always been a thorn in the side for me, but some areas have no option but to use it as in @mike’s case. Do you know if the BraX3 had the issue with handshake and did you find any work around for the handshake issue with your deGoogled phone? (if there is such a thing to spoof a handshake)

@mike, I hear you! :laughing: None of the AI are 100% trustworthy, but if it’s right it looks compatible and the back up band is probably in the 4G LTE bands listed for BraX3.

Some big unknown using Verizon would be like @xancudo said the device might not boot up using the right band and then can’t engage the Verizon network or also what @plaman said about the network sweeping to clear non-approved devices.

So it’s still iffy. I’d still risk waiting on the phone for days to call Verizon and get passed to tech support after your beard grows out grey to see if they could grant you an exception for your phone or in some way guarantee you can use the phone on their network. If nothing else, it might pave the way for other BraX3 users who want Verizon by showing demand for the device.

As people populate this forum more you might also get some of the Beta testers to chime in and give you a definitive answer. I imagine it is iffy and dependent on your area which is why they didn’t say explicitly Verizon is supported.

Just as another option (and maybe people have more ideas) US Mobile is a MVNO that now doing this thing where you can swap networks without swapping SIM cards. They use Verizon, ATT, & T-Mobile. I think Patriot Mobile does the same (some one fact check me on that). If swapping cellular carriers is an option they might be a good bet because if Verizon can work, they have it, and if it can’t, they have T-Mobile, and all you’d do is swap.

But I hear you on T-Mobile - they don’t cover my area well either. (I can’t even make a call out in my house with them. Have to walk out to the road! Mind as well have an old telephone box out front of my house. :rofl:)

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So AFAIK, Verizon (and MVNOs that use Verizon) is NOT supported. That is the official word at the moment. And part of that might be that the carrier (Verizon) didn’t approve the device. This is often the case with de-googled devices, other than Pixels maybe?!?

If you purchase a device anticipating it working with a carrier like Verizon, or Visible, and it’s not officially supported, you might be disappointed.

If you use a carrier that utilizes the three main carriers in the US, like US Mobile, you may only be able to utilize circuits of the supported carriers, that are supported by the phone.

I previously used a Fairphone 4. I did try Verizon (with a SIM) and it did not function. T-Mobile was officially supported. I Also popped in an ATT SIM, and it connected, though ATT sent me an automated SMS telling me the device was not supported.

You have to understand that some of this is not the device manufacturers, but on the Carriers. They ultimately approve what devices they allow. I have read that Verizon is a stickler when it comes to device approval, even if the phone supports the bands.

The BraX3 does have support for IMEI swapping I believe, so you might be able to pop an IMEI of a Pixel and try it. But there are no guarantees.

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@xancudo thanks for expanding on this. It will certainly help users who hope to be on Verizon.

@Mike if you read xancudo’s post above - he has some experience with this that’s worth noting.

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I have been using Brax2 with AT&T, after an IMEI swap to an att compatible device, without any issues for the last 2 yrs. Am I wrong expecting the same outcome with Brax3, even if the “approval” takes longer?

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Yes, you are right. IMEI swap will work similarly to how it worked with BraX2.

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Thanks for your reply Plamen.

The last I heard from Rob in one of his podcasts, that there was an issue with IMEI swap when using IODE. Has that been resolved?

This is an issue much bigger than just the ability to use this phone in the US. Many telcos around the world are limiting hardware usage through IMEI monitoring, and bringing unconscionable charges for out of network phone purchases etc., when activating. So the IMEI swap issue is a functionality that is greatly needed, in my estimation and opinion.

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There is a video on YouTube from Rob that explains the process/solution. Its probably not a big deal if you’re tech savvy. But for a casual user it might be overwhelming. Look for Robs channel and the video explains.

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