Mercury Mobile vs Gecko Mobile
Gecko Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Mercury Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Gecko Mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the Spark network, so coverage is similar.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Mercury Mobile | Gecko Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | Spark |
| Plans listed | 5 | 3 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $19.00 | $39.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | None | None |
| Best SmartScore | 6.2 | 8.8 |
| Prepay plans | No | No |
| Pay monthly plans | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | – | Yes |
| 5G | – | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | – |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- Mercury MobileBetter value
- 1.25GB Rollover Data1.25GB/mo · $19/mo · 6.2/10
- Gecko Mobile
- No plan in this range
Only Mercury Mobile has a plan in this range: 1.25GB Rollover Data (1.25GB/mo, $19/mo).
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Mercury Mobile
- 5GB Endless+ Data5GB/mo + endless · $39/mo · 2.6/10
- Gecko MobileBetter value
- Mobile1010GB/mo + endless · $39/mo · 8.8/10
Gecko Mobile's Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless, $39/mo) costs the same as Mercury Mobile's 5GB Endless+ Data (5GB/mo + endless, $39/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Mercury Mobile
- 50GB Endless+ Data50GB/mo + endless · $59/mo · 3.5/10
- Gecko MobileBetter value
- Mobile100100GB/mo + endless · $49/mo · 6.6/10
Gecko Mobile's Mobile100 (100GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) costs less than Mercury Mobile's 50GB Endless+ Data (50GB/mo + endless, $59/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Mercury Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for light use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $19/mo)
- You want unused data to roll over
Choose Gecko Mobile if…
- You want the better plan for everyday and heavy use
Every Mercury Mobile and Gecko Mobile plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gecko MobileMobile10 | 10GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39/moPaid monthly | 8.8/10 | View deal |
Gecko MobileMobile100 | 100GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $49/moPaid monthly | 6.6/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile1.25GB Rollover Data | 1.25GB/moRollover | 250 mins | $19/moPaid monthly | 6.2/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile2.5GB Rollover Data | 2.5GB/moRollover | 350 mins | $29/moPaid monthly | 6.0/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile50GB Endless+ Data | 50GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $59/moPaid monthly | 3.5/10 | View deal |
Gecko MobileMobile1000 | 1000GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $69/moPaid monthly | 2.8/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile5GB Endless+ Data | 5GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $39/moPaid monthly | 2.6/10 | View deal |
Mercury Mobile150GB Endless+ Data | 150GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $79/moPaid monthly | 2.2/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Mercury Mobile or Gecko Mobile?
Gecko Mobile wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Mercury Mobile has the cheaper entry-level plan. Gecko Mobile has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the Spark network, so coverage is similar. Light use: Only Mercury Mobile has a plan in this range: 1.25GB Rollover Data (1.25GB/mo, $19/mo). Everyday use: Gecko Mobile's Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless, $39/mo) costs the same as Mercury Mobile's 5GB Endless+ Data (5GB/mo + endless, $39/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: Gecko Mobile's Mobile100 (100GB/mo + endless, $49/mo) costs less than Mercury Mobile's 50GB Endless+ Data (50GB/mo + endless, $59/mo) and scores higher.
Is Mercury Mobile or Gecko Mobile cheaper?
Mercury Mobile’s cheapest plan is 1.25GB Rollover Data (1.25GB/mo) at $19.00 a month. Gecko Mobile’s cheapest is Mobile10 (10GB/mo + endless) at $39.00 a month.
Do Mercury Mobile and Gecko Mobile use the same network?
Yes, both use the Spark network.
Can I switch from Mercury Mobile to Gecko Mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with Gecko Mobile and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Mercury Mobile first.