Skinny vs CloudLink
CloudLink wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the Spark network, so coverage is similar.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
| Feature | Skinny | CloudLink |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Spark | Spark |
| Plans listed | 12 | 4 |
| Cheapest plan (per month) | $8.69 | $40.00 |
| Cheapest unlimited | $81.47 | None |
| Best SmartScore | 10.0 | 8.8 |
| Prepay plans | Yes | No |
| Pay monthly plans | No | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi calling | Yes | – |
Which should you choose?
Light use
Under 5GB: messaging, maps, a bit of social
- SkinnyBetter value
- $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data)1GB/28 days · $14.12/mo · 9.5/10
- CloudLink
- No plan in this range
Only Skinny has a plan in this range: $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo).
Everyday use
5GB to 40GB: streaming music, social and some video
- Skinny
- $40 Endless Data10GB/28 days + endless · $43.45/mo · 8.4/10
- CloudLinkBetter value
- Mobile 2020GB/mo + endless · $40/mo · 8.8/10
CloudLink's Mobile 20 (20GB/mo + endless, $40/mo) costs less than Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) and scores higher.
Heavy use
40GB+ or unlimited: lots of video, hotspotting
- Skinny
- $75 Unlimited DataUnlimited · $81.47/mo · 7.3/10
- CloudLinkBetter value
- Mobile 5050GB/mo + endless · $45/mo · 7.6/10
CloudLink's Mobile 50 (50GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) costs less than Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) and scores higher.
Choose Skinny if…
- You want the better plan for light use
- You want the cheapest way in (from $8.69/mo)
- You want prepay, with no bill or credit check
- You want unused data to roll over
- You want to pay once for the whole year
Choose CloudLink if…
- You want the better plan for everyday and heavy use
- You prefer a monthly bill
Every Skinny and CloudLink plan
| Plan | Calls | ? | ? | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $24.73/moPaid as $296 once a year | 10.0/10 | View deal | |
| 1GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $14.12/moPaid as $13 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 2GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $18.47/moPaid as $17 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
| 3GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $23.90/moPaid as $22 every 28 days | 9.5/10 | View deal | |
CloudLinkMobile 20 | 20GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $40/moPaid monthly | 8.8/10 | View deal |
Skinny$40 Endless Data | 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $43.45/moPaid as $40 every 28 days | 8.4/10 | View deal |
| 10GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $36.68/moPaid as $439 once a year | 8.3/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$8 Plan (250MB Data) | 250MB/28 days | 100 mins | $8.69/moPaid as $8 every 28 days | 8.0/10 | View deal |
| 4GB/28 daysRollover | Unlimited | $29.33/moPaid as $27 every 28 days | 7.8/10 | View deal | |
CloudLinkMobile 50 | 50GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $45/moPaid monthly | 7.6/10 | View deal |
Skinny$75 Unlimited Data | Unlimited | Unlimited | $81.47/moPaid as $75 every 28 days | 7.3/10 | View deal |
CloudLinkMobile 100 | 100GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $50/moPaid monthly | 6.3/10 | View deal |
| 500MB/week≈ 2.2GB/mo | 60 mins | $21.73/moPaid as $5 every week | 6.2/10 | View deal | |
Skinny$50 Endless Data | 40GB/28 days + endless | Unlimited | $54.32/moPaid as $50 every 28 days | 5.7/10 | View deal |
CloudLinkMobile 1000 | 1000GB/mo + endless | Unlimited | $60/moPaid monthly | 3.8/10 | View deal |
Skinny$20 Endless Data (7-day) | 25GB/week + endless≈ 109GB/mo | Unlimited | $86.90/moPaid as $20 every week | 3.3/10 | View deal |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Skinny or CloudLink?
CloudLink wins 2 of 3 usage types on value. Skinny has the cheaper entry-level plan. Skinny has the highest-scoring plan for value and features. Both use the Spark network, so coverage is similar. Light use: Only Skinny has a plan in this range: $13 Plan (1GB Rollover Data) (1GB/28 days, $14.12/mo). Everyday use: CloudLink's Mobile 20 (20GB/mo + endless, $40/mo) costs less than Skinny's $40 Endless Data (10GB/28 days + endless, $43.45/mo) and scores higher. Heavy use: CloudLink's Mobile 50 (50GB/mo + endless, $45/mo) costs less than Skinny's $75 Unlimited Data (Unlimited, $81.47/mo) and scores higher.
Is Skinny or CloudLink cheaper?
Skinny’s cheapest plan is $8 Plan (250MB Data) (250MB/28 days) at $8.69 a month. CloudLink’s cheapest is Mobile 20 (20GB/mo + endless) at $40.00 a month.
Do Skinny and CloudLink use the same network?
Yes, both use the Spark network.
Can I switch from Skinny to CloudLink and keep my number?
Yes. Sign up with CloudLink and ask to transfer your number. They’ll handle the switch, and you don’t need to cancel with Skinny first.