I want a budget MVNO plan to cut my phone bill — can foreigners sign up?
I'm on a major carrier's plan and the monthly bill is too heavy, so I want to switch to a budget MVNO (알뜰폰). I'm not sure whether I can join with just my ARC, and whether a prepaid SIM or a postpaid plan is better for me. I'd also like to know if I can sign up online and whether there are any MVNO providers people recommend.
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Yes, with an ARC you can sign up for a budget MVNO (알뜰폰) just like a regular carrier. MVNOs rent the same SKT, KT, or LG U+ networks, so call quality is identical but plans are often less than half the price; a postpaid plan suits heavy data users, while a prepaid SIM is great if you want a fixed, capped spend. The MOYO app lets you compare all the plans at a glance, and you can sign up at a convenience store or online with the SIM mailed to you — just check the site supports ARC verification. Carrier-affiliated MVNOs like Hello Mobile, KT M Mobile, and U+ Umobile tend to be the smoothest for foreigner sign-up.