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24 alternatives to Volk One

A smartphone that doesn't need carriers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Volk One launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Anyfi▲306

   WiFi mesh network of smartphones

   2017 · anyfi.io · its alternatives →

2. 2
   CMF Phone 1▲175

   A budget-friendly, modular phone from Nothing

   2024 · nothing.tech · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Light Phone▲500

   Phone designed to be used as little as possible

   2017 · thelightphone.com · its alternatives →

4. 4JA
   JanOS – A new OS that turns your smartphone into an IoT board▲123

   2015 · janos.io · its alternatives →

5. 5
   1.1.1.1 + WARP▲315

   The free app that makes your Internet faster.

   2019 · one.one.one.one · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Skyroam Solis X WiFi Smartspot▲77

   Capture, connect, charge & control from anywhere

   2019 · on.simo.co · its alternatives →

7. 7
   NetSpot for Android▲73

   Discover WiFi networks around. On Android

   2018 · netspotapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Get Free Fucking WiFi▲244

   Find the best fucking WiFi just around the corner.

   2017 · instabridge.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Volna Mobile▲7

   Wireless Freedom. Reimagined.

   2025 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    OLOID M-Tag▲220

    Tesla-like mobile key experience for the modern workplace

    2022 · oloid.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Brick 1100▲215

    Transform your smartphone into a classic brick phone

    2025 · visnalize.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Minimal▲181

    The minimal phone

    2024 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Siempo▲112

    The Phone for Humans. Stay connected with less distraction.

    2017 · essayservice.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    OLO▲165

    The first ever smartphone 3D printer

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Xped▲145

    Use your smartphone to control all your devices with one tap

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Cloak for Android▲137

    Keeps you safe on public Wi-Fi

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Firsty▲10

    The First Free Mobile Network

    2025 · firsty.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Konotor▲109

    Mobile first Intercom.io

    2014 · konotor.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Meizu zero▲28

    World’s first Holeless Phone

    2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Nextplus▲67

    WiFi-first telecom carrier with awesome stickers and gifs

    2015 · textplus.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    BlackPhone▲73

    A smpartphone that promises secure data transfer always.

    2014 · silentcircle.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Nextbit Robin▲87

    The phone that doesn't run out of space.

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    1Cables▲79

    Turn your smartphone into a computer.

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Slice Mobile▲15

    Launching the UK's First eSIM-Only Mobile Network

    2024 · slicemobile.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →