Affiliate disclosure
cellt.net does not currently earn commissions from any carrier or merchant. This page documents that explicitly and explains how we'd handle affiliate relationships if that ever changed.
Current state (2026)
- No affiliate codes. Outbound links to carriers (the "Visit X" buttons on plan and carrier pages, and the click-tracking redirect at
/go/{plan_id}) go to the carrier's public homepage. We don't append referral codes, partner IDs, tracking pixels, or any other affiliate parameters. - No paid placement. No carrier has ever paid for higher ranking, featured-list inclusion, or favorable copy. The plan finder ranks algorithmically; the editorial picks (/best-cell-phone-plans and the per-category /best pages) are written by people without commercial pressure.
- No display ads. No AdSense, no programmatic ads, no third-party display network. The only third-party script we load is Google Analytics (with consent — see the privacy policy) and Leaflet/OpenStreetMap on coverage map pages.
- Click tracking is internal-only. We log anonymous click counts on
/go/{plan_id}redirects so we can see which plans people actually consider. The data is server-side, hashed, and deleted after 90 days. It is not shared with carriers and is not used for paid placement.
If this ever changes
We may add affiliate relationships at some point. If we do, this page will be updated to list each one explicitly — carrier name, type of relationship (CPA, revenue share, fixed fee), and which pages on the site are affected. Affected pages will also carry a clear "Affiliate link" label inline next to the relevant outbound link, not buried in a footer.
Affiliate relationships will not influence rankings or editorial picks. We've designed the scoring algorithm and the editorial process to be agnostic to commercial considerations. If we ever can't honor that boundary — for example, an exclusive carrier deal that requires biased placement — we'd shut the deal down rather than compromise the rankings.
Why this matters
Most cell-plan comparison sites in the US are commission-driven: their headline picks correlate with which carriers pay them most per signup, not with which plans actually fit which users. We've seen first-hand reviews of "best cell plan" articles that quietly omit the cheapest options because those carriers don't have affiliate programs.
Our promise: the rankings reflect our honest read of the data. If a carrier we recommend changes their value proposition (e.g., raises prices or removes a perk), the recommendation drops. If a smaller carrier launches a better plan, it gets included even if there's no commercial relationship.
How to verify
- Inspect outbound links. Click any "Visit Carrier" button and check the destination URL. It should be the carrier's public homepage with no
?ref=,?aff=,?utm_source=cellt, or similar parameters. - Look for "(sponsored)" or "(affiliate)" labels. If you don't see them, none of the listings are paid placements.
- Read the methodology page. The scoring algorithm is documented in detail; you can verify there's no commercial-bias term.
Editorial corrections
If we get a recommendation wrong — carrier-fact error, plan price out of date, etc. — corrections are pushed within 24 hours of being notified. Email admin@cellt.net. We don't gate corrections behind any kind of "right to reply" agreement.