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Is a family cell phone plan really what’s best for you?  Let’s find out.

Here is a comparison list of the best cell phone plans that are currently available for families. Plans from every provider including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are compared as are plans from each of their respective MVNO’s.

Please be advised that family plans aren’t always your best option to save you and your family money on a phone plan.  We have many different phone plan comparison lists that you should check out before making a final decision on what to purchase. The pricing shown below is the total price of all the lines combined, not the price per line.

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Price
Visible+ Unlimited Premium
Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  UnlimitedGB
  $
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Includes unlimited premium priority data on all of Verizon’s networks
  • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and Motorola
  • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
  • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
  • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico, and talk, text, and data usage when traveling to either country. High-speed data limited to 2GB per day while traveling in either country
  • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
  • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 10Mbps
  • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
  • Includes $10/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
  • Includes 1-day of Global Pass. Global Pass includes unlimited international data, talk and text, with 2 GB of high-speed data to use in over 140 countries
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
US Mobile 10GB Shareable
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  10GB
  $28
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Up to 30-day free trial available
  • Includes WiFi calling
  • Int’l calling and texting supported on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile calls this network Light Speed, its Verizon-based service Warp 5G, and AT&T Dark Star
  • 5G mmWave & C-band and Premium priority data if used on Warp 5G, priority data on Dark Star is a $2/month upgrade option. Priority data is unavailable on the Light Speed network
  • 5G SA network access on T-Mobile
  • Add more lines for $8/line
  • Add more data at any time, $2/GB
  • Share data across multiple lines
  • Add tablets, modems, and other devices, Apple Watch not supported
  • You can switch between supported carrier networks on demand with teleport. First two teleports are free, then it’s $2 per teleport. Note: if you teleport with a physical SIM card you may need a new one if you want to teleport back to your original network
  • Video streams in SD by default, but HD streaming can be manually enabled via your account dashboard
  • International roaming option available for purchase, price varies by country
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
T-Mobile Connect 5GB
Connect by T-Mobile prepaid phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  5GB
  $30
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Includes WiFi calling
  • Supports eSIM
  • Data Maximizer is on by default but can be disabled.  Data Maximizer reduces video streams to a rate of 1.5Mbps.
  • Upgrade to 8GB (9GB for Nevada Residents) of high-speed data for only $10/month more.  Get it for $25/month
  • This plan has hard-capped data. Once you run out, of data, that’s it for the month.  You get nothing more unless you pay extra.
  • Does NOT include Magenta Status, formerly, T-Mobile Tuesdays reward program
  • Includes 100MB of domestic data roaming
  • Purchase of $10 SIM starter kit is required for new activations
  • International roaming, calling and texting are not available with T-Mobile Connect. However, a $5/month add-on will get you Mexico and Canada calling and while traveling in either country
  • If you still have questions, check out T-Mobile’s T-Mobile Connect FAQ page
  • Supports up to 5-lines on an account
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
Pure Talk 20
PureTalk phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  3GB
  $36
  • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
  • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
  • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
  • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
  • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
  • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
  • 2GB of dedicated hotspot, separate from plan’s high-speed data allotment
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Tello Unlimited 10GB
Tello Mobile phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  10GB
  $38
See a review of Tello

Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Includes mobile hotspot.
  • International calling to over 60 countries included!
  • You can upgrade or downgrade anytime with no extra fees. The change is instant, and your remaining balance will roll over for the next 30 days.
  • Custom build your own phone plan.
  • Data is hard capped, once you run out that’s it unless you add a pay go credit or renew your plan early
  • Top up your plan’s high-speed data allotment. Add 1GB for $5. Data top-ups don’t rollover.
  • Text BALANCE, ADD1GB, or RENEW to 800 to check your balance, add more data, or to renew your plan

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Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
UNREAL Mobile 10GB Black
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  10GB
  $40
See a review of UNREAL Mobile

Includes WiFi Calling!
  • 3-month plan, costing $60 every three months
  • Unlimited 2G data after high-speed allotment gets used up
  • Data allotment is the amount per billing cycle.  One billing cycle is 30 days
  • Includes VoLTE, HD Voice and WiFi calling, hotspot, Facetime over cellular data
  • UNREAL Mobile does not specify what networks they are using for coverage. However, AT&T is one network as hinted at on the UNREAL Mobile coverage map. T-Mobile may also be used for coverage.
Includes Hotspot/Tethering:
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
US Mobile 20GB Shareable
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  20GB
  $43
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Up to 30-day free trial available
  • Includes WiFi calling
  • Int’l calling and texting supported on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile calls this network Light Speed, its Verizon-based service Warp 5G, and AT&T Dark Star
  • 5G mmWave & C-band and Premium priority data if used on Warp 5G, priority data on Dark Star is a $2/month upgrade option. Priority data is unavailable on the Light Speed network
  • 5G SA network access on T-Mobile
  • Add more lines for $8/line
  • Add more data at any time, $15 for 10GB
  • Share data across multiple lines
  • Add tablets, modems, and other devices, Apple Watch not supported
  • You can switch between supported carrier networks on demand with teleport. First two teleports are free, then it’s $2 per teleport. Note: if you teleport with a physical SIM card you may need a new one if you want to teleport back to your original network
  • Video streams in SD by default, but HD streaming can be manually enabled via your account dashboard
  • International roaming option available for purchase, price varies by country
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
Reach Mobile The Moderate
Reach Mobile phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  5GB
  $45
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • 10% of your plan’s data allotment gets matched and donated by Reach Mobile to Reach Mobile’s Gigs that Give program.  Gigs that Give donates data to a shared data pool that is used to supply data to people in need around the world. This plan comes with 5GB of shared data, and so Reach Mobile will donate 0.5GB of data to the Gigs that Give program.
  • Add up to 5 additional lines for as little as $18/line.
  • Adding a line does not add more shared data or data to individual lines. Only the first line gets data to share, however, if you activate 3-lines or more you get 5GB of bonus shareable data to use each month. Example, with two lines the plan only has 5GB of data total to share. With three lines, the shareable data increases to 10GB
  • If you run out of high-speed data during your billing cycle, you can add more to your account from your account dashboard. Pricing starts at $10 for 1GB
  • International roaming data available in over 165 countries. Pricing in most countries is $5 per 0.5GB. Data speeds are the same as the towers that provide them
  • International roaming text messaging and voice available.  Messaging is billed at a flat rate of 5¢ per incoming message and 44¢ for outgoing message.  Minutes vary by country and start at 1¢/min
  • International text messaging from within the USA included at no extra charge
  • Calling internationally from the USA cost extra and rates vary by country
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
Pure Talk 25
PureTalk phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  5GB
  $45
  • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
  • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
  • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
  • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
  • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
  • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
  • 2GB of dedicated hotspot, separate from plan’s high-speed data allotment
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Visible Unlimited Basic Annual
Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  UnlimitedGB
  $45.84
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Must prepay $275 annually, for one year of service. Average cost is $22.92/month.
  • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 5Mbps
  • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
  • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and, Motorola,
  • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
  • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
  • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network support. 5G Ultra Wideband coverage is not included
  • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico
  • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
  • Videos stream at a resolution of 480p
  • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
  • Data speeds will slow down at any time the network is congested
  • Includes $5/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
  • Data speeds may be limited to a maximum of 400Mbps
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Visible Unlimited Basic
Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  UnlimitedGB
  $50
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 5Mbps
  • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
  • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and, Motorola,
  • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
  • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
  • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network support. 5G Ultra Wideband coverage is not included
  • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico
  • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
  • Videos stream at a resolution of 480p
  • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
  • Data speeds will slow down at any time the network is congested
  • Includes $5/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
  • Data speeds may be limited to a maximum of 400Mbps
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
H2O Wireless Monthly Unlimited 30
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  10GB
  $50
See a review of H2O Wireless

  • Price with auto pay billing enabled, $30 without auto pay.
  • Unlimited talk and text to 70 countries.
  • Multi-line discounts available. $25/line when you have more than one line
  • Includes $5 international talk credit
  • $10 international roaming credit in Canada and Mexico
  • Includes 5GB dedicated hotspot, separate from the plan’s on-device high-speed data allotment
  • Data speeds reduced to 256Kbps after high-speed allotment is reached
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Straight Talk Straight Savings Unlimited
Straight Talk phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  UnlimitedGB
  $50
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Requires you to bring your own device, and is for new lines of service only
  • WiFi calling and texting is not available for all devices
  • 5G access but not 5G Ultra-Wideband
  • $200 phone credit after 12 mos. of active service when you sign up for Straight Talk Rewards
  • You must remain on an eligible BYOD for the first 12 months of service to stay eligible for this plan
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Reach Mobile The People’s Choice
Reach Mobile phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  10GB
  $50
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • 10% of your plan’s data allotment gets matched and donated by Reach Mobile to Reach Mobile’s Gigs that Give program.  Gigs that Give donates data to a shared data pool that is used to supply data to people in need around the world. This plan comes with 10GB of shared data, and so Reach Mobile will donate 1GB of data to the Gigs that Give program.
  • Add up to 5 additional lines for as little as $19/line.
  • Adding a line does not add more shared data or data to individual lines. Only the first line gets data to share, however, if you activate 3-lines or more you get 5GB of bonus shareable data to use each month. Example, with two lines the plan only has 10GB of total data to share. With three lines, the shareable data increases the total data to 15GB
  • If you run out of high-speed data during your billing cycle, you can add more to your account from your account dashboard. Pricing starts at $10 for 1GB
  • International roaming data available in over 165 countries. Pricing in most countries is $5 per 0.5GB. Data speeds are the same as the towers that provide them
  • International roaming text messaging and voice available.  Messaging is billed at a flat rate of 5¢ per incoming message and 44¢ for outgoing message.  Minutes vary by country and start at 1¢/min
  • International text messaging from within the USA included at no extra charge
  • Calling internationally from the USA cost extra and rates vary by country
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
T-Mobile Essentials Age 55+
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  UnlimitedGB
  $55
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Only available to those aged 55 and up
  • Unlimited mobile hotspot at 3G data speeds or estimated at 512 Mbps
  • Unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada and while traveling in Mexico and Canada.
  • Includes unlimited 2G data while traveling in Mexico or Canada
  • Unlimited global texting to and from over 200 countries.
  • Wi-fi calling included.
  • Video streaming limited to 1.5Mbps
  • Always on data prioritization. Customers may notice speeds slower than other customers. Data speeds may be further reduced once over 50GB of LTE/5G data has been consumed during a billing cycle.
  • Taxes and fees are not included with price
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Affinity Cellular 15GB
Affinity Cellular logo phone plan
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  15GB
  $59
  • Additional data billed at 3¢/MB
  • Data shared between lines
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
Spectrum Mobile Unlimited
Spectrum Mobile phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  30GB
  $59.98
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • This plan is only available to Spectrum Internet subscribers.  If you cancel your Spectrum Internet service, the cost of this wireless plan goes up by $10/month.
  • After 30GB of data gets used in a month, speeds reduced to a maximum of 1Mbps download and 512 Kbps upload and data gets de-prioritized
  • After 5GB of hotspot data gets used speeds get reduced to a maximum of 600 Kbps
  • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
  • 2,000 minutes of free calling to Mexico and Canada, and free international texting from the USA
  • Includes 5G network access where available
  • $20 activation fee per line
  • New Spectrum customers can get a home internet plan with 300Mbps download speeds bundled with this phone plan for just $49.99/month for 12 months.
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Max
ATT Prepaid Logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  UnlimitedGB
  $60
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Data prioritization applied after 50GB of data has been consumed in a month. After 50GB of data consumed during a billing cycle data speeds may temporarily slow during times of network congestion
  • Includes talk, text, and data roaming while in Mexico and Canada. Roaming may be at 2G speeds depending on the location
  • Canada roaming is limited to the first 25GB each month at high-speeds before throttling to 512Kbps
  • International texting to over 230 countries
  • Includes 25GB of 4G LTE/5G mobile hotspot data before throttling to 128 Kbps. Hotspot usage only available in the USA
  • Video streams at up to 4k when you disable Video Management
  • Includes 100GB cloud storage
  • Includes fraud call blocking and spam alerts
  • Family plan discounts may not be available
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Optimum Mobile Unlimited
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  20GB
  $60
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Price listed is a special offer for Optimum and Suddenlink internet/cable customers. For all other customers, regular price is $65/month for a single line. Multi-line discounts are available
  • $20 activation fee charge
  • Not available everywhere. Only available in areas served by Altice USA cable and internet but you don’t need to be a subscriber to either service to signup for the mobile plan.
  • Includes 5GB mobile hotspot at high-speed then unlimited at 600Kbps
  • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
  • Multiple line customers can mix and match all Optimum Mobile phone plans and manage them all under 1 account
  • After 20GB of data is consumed during billing cycle, speeds reduced to 3G/512Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Helium Mobile Infinity
Helium Mobile phone plan logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  36GB
  $60
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • This plan includes 36GB of data at up to 5G data speeds before throttling. Helium Mobile does not disclose what their throttled data speeds are in their terms and conditions. It’s possible they could be too slow to use. Previous incarnations of this plan included throttled data speeds of about 1Mbps which would be slow but usable for a variety of tasks.
  • Plan is limited to 5GB of data for mobile hotspot usage
  • A high-speed data top-up is available priced at $7.50/GB
  • Connects to the Helium 5G hotspot network for coverage when available, when not available connects to the T-Mobile network
  • Customers that enable location sharing with Helium to help them map coverage of their network will earn Cloud Points. Cloud Points can be redeemed for gift cards to the movies, ride shares, restaurants and more.
  • Supports eSIM for immediate activation.
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: N/A
Google Fi Unlimited Essentials
Google Fi Wireless phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  30GB
  $60
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Group discounts available
  • Video streams limited to a resolution of 480p
  • After 30GB of high-speed data gets consumed data speeds are reduced to 256Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
  • Smartwatch Connectivity – supports connectivity for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches
  • Spam call blocking included
  • Free trial available
  • You cannot use your phone as a hotspot with this plan. If you want that feature you’ll have to upgrade to a different plan
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Patriot Mobile Allegiance
Patriot Mobile phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  3GB
  $63
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Proceeds from the cost of your phone bill are used to support and advance conservative causes
  • Includes data roaming
  • HD Video streaming
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Pure Talk 35
PureTalk phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  15GB
  $63
  • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
  • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
  • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
  • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
  • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
  • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
  • Includes 5GB of dedicated hotspot data, separate from plan’s on-device high-speed data allotment
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited 40
Walmart Family Mobile phone plan logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  40GB
  $64.76
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Includes international calling to landlines and mobile numbers in both Canada and Mexico
  • 10GB of data can be used for mobile hotspot
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Consumer Cellular Unlimited 50
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  50GB
  $65
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • AARP Members save 5% off their monthly bill
  • AARP Members get 2-lines for $55/month
  • Ranked number 1 by Consumer Reports in customer satisfaction, and tops by JD Power as well as in other studies
  • Price shown is with auto-pay billing enabled. Without auto-pay billing, price is $60
  • With multiple lines, data from line 1 is shared between lines
  • WiFi calling may be available upon request
  • Includes calling to Canada and Mexico at no extra cost
  • Data is shared between lines. If you need more than 3-lines you’ll need to contact Consumer Cellular customer support for pricing
  • Data speeds slowed to 512Kbps after 50GB
Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
Metro by T-Mobile Starter Plus
Metro by T-Mobile phone plans logo
  Unlimited
  Unlimited
  UnlimitedGB
  $65
Includes WiFi Calling!
  • Video streams in DVD quality or a resolution of about 480p.
  • Includes 5-year price lock.
  • T-Mobile Tuesdays included
  • Includes Scam ID, Scam Block, and Caller ID
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Visible+ Unlimited Premium Annual
    Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $65.84
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Must prepay $395 for one year of service. Average cost is $32.92/month.
    • Includes 50GB of premium data when connected to Verizon’s 4G LTE or 5G nationwide networks. Premium data is data that doesn’t slow down when compared to other customers on the same network when the network is busy with traffic
    • *Unlimited premium data when connected to Verizon’s Ultra Wideband network
    • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and Motorola
    • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
    • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
    • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico, and talk, text, and data usage when traveling to either country. High-speed data limited to 2GB per day while traveling in either country
    • International Calling from US to 30+ Countries
    • International Texting from US to 200+ Countries
    • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
    • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
    • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 10Mbps
    • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
    • Includes $10/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
    • Add a smartwatch to the plan at no additional cost. Currently only supports Apple Watch.
    • Includes 1-day of Global Pass. Global Pass includes unlimited international data, talk and text, with 2 GB of high-speed data to use in over 140 countries
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Allvoi Wireless Unlimited 35
    Allvoi Wireless logo phone plan
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
      $66
    • 300 international calling minutes to landlines included
    • Price shown is with auto-pay billing enabled.  Without auto-pay price is $37/month.
    • Note, Allvoi advertises this plan as $28/month, but that price is with autopay enabled BUT well before any taxes and fees are charged.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Cricket Wireless Basic
    Cricket Wireless phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
      $70
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Price shown includes an autopay billing discount. Without the discount, the price of this plan is $40/month
    • WiFi calling and texting is supported but limited to iPhones and devices sold by Cricket Wireless
    • eSIM available online for iPhones only
    • Includes roaming for calls, data, and text messages while in Canada and Mexico
    • Add additional data priced at $10/GB
    • Add Apple Watch to your plan for $10/month
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    AT&T Prepaid 15GB
    ATT Prepaid Logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      15GB
      $70
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Rollover data, data lasts for one additional billing period
    • Unlimited talk, text and data while roaming in Mexico or Canada
    • Unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada
    • Free international texting to over 230 countries
    • Family discounts. $10 off of line 2, $10 off of line 3, $20 off line 4, $20 off of line 5.
    • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p or about 1.5Mbps
    • Plan is available for $35/month if purchased in store at Walmart
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    T-Mobile Simply Prepaid
    T-Mobile Prepaid phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
      $70
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes WiFi calling
    • Full talk, text and data roaming while traveling in either Mexico or Canada for additional $5/month.  Includes pp to 5GB of high speed roaming data before throttling to 2G data speeds.
    • Stateside international calling is available for $15/month which gives subscribers international calling to landlines in over 70 countries and mobile in over 30 countries.
    • Includes music unlimited –  stream music from over 40 providers and it won’t count against your high speed data cap.
    • Data Maximizer is on by default but can be disabled.  Data Maximizer reduces video streams to a rate of 1.5Mbps.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    US Cellular Prepaid 5GB
    US Cellular Everything To Know Before Subscribing
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      5GB
      $70
    • $5 to add unlimited talk and text to Mexico
    • $5.99 to add unlimited talk and text to Canada
    • $10 to add unlimited talk and text to Canada and Mexico
    • $3.99 international calling add-on to provide discounted calling to over 200 countries
    • Regional provider that uses national networks to provide roaming outside of US Cellular’s coverage area.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    LycaMobile Unlimited 40GB
    Lyca Mobile phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      40GB
      $74
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Data prioritization policy applied once 40 GB of data has been consumed in a billing cycle, speeds reduced for remainder of cycle likely to 256Kbps
    • Includes 200 domestic roaming text messages and minutes
    • Includes $5 international calling credit
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Simple Mobile Unlimited 5G 45
    Simple Mobile phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $75
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Always on data prioritization, during periods of congestion, customers may experience reduced data speeds as compared to T-Mobile customers. Speeds may be further reduced for a small number of customers who use more than 40GB.
    • Includes Unlimited international calling and Texting
    • Talk, text, and data roaming while in Mexico free of charge
    • $45 with auto pay enabled, $50 without auto pay. Autopay discount is only for the first 3-months of service
    • Includes 5GB of mobile hotspot
    • WiFi calling and texting not available on all devices

    Add-On Card Options

    • $10 – International calling card with carryover
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    T-Mobile Prepaid CanMex
    T-Mobile Prepaid phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $75
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • 3GB of full speed domestic hotspot data, unlimited 3G
    • Video streams are limited to 1.5Mbps or resolution of about 480p.
    • Subscribers that consume more than 50GB of LTE/5G data in a month may notice reduced speeds during times of network congestion.
    • Includes WiFi calling
    • T-Mobile Tuesdays
    • Texting to 215+ destinations while in the U.S. , Mexico & Canada
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
    Straight Talk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $75
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • $42.50/month if you enable auto refill
    • WiFi calling and texting is not available for all devices
    • 5G access but not 5G Ultra-Wideband
    • 10GB of data can be used for hotspot
    • Calling to Mexico and Canada
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Optimum Mobile Unlimited Max
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      50GB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Price listed is a special offer for Optimum and Suddenlink internet/cable customers. For all other customers, regular price is $75/month for a single line. Multi-line discounts are available
    • $20 activation fee charge
    • Not available everywhere. Only available in areas served by Altice USA cable and internet but you don’t need to be a subscriber to either service to signup for the mobile plan.
    • Includes 15GB mobile hotspot at high-speed then unlimited at 600Kbps
    • HD video streaming, 720p
    • Multiple line customers can mix and match all Optimum Mobile phone plans and manage them all under 1 account
    • After 50GB of data is consumed during billing cycle, speeds reduced to 3G/512Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Cricket Wireless Cricket Core
    Cricket Wireless phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Video streaming limited to a resolution of about 480p
    • Unlimited international texting. Talk, text and data roaming while in Mexico and Canada.
    • Price shown is with auto pay billing enabled. Without auto pay price is $55/month.
    • 10GB of mobile hotspot available for an additional $10/month.
    • WiFi calling and texting is supported but limited to iPhones and devices sold by Cricket Wireless
    • eSIM available for iPhones
    • Data speeds may be temporarily slowed anytime the network is heavily congested
    • Add Apple Watch to your plan for $10/month
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Verizon Prepaid Unlimited
    Verizon Prepaid phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity, no 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
    • Video streams limited to 480p
    • Unlimited Text to anyone on any network from the U.S. to over 200 Countries
    • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
    • Use your talk, text, and data while traveling in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands at no extra cost. High-speed data is limited to 2GB per day while traveling before throttling to 3G data speeds
    • Price shown is with a $10/month auto-pay billing discount applied. Without auto-pay billing, price is $60/month. However, if you don’t want to enable autopay you can still save $10/month with loyalty discounts.
    • Loyalty discounts – plan is $55/month after 3 months of continuous service and $50/month after 9 months. Loyalty discount cannot be combined with autopay discount
    • During times of heavy network congestion data speeds may be prioritized below other customers
    • Unlimited mobile hotspot, first 5GB each month at high-speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps
    • HD-Voice calling
    • No family plan discounts available
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Total Wireless Base 5G Unlimited
    Total Wireless phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity, no 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
    • Unlimited talk and text to Canada and Mexico
    • Free talk, text, and data roaming in Canada and Mexico. High-speed data roaming limited to 10GB per billing cycle
    • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
    • Can only allow one device to connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
    • Get $200 off your next 5G phone after 12 monthly payments when you sign up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months

    Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

    If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
    Google Fi Unlimited Standard
    Google Fi Wireless phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      50GB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes data usage, calls, and texting in Mexico and Canada at no extra charge
    • Free texts to over 200 destinations worldwide
    • Group discounts available
    • Video streams limited to a resolution of 480p
    • After 50GB of high-speed data gets consumed data speeds are reduced to 256Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
    • Includes 25GB high speed mobile hotspot per line each month, counts toward your plan’s monthly data usage
    • Smartwatch Connectivity – supports connectivity for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches
    • Spam call blocking included
    • Free trial available
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    T-Mobile Prepaid Unlimited
    T-Mobile Prepaid phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Unlimited mobile hotspot is included but limited to 3G data speeds or about 512Kbps.
    • Upgrade to 10GB of mobile hotspot at 4G LTE data speeds for $10/month
    • Video streams are limited to 1.5Mbps or resolution of about 480p.
    • Subscribers that consume more than 50GB of LTE/5G data in a month may notice reduced speeds during times of network congestion.
    • Includes WiFi calling.
    • Get full service, talk text and data roaming while traveling in either Mexico or Canada for just $5/month.  Up to 5GB of high speed roaming data is available while traveling in either country before throttling to 2G data speeds.
    • Stateside international calling is available for $15/month which gives subscribers international calling to landlines in over 70 countries and mobile in over 30 countries.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    T-Mobile Go5G 55
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • For persons aged 55 and up only
    • *High-speed hotspot data limited to 15GB at 5G/4G LTE data speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps. Get additional 10GB of high-speed hotspot for $10.
    • Includes free subscription to Netflix for one screen
    • Includes Apple TV+ subscription for 6 months
    • Includes 1-Year AAA membership
    • Unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada and while traveling in Mexico and Canada. Includes 10GB of high-speed data for use in either country each billing cycle then unlimited at 128Kbps.
    • Includes unlimited data and texting in 215+ countries. 5GB of high-speed data in 11 Central European countries then unlimited at up to 256Kbps. Unlimited at 256Kbps in over 200 other countries.
    • Includes unlimited texting on select Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, and United Flights. Also includes 4 full-flight unlimited data streaming sessions, and 1-hour streaming sessions thereafter.
    • Data prioritization policy is applied once over 100GB of data has been consumed during a billing cycle. After 100GB customers may notice temporarily reduced data speeds compared to other customers when the network is busy.
    • Taxes and fees included with price
    • Add tablet to plan for $20/line/month
    • Add wearable to plan for $10/line/month
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Cox Mobile Unlimited
    Cox Mobile phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      20GB
      $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • In order to subscribe to this plan you must have Cox Internet, enroll in EasyPay, and enroll in paperless billing
    • Customers that go over 20GB of data in a billing cycle will have their data speeds slowed to 1.5Mbps download and 750Kbps upload for the remainder of the billing cycle.
    • Roaming is available but you are billed extra for it. Using over 200MB of domestic in a month may result in Cox Mobile disabling roaming for your account
    • International calling and texting may be available but you may be billed extra for it
    • Cox Mobile does not explicitly state if this plan includes mobile hotspot. However, Cox Mobile’s general terms and conditions state: “excessive use of a Device as a mobile “hotspot” tethered to other devices or other excessive data usage that is not typical of an individual consumer’s non-commercial, personal use including but not limited to automated connections that allow web broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections or peer-to-peer file sharing, use of Service as a substitute or back-up for private lines, landlines, or full-time or dedicated data connections, excessive and/or disproportionate data usage that contributes or has the potential of contributing to network congestion, spam or unsolicited commercial or bulk email generation, using unauthorized software or devices to maintain a continuous active Internet connection when the connection would otherwise have entered idle mode, and usage that conflicts with applicable law;”
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Total Wireless 5G Unlimited
    Total Wireless phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $85
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
    • Video streaming tested by me capped at roughly 9Mbps when connected to 5G Ultra Wideband, more than enough for 1080p streams, and roughly 4.5Mbps on LTE, more than enough for 720p streaming and in some cases good enough for 1080p. You may be able to get these speed caps removed by calling customer support
    • Includes Disney+ free for 6 months
    • Includes priority data, during times of network congestion, your data speeds won’t slow down compared to other customers on the network
    • Includes 15GB of mobile hotspot, hotspot limited to 5Mbps, only one device can connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
    • Get $200 off your next phone purchase after 12 monthly plan payments when you are signed up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months
    • International calling to over 85 destinations, texting to over 200
    • Includes roaming in Mexico and Canada. 10GB of data can be used per billing cycle while roaming
    • Roaming in 15+ countries

    Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

    If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
    Credo 15GB
    Credo Mobile phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      15GB
      $90
    • This plan bills for data overages.  Data overages are $15/GB.
    • Multi-line accounts share a single pool of data
    • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
    • Credo Mobile is a very politically active MVNO.  A portion of the company’s profits are used to advance progressive causes.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
    Straight Talk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $95
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • $50/month with autopay billing enabled, $55 without
    • 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) coverage
    • Unlimited priority data
    • 30GB hotspot data
    • Video streams at 480p by default when on 5G/LTE and 720p when on 5G UW network. Customers can disable video throttle to upgrade streaming to 720p and 1080p respectively
    • Mexico and Canada calling
    • 100GB of cloud storage
    • $100 in annual device upgrade rewards credits
    • Walmart+ subscription
    • $10/month Straight Talk Home Internet discount
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Total Wireless 5G+ Unlimited
    Total Wireless phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $95
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
    • Video streaming tested by me capped at roughly 9Mbps when connected to 5G Ultra Wideband, more than enough for 1080p streams, and roughly 4.5Mbps on LTE, more than enough for 720p streaming and in some cases good enough for 1080p. You may be able to get these speed caps removed by calling customer support
    • Includes Disney+ subscription for free
    • Includes priority data, during times of network congestion, your data speeds won’t slow down compared to other customers on the network
    • Includes unlimited mobile hotspot, hotspot data speeds limited to 5Mbps, only one device can connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
    • Get $200 off your next phone purchase after 12 monthly plan payments when you are signed up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months
    • International calling to over 85 destinations, texting to over 200 and a $10 long distance credit to 120+ destinations
    • Includes roaming in Mexico and Canada. 10GB of data can be used per billing cycle while roaming
    • Roaming in 15+ countries

    Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

    If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
    Verizon Unlimited Welcome
    Verizon phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $110
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Coverage: 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity. Does not include true 5G Ultra-Wideband support. When connected to 5G Ultra-Wideband data speeds will be limited to 25Mbps.
    • Data Limits/Restrictions: Customers who use more than 500GB of data in a month will have their data speeds reduced to 4Mbps for the remainder of billing cycle
    • Includes 3-year price lock guarantee
    • Data Priority: Always on data prioritization, this means that your data speeds may temporarily slow down during times of network congestion
    • Video: SD video streaming with a maximum resolution of 480p
    • Autopay Discounts: Price is normally $75/month. An autopay billing credit lowers the price to $65/month for a single line. Prices shown here include all available discounts.
    • Home Internet Bundle: Get up to $25 off a Verizon 5G Home Internet or Fios Internet plan when combined with this phone plan. As low as $35/month when autopay billing is enabled
    • Phone Deals: New and existing customers can take advantage of smartphone deals with device trade-in
    • Text International Numbers: Free texting to over 200 countries
    • Canada and Mexico: Use your talk, text, and data while traveling in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands at no extra cost. High-speed data is limited to 2GB per day while traveling before throttling to 3G data speeds or about 1Mbps
    • Free call filter spam blocker
    • Domestic Roaming: Domestic data roaming at 2G data speeds
    • Activation/Upgrade Fee: $35
    • Choose Your Perk(s). Customize your plan by adding as many perks as you’d like to it, or none at all. You can change them at any time. Every perk option is priced the same at $10/month except Apple One which is $15/month.
      Available perks include: Disney Bundle (Hulu, DISNEY+, ESPN+), Netflix & Max bundle with ads, 100GB Mobile Hotspot, Apple One, 3 TravelPass Days, Unlimited Cloud Storage, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, Google One AI Premium, Two Numbers One Phone.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
    Straight Talk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $115
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • $60/month with auto pay billing enabled, $65 without
    • 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) coverage
    • Unlimited priority data
    • Unlimited mobile hotspot at 5Mbps.
    • Video streams at 480p by default when on 5G/LTE and 720p when on 5G UW network. Customers can disable video throttle to upgrade streaming to 720p and 1080p respectively
    • Mexico and Canada calling
    • 100GB of cloud storage
    • $100 in annual device upgrade rewards credits
    • Walmart+ subscription
    • A Mobile Protect insurance subscription that gives subscribers free device protection from spills, cracked screens, and other mechanical or electrical failures. Service fees of up to $200 may still apply for repairs.
    • $10/month Straight Talk Home Internet discount
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Credo Unlimited
    Credo Mobile phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      20GB
      $120
    • This plan is not like Credo’s other plans. It does NOT bill for data overages.
    • Multi-line accounts share a single pool of data
    • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
    • Credo Mobile is a very politically active MVNO.  A portion of the company’s profits are used to advance progressive causes.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    T-Mobile Go5G
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $130
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Prices shown include autopay billing discount. Without autopay billing, pricing is $5 more per line per month.
    • *High-speed hotspot data limited to 15GB at 5G/4G LTE data speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps. Get additional 10GB of high-speed hotspot for $10.
    • Includes free subscription to Netflix for one screen
    • Includes Apple TV+ subscription for 6 months
    • Includes 1-Year AAA membership
    • Unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada and while traveling in Mexico and Canada. Includes 10GB of high-speed data for use in either country each billing cycle then unlimited at 128Kbps.
    • Includes unlimited data and texting in 215+ countries. 5GB of high-speed data in 11 Central European countries then unlimited at up to 256Kbps. Unlimited at 256Kbps in over 200 other countries.
    • Includes unlimited texting on select Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, and United Flights. Also includes 4 full-flight unlimited data streaming sessions, and 1-hour streaming sessions thereafter.
    • Data prioritization policy is applied once over 100GB of data has been consumed during a billing cycle. After 100GB customers may notice temporarily reduced data speeds compared to other customers when the network is busy.
    • Taxes and fees included with price
    • Add tablet to plan for $20/line/month
    • Add wearable to plan for $10/line/month
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    AT&T Unlimited Elite
    AT&T Wireless logo phone plan
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
      $151.98
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Unlimited high-priority data, with no slowdowns
    • 60GB of mobile hotspot included before throttling to 128Kbps data speeds
    • Includes unlimited talk, text and data roaming while in Mexico or Canada
    • Unlimited texting to over 200+ countries
    • Stream Saver turned on by default, which limits video streams to a resolution of 480p.  This can be disabled.
    • 4K UHD streaming available
    • Price shown is with autopay billing enabled using a debit card or bank account. Autopay billing using a credit card costs $5 more per month. Without autopay billing the price is $95.99/month. Discount applied in second month
    • Add your tablet, connected car or camera for $20/month
    • Add wearable to plan for $10/month
    • Includes Spam & fraud call blocking, safe browsing, identity monitoring, and more. You automatically get 24/7 proactive network security. Plus for no extra charge get advanced features like Identity Monitoring and Safe Browsing when you download the AT&T Call Protect and AT&T Mobile Security Plus apps and accept terms & conditions.
    • Get “Unlimited Your Way,” mix and match multiple lines with other AT&T unlimited plans and save with multi-line discounts
    • Signature Program members save up to $10/mo. per line through your work or organization
    • Unlimited talk, text & high-speed data in 19 Latin American countries
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes





    Talk
    Text
    Data
    Price
    US Mobile 10GB Shareable
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
     $36
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Up to 30-day free trial available
    • Includes WiFi calling
    • Int’l calling and texting supported on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile calls this network Light Speed, its Verizon-based service Warp 5G, and AT&T Dark Star
    • 5G mmWave & C-band and Premium priority data if used on Warp 5G, priority data on Dark Star is a $2/month upgrade option. Priority data is unavailable on the Light Speed network
    • 5G SA network access on T-Mobile
    • Add more lines for $8/line
    • Add more data at any time, $2/GB
    • Share data across multiple lines
    • Add tablets, modems, and other devices, Apple Watch not supported
    • You can switch between supported carrier networks on demand with teleport. First two teleports are free, then it’s $2 per teleport. Note: if you teleport with a physical SIM card you may need a new one if you want to teleport back to your original network
    • Video streams in SD by default, but HD streaming can be manually enabled via your account dashboard
    • International roaming option available for purchase, price varies by country
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
    T-Mobile Connect 5GB
    Connect by T-Mobile prepaid phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      5GB
     $45
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes WiFi calling
    • Supports eSIM
    • Data Maximizer is on by default but can be disabled.  Data Maximizer reduces video streams to a rate of 1.5Mbps.
    • Upgrade to 8GB (9GB for Nevada Residents) of high-speed data for only $10/month more.  Get it for $25/month
    • This plan has hard-capped data. Once you run out, of data, that’s it for the month.  You get nothing more unless you pay extra.
    • Does NOT include Magenta Status, formerly, T-Mobile Tuesdays reward program
    • Includes 100MB of domestic data roaming
    • Purchase of $10 SIM starter kit is required for new activations
    • International roaming, calling and texting are not available with T-Mobile Connect. However, a $5/month add-on will get you Mexico and Canada calling and while traveling in either country
    • If you still have questions, check out T-Mobile’s T-Mobile Connect FAQ page
    • Supports up to 5-lines on an account
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
    Pure Talk 20
    PureTalk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      3GB
     $51
    • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
    • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
    • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
    • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
    • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
    • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
    • 2GB of dedicated hotspot, separate from plan’s high-speed data allotment
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    US Mobile 20GB Shareable
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      20GB
     $51
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Up to 30-day free trial available
    • Includes WiFi calling
    • Int’l calling and texting supported on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile calls this network Light Speed, its Verizon-based service Warp 5G, and AT&T Dark Star
    • 5G mmWave & C-band and Premium priority data if used on Warp 5G, priority data on Dark Star is a $2/month upgrade option. Priority data is unavailable on the Light Speed network
    • 5G SA network access on T-Mobile
    • Add more lines for $8/line
    • Add more data at any time, $15 for 10GB
    • Share data across multiple lines
    • Add tablets, modems, and other devices, Apple Watch not supported
    • You can switch between supported carrier networks on demand with teleport. First two teleports are free, then it’s $2 per teleport. Note: if you teleport with a physical SIM card you may need a new one if you want to teleport back to your original network
    • Video streams in SD by default, but HD streaming can be manually enabled via your account dashboard
    • International roaming option available for purchase, price varies by country
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
    Tello Unlimited 10GB
    Tello Mobile phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
     $57
    See a review of Tello

    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes mobile hotspot.
    • International calling to over 60 countries included!
    • You can upgrade or downgrade anytime with no extra fees. The change is instant, and your remaining balance will roll over for the next 30 days.
    • Custom build your own phone plan.
    • Data is hard capped, once you run out that’s it unless you add a pay go credit or renew your plan early
    • Top up your plan’s high-speed data allotment. Add 1GB for $5. Data top-ups don’t rollover.
    • Text BALANCE, ADD1GB, or RENEW to 800 to check your balance, add more data, or to renew your plan

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    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
    Reach Mobile The Moderate
    Reach Mobile phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      5GB
     $60
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • 10% of your plan’s data allotment gets matched and donated by Reach Mobile to Reach Mobile’s Gigs that Give program.  Gigs that Give donates data to a shared data pool that is used to supply data to people in need around the world. This plan comes with 5GB of shared data, and so Reach Mobile will donate 0.5GB of data to the Gigs that Give program.
    • Add up to 5 additional lines for as little as $18/line.
    • Adding a line does not add more shared data or data to individual lines. Only the first line gets data to share, however, if you activate 3-lines or more you get 5GB of bonus shareable data to use each month. Example, with two lines the plan only has 5GB of data total to share. With three lines, the shareable data increases to 10GB
    • If you run out of high-speed data during your billing cycle, you can add more to your account from your account dashboard. Pricing starts at $10 for 1GB
    • International roaming data available in over 165 countries. Pricing in most countries is $5 per 0.5GB. Data speeds are the same as the towers that provide them
    • International roaming text messaging and voice available.  Messaging is billed at a flat rate of 5¢ per incoming message and 44¢ for outgoing message.  Minutes vary by country and start at 1¢/min
    • International text messaging from within the USA included at no extra charge
    • Calling internationally from the USA cost extra and rates vary by country
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
    Pure Talk 25
    PureTalk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      5GB
     $63.75
    • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
    • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
    • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
    • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
    • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
    • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
    • 2GB of dedicated hotspot, separate from plan’s high-speed data allotment
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Reach Mobile The People’s Choice
    Reach Mobile phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
     $65
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • 10% of your plan’s data allotment gets matched and donated by Reach Mobile to Reach Mobile’s Gigs that Give program.  Gigs that Give donates data to a shared data pool that is used to supply data to people in need around the world. This plan comes with 10GB of shared data, and so Reach Mobile will donate 1GB of data to the Gigs that Give program.
    • Add up to 5 additional lines for as little as $19/line.
    • Adding a line does not add more shared data or data to individual lines. Only the first line gets data to share, however, if you activate 3-lines or more you get 5GB of bonus shareable data to use each month. Example, with two lines the plan only has 10GB of total data to share. With three lines, the shareable data increases the total data to 15GB
    • If you run out of high-speed data during your billing cycle, you can add more to your account from your account dashboard. Pricing starts at $10 for 1GB
    • International roaming data available in over 165 countries. Pricing in most countries is $5 per 0.5GB. Data speeds are the same as the towers that provide them
    • International roaming text messaging and voice available.  Messaging is billed at a flat rate of 5¢ per incoming message and 44¢ for outgoing message.  Minutes vary by country and start at 1¢/min
    • International text messaging from within the USA included at no extra charge
    • Calling internationally from the USA cost extra and rates vary by country
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
    Visible Unlimited Basic Annual
    Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
     $68.76
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Must prepay $275 annually, for one year of service. Average cost is $22.92/month.
    • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 5Mbps
    • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
    • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and, Motorola,
    • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
    • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
    • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network support. 5G Ultra Wideband coverage is not included
    • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico
    • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
    • Videos stream at a resolution of 480p
    • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
    • Data speeds will slow down at any time the network is congested
    • Includes $5/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
    • Data speeds may be limited to a maximum of 400Mbps
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Affinity Cellular 15GB
    Affinity Cellular logo phone plan
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      15GB
     $73
    • Additional data billed at 3¢/MB
    • Data shared between lines
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
    H2O Wireless Monthly Unlimited 30
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
     $75
    See a review of H2O Wireless

    • Price with auto pay billing enabled, $30 without auto pay.
    • Unlimited talk and text to 70 countries.
    • Multi-line discounts available. $25/line when you have more than one line
    • Includes $5 international talk credit
    • $10 international roaming credit in Canada and Mexico
    • Includes 5GB dedicated hotspot, separate from the plan’s on-device high-speed data allotment
    • Data speeds reduced to 256Kbps after high-speed allotment is reached
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Visible Unlimited Basic
    Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
     $75
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 5Mbps
    • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
    • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and, Motorola,
    • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
    • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
    • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network support. 5G Ultra Wideband coverage is not included
    • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico
    • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
    • Videos stream at a resolution of 480p
    • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
    • Data speeds will slow down at any time the network is congested
    • Includes $5/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
    • Data speeds may be limited to a maximum of 400Mbps
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Straight Talk Straight Savings Unlimited
    Straight Talk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
     $75
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Requires you to bring your own device, and is for new lines of service only
    • WiFi calling and texting is not available for all devices
    • 5G access but not 5G Ultra-Wideband
    • $200 phone credit after 12 mos. of active service when you sign up for Straight Talk Rewards
    • You must remain on an eligible BYOD for the first 12 months of service to stay eligible for this plan
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Google Fi Unlimited Essentials
    Google Fi Wireless phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      30GB
     $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Group discounts available
    • Video streams limited to a resolution of 480p
    • After 30GB of high-speed data gets consumed data speeds are reduced to 256Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
    • Smartwatch Connectivity – supports connectivity for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches
    • Spam call blocking included
    • Free trial available
    • You cannot use your phone as a hotspot with this plan. If you want that feature you’ll have to upgrade to a different plan
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Consumer Cellular Unlimited 50
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      50GB
     $80
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • AARP Members save 5% off their monthly bill
    • AARP Members get 2-lines for $55/month
    • Ranked number 1 by Consumer Reports in customer satisfaction, and tops by JD Power as well as in other studies
    • Price shown is with auto-pay billing enabled. Without auto-pay billing, price is $60
    • With multiple lines, data from line 1 is shared between lines
    • WiFi calling may be available upon request
    • Includes calling to Canada and Mexico at no extra cost
    • Data is shared between lines. If you need more than 3-lines you’ll need to contact Consumer Cellular customer support for pricing
    • Data speeds slowed to 512Kbps after 50GB
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Pure Talk 35
    PureTalk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      15GB
     $89.25
    • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
    • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
    • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
    • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
    • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
    • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
    • Includes 5GB of dedicated hotspot data, separate from plan’s on-device high-speed data allotment
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Patriot Mobile Allegiance
    Patriot Mobile phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      3GB
     $89.25
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Proceeds from the cost of your phone bill are used to support and advance conservative causes
    • Includes data roaming
    • HD Video streaming
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited 40
    Walmart Family Mobile phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      40GB
     $89.64
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes international calling to landlines and mobile numbers in both Canada and Mexico
    • 10GB of data can be used for mobile hotspot
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Spectrum Mobile Unlimited
    Spectrum Mobile phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      30GB
     $89.97
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • This plan is only available to Spectrum Internet subscribers.  If you cancel your Spectrum Internet service, the cost of this wireless plan goes up by $10/month.
    • After 30GB of data gets used in a month, speeds reduced to a maximum of 1Mbps download and 512 Kbps upload and data gets de-prioritized
    • After 5GB of hotspot data gets used speeds get reduced to a maximum of 600 Kbps
    • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
    • 2,000 minutes of free calling to Mexico and Canada, and free international texting from the USA
    • Includes 5G network access where available
    • $20 activation fee per line
    • New Spectrum customers can get a home internet plan with 300Mbps download speeds bundled with this phone plan for just $49.99/month for 12 months.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Optimum Mobile Unlimited
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      20GB
     $90
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Price listed is a special offer for Optimum and Suddenlink internet/cable customers. For all other customers, regular price is $65/month for a single line. Multi-line discounts are available
    • $20 activation fee charge
    • Not available everywhere. Only available in areas served by Altice USA cable and internet but you don’t need to be a subscriber to either service to signup for the mobile plan.
    • Includes 5GB mobile hotspot at high-speed then unlimited at 600Kbps
    • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
    • Multiple line customers can mix and match all Optimum Mobile phone plans and manage them all under 1 account
    • After 20GB of data is consumed during billing cycle, speeds reduced to 3G/512Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Google Fi Unlimited Standard
    Google Fi Wireless phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      50GB
     $90
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Includes data usage, calls, and texting in Mexico and Canada at no extra charge
    • Free texts to over 200 destinations worldwide
    • Group discounts available
    • Video streams limited to a resolution of 480p
    • After 50GB of high-speed data gets consumed data speeds are reduced to 256Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
    • Includes 25GB high speed mobile hotspot per line each month, counts toward your plan’s monthly data usage
    • Smartwatch Connectivity – supports connectivity for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches
    • Spam call blocking included
    • Free trial available
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Helium Mobile Infinity
    Helium Mobile phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      36GB
     $90
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • This plan includes 36GB of data at up to 5G data speeds before throttling. Helium Mobile does not disclose what their throttled data speeds are in their terms and conditions. It’s possible they could be too slow to use. Previous incarnations of this plan included throttled data speeds of about 1Mbps which would be slow but usable for a variety of tasks.
    • Plan is limited to 5GB of data for mobile hotspot usage
    • A high-speed data top-up is available priced at $7.50/GB
    • Connects to the Helium 5G hotspot network for coverage when available, when not available connects to the T-Mobile network
    • Customers that enable location sharing with Helium to help them map coverage of their network will earn Cloud Points. Cloud Points can be redeemed for gift cards to the movies, ride shares, restaurants and more.
    • Supports eSIM for immediate activation.
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: N/A
    Cricket Wireless Basic
    Cricket Wireless phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      10GB
     $90
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Price shown includes an autopay billing discount. Without the discount, the price of this plan is $40/month
    • WiFi calling and texting is supported but limited to iPhones and devices sold by Cricket Wireless
    • eSIM available online for iPhones only
    • Includes roaming for calls, data, and text messages while in Canada and Mexico
    • Add additional data priced at $10/GB
    • Add Apple Watch to your plan for $10/month
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Cricket Wireless Cricket Core
    Cricket Wireless phone plan logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
     $90
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Video streaming limited to a resolution of about 480p
    • Unlimited international texting. Talk, text and data roaming while in Mexico and Canada.
    • Price shown is with auto pay billing enabled. Without auto pay price is $55/month.
    • 10GB of mobile hotspot available for an additional $10/month.
    • WiFi calling and texting is supported but limited to iPhones and devices sold by Cricket Wireless
    • eSIM available for iPhones
    • Data speeds may be temporarily slowed anytime the network is heavily congested
    • Add Apple Watch to your plan for $10/month
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
    Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
    Straight Talk phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
     $90
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • $42.50/month if you enable auto refill
    • WiFi calling and texting is not available for all devices
    • 5G access but not 5G Ultra-Wideband
    • 10GB of data can be used for hotspot
    • Calling to Mexico and Canada
    Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
    Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
    Metro by T-Mobile Starter Plus
    Metro by T-Mobile phone plans logo
      Unlimited
      Unlimited
      UnlimitedGB
     $90
    Includes WiFi Calling!
    • Video streams in DVD quality or a resolution of about 480p.
    • Includes 5-year price lock.
    • T-Mobile Tuesdays included
    • Includes Scam ID, Scam Block, and Caller ID
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Allvoi Wireless Unlimited 35
      Allvoi Wireless logo phone plan
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        10GB
       $93
      • 300 international calling minutes to landlines included
      • Price shown is with auto-pay billing enabled.  Without auto-pay price is $37/month.
      • Note, Allvoi advertises this plan as $28/month, but that price is with autopay enabled BUT well before any taxes and fees are charged.
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Visible+ Unlimited Premium Annual
      Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $98.76
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Must prepay $395 for one year of service. Average cost is $32.92/month.
      • Includes 50GB of premium data when connected to Verizon’s 4G LTE or 5G nationwide networks. Premium data is data that doesn’t slow down when compared to other customers on the same network when the network is busy with traffic
      • *Unlimited premium data when connected to Verizon’s Ultra Wideband network
      • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and Motorola
      • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
      • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
      • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico, and talk, text, and data usage when traveling to either country. High-speed data limited to 2GB per day while traveling in either country
      • International Calling from US to 30+ Countries
      • International Texting from US to 200+ Countries
      • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
      • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
      • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 10Mbps
      • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
      • Includes $10/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
      • Add a smartwatch to the plan at no additional cost. Currently only supports Apple Watch.
      • Includes 1-day of Global Pass. Global Pass includes unlimited international data, talk and text, with 2 GB of high-speed data to use in over 140 countries
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      LycaMobile Unlimited 40GB
      Lyca Mobile phone plan logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        40GB
       $99
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Data prioritization policy applied once 40 GB of data has been consumed in a billing cycle, speeds reduced for remainder of cycle likely to 256Kbps
      • Includes 200 domestic roaming text messages and minutes
      • Includes $5 international calling credit
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
      US Cellular Prepaid 5GB
      US Cellular Everything To Know Before Subscribing
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        5GB
       $100
      • $5 to add unlimited talk and text to Mexico
      • $5.99 to add unlimited talk and text to Canada
      • $10 to add unlimited talk and text to Canada and Mexico
      • $3.99 international calling add-on to provide discounted calling to over 200 countries
      • Regional provider that uses national networks to provide roaming outside of US Cellular’s coverage area.
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      AT&T Prepaid 15GB
      ATT Prepaid Logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        15GB
       $100
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Rollover data, data lasts for one additional billing period
      • Unlimited talk, text and data while roaming in Mexico or Canada
      • Unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada
      • Free international texting to over 230 countries
      • Family discounts. $10 off of line 2, $10 off of line 3, $20 off line 4, $20 off of line 5.
      • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p or about 1.5Mbps
      • Plan is available for $35/month if purchased in store at Walmart
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Simple Mobile Unlimited 5G 45
      Simple Mobile phone plan logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $100
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Always on data prioritization, during periods of congestion, customers may experience reduced data speeds as compared to T-Mobile customers. Speeds may be further reduced for a small number of customers who use more than 40GB.
      • Includes Unlimited international calling and Texting
      • Talk, text, and data roaming while in Mexico free of charge
      • $45 with auto pay enabled, $50 without auto pay. Autopay discount is only for the first 3-months of service
      • Includes 5GB of mobile hotspot
      • WiFi calling and texting not available on all devices

      Add-On Card Options

      • $10 – International calling card with carryover
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Total Wireless Base 5G Unlimited
      Total Wireless phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $100
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity, no 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
      • Unlimited talk and text to Canada and Mexico
      • Free talk, text, and data roaming in Canada and Mexico. High-speed data roaming limited to 10GB per billing cycle
      • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
      • Can only allow one device to connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
      • Get $200 off your next 5G phone after 12 monthly payments when you sign up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months

      Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

      If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
      T-Mobile Simply Prepaid
      T-Mobile Prepaid phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        10GB
       $100
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Includes WiFi calling
      • Full talk, text and data roaming while traveling in either Mexico or Canada for additional $5/month.  Includes pp to 5GB of high speed roaming data before throttling to 2G data speeds.
      • Stateside international calling is available for $15/month which gives subscribers international calling to landlines in over 70 countries and mobile in over 30 countries.
      • Includes music unlimited –  stream music from over 40 providers and it won’t count against your high speed data cap.
      • Data Maximizer is on by default but can be disabled.  Data Maximizer reduces video streams to a rate of 1.5Mbps.
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Cox Mobile Unlimited
      Cox Mobile phone plan logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        20GB
       $105
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • In order to subscribe to this plan you must have Cox Internet, enroll in EasyPay, and enroll in paperless billing
      • Customers that go over 20GB of data in a billing cycle will have their data speeds slowed to 1.5Mbps download and 750Kbps upload for the remainder of the billing cycle.
      • Roaming is available but you are billed extra for it. Using over 200MB of domestic in a month may result in Cox Mobile disabling roaming for your account
      • International calling and texting may be available but you may be billed extra for it
      • Cox Mobile does not explicitly state if this plan includes mobile hotspot. However, Cox Mobile’s general terms and conditions state: “excessive use of a Device as a mobile “hotspot” tethered to other devices or other excessive data usage that is not typical of an individual consumer’s non-commercial, personal use including but not limited to automated connections that allow web broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections or peer-to-peer file sharing, use of Service as a substitute or back-up for private lines, landlines, or full-time or dedicated data connections, excessive and/or disproportionate data usage that contributes or has the potential of contributing to network congestion, spam or unsolicited commercial or bulk email generation, using unauthorized software or devices to maintain a continuous active Internet connection when the connection would otherwise have entered idle mode, and usage that conflicts with applicable law;”
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      T-Mobile Prepaid CanMex
      T-Mobile Prepaid phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $110
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • 3GB of full speed domestic hotspot data, unlimited 3G
      • Video streams are limited to 1.5Mbps or resolution of about 480p.
      • Subscribers that consume more than 50GB of LTE/5G data in a month may notice reduced speeds during times of network congestion.
      • Includes WiFi calling
      • T-Mobile Tuesdays
      • Texting to 215+ destinations while in the U.S. , Mexico & Canada
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Total Wireless 5G Unlimited
      Total Wireless phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $110
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Includes 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
      • Video streaming tested by me capped at roughly 9Mbps when connected to 5G Ultra Wideband, more than enough for 1080p streams, and roughly 4.5Mbps on LTE, more than enough for 720p streaming and in some cases good enough for 1080p. You may be able to get these speed caps removed by calling customer support
      • Includes Disney+ free for 6 months
      • Includes priority data, during times of network congestion, your data speeds won’t slow down compared to other customers on the network
      • Includes 15GB of mobile hotspot, hotspot limited to 5Mbps, only one device can connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
      • Get $200 off your next phone purchase after 12 monthly plan payments when you are signed up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months
      • International calling to over 85 destinations, texting to over 200
      • Includes roaming in Mexico and Canada. 10GB of data can be used per billing cycle while roaming
      • Roaming in 15+ countries

      Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

      If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
      Credo 15GB
      Credo Mobile phone plan logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        15GB
       $110
      • This plan bills for data overages.  Data overages are $15/GB.
      • Multi-line accounts share a single pool of data
      • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
      • Credo Mobile is a very politically active MVNO.  A portion of the company’s profits are used to advance progressive causes.
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Verizon Prepaid Unlimited
      Verizon Prepaid phone plan logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $110
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity, no 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
      • Video streams limited to 480p
      • Unlimited Text to anyone on any network from the U.S. to over 200 Countries
      • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
      • Use your talk, text, and data while traveling in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands at no extra cost. High-speed data is limited to 2GB per day while traveling before throttling to 3G data speeds
      • Price shown is with a $10/month auto-pay billing discount applied. Without auto-pay billing, price is $60/month. However, if you don’t want to enable autopay you can still save $10/month with loyalty discounts.
      • Loyalty discounts – plan is $55/month after 3 months of continuous service and $50/month after 9 months. Loyalty discount cannot be combined with autopay discount
      • During times of heavy network congestion data speeds may be prioritized below other customers
      • Unlimited mobile hotspot, first 5GB each month at high-speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps
      • HD-Voice calling
      • No family plan discounts available
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      T-Mobile Go5G 55
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $120
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • For persons aged 55 and up only
      • *High-speed hotspot data limited to 15GB at 5G/4G LTE data speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps. Get additional 10GB of high-speed hotspot for $10.
      • Includes free subscription to Netflix for one screen
      • Includes Apple TV+ subscription for 6 months
      • Includes 1-Year AAA membership
      • Unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada and while traveling in Mexico and Canada. Includes 10GB of high-speed data for use in either country each billing cycle then unlimited at 128Kbps.
      • Includes unlimited data and texting in 215+ countries. 5GB of high-speed data in 11 Central European countries then unlimited at up to 256Kbps. Unlimited at 256Kbps in over 200 other countries.
      • Includes unlimited texting on select Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, and United Flights. Also includes 4 full-flight unlimited data streaming sessions, and 1-hour streaming sessions thereafter.
      • Data prioritization policy is applied once over 100GB of data has been consumed during a billing cycle. After 100GB customers may notice temporarily reduced data speeds compared to other customers when the network is busy.
      • Taxes and fees included with price
      • Add tablet to plan for $20/line/month
      • Add wearable to plan for $10/line/month
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Optimum Mobile Unlimited Max
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        50GB
       $120
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Price listed is a special offer for Optimum and Suddenlink internet/cable customers. For all other customers, regular price is $75/month for a single line. Multi-line discounts are available
      • $20 activation fee charge
      • Not available everywhere. Only available in areas served by Altice USA cable and internet but you don’t need to be a subscriber to either service to signup for the mobile plan.
      • Includes 15GB mobile hotspot at high-speed then unlimited at 600Kbps
      • HD video streaming, 720p
      • Multiple line customers can mix and match all Optimum Mobile phone plans and manage them all under 1 account
      • After 50GB of data is consumed during billing cycle, speeds reduced to 3G/512Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
      Straight Talk phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $120
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • $50/month with autopay billing enabled, $55 without
      • 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) coverage
      • Unlimited priority data
      • 30GB hotspot data
      • Video streams at 480p by default when on 5G/LTE and 720p when on 5G UW network. Customers can disable video throttle to upgrade streaming to 720p and 1080p respectively
      • Mexico and Canada calling
      • 100GB of cloud storage
      • $100 in annual device upgrade rewards credits
      • Walmart+ subscription
      • $10/month Straight Talk Home Internet discount
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Verizon Unlimited Welcome
      Verizon phone plan logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $120
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Coverage: 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity. Does not include true 5G Ultra-Wideband support. When connected to 5G Ultra-Wideband data speeds will be limited to 25Mbps.
      • Data Limits/Restrictions: Customers who use more than 500GB of data in a month will have their data speeds reduced to 4Mbps for the remainder of billing cycle
      • Includes 3-year price lock guarantee
      • Data Priority: Always on data prioritization, this means that your data speeds may temporarily slow down during times of network congestion
      • Video: SD video streaming with a maximum resolution of 480p
      • Autopay Discounts: Price is normally $75/month. An autopay billing credit lowers the price to $65/month for a single line. Prices shown here include all available discounts.
      • Home Internet Bundle: Get up to $25 off a Verizon 5G Home Internet or Fios Internet plan when combined with this phone plan. As low as $35/month when autopay billing is enabled
      • Phone Deals: New and existing customers can take advantage of smartphone deals with device trade-in
      • Text International Numbers: Free texting to over 200 countries
      • Canada and Mexico: Use your talk, text, and data while traveling in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands at no extra cost. High-speed data is limited to 2GB per day while traveling before throttling to 3G data speeds or about 1Mbps
      • Free call filter spam blocker
      • Domestic Roaming: Domestic data roaming at 2G data speeds
      • Activation/Upgrade Fee: $35
      • Choose Your Perk(s). Customize your plan by adding as many perks as you’d like to it, or none at all. You can change them at any time. Every perk option is priced the same at $10/month except Apple One which is $15/month.
        Available perks include: Disney Bundle (Hulu, DISNEY+, ESPN+), Netflix & Max bundle with ads, 100GB Mobile Hotspot, Apple One, 3 TravelPass Days, Unlimited Cloud Storage, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, Google One AI Premium, Two Numbers One Phone.
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
      Total Wireless 5G+ Unlimited
      Total Wireless phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $120
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Includes 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
      • Video streaming tested by me capped at roughly 9Mbps when connected to 5G Ultra Wideband, more than enough for 1080p streams, and roughly 4.5Mbps on LTE, more than enough for 720p streaming and in some cases good enough for 1080p. You may be able to get these speed caps removed by calling customer support
      • Includes Disney+ subscription for free
      • Includes priority data, during times of network congestion, your data speeds won’t slow down compared to other customers on the network
      • Includes unlimited mobile hotspot, hotspot data speeds limited to 5Mbps, only one device can connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
      • Get $200 off your next phone purchase after 12 monthly plan payments when you are signed up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months
      • International calling to over 85 destinations, texting to over 200 and a $10 long distance credit to 120+ destinations
      • Includes roaming in Mexico and Canada. 10GB of data can be used per billing cycle while roaming
      • Roaming in 15+ countries

      Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

      If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
      T-Mobile Go5G
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $130
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Prices shown include autopay billing discount. Without autopay billing, pricing is $5 more per line per month.
      • *High-speed hotspot data limited to 15GB at 5G/4G LTE data speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps. Get additional 10GB of high-speed hotspot for $10.
      • Includes free subscription to Netflix for one screen
      • Includes Apple TV+ subscription for 6 months
      • Includes 1-Year AAA membership
      • Unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada and while traveling in Mexico and Canada. Includes 10GB of high-speed data for use in either country each billing cycle then unlimited at 128Kbps.
      • Includes unlimited data and texting in 215+ countries. 5GB of high-speed data in 11 Central European countries then unlimited at up to 256Kbps. Unlimited at 256Kbps in over 200 other countries.
      • Includes unlimited texting on select Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, and United Flights. Also includes 4 full-flight unlimited data streaming sessions, and 1-hour streaming sessions thereafter.
      • Data prioritization policy is applied once over 100GB of data has been consumed during a billing cycle. After 100GB customers may notice temporarily reduced data speeds compared to other customers when the network is busy.
      • Taxes and fees included with price
      • Add tablet to plan for $20/line/month
      • Add wearable to plan for $10/line/month
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Credo Unlimited
      Credo Mobile phone plan logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        20GB
       $135
      • This plan is not like Credo’s other plans. It does NOT bill for data overages.
      • Multi-line accounts share a single pool of data
      • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
      • Credo Mobile is a very politically active MVNO.  A portion of the company’s profits are used to advance progressive causes.
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
      Straight Talk phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $150
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • $60/month with auto pay billing enabled, $65 without
      • 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) coverage
      • Unlimited priority data
      • Unlimited mobile hotspot at 5Mbps.
      • Video streams at 480p by default when on 5G/LTE and 720p when on 5G UW network. Customers can disable video throttle to upgrade streaming to 720p and 1080p respectively
      • Mexico and Canada calling
      • 100GB of cloud storage
      • $100 in annual device upgrade rewards credits
      • Walmart+ subscription
      • A Mobile Protect insurance subscription that gives subscribers free device protection from spills, cracked screens, and other mechanical or electrical failures. Service fees of up to $200 may still apply for repairs.
      • $10/month Straight Talk Home Internet discount
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      AT&T Unlimited Elite
      AT&T Wireless logo phone plan
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
       $182.97
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Unlimited high-priority data, with no slowdowns
      • 60GB of mobile hotspot included before throttling to 128Kbps data speeds
      • Includes unlimited talk, text and data roaming while in Mexico or Canada
      • Unlimited texting to over 200+ countries
      • Stream Saver turned on by default, which limits video streams to a resolution of 480p.  This can be disabled.
      • 4K UHD streaming available
      • Price shown is with autopay billing enabled using a debit card or bank account. Autopay billing using a credit card costs $5 more per month. Without autopay billing the price is $95.99/month. Discount applied in second month
      • Add your tablet, connected car or camera for $20/month
      • Add wearable to plan for $10/month
      • Includes Spam & fraud call blocking, safe browsing, identity monitoring, and more. You automatically get 24/7 proactive network security. Plus for no extra charge get advanced features like Identity Monitoring and Safe Browsing when you download the AT&T Call Protect and AT&T Mobile Security Plus apps and accept terms & conditions.
      • Get “Unlimited Your Way,” mix and match multiple lines with other AT&T unlimited plans and save with multi-line discounts
      • Signature Program members save up to $10/mo. per line through your work or organization
      • Unlimited talk, text & high-speed data in 19 Latin American countries
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes





      Talk
      Text
      Data
      Price
      US Mobile 10GB Shareable
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        10GB
        $44
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Up to 30-day free trial available
      • Includes WiFi calling
      • Int’l calling and texting supported on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile calls this network Light Speed, its Verizon-based service Warp 5G, and AT&T Dark Star
      • 5G mmWave & C-band and Premium priority data if used on Warp 5G, priority data on Dark Star is a $2/month upgrade option. Priority data is unavailable on the Light Speed network
      • 5G SA network access on T-Mobile
      • Add more lines for $8/line
      • Add more data at any time, $2/GB
      • Share data across multiple lines
      • Add tablets, modems, and other devices, Apple Watch not supported
      • You can switch between supported carrier networks on demand with teleport. First two teleports are free, then it’s $2 per teleport. Note: if you teleport with a physical SIM card you may need a new one if you want to teleport back to your original network
      • Video streams in SD by default, but HD streaming can be manually enabled via your account dashboard
      • International roaming option available for purchase, price varies by country
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
      US Mobile 20GB Shareable
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        20GB
        $59
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Up to 30-day free trial available
      • Includes WiFi calling
      • Int’l calling and texting supported on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile calls this network Light Speed, its Verizon-based service Warp 5G, and AT&T Dark Star
      • 5G mmWave & C-band and Premium priority data if used on Warp 5G, priority data on Dark Star is a $2/month upgrade option. Priority data is unavailable on the Light Speed network
      • 5G SA network access on T-Mobile
      • Add more lines for $8/line
      • Add more data at any time, $15 for 10GB
      • Share data across multiple lines
      • Add tablets, modems, and other devices, Apple Watch not supported
      • You can switch between supported carrier networks on demand with teleport. First two teleports are free, then it’s $2 per teleport. Note: if you teleport with a physical SIM card you may need a new one if you want to teleport back to your original network
      • Video streams in SD by default, but HD streaming can be manually enabled via your account dashboard
      • International roaming option available for purchase, price varies by country
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
      T-Mobile Connect 5GB
      Connect by T-Mobile prepaid phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        5GB
        $60
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Includes WiFi calling
      • Supports eSIM
      • Data Maximizer is on by default but can be disabled.  Data Maximizer reduces video streams to a rate of 1.5Mbps.
      • Upgrade to 8GB (9GB for Nevada Residents) of high-speed data for only $10/month more.  Get it for $25/month
      • This plan has hard-capped data. Once you run out, of data, that’s it for the month.  You get nothing more unless you pay extra.
      • Does NOT include Magenta Status, formerly, T-Mobile Tuesdays reward program
      • Includes 100MB of domestic data roaming
      • Purchase of $10 SIM starter kit is required for new activations
      • International roaming, calling and texting are not available with T-Mobile Connect. However, a $5/month add-on will get you Mexico and Canada calling and while traveling in either country
      • If you still have questions, check out T-Mobile’s T-Mobile Connect FAQ page
      • Supports up to 5-lines on an account
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
      Pure Talk 20
      PureTalk phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        3GB
        $64
      • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
      • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
      • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
      • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
      • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
      • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
      • 2GB of dedicated hotspot, separate from plan’s high-speed data allotment
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Reach Mobile The Moderate
      Reach Mobile phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        5GB
        $75
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • 10% of your plan’s data allotment gets matched and donated by Reach Mobile to Reach Mobile’s Gigs that Give program.  Gigs that Give donates data to a shared data pool that is used to supply data to people in need around the world. This plan comes with 5GB of shared data, and so Reach Mobile will donate 0.5GB of data to the Gigs that Give program.
      • Add up to 5 additional lines for as little as $18/line.
      • Adding a line does not add more shared data or data to individual lines. Only the first line gets data to share, however, if you activate 3-lines or more you get 5GB of bonus shareable data to use each month. Example, with two lines the plan only has 5GB of data total to share. With three lines, the shareable data increases to 10GB
      • If you run out of high-speed data during your billing cycle, you can add more to your account from your account dashboard. Pricing starts at $10 for 1GB
      • International roaming data available in over 165 countries. Pricing in most countries is $5 per 0.5GB. Data speeds are the same as the towers that provide them
      • International roaming text messaging and voice available.  Messaging is billed at a flat rate of 5¢ per incoming message and 44¢ for outgoing message.  Minutes vary by country and start at 1¢/min
      • International text messaging from within the USA included at no extra charge
      • Calling internationally from the USA cost extra and rates vary by country
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
      Tello Unlimited 10GB
      Tello Mobile phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        10GB
        $76
      See a review of Tello

      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Includes mobile hotspot.
      • International calling to over 60 countries included!
      • You can upgrade or downgrade anytime with no extra fees. The change is instant, and your remaining balance will roll over for the next 30 days.
      • Custom build your own phone plan.
      • Data is hard capped, once you run out that’s it unless you add a pay go credit or renew your plan early
      • Top up your plan’s high-speed data allotment. Add 1GB for $5. Data top-ups don’t rollover.
      • Text BALANCE, ADD1GB, or RENEW to 800 to check your balance, add more data, or to renew your plan

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      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
      Reach Mobile The People’s Choice
      Reach Mobile phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        10GB
        $80
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • 10% of your plan’s data allotment gets matched and donated by Reach Mobile to Reach Mobile’s Gigs that Give program.  Gigs that Give donates data to a shared data pool that is used to supply data to people in need around the world. This plan comes with 10GB of shared data, and so Reach Mobile will donate 1GB of data to the Gigs that Give program.
      • Add up to 5 additional lines for as little as $19/line.
      • Adding a line does not add more shared data or data to individual lines. Only the first line gets data to share, however, if you activate 3-lines or more you get 5GB of bonus shareable data to use each month. Example, with two lines the plan only has 10GB of total data to share. With three lines, the shareable data increases the total data to 15GB
      • If you run out of high-speed data during your billing cycle, you can add more to your account from your account dashboard. Pricing starts at $10 for 1GB
      • International roaming data available in over 165 countries. Pricing in most countries is $5 per 0.5GB. Data speeds are the same as the towers that provide them
      • International roaming text messaging and voice available.  Messaging is billed at a flat rate of 5¢ per incoming message and 44¢ for outgoing message.  Minutes vary by country and start at 1¢/min
      • International text messaging from within the USA included at no extra charge
      • Calling internationally from the USA cost extra and rates vary by country
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: No
      Pure Talk 25
      PureTalk phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        5GB
        $80
      • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
      • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
      • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
      • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
      • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
      • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
      • 2GB of dedicated hotspot, separate from plan’s high-speed data allotment
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Google Fi Unlimited Essentials
      Google Fi Wireless phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        30GB
        $90
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Group discounts available
      • Video streams limited to a resolution of 480p
      • After 30GB of high-speed data gets consumed data speeds are reduced to 256Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
      • Smartwatch Connectivity – supports connectivity for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches
      • Spam call blocking included
      • Free trial available
      • You cannot use your phone as a hotspot with this plan. If you want that feature you’ll have to upgrade to a different plan
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
      Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
      Visible Unlimited Basic Annual
      Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
        $91.68
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Must prepay $275 annually, for one year of service. Average cost is $22.92/month.
      • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 5Mbps
      • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
      • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and, Motorola,
      • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
      • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
      • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network support. 5G Ultra Wideband coverage is not included
      • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico
      • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
      • Videos stream at a resolution of 480p
      • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
      • Data speeds will slow down at any time the network is congested
      • Includes $5/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
      • Data speeds may be limited to a maximum of 400Mbps
      Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
      Metro by T-Mobile Starter Plus
      Metro by T-Mobile phone plans logo
        Unlimited
        Unlimited
        UnlimitedGB
        $100
      Includes WiFi Calling!
      • Video streams in DVD quality or a resolution of about 480p.
      • Includes 5-year price lock.
      • T-Mobile Tuesdays included
      • Includes Scam ID, Scam Block, and Caller ID
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Total Wireless Base 5G Unlimited
        Total Wireless phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $100
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity, no 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
        • Unlimited talk and text to Canada and Mexico
        • Free talk, text, and data roaming in Canada and Mexico. High-speed data roaming limited to 10GB per billing cycle
        • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
        • Can only allow one device to connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
        • Get $200 off your next 5G phone after 12 monthly payments when you sign up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months

        Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

        If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
        Straight Talk Silver Unlimited
        Straight Talk phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $100
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • $42.50/month if you enable auto refill
        • WiFi calling and texting is not available for all devices
        • 5G access but not 5G Ultra-Wideband
        • 10GB of data can be used for hotspot
        • Calling to Mexico and Canada
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Google Fi Unlimited Standard
        Google Fi Wireless phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          50GB
          $100
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Includes data usage, calls, and texting in Mexico and Canada at no extra charge
        • Free texts to over 200 destinations worldwide
        • Group discounts available
        • Video streams limited to a resolution of 480p
        • After 50GB of high-speed data gets consumed data speeds are reduced to 256Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
        • Includes 25GB high speed mobile hotspot per line each month, counts toward your plan’s monthly data usage
        • Smartwatch Connectivity – supports connectivity for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches
        • Spam call blocking included
        • Free trial available
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Straight Talk Straight Savings Unlimited
        Straight Talk phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $100
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Requires you to bring your own device, and is for new lines of service only
        • WiFi calling and texting is not available for all devices
        • 5G access but not 5G Ultra-Wideband
        • $200 phone credit after 12 mos. of active service when you sign up for Straight Talk Rewards
        • You must remain on an eligible BYOD for the first 12 months of service to stay eligible for this plan
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        H2O Wireless Monthly Unlimited 30
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          10GB
          $100
        See a review of H2O Wireless

        • Price with auto pay billing enabled, $30 without auto pay.
        • Unlimited talk and text to 70 countries.
        • Multi-line discounts available. $25/line when you have more than one line
        • Includes $5 international talk credit
        • $10 international roaming credit in Canada and Mexico
        • Includes 5GB dedicated hotspot, separate from the plan’s on-device high-speed data allotment
        • Data speeds reduced to 256Kbps after high-speed allotment is reached
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Visible Unlimited Basic
        Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $100
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 5Mbps
        • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
        • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and, Motorola,
        • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
        • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
        • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network support. 5G Ultra Wideband coverage is not included
        • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico
        • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
        • Videos stream at a resolution of 480p
        • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
        • Data speeds will slow down at any time the network is congested
        • Includes $5/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
        • Data speeds may be limited to a maximum of 400Mbps
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Cricket Wireless Cricket Core
        Cricket Wireless phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $100
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Video streaming limited to a resolution of about 480p
        • Unlimited international texting. Talk, text and data roaming while in Mexico and Canada.
        • Price shown is with auto pay billing enabled. Without auto pay price is $55/month.
        • 10GB of mobile hotspot available for an additional $10/month.
        • WiFi calling and texting is supported but limited to iPhones and devices sold by Cricket Wireless
        • eSIM available for iPhones
        • Data speeds may be temporarily slowed anytime the network is heavily congested
        • Add Apple Watch to your plan for $10/month
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
        Total Wireless 5G Unlimited
        Total Wireless phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $110
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Includes 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
        • Video streaming tested by me capped at roughly 9Mbps when connected to 5G Ultra Wideband, more than enough for 1080p streams, and roughly 4.5Mbps on LTE, more than enough for 720p streaming and in some cases good enough for 1080p. You may be able to get these speed caps removed by calling customer support
        • Includes Disney+ free for 6 months
        • Includes priority data, during times of network congestion, your data speeds won’t slow down compared to other customers on the network
        • Includes 15GB of mobile hotspot, hotspot limited to 5Mbps, only one device can connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
        • Get $200 off your next phone purchase after 12 monthly plan payments when you are signed up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months
        • International calling to over 85 destinations, texting to over 200
        • Includes roaming in Mexico and Canada. 10GB of data can be used per billing cycle while roaming
        • Roaming in 15+ countries

        Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

        If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
        Cricket Wireless Basic
        Cricket Wireless phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          10GB
          $110
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Price shown includes an autopay billing discount. Without the discount, the price of this plan is $40/month
        • WiFi calling and texting is supported but limited to iPhones and devices sold by Cricket Wireless
        • eSIM available online for iPhones only
        • Includes roaming for calls, data, and text messages while in Canada and Mexico
        • Add additional data priced at $10/GB
        • Add Apple Watch to your plan for $10/month
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Pure Talk 35
        PureTalk phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          15GB
          $112
        • Mobile hotspot for iPhones and Androids. Hotspot capability for Androids depends on the device. Customers can call Pure TalkUSA to check compatibility.
        • Unlimited throttled data speeds at 256Kbps
        • $5 trial kits available for purchase through Amazon. Include 100 minutes, 100 text messages, and 100MB of 4G LTE data.
        • Free FedEX 2 day shipping on all orders through the Pure TalkUSA website.
        • Includes money-back risk-free guarantee
        • Supports eSIM on iPhones only
        • Includes 5GB of dedicated hotspot data, separate from plan’s on-device high-speed data allotment
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Walmart Family Mobile Unlimited 40
        Walmart Family Mobile phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          40GB
          $114.52
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Includes international calling to landlines and mobile numbers in both Canada and Mexico
        • 10GB of data can be used for mobile hotspot
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Allvoi Wireless Unlimited 35
        Allvoi Wireless logo phone plan
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          10GB
          $116
        • 300 international calling minutes to landlines included
        • Price shown is with auto-pay billing enabled.  Without auto-pay price is $37/month.
        • Note, Allvoi advertises this plan as $28/month, but that price is with autopay enabled BUT well before any taxes and fees are charged.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Patriot Mobile Allegiance
        Patriot Mobile phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          3GB
          $119
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Proceeds from the cost of your phone bill are used to support and advance conservative causes
        • Includes data roaming
        • HD Video streaming
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Spectrum Mobile Unlimited
        Spectrum Mobile phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          30GB
          $119.96
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • This plan is only available to Spectrum Internet subscribers.  If you cancel your Spectrum Internet service, the cost of this wireless plan goes up by $10/month.
        • After 30GB of data gets used in a month, speeds reduced to a maximum of 1Mbps download and 512 Kbps upload and data gets de-prioritized
        • After 5GB of hotspot data gets used speeds get reduced to a maximum of 600 Kbps
        • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
        • 2,000 minutes of free calling to Mexico and Canada, and free international texting from the USA
        • Includes 5G network access where available
        • $20 activation fee per line
        • New Spectrum customers can get a home internet plan with 300Mbps download speeds bundled with this phone plan for just $49.99/month for 12 months.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Optimum Mobile Unlimited
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          20GB
          $120
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Price listed is a special offer for Optimum and Suddenlink internet/cable customers. For all other customers, regular price is $65/month for a single line. Multi-line discounts are available
        • $20 activation fee charge
        • Not available everywhere. Only available in areas served by Altice USA cable and internet but you don’t need to be a subscriber to either service to signup for the mobile plan.
        • Includes 5GB mobile hotspot at high-speed then unlimited at 600Kbps
        • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p
        • Multiple line customers can mix and match all Optimum Mobile phone plans and manage them all under 1 account
        • After 20GB of data is consumed during billing cycle, speeds reduced to 3G/512Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Total Wireless 5G+ Unlimited
        Total Wireless phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $120
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Includes 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
        • Video streaming tested by me capped at roughly 9Mbps when connected to 5G Ultra Wideband, more than enough for 1080p streams, and roughly 4.5Mbps on LTE, more than enough for 720p streaming and in some cases good enough for 1080p. You may be able to get these speed caps removed by calling customer support
        • Includes Disney+ subscription for free
        • Includes priority data, during times of network congestion, your data speeds won’t slow down compared to other customers on the network
        • Includes unlimited mobile hotspot, hotspot data speeds limited to 5Mbps, only one device can connect to your phone’s hotspot at a time
        • Get $200 off your next phone purchase after 12 monthly plan payments when you are signed up for Total Rewards. Get $100 off after 6 months
        • International calling to over 85 destinations, texting to over 200 and a $10 long distance credit to 120+ destinations
        • Includes roaming in Mexico and Canada. 10GB of data can be used per billing cycle while roaming
        • Roaming in 15+ countries

        Total Wireless’s terms and conditions now contain the following provision about their unlimited plans:

        If the amount of a single mobile line’s total monthly data use in a Plan cycle exceeds the average amount of data consumed by the top 0.5% of users on the network during the preceding six-month period, we may reduce data speeds to your device to 1.5Mbps for the remainder of the cycle.”

        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: NA
        Helium Mobile Infinity
        Helium Mobile phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          36GB
          $120
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • This plan includes 36GB of data at up to 5G data speeds before throttling. Helium Mobile does not disclose what their throttled data speeds are in their terms and conditions. It’s possible they could be too slow to use. Previous incarnations of this plan included throttled data speeds of about 1Mbps which would be slow but usable for a variety of tasks.
        • Plan is limited to 5GB of data for mobile hotspot usage
        • A high-speed data top-up is available priced at $7.50/GB
        • Connects to the Helium 5G hotspot network for coverage when available, when not available connects to the T-Mobile network
        • Customers that enable location sharing with Helium to help them map coverage of their network will earn Cloud Points. Cloud Points can be redeemed for gift cards to the movies, ride shares, restaurants and more.
        • Supports eSIM for immediate activation.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: N/A
        Verizon Unlimited Welcome
        Verizon phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $120
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Coverage: 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity. Does not include true 5G Ultra-Wideband support. When connected to 5G Ultra-Wideband data speeds will be limited to 25Mbps.
        • Data Limits/Restrictions: Customers who use more than 500GB of data in a month will have their data speeds reduced to 4Mbps for the remainder of billing cycle
        • Includes 3-year price lock guarantee
        • Data Priority: Always on data prioritization, this means that your data speeds may temporarily slow down during times of network congestion
        • Video: SD video streaming with a maximum resolution of 480p
        • Autopay Discounts: Price is normally $75/month. An autopay billing credit lowers the price to $65/month for a single line. Prices shown here include all available discounts.
        • Home Internet Bundle: Get up to $25 off a Verizon 5G Home Internet or Fios Internet plan when combined with this phone plan. As low as $35/month when autopay billing is enabled
        • Phone Deals: New and existing customers can take advantage of smartphone deals with device trade-in
        • Text International Numbers: Free texting to over 200 countries
        • Canada and Mexico: Use your talk, text, and data while traveling in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands at no extra cost. High-speed data is limited to 2GB per day while traveling before throttling to 3G data speeds or about 1Mbps
        • Free call filter spam blocker
        • Domestic Roaming: Domestic data roaming at 2G data speeds
        • Activation/Upgrade Fee: $35
        • Choose Your Perk(s). Customize your plan by adding as many perks as you’d like to it, or none at all. You can change them at any time. Every perk option is priced the same at $10/month except Apple One which is $15/month.
          Available perks include: Disney Bundle (Hulu, DISNEY+, ESPN+), Netflix & Max bundle with ads, 100GB Mobile Hotspot, Apple One, 3 TravelPass Days, Unlimited Cloud Storage, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, Google One AI Premium, Two Numbers One Phone.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
        AT&T Prepaid 15GB
        ATT Prepaid Logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          15GB
          $120
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Rollover data, data lasts for one additional billing period
        • Unlimited talk, text and data while roaming in Mexico or Canada
        • Unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada
        • Free international texting to over 230 countries
        • Family discounts. $10 off of line 2, $10 off of line 3, $20 off line 4, $20 off of line 5.
        • Video streaming limited to a resolution of 480p or about 1.5Mbps
        • Plan is available for $35/month if purchased in store at Walmart
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Cox Mobile Unlimited
        Cox Mobile phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          20GB
          $120
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • In order to subscribe to this plan you must have Cox Internet, enroll in EasyPay, and enroll in paperless billing
        • Customers that go over 20GB of data in a billing cycle will have their data speeds slowed to 1.5Mbps download and 750Kbps upload for the remainder of the billing cycle.
        • Roaming is available but you are billed extra for it. Using over 200MB of domestic in a month may result in Cox Mobile disabling roaming for your account
        • International calling and texting may be available but you may be billed extra for it
        • Cox Mobile does not explicitly state if this plan includes mobile hotspot. However, Cox Mobile’s general terms and conditions state: “excessive use of a Device as a mobile “hotspot” tethered to other devices or other excessive data usage that is not typical of an individual consumer’s non-commercial, personal use including but not limited to automated connections that allow web broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections or peer-to-peer file sharing, use of Service as a substitute or back-up for private lines, landlines, or full-time or dedicated data connections, excessive and/or disproportionate data usage that contributes or has the potential of contributing to network congestion, spam or unsolicited commercial or bulk email generation, using unauthorized software or devices to maintain a continuous active Internet connection when the connection would otherwise have entered idle mode, and usage that conflicts with applicable law;”
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        LycaMobile Unlimited 40GB
        Lyca Mobile phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          40GB
          $124
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Data prioritization policy applied once 40 GB of data has been consumed in a billing cycle, speeds reduced for remainder of cycle likely to 256Kbps
        • Includes 200 domestic roaming text messages and minutes
        • Includes $5 international calling credit
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: No
        Simple Mobile Unlimited 5G 45
        Simple Mobile phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $125
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Always on data prioritization, during periods of congestion, customers may experience reduced data speeds as compared to T-Mobile customers. Speeds may be further reduced for a small number of customers who use more than 40GB.
        • Includes Unlimited international calling and Texting
        • Talk, text, and data roaming while in Mexico free of charge
        • $45 with auto pay enabled, $50 without auto pay. Autopay discount is only for the first 3-months of service
        • Includes 5GB of mobile hotspot
        • WiFi calling and texting not available on all devices

        Add-On Card Options

        • $10 – International calling card with carryover
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Credo 15GB
        Credo Mobile phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          15GB
          $130
        • This plan bills for data overages.  Data overages are $15/GB.
        • Multi-line accounts share a single pool of data
        • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
        • Credo Mobile is a very politically active MVNO.  A portion of the company’s profits are used to advance progressive causes.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        US Cellular Prepaid 5GB
        US Cellular Everything To Know Before Subscribing
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          5GB
          $130
        • $5 to add unlimited talk and text to Mexico
        • $5.99 to add unlimited talk and text to Canada
        • $10 to add unlimited talk and text to Canada and Mexico
        • $3.99 international calling add-on to provide discounted calling to over 200 countries
        • Regional provider that uses national networks to provide roaming outside of US Cellular’s coverage area.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        T-Mobile Simply Prepaid
        T-Mobile Prepaid phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          10GB
          $130
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Includes WiFi calling
        • Full talk, text and data roaming while traveling in either Mexico or Canada for additional $5/month.  Includes pp to 5GB of high speed roaming data before throttling to 2G data speeds.
        • Stateside international calling is available for $15/month which gives subscribers international calling to landlines in over 70 countries and mobile in over 30 countries.
        • Includes music unlimited –  stream music from over 40 providers and it won’t count against your high speed data cap.
        • Data Maximizer is on by default but can be disabled.  Data Maximizer reduces video streams to a rate of 1.5Mbps.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Visible+ Unlimited Premium Annual
        Visible by Verizon phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $131.68
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Must prepay $395 for one year of service. Average cost is $32.92/month.
        • Includes 50GB of premium data when connected to Verizon’s 4G LTE or 5G nationwide networks. Premium data is data that doesn’t slow down when compared to other customers on the same network when the network is busy with traffic
        • *Unlimited premium data when connected to Verizon’s Ultra Wideband network
        • WiFi calling available on iPhones and select Android phones including devices from Google, Samsung, and Motorola
        • eSIM supported for new customers with iPhones and select Google Pixel/Samsung Galaxy phones.
        • Free 15-day eSIM trial is available
        • Includes unlimited international calling and texting to Canada and Mexico, and talk, text, and data usage when traveling to either country. High-speed data limited to 2GB per day while traveling in either country
        • International Calling from US to 30+ Countries
        • International Texting from US to 200+ Countries
        • Calling and texting to Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
        • Includes robocall Scam Detection to help block spam phone calls by sending them to voicemail
        • Unlimited Mobile hotspot with speeds limited to 10Mbps
        • Has a customer referral program.  Refer a friend, get $20 off your next month of service. Referral credits can be stored and banked in your account. A maximum of 12 credits can be earned and stored during a calendar year.
        • Includes $10/month discount on Verizon Home Internet
        • Add a smartwatch to the plan at no additional cost. Currently only supports Apple Watch.
        • Includes 1-day of Global Pass. Global Pass includes unlimited international data, talk and text, with 2 GB of high-speed data to use in over 140 countries
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Straight Talk Gold Unlimited
        Straight Talk phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $140
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • $50/month with autopay billing enabled, $55 without
        • 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) coverage
        • Unlimited priority data
        • 30GB hotspot data
        • Video streams at 480p by default when on 5G/LTE and 720p when on 5G UW network. Customers can disable video throttle to upgrade streaming to 720p and 1080p respectively
        • Mexico and Canada calling
        • 100GB of cloud storage
        • $100 in annual device upgrade rewards credits
        • Walmart+ subscription
        • $10/month Straight Talk Home Internet discount
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Verizon Prepaid Unlimited
        Verizon Prepaid phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $140
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • 4G LTE and 5G Nationwide network connectivity, no 5G Ultra-Wideband network connectivity
        • Video streams limited to 480p
        • Unlimited Text to anyone on any network from the U.S. to over 200 Countries
        • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
        • Use your talk, text, and data while traveling in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands at no extra cost. High-speed data is limited to 2GB per day while traveling before throttling to 3G data speeds
        • Price shown is with a $10/month auto-pay billing discount applied. Without auto-pay billing, price is $60/month. However, if you don’t want to enable autopay you can still save $10/month with loyalty discounts.
        • Loyalty discounts – plan is $55/month after 3 months of continuous service and $50/month after 9 months. Loyalty discount cannot be combined with autopay discount
        • During times of heavy network congestion data speeds may be prioritized below other customers
        • Unlimited mobile hotspot, first 5GB each month at high-speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps
        • HD-Voice calling
        • No family plan discounts available
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Credo Unlimited
        Credo Mobile phone plan logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          20GB
          $140
        • This plan is not like Credo’s other plans. It does NOT bill for data overages.
        • Multi-line accounts share a single pool of data
        • Includes calling to Mexico and Canada
        • Credo Mobile is a very politically active MVNO.  A portion of the company’s profits are used to advance progressive causes.
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        T-Mobile Prepaid CanMex
        T-Mobile Prepaid phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $145
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • 3GB of full speed domestic hotspot data, unlimited 3G
        • Video streams are limited to 1.5Mbps or resolution of about 480p.
        • Subscribers that consume more than 50GB of LTE/5G data in a month may notice reduced speeds during times of network congestion.
        • Includes WiFi calling
        • T-Mobile Tuesdays
        • Texting to 215+ destinations while in the U.S. , Mexico & Canada
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        T-Mobile Go5G
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $155
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Prices shown include autopay billing discount. Without autopay billing, pricing is $5 more per line per month.
        • *High-speed hotspot data limited to 15GB at 5G/4G LTE data speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps. Get additional 10GB of high-speed hotspot for $10.
        • Includes free subscription to Netflix for one screen
        • Includes Apple TV+ subscription for 6 months
        • Includes 1-Year AAA membership
        • Unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada and while traveling in Mexico and Canada. Includes 10GB of high-speed data for use in either country each billing cycle then unlimited at 128Kbps.
        • Includes unlimited data and texting in 215+ countries. 5GB of high-speed data in 11 Central European countries then unlimited at up to 256Kbps. Unlimited at 256Kbps in over 200 other countries.
        • Includes unlimited texting on select Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, and United Flights. Also includes 4 full-flight unlimited data streaming sessions, and 1-hour streaming sessions thereafter.
        • Data prioritization policy is applied once over 100GB of data has been consumed during a billing cycle. After 100GB customers may notice temporarily reduced data speeds compared to other customers when the network is busy.
        • Taxes and fees included with price
        • Add tablet to plan for $20/line/month
        • Add wearable to plan for $10/line/month
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        T-Mobile Go5G 55
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $160
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • For persons aged 55 and up only
        • *High-speed hotspot data limited to 15GB at 5G/4G LTE data speeds then unlimited at 600Kbps. Get additional 10GB of high-speed hotspot for $10.
        • Includes free subscription to Netflix for one screen
        • Includes Apple TV+ subscription for 6 months
        • Includes 1-Year AAA membership
        • Unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada and while traveling in Mexico and Canada. Includes 10GB of high-speed data for use in either country each billing cycle then unlimited at 128Kbps.
        • Includes unlimited data and texting in 215+ countries. 5GB of high-speed data in 11 Central European countries then unlimited at up to 256Kbps. Unlimited at 256Kbps in over 200 other countries.
        • Includes unlimited texting on select Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, and United Flights. Also includes 4 full-flight unlimited data streaming sessions, and 1-hour streaming sessions thereafter.
        • Data prioritization policy is applied once over 100GB of data has been consumed during a billing cycle. After 100GB customers may notice temporarily reduced data speeds compared to other customers when the network is busy.
        • Taxes and fees included with price
        • Add tablet to plan for $20/line/month
        • Add wearable to plan for $10/line/month
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Optimum Mobile Unlimited Max
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          50GB
          $160
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Price listed is a special offer for Optimum and Suddenlink internet/cable customers. For all other customers, regular price is $75/month for a single line. Multi-line discounts are available
        • $20 activation fee charge
        • Not available everywhere. Only available in areas served by Altice USA cable and internet but you don’t need to be a subscriber to either service to signup for the mobile plan.
        • Includes 15GB mobile hotspot at high-speed then unlimited at 600Kbps
        • HD video streaming, 720p
        • Multiple line customers can mix and match all Optimum Mobile phone plans and manage them all under 1 account
        • After 50GB of data is consumed during billing cycle, speeds reduced to 3G/512Kbps for remainder of billing cycle
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        Includes Unlimited 2G Data: Yes
        Straight Talk Platinum Unlimited
        Straight Talk phone plans logo
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $180
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • $60/month with auto pay billing enabled, $65 without
        • 5G Ultra-Wideband (UW) coverage
        • Unlimited priority data
        • Unlimited mobile hotspot at 5Mbps.
        • Video streams at 480p by default when on 5G/LTE and 720p when on 5G UW network. Customers can disable video throttle to upgrade streaming to 720p and 1080p respectively
        • Mexico and Canada calling
        • 100GB of cloud storage
        • $100 in annual device upgrade rewards credits
        • Walmart+ subscription
        • A Mobile Protect insurance subscription that gives subscribers free device protection from spills, cracked screens, and other mechanical or electrical failures. Service fees of up to $200 may still apply for repairs.
        • $10/month Straight Talk Home Internet discount
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes
        AT&T Unlimited Elite
        AT&T Wireless logo phone plan
          Unlimited
          Unlimited
          UnlimitedGB
          $203.96
        Includes WiFi Calling!
        • Unlimited high-priority data, with no slowdowns
        • 60GB of mobile hotspot included before throttling to 128Kbps data speeds
        • Includes unlimited talk, text and data roaming while in Mexico or Canada
        • Unlimited texting to over 200+ countries
        • Stream Saver turned on by default, which limits video streams to a resolution of 480p.  This can be disabled.
        • 4K UHD streaming available
        • Price shown is with autopay billing enabled using a debit card or bank account. Autopay billing using a credit card costs $5 more per month. Without autopay billing the price is $95.99/month. Discount applied in second month
        • Add your tablet, connected car or camera for $20/month
        • Add wearable to plan for $10/month
        • Includes Spam & fraud call blocking, safe browsing, identity monitoring, and more. You automatically get 24/7 proactive network security. Plus for no extra charge get advanced features like Identity Monitoring and Safe Browsing when you download the AT&T Call Protect and AT&T Mobile Security Plus apps and accept terms & conditions.
        • Get “Unlimited Your Way,” mix and match multiple lines with other AT&T unlimited plans and save with multi-line discounts
        • Signature Program members save up to $10/mo. per line through your work or organization
        • Unlimited talk, text & high-speed data in 19 Latin American countries
        Includes Hotspot/Tethering: Yes

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        Tabbie
        Tabbie
        5 years ago

        Okay you guys I need a little help here. I’m a single mom having hard times. I need a better phone and I want to have 2 lines. My son loves watching stuff on up on YouTube and listen to music. What’s the best and cheapest out there?

        BigBlue
        BigBlue
        6 years ago

        How is mint or Red Pocket not on this list?

        Asereta0971
        Asereta0971
        6 years ago

        I’m extremely confused about this view to compare prices and etc for the best family plan. Now I’ve been a customer at Metro PCS and I have the family plan. I pay $125.00 a month for 3 phones, myself, my son, and my Ex-husband. All 3 of us have unlimited talk, text, data(4g and it never slows down to 3g-2g-1g. It remains at 4g because it’s unlimited data for all 3 phones. No sharing or going over allowed talk minutes(which BTW I had an AT&T family plan 10+ years ago and I was so sick to my stomach when I got the bill every month. We had to share talk minutes etc and I’m telling everyone that never had the privilege to have AT&T’s family plan beware. I’m not sure if they changed with the times or to stay in the game, but 4 ppl sharing talk minutes and everything else was a joke. If you or your family members went over the allotted amount of minutes you literally should have just filed bankruptcy. I’m not serious about bankruptcy, but it was legit like $1.28 for every minute or text or download etc over. I’m sorry I went off subject. I love my family plan through Metro PCS. It’s part of the T-Mobile networks. We all 3 of us have 4g unlimited data etc. No sharing anything LOL. We all have 34 gb of storage. Our previous phones only had 16. We all are eligible for an upgrade on our phone when we get our offers and bonuses we’re due for. The plan is a pay as you go I believe that is how it’s referred to as. With AT&T I was locked in for 2 years and if I wanted out it was to bad for me.
        Anyway I checked out the T-Mobile best family cell phone plans to see if they were going to be better than what we have now or just comparable. As I began reading the unique features etc I noticed that they seemed to be focused on our of country deals, never mentioned if you could opt out of for instance the mobile hotspot. Not myself or my 2 family members in my family plan needed it so I was able to cancel it and save $6.00 per month, per phone. It may not seem to be much, but $18.00 a month off the bill adds up to a nice savings for a year. We also don’t really travel out of the country therefore we don’t need international calling. I’m not sure if Metro PCS is going out of business, but I’m going to be praying that they don’t and I can keep my family plan through Metro PCS the way it is. I can actually add 1 more family member and for Christmas my 74 year old Mother wants to get with the times and learn how to use an Android phone. I’m so excited to get her the first Android phone she’ll ever own and teach her everything(I hope). Its going to be a surprise and I know that it will be.
        So my question to the community and Metro PCS if your reading is that if you wanted people to view the different types of family plans you have available; then why would you actually turn it into international calling plans and airplane features etc. I didn’t directly or indirectly see any information that makes one plan better than the other one for a family plan.
        Please someone who agrees with me and understands the bigger picture that I got let me know that I’m not crazy and none of the unique features etc had been related to family plans. UGH I FEEL LIKE I WASTED MY TIME. DOES ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE I DO? PLEASE DON’T BE SAD. IM NOT. IM JUST EXTREMELY CONFUSED.
        SINCERELY
        EXTREMELY CONFUSED

        Robert
        Robert
        7 years ago

        I have Ting and we’re paying about $45/month almost every month. My highest has been about $75. That with 3 lines.

        Ryan
        Ryan
        7 years ago

        Is there a Verizon prepaid that you can have two lines both unlimited data

        MGueths
        MGueths
        8 years ago

        Cricket just upped the 3 line plan for $90 to 3 GB each. 4 or 5 lines on the 3 GB plan is $100. May as well add that 5th phone if you add a 4th, doesn’t cost any more. Up each plan to $40 each and you get 8 GB per line.

        Christian
        Christian
        8 years ago

        What about h20?

        tc25898
        tc25898
        9 years ago

        H2O is 4G LTE not HSPA+.
        Cricket family plan is $100 for 5 lines.

        STDog
        STDog
        9 years ago

        More Everything offers discounts for fully paid devices, not just EDGE.
        $15 per line for 4GB and less plans.
        $25 per line for 6GB and more plans.

        It actually cheaper to have 4 lines on the 6/8/10GB plans than the 4GB plan.

        Also there are tons of corporate discounts. Chances are, if you work for a national company there’s a discount.

        I just switched after learning I can get 15% off based on where I work.
        Was looking at MVNOs to get LTE support and add a 4th line and Verizon ended up being cheaper with more data.