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Some of us get excited about shopping for a new phone (New technology! Megapixels! Fancy screen!), but none of us enjoy shopping for a new phone plan. It\u2019s always been a confusing experience, and things aren\u2019t getting any easier to understand in the era of 5G. With more 5G spectrum coming online this year \u2014 and carriers inventing more words for it<\/a>\u2014 understanding what a phone plan includes and picking the right one is difficult. While we can\u2019t promise to make it an enjoyable experience, we can help you do a little homework ahead of time to make it less painful. <\/p>\n

If you prefer to cut right to the chase, we\u2019ve got two recommendations from the major US carriers for you: T-Mobile\u2019s Essentials<\/strong><\/a> if you\u2019re looking for unlimited and Verizon\u2019s 10GB Shared Data plan<\/strong><\/a> if you\u2019d rather have a set amount of data each month.<\/p>\n

T-Mobile\u2019s Essentials plan is your best bet for a cheap phone plan with unlimited data: at $60 per month for a single line, it\u2019s the least expensive unlimited plan from a major carrier and includes some nice extras like wireless hotspot data (at slower 3G speeds, but better than none at all \u2014 which is what you\u2019ll get on comparable plans).<\/p>\n

Verizon\u2019s 10GB Shared Data plan is $65 per month for a single line and should provide plenty of data for most people. Verizon lets you roll over unused data and includes mobile hotspot usage for no extra fee.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll go into more detail about these plans and some of our recommendations for the best cheap unlimited plan, best premium unlimited plan, and best cheap by-the-gig plan a bit later, but first, take a look at a few things to consider before you pick a plan. If you also happen to be shopping for a new device, we\u2019ve got suggestions for the best phone you can buy right now<\/a> and the best phone under $500<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This is an obvious \u2014 and important \u2014 first consideration in your mobile plan shopping process. On a high level, you\u2019ll want to know which wireless carriers cover your area. If you\u2019re in or near a major city, you\u2019re pretty much guaranteed service from any of the major carriers. If you\u2019re in a rural area, you may have fewer choices and a smaller, regional carrier might serve your needs better. <\/p>\n

Carriers\u2019 published coverage maps are a good starting point. They\u2019re not reliable enough to gauge coverage in a particular neighborhood or on your street, but they can help identify carriers without a significant presence in your area. Check US Cellular\u2019s coverage, too, since it tends to offer service where some of the major carriers don\u2019t. <\/p>\n

PCMag<\/em> provides a thorough, balanced evaluation of the major carriers\u2019 network performance across the country every year; take a look at the 2021 results<\/a>. And it doesn\u2019t hurt to poll your co-workers and neighbors about their wireless service for more data points.<\/p>\n

Budget basics<\/h3>\n

When you start shopping around, you\u2019ll see some very attractive prices on the major carriers\u2019 unlimited plans, like $30 or $45 per month. Remember that those are prices per line<\/em> on your account, and the prices carriers like to show you are based on their best per line rate, which is usually available when you have four or five lines. If you\u2019re shopping for a single line, expect to spend around $70 per month, plus taxes and fees in most cases. For four lines, expect around $140 for your total bill.<\/p>\n

The quoted prices on carriers\u2019 websites also include a discount for signing up for autopay. If you\u2019re not comfortable signing up for autopay, you\u2019ll need to add a little more to your monthly bill \u2014 $10 per line per month in most cases.<\/p>\n

Shared data versus unlimited<\/h3>\n

Plan costs add up fast, but there are ways to save a little bit if you\u2019re okay with looking outside of the big carriers\u2019 marquee plans. If you\u2019re a lighter data user, a shared data plan with a set allotment of data per month can save you a bit of money. AT&T and Verizon both offer such plans starting around $50 per month for a single line. (All of T-Mobile\u2019s plans offer some kind of \u201cunlimited\u201d data service.)<\/p>\n

Shared data plans seem to be on their way out, and carriers will be much happier to steer you toward an unlimited plan. There are some downsides to shared data plans, too. They tend to be limited to 4G or low-band 5G, which isn\u2019t a big deal now but could be in the next few years. But on the plus side, both Verizon and AT&T allow mobile hotspot use on their shared data plans, which isn\u2019t an option on either carrier\u2019s basic unlimited plan.<\/p>\n

Which brings us to one of the great mysteries of carrier unlimited plans: they aren\u2019t really unlimited. Even the most expensive unlimited plans include limitations on how much data you can use via mobile hotspot. Most plans also include monthly data thresholds that, once exceeded, leave you subject to temporary slowdowns in times when the network is busy. Before you pick an unlimited plan, it\u2019s a good idea to read up on the fine print<\/a> so you know just what you are (and aren\u2019t) getting. <\/p>\n

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MVNOs<\/h3>\n

Signing up with a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) can also help you save some money. These companies resell service on the major carriers\u2019 networks, so with a couple of exceptions, you\u2019re getting access to the same network for less money. These plans are better suited for those who don\u2019t need the absolute best network speeds because they typically include lower prioritization thresholds than the major network plans. <\/p>\n

Many MVNOs are set up to operate without retail locations, too, which could be a positive or a negative depending on if you prefer to walk into a store to troubleshoot issues with your connectivity. They\u2019re also more eagerly adopting eSIM, which many newer phones support and which removes the need to wait for a physical SIM card to pop into your device.<\/p>\n

Generally, you\u2019ll find more plan options with set data limits per month than the few shared data options that remain with the big carriers. You\u2019ll also find more prepaid options and fewer requirements like credit checks or contracts.<\/p>\n

Prepaid versus postpaid<\/h3>\n

In addition to MVNO prepaid options, the big three carriers also offer their own prepaid plans. These plans don\u2019t require credit checks, but you\u2019re still getting your service and customer support directly from the network operator. There are data-capped and unlimited data options across the board, and if you\u2019re willing to spend more, you can get premium features like HD streaming video and mobile hotspot data that not even all postpaid unlimited plans include.<\/p>\n

Prepaid plans directly from the big carriers can also be nearly as expensive as postpaid. Depending on your situation, it may make sense to pay a little more per month for a postpaid plan or go with an MVNO for a better price. But they\u2019re a decent option, especially if you\u2019re looking for a single-line plan, have predictable data usage habits, and need to avoid the credit check on postpaid plans. <\/p>\n

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Our plan recommendations take into account cost, features, and restrictions imposed on the carrier plans we evaluated. They should be considered along with network performance in your area.<\/em><\/p>\n

\nBest basic unlimited plan: <\/strong>T-Mobile Essentials<\/strong><\/a>
$60 \/ month for one line (with autopay)<\/h3>\n

At $60 per month for a single line, T-Mobile\u2019s Essentials<\/a> is the least expensive of the major carriers. Assuming T-Mobile coverage in your area is sufficient, it offers the best value for someone who just wants to stay connected and not worry about data overages. Plus, it includes 3G hotspot data and access to all flavors of T-Mobile\u2019s already-strong 5G network. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s always subject to data slowdowns when the network is busy, but so are the other carriers\u2019 basic unlimited plans. T-Mobile may impose additional slowdowns for users who go over 50GB of data in a month, so if you\u2019re a heavy data user, you may want to consider a more expensive unlimited plan. <\/p>\n

T-Mobile offers a handy way to test-drive its network<\/a> on your own phone without switching from your current provider. It\u2019s only available with certain iPhones right now, and you should be aware that you might experience faster speeds than you\u2019ll actually get with data prioritization on the Essentials plan.<\/p>\n

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Plan<\/th>\nCost per month for one line with autopay<\/th>\nCost for four lines per month with autopay<\/th>\nPremium data<\/th>\n5G<\/th>\nMobile hotspot data<\/th>\nStreaming video quality<\/th>\nStreaming and other services included<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n
Plan<\/th>\nCost per month for one line with autopay<\/th>\nCost for four lines per month with autopay<\/th>\nPremium data<\/th>\n5G<\/th>\nMobile hotspot data<\/th>\nStreaming video quality<\/th>\nStreaming and other services included<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n
AT&T Unlimited Starter<\/a><\/td>\n$65<\/td>\n$140<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n3GB per line per month<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nSix-month Stadia Pro trial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T-Mobile Essentials<\/a><\/td>\n$60<\/td>\n$120<\/td>\nNone (further<\/em> speed reductions after 50GB)<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\nUnlimited at 3G speeds<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nOne year of Paramount Plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verizon 5G Start<\/a><\/td>\n$70<\/td>\n$140<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nLow-band (nationwide) only<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nSix-month Disney Plus and Apple Music trials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest premium unlimited plan: <\/strong>Verizon 5G Play More<\/strong><\/a>
$80 \/ month for a single line (with autopay)<\/h3>\n

The major carriers offer two pricier \u201cstep-up\u201d plans with the exception of Verizon \u2014 it offers three, but the middle two are essentially the same except for the mix of included services. For very heavy data users and those who want the highest possible streaming video quality, the top tier plans make the most sense, but for most people, one of the middle-of-the-road options is likely a better fit. Verizon\u2019s 5G Play More Unlimited<\/a> (and nearly identical Do More) plan isn\u2019t the cheapest option, but it strikes the best balance of cost versus features.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get 720p HD video streaming typically, or even 4K streaming if you\u2019re connected to the Ultra Wideband network (though this needs to be enabled in your Verizon account) along with a healthy 25GB of mobile hotspot data and a 50GB threshold of premium data before slowdowns can be imposed. Crucially, it includes access to Verizon\u2019s Ultra Wideband (UW) 5G, which is becoming more important as C-band spectrum comes online. You get super-fast but hard to find mmWave 5G, too, which isn\u2019t worth upgrading for, but it\u2019s part of the UW bundle.<\/p>\n

Finally, the included services are worthwhile. Play More includes access to Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus, which is shared across all lines on the account. If you\u2019re not interested in those streaming services, Do More includes 600GB of Verizon Cloud storage as an alternative, though, honestly, that sounds like a lot less fun than having nine seasons of Letterkenny<\/em> included with your phone plan.<\/p>\n

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\nBest family plan: <\/strong>Verizon 5G Play More<\/strong><\/a>
$180 \/ month for four lines (with autopay)<\/h3>\n

Verizon\u2019s Play More is also our top pick for families. Four standard lines will cost $45 each for a total of $180 per month, but parents with younger kids can mix and match the standard plan with Verizon\u2019s Just Kids plans<\/a>, which are cheaper and offer parental control features. Just Kids lines come with a limit of up to 20 contacts for talk and text, and speeds capped at 5Mbps \u2014 good for a younger kid whose phone use you want to keep closer tabs on but not well-suited for older kids.<\/p>\n

At least one unlimited plan line is required to add Just Kids lines, which are $35 each for an account with four lines, making a plan with two Play More lines and two Just Kids lines $160 per month. And Disney Plus included with the price of the plan doesn\u2019t hurt, either.<\/p>\n

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Plan<\/th>\nCost per month for one line with autopay<\/th>\nCost for four lines per month with autopay<\/th>\nPremium data<\/th>\n5G<\/th>\nMobile hotspot data<\/th>\nStreaming video quality<\/th>\nStreaming and other included features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n
Plan<\/th>\nCost per month for one line with autopay<\/th>\nCost for four lines per month with autopay<\/th>\nPremium data<\/th>\n5G<\/th>\nMobile hotspot data<\/th>\nStreaming video quality<\/th>\nStreaming and other included features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n
AT&T Unlimited Extra<\/a><\/td>\n$75<\/td>\n$160<\/td>\n50GB<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n15GB<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nStadia Pro six-month trial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AT&T Unlimited Elite<\/a><\/td>\n$85<\/td>\n$200<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n40GB<\/td>\n4K UHD<\/td>\nHBO Max included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T-Mobile Magenta<\/a><\/td>\n$70<\/td>\n$140 (incl. taxes and fees)<\/td>\n100GB<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n5GB (3G after that)<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nNetflix Basic (with two or more lines)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T-Mobile Magenta Max<\/a><\/td>\n$85<\/td>\n$172 (incl. taxes and fees)<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n40GB (3G after that)<\/td>\n4K UHD<\/td>\nNetflix Basic (with one line), Netflix Standard (with two or more lines)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verizon 5G Do More<\/a><\/td>\n$80<\/td>\n$180<\/td>\n50GB<\/td>\nIncluded (UW and Nationwide)<\/td>\n25GB <\/td>\n720p (4K on UW)<\/td>\n600GB Verizon Cloud storage included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verizon 5G Play More<\/a><\/td>\n$80<\/td>\n$180<\/td>\n50GB<\/td>\nIncluded (UW and Nationwide)<\/td>\n25GB <\/td>\n720p (4K on UW)<\/td>\nDisney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verizon 5G Get More<\/a><\/td>\n$90<\/td>\n$220<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\nIncluded (UW and Nationwide)<\/td>\n50GB<\/td>\n720p (4K on UW)<\/td>\nDisney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus, Apple Music, and 600GB Verizon Cloud storage included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest postpaid shared data plan: <\/strong>Verizon Shared Data Plan \u2014 10GB<\/strong><\/a>
$65 \/ month<\/h3>\n

We think Verizon\u2019s $65 per month 10GB plan<\/a> provides the best bang for your shared-data buck compared to its 5GB plan and AT&T\u2019s 4GB plan (T-Mobile doesn\u2019t offer postpaid shared data plans). However, if you buy a phone from Verizon on a two-year contract, that monthly price goes up. <\/p>\n

The 10GB plan typically costs $40 per month for account access and an additional $25 per month per line (with autopay), adding up to $65 per month for a plan with a single line. If you\u2019re on a two-year device contract, that $25 fee per line per month goes up to $40 \u2014 with or without autopay enabled \u2014 so you\u2019ll pay $80 per month for a single line plus the cost of the phone itself, which varies depending on the model. If you prefer buying your phone through your carrier on a two-year plan, then an unlimited plan may make more sense.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, the 10GB plan is about the same price as the company\u2019s basic unlimited plan but comes with the ability to stream video at 720p (once enabled for your account) and use your data via a mobile hotspot. You can also carry unused data over to the next billing cycle, and use your data on other non-phone connected devices like a tablet for an extra $10 per month per device; unlimited requires a separate device plan starting at $10 per month for a smartwatch or $20 for a tablet. <\/p>\n

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Verizon Shared Data Plan — 5GB<\/a><\/td>\n$55<\/td>\n$130<\/td>\n$15 \/ 1GB<\/td>\nYes \u2014 through next billing cycle<\/td>\nLow-band nationwide only<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n720p<\/td>\n$10 per device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verizon Shared Data Plan — 10GB<\/a><\/td>\n$65<\/td>\n$140<\/td>\n$15 \/ 1GB<\/td>\nYes \u2014 through next billing cycle<\/td>\nLow-band nationwide only<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n720p<\/td>\n$10 per device<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AT&T 4GB Plan<\/a><\/td>\n$50<\/td>\n$160<\/td>\n$10 \/ 2GB<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNot included<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n$20 \/ tablet, $10 \/ wearable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest cheap phone plan (by the gig): <\/strong>Google Fi Flexible<\/strong><\/a>
Starting at $30 \/ month for a single line<\/h3>\n

Our pick for the best cheap data-capped phone plan is Google Fi Flexible<\/a>, which costs between $30 and $80 per month. It isn\u2019t the least expensive, and it\u2019s certainly not the one with the easiest pricing structure to comprehend. But it does live up to its \u201cFlexible\u201d name and offers some inclusions that cost extra on other plans, like mobile hotspot data and additional SIMs for non-phone devices.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it works: on the Flexible plan, you prepay a set access fee per line at the start of every month, depending on the number of lines on your account. (It\u2019s $20 for one line.) At the end of that, you pay $10 for every 1GB of data used during the month, up to a set maximum amount determined by, again, the number of lines on your plan. That\u2019s 6GB on a single-line plan, so your plan will cost at most $80 per month. <\/p>\n

You can keep using data beyond that limit, but you won\u2019t be charged more, and you won\u2019t experience drastic slowdowns until you reach 15GB. At that point, you\u2019ll be dropped down to 2G speeds for the rest of the month unless you add more data at $10 \/ GB. Again \u2014 not the cheapest plan by any means \u2014 but if you can get by most months on 2 or 3GB of data, your $40 or $50 bill will look pretty good compared to most alternatives.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a little bit more complicated than your typical phone plan, but it means you\u2019re only paying for the data you use in a month \u2014 with a lot of flexibility built in if you need to use a little or a lot more data than usual in a typical billing cycle. And it includes a somewhat rare feature: the option to add data-only SIMs at no extra charge so you can use your plan across other devices like tablets and smartwatches. <\/p>\n

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Google Fi Flexible<\/a><\/td>\nT-Mobile, US Cellular, and public Wi-Fi on supported phones<\/td>\n$20 (prepaid) plus $10 per GB (postpaid) up to $80 maximum<\/td>\nSlowed after 15GB<\/td>\nIncluded (4G only for iPhone)<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\nManaged by user<\/td>\nNo charge; up to four data-only SIMs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cricket 10GB plan<\/a><\/td>\nAT&T<\/td>\n$40 prepaid ($35 with autopay)<\/td>\n10GB<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\nNot included<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nNot included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metro by T-Mobile 10GB plan<\/a><\/td>\nT-Mobile<\/td>\n$40 prepaid<\/td>\n10GB<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\nNot included<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nNot included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mint Mobile 10GB 12-month plan<\/a><\/td>\nT-Mobile<\/td>\n$20 prepaid when paying in full for 12 months ($240 up front cost)<\/td>\n10GB<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nNot included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
US Mobile Shared Data<\/a><\/td>\nVerizon or T-Mobile<\/td>\n$30 prepaid<\/td>\n10GB<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\nAdditional $9 per month each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xfinity Wireless<\/a><\/td>\nVerizon<\/td>\n$60<\/td>\n10GB<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\nIncluded (4G)<\/td>\n720p on phones, 1080p on tablets<\/td>\nAdditional $10 per month each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBest cheap unlimited phone plan: <\/strong>Mint Mobile 12-month Unlimited Plan<\/strong><\/a>
$30 \/ month (pre-pay $360)<\/h3>\n

Going by raw numbers alone, Mint Mobile\u2019s $30-per-month unlimited plan<\/a> stands out with easily the lowest monthly cost for unlimited data. However, to get that price you\u2019ll need to prepay for 12 months of service for a sizable $360 upfront cost. New customers can try the service for three months at that $30 rate. But after that, you\u2019ll need to renew for the full year or pay a little more for a six-month plan ($35 per month for an upfront cost of $210). <\/p>\n

If paying up front is doable for you, then you\u2019ll get one of the best deals in wireless. The plan includes 5G, comes with 5GB of mobile hotspot data per month. An important note: if you exceed 35GB in a month you\u2019ll see very<\/em> slow 2G speeds until the start of the next month. That\u2019s much slower than typical deprioritization, so Mint\u2019s use of the word \u201cunlimited\u201d is a little misleading<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you want an unlimited plan that\u2019s more unlimited, or paying for six or 12 months of service up front isn\u2019t the best option for you, then we think Visible\u2019s $40 per month standard plan<\/a> is the next best option. Visible runs on Verizon\u2019s network (and is, in fact, owned by Verizon) and includes mobile hotspot usage \u2014 not<\/em> a feature of Verizon\u2019s own basic unlimited plan \u2014 capped at 5Mbps. That\u2019s a bit slower than 4G, so you won\u2019t want to rely on it as a primary connection for your laptop, but it\u2019s good enough for basic internet browsing and email. <\/p>\n

Of course, Visible customers are more likely to see their speeds slow down compared to Verizon\u2019s own subscribers when the network gets busy, so there is some benefit to signing up directly with the network. But it\u2019s a significant step up from $40 per month to the $70-per-month Verizon Start Unlimited plan in order to guarantee faster network speeds at all times.<\/p>\n

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If you can prepay for a year of service, Mint Mobile\u2019s 12-month unlimited plan works out to an affordable $30 per month.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Plans compared: Cheap unlimited<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Plan<\/th>\nNetwork<\/th>\nCost per month for one line<\/th>\nData slowdowns<\/th>\n5G<\/th>\nMobile hotspot data<\/th>\nStreaming video quality<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/tbody>\n
Plan<\/th>\nNetwork<\/th>\nCost per month for one line<\/th>\nData slowdowns<\/th>\n5G<\/th>\nMobile hotspot data<\/th>\nStreaming video quality<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n
Boost Mobile unlimited<\/a><\/td>\nT-Mobile, AT&T<\/td>\n$60<\/td>\nAfter 35GB per month<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n30GB included<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cricket Unlimited + 15GB Mobile Hotspot<\/a><\/td>\nAT&T<\/td>\n$55 with autopay<\/td>\nDuring times of congestion only<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n15GB included<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Google Fi Simply Unlimited<\/a><\/td>\nT-Mobile, US Cellular, and public Wi-Fi on supported phones<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\nAfter 35GB per month<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nIncluded<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metro by T-Mobile unlimited<\/a><\/td>\nT-Mobile<\/td>\n$50<\/td>\nAfter 35GB per month<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n5GB included<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mint Mobile unlimited<\/a><\/td>\nT-Mobile<\/td>\n$30 for 12-month prepaid ($360 total)<\/td>\nAfter 35GB per month<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n5GB included<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
US Mobile<\/a><\/td>\nVerizon or T-Mobile<\/td>\n$45<\/td>\nAfter 50GB per month (GSM LTE \/ T-Mobile only)<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n5GB included<\/td>\nSet by user<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Visible standard plan<\/a><\/td>\nVerizon<\/td>\n$40<\/td>\nDuring times of congestion only<\/td>\nYes (Nationwide only)<\/td>\nIncluded (limited to 5 Mbps)<\/td>\n480p<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Xfinity Mobile unlimited<\/a><\/td>\nVerizon<\/td>\n$45<\/td>\nDuring times of congestion; 1.5 Mbps after 20GB exceeded per line per month<\/td>\nYes (Nationwide and UW)<\/td>\nIncluded (limited to 600 Kbps)<\/td>\n480p on LTE; higher when 5G is available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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