- Best in class
- Visible+ at $35/mo — unlimited hotspot (10 Mbps cap), Verizon, taxes included, no contract
- Best value pick
- US Mobile Unlimited Starter at $25 — any network, taxes included, $15 under the ceiling
- Best T-Mobile option
- Mint Mobile Unlimited at $30 — 20GB hotspot, prepay required, taxes extra
- Step up to Visible+
- When you use hotspot regularly — 10 Mbps cap is double Visible basic's 5 Mbps
- Stay at $25
- When hotspot speed doesn't matter and you don't specifically need Verizon
What Visible+ changes at $35
The under-$40 ceiling is where Visible+ becomes the defining plan. At $35/mo — taxes included, no contract, unlimited hotspot speed-capped at 10 Mbps on Verizon — it offers comparable network coverage to plans costing $65 or more from the big carriers, at less than half the price.
The comparison that matters: Verizon's own entry unlimited plan costs $65/mo plus taxes. Visible+ runs on Verizon's exact same towers for $35/mo with taxes already included. Network coverage is identical — same map, same 5G access — but postpaid Verizon subscribers get prioritized above Visible+ during congestion. For most users in most locations, that gap is unnoticeable and the $30/mo savings is worth it.
When to stay at $25 instead of stepping up
If you rarely use mobile hotspot, the $25 plans from US Mobile or Visible deliver everything you need. Visible+ is the right upgrade when you regularly tether a laptop, use your phone as a router while traveling, or work from locations without reliable Wi-Fi. The faster hotspot speed (10 Mbps vs. 5 Mbps on Visible basic) is the main thing you're paying for at $35.
The top picks under $40
★ Top Pick
Visible
Visible+ (Step-Up Plan)
Verizon network · no contract · taxes included
$35/mo
📶 Unlimited (no slowdowns)
📡 Unlimited hotspot (10 Mbps)
5G UW · 1080p HD
🌐 1 Global Pass/mo
Visible+ is the standout plan in this tier. At $35/mo with taxes included, you get unlimited premium data on Verizon's network — no deprioritization — and unlimited hotspot speed-capped at 10 Mbps — double the 5 Mbps cap on the basic Visible plan. No annual contract, no activation fee.
Visible+ also includes international calling and texting in select countries — a feature that doesn't appear on most plans in this price range. For a Verizon customer paying $65+ on a postpaid plan, switching to Visible+ saves $30/mo with nearly identical coverage.
Best for
Verizon users who want the most hotspot speed under $40 — and current postpaid Verizon customers looking to cut their bill significantly.
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US Mobile
Unlimited Starter
Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T · no contract · taxes included
$25/mo
📶 Unlimited AT&T · 70GB priority VZ/TMO
📡 20GB hotspot AT&T · 10GB VZ/TMO
5G access
US Mobile Unlimited Starter is the best value in this range — $25/mo with taxes included, $15 under the ceiling. Unlimited data with 10–20GB high-speed hotspot (10GB on Verizon/T-Mobile, 20GB on AT&T) and your choice of network. The practical difference vs. Visible+: US Mobile gives capped-GB hotspot at full speed; Visible+ gives unlimited hotspot at 10 Mbps. If hotspot isn't critical, US Mobile Starter at $25 is the smarter spend.
Best for
Anyone who doesn't need unlimited hotspot speed — the best unlimited plan value well under the $40 ceiling.
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Mint
Unlimited Plan
T-Mobile network · 3 or 12-month prepay · taxes extra
$30/mo
📶 50GB priority
📡 20GB hotspot
T-Mobile 5G · SD video
Mint Mobile Unlimited at $30/mo is the T-Mobile option in this range — unlimited data and 20GB of hotspot on T-Mobile's network. It sits $5 under Visible+ and delivers more hotspot data than the $25 plans. If T-Mobile has the best coverage where you live and you want the most hotspot without reaching $35, Mint Unlimited is the pick.
Remember the prepay: Mint's $30/mo rate requires a 3 or 12-month upfront payment. Taxes are extra. If month-to-month matters, US Mobile Starter ($25, T-Mobile network option available, no contract) is the better fit.
Best for
T-Mobile coverage areas where hotspot matters — and you're comfortable with advance payment for the lowest rate.
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Also in this range: Cricket $35 and Visible+ Pro $45
Cricket Select Unlimited at $35/mo (AutoPay required) runs on AT&T's network — unlimited data, taxes included, no hotspot, SD video. The only AT&T unlimited option under $40. Good for AT&T coverage areas where hotspot isn't needed.
Visible+ Pro at $45/mo bumps the hotspot cap to 15 Mbps and adds unlimited premium data across all Verizon networks plus a free smartwatch line. Still no contract, taxes included — worth considering if 10 Mbps isn't enough for your hotspot use.
Side-by-side comparison
| Plan | Price | Network | Data | Hotspot | Taxes |
| Visible+ |
$35/mo |
Verizon |
Unlimited |
Unltd (10 Mbps) |
Incl. |
| US Mobile Starter |
$25/mo |
Vzn / TMO / AT&T |
Unlimited |
10–20GB* |
Incl. |
| Mint Unlimited |
$30/mo |
T-Mobile |
Unlimited |
20GB |
Extra |
| Visible (basic) |
$25/mo |
Verizon |
Unlimited |
Unltd (5 Mbps) |
Incl. |
| Cricket Select Unltd |
$35/mo |
AT&T |
Unlimited |
None |
Incl. |
Pricing verified April 2026. Prices are standard advertised rates per line with AutoPay where applicable. Mint Unlimited at $30/mo requires 3 or 12-month upfront purchase; taxes and fees extra. *US Mobile Starter hotspot is 10GB on Verizon/T-Mobile, 20GB on AT&T. Visible, Visible+, US Mobile, and Cricket taxes are included in the advertised price. Visible+ hotspot: unlimited at 10 Mbps cap. Cricket Select Unlimited requires AutoPay; deprioritized below AT&T postpaid subscribers. Confirm all pricing directly with each carrier before signing up.
Comparing the top picks? See our US Mobile vs Visible comparison or read the Visible review.