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The 30 Best Cell Phone Plans, Curated
3 expert-picked plans from each of the 10 most-used carriers — chosen for value, coverage, and real-world fit.
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| Carrier | Plan | Tier | 1 Line | 2 Lines | 4 Lines | Data | Hotspot | Int’l | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |
Value 2.0
Price shown with AutoPay. Without: +$10/line (bank/debit) or +$5/line (credit card) |
basic | $50/mo | $45/mo ea | $30/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 3GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
| AT&T |
Elite 2.0
Price shown with AutoPay. Without: +$10/line (bank/debit) or +$5/line (credit card). 1-3 line prices sourced from Gemini (not BB Facts verified). |
elite | $110/mo | $100/mo ea | $70/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 250GB | Full | ✓ |
| AT&T |
Extra 2.0
Price shown with AutoPay. Without: +$10/line (bank/debit) or +$5/line (credit card) |
mid | $70/mo | $60/mo ea | $40/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 50GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
| AT&T |
Premium 2.0
Price shown with AutoPay. Without: +$10/line (bank/debit) or +$5/line (credit card) |
premium | $90/mo | $80/mo ea | $50/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 100GB | Full | ✓ |
| T-Mobile |
Essentials
AutoPay (bank/debit) req'd. +$5/line without. Taxes extra. Supports 1–6 lines. |
basic | $60/mo | $45/mo ea | $30/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 3GB | — | ✓ |
| T-Mobile |
Experience More
AutoPay (bank/debit) req'd. +$5/line without. Taxes extra. Multi-line promos available — see t-mobile.com for current offers. |
mid | $85/mo | $70/mo ea | $50/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 60GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
| T-Mobile |
Experience Beyond
AutoPay (bank/debit) req'd. +$5/line without. Taxes extra. Price Lock: base rate only — reg. fees (~$4.49/line) not locked. Multi-line promos available — see t-mobile.com for current offers. |
premium | $100/mo | $85/mo ea | $65/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 250GB | Full | Ultra |
| Verizon |
Unlimited Welcome
Promo prices with offer credit ($10/mo for 1L, $15 for 2L, $20 for 3+L account credit) — expires 36 mos., new smartphone line req'd, all promo credits end if eligibility no longer met. AutoPay & paperless req'd. +$10/line without. 1–4L prices verified 5/22/2026 from Verizon website; 5L estimated from $15/line tier gap (unverified). No fixed priority data threshold — always deprioritized during congestion. Domestic data roaming at 2G speeds. 3-year price lock applies to base rate (talk/text/data) only — excludes taxes, fees, surcharges, promos, perks, and third-party services; void if any line is canceled or moved to an ineligible plan. Streaming perks available as $10/mo add-ons: Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ (With Ads) bundle (~40% off retail) or Netflix & Max (With Ads) (~40% off retail). |
basic | $55/mo | $47.5/mo ea | $25/mo ea | Unlimited | — | MX/CA | ✓ |
| Verizon |
Unlimited Plus
Promo prices with offer credit ($10/mo for 1L, $15 for 2L, $20 for 3+L account credit) — expires 36 mos., new smartphone line req'd, all promo credits end if eligibility no longer met. AutoPay & paperless req'd. +$10/line without. 1–4L prices verified 5/22/2026 from Verizon website; 5L estimated from $15/line tier gap (unverified). After 30GB hotspot: 3 Mbps on 5G UWB / 600 Kbps on 4G LTE. 3-year price lock applies to base rate (talk/text/data) only — excludes taxes, fees, surcharges, promos, perks, and third-party services; void if any line is canceled or moved to an ineligible plan. Streaming perks available as $10/mo add-ons: Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ (With Ads) bundle (~40% off retail) or Netflix & Max (With Ads) (~40% off retail). |
mid | $70/mo | $62.5/mo ea | $40/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 30GB | MX/CA | Ultra |
| Verizon |
Unlimited Ultimate
Price updated May 7, 2026 — raised $5/line across all configurations; Verizon Family Plus and Identity Secure added to plan at same time. Prior pricing (pre-May 7): $80/$72.50/$58.33/$50 for 1–4 lines. Promo prices with offer credit — expires 36 mos., new smartphone line req'd, all promo credits end if eligibility no longer met. AutoPay & paperless req'd. +$10/line without. After 200GB hotspot: unlimited at 6 Mbps. 3-year price lock applies to base rate (talk/text/data) only — excludes taxes, fees, surcharges, promos, perks, and third-party services; void if any line is canceled or moved to an ineligible plan. Streaming perks available as $10/mo add-ons: Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ (With Ads) bundle (~40% off retail) or Netflix & Max (With Ads) (~40% off retail). |
premium | $85/mo | $77.5/mo ea | $55/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 200GB | Full | Ultra |
| Verizon |
Simplicity
Price with AutoPay (ACH bank draft or Verizon Visa Card only — standard credit/debit cards do NOT qualify for the $10 AutoPay discount). Base price without AutoPay: $55/line. All lines on account must move to Simplicity together — cannot mix with legacy plans. After 500GB: speeds reduced to 4 Mbps. After 10GB hotspot: 1 Mbps for rest of billing month. 5G UWB requires UWB-capable device. Video capped at 720p HD — no manual override toggle. Taxes and fees not included (~$5.82/line in provider fees + local taxes and surcharges). |
value | $45/mo | $45/mo ea | $45/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 10GB | Full | Ultra |
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Cricket Wireless
AT&T network |
Sensible 10GB
Cricket entry plan — $35/mo standard; $30/mo with AutoPay (single line only). 10GB then throttled. Verified 5/21/2026 vs cricketwireless.com + FCC Broadband Facts. |
basic | $35/mo | $30/mo ea | $30/mo ea | 10GB | — | — | ✓ |
|
Cricket Wireless
AT&T network |
Smart Unlimited
Cricket mid-tier — $50/mo standard; $45/mo with AutoPay (single line only). Multi-line totals: 2L=$75, 3L=$95, 4L=$110, 5L=$130. 15GB hotspot then 128Kbps. MX/CA calling, texting & data included (may slow to 2G in MX/CA). Canada usage cannot exceed 50%. Verified 6/10/2026 vs cricketwireless.com + FCC Broadband Facts. |
mid | $50/mo | $37.5/mo ea | $27.5/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 15GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
|
Cricket Wireless
AT&T network |
Supreme Unlimited
Cricket top tier — $60/mo standard; $55/mo with AutoPay (single line only). Multi-line totals: 2L=$90, 3L=$110, 4L=$130, 5L=$160. 50GB hotspot then 128Kbps. MX/CA calling, texting & data. No full global roaming. Verified 6/10/2026 vs cricketwireless.com + FCC Broadband Facts. |
premium | $60/mo | $45/mo ea | $32.5/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 50GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
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Metro by T-Mobile
T-Mobile network |
$40 Period
Web exclusive. BYOD required. Flat $40/mo — no AutoPay required. 35GB priority then slowed. No hotspot. BB Facts: 1L=$40, 2L=$65, 3L=$90, 4L=$100. Taxes included. Replaces $25 Plan. Verified 5/28/2026 vs metrobyt-mobile.com + BB Facts (ID: M0006945950MTI000000000064). |
basic | $40/mo | $33/mo ea | $25/mo ea | Unlimited | — | — | ✓ |
|
Metro by T-Mobile
T-Mobile network |
$50 Unlimited
$50/mo with AutoPay ($55 without/first month). BB Facts: 1L=$55, 2L=$85, 3L=$115, 4L=$125. 50GB priority then slowed. 8GB hotspot. Taxes included. Replaces $30 Unlimited. Verified 5/28/2026 vs metrobyt-mobile.com + BB Facts (ID: M0006945950MTI000000000080). |
mid | $50/mo | $40/mo ea | $30/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 8GB | — | ✓ |
|
Metro by T-Mobile
T-Mobile network |
$60 Unlimited
Official name: Metro Flex Unlimited Plus. $60/mo with AutoPay ($65 without). Multi-line: 2=$48/line, 3=$43/line, 4-5=$35/line. 70GB priority then may slow during congestion. HD video requires manual activation. Google One is Android-only. Amazon Prime cancels if plan is changed. Taxes included. Verified 5/21/2026 vs metrobyt-mobile.com + FCC Broadband Facts. |
premium | $60/mo | $48/mo ea | $35/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 25GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
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Mint Mobile
T-Mobile network |
6GB Plan
Regular price $15/mo on 3 or 12-month plan. New customer intro: $10/mo for first 3 months ($30 upfront). Prepay required (3 or 12-month). No month-to-month. Canada 3GB is separate from US data bucket. |
basic | $15/mo | $15/mo ea | $15/mo ea | 6GB | ✓ 6GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
|
Mint Mobile
T-Mobile network |
17GB Plan
Prepay required (3 or 12-month). No month-to-month. Canada 3GB is separate from US data bucket. |
mid | $20/mo | $20/mo ea | $20/mo ea | 17GB | ✓ 17GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
|
Mint Mobile
T-Mobile network |
Unlimited Plan
Regular price $30/mo on 3 or 12-month plan. New customer intro: $25/mo for first 3 months. Prepay required (3 or 12-month). No month-to-month at this price. Canada 3GB is separate from US data bucket. ⚠ 12-mo prepay |
premium | $30/mo | $30/mo ea | $30/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 20GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
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Straight Talk
Verizon network |
Bronze 10GB
Straight Talk entry plan — 10GB then throttled to 128Kbps. MX/CA calling from US included (up to 20 pre-selected numbers per account per cycle). Sold at Walmart. |
basic | $35/mo | $35/mo ea | $35/mo ea | 10GB | — | MX/CA | ✓ |
|
Straight Talk
Verizon network |
Silver Unlimited
Flat $45/mo per line. Multi-line: 2=$38, 3=$30, 4-5=$25/line (confirmed: 4 lines = $100/mo). MX/CA calling included (up to 20 pre-selected numbers per account per cycle). No contract — available online & at Walmart. |
mid | $45/mo | $38/mo ea | $25/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 10GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
|
Straight Talk
Verizon network |
Gold Unlimited
Flat $55/mo per line. Multi-line: 2=$48, 3=$40, 4-5=$35/line. 30GB hotspot then throttled. Walmart+ (includes Paramount+) confirmed. MX/CA calling included (up to 20 pre-selected numbers per account per cycle; calls from US only, no roaming). $10/mo Unlimited International Calling perk available for 200+ countries (add-on). $100 device credit after 12 months on plan. |
premium | $55/mo | $48/mo ea | $35/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 30GB | MX/CA | Ultra |
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Tello
T-Mobile network |
$10 Plan
Cheapest plan available — ideal for Wi-Fi-first users |
basic | $10/mo | $10/mo ea | $10/mo ea | 2GB | ✓ 2GB | 60+ ctys | ✓ |
|
Tello
T-Mobile network |
$15 Plan
Best-value mid-tier — $15 flat, 10GB data, no commitment |
mid | $15/mo | $15/mo ea | $15/mo ea | 10GB | ✓ 10GB | 60+ ctys | ✓ |
|
Tello
T-Mobile network |
$25 Unlimited
Tello's unlimited plan — $25 flat, 50GB priority. Data rollover available after 1 year. |
premium | $25/mo | $25/mo ea | $25/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 10GB | 60+ ctys | ✓ |
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US Mobile
Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T network |
Unlimited Flex
Annual plan ONLY — $210/yr ($17.50/mo); no monthly option (absent from monthly pricing tab). 10GB high-speed then throttled. 5GB hotspot. Int'l calling & texting included. Network transfers: $2 each. Verified 6/11/2026 vs usmobile.com pricing page + Broadband Facts. |
basic | $17.5/mo | $17.5/mo ea | $17.5/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 5GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
|
US Mobile
Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T network |
Unlimited Starter
Monthly: $25/mo. Annual: $270/yr ($22.50/mo standard); INTRO PROMO $199 first year ($16.60/mo) — first-year only, standard rate resumes. Taxes & fees included. Hotspot 20GB (unified across networks). Annual includes int'l calling/texting + 1GB int'l data; monthly needs $3/mo add-on. Network transfers: $2 each. Verified 6/11/2026 vs usmobile.com pricing page + Broadband Facts. |
mid | $25/mo | $25/mo ea | $25/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ 20GB | MX/CA | ✓ |
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US Mobile
Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T network |
Unlimited Premium
Monthly: $44/mo; INTRO PROMO $39/mo for first 6 months. Annual: $390/yr ($32.50/mo standard); INTRO PROMO $299 first year ($24.90/mo) — first-year only, standard rate resumes. Taxes & fees included. Hotspot: 100GB high-speed + 100GB at 8 Mbps, then 600Kbps (marketed as Unlimited Hotspot). HD video varies by network — Warp (Verizon) capped at 720p. Verified 6/11/2026 vs usmobile.com pricing page + Broadband Facts. |
premium | $44/mo | $44/mo ea | $44/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ 100GB | Full | Ultra |
|
Visible
Verizon network |
Visible
Flat $25/mo, taxes & fees included — deprioritized data, 5 Mbps hotspot (1 device) |
basic | $25/mo | $25/mo ea | $25/mo ea | Unlimited | ✓ | MX/CA | ✓ |
|
Visible
Verizon network |
Visible+
Flat $35/mo, taxes & fees included — unlimited premium data, 10 Mbps hotspot, 1 free Global Pass/month |
mid | $35/mo | $35/mo ea | $35/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ | Full | Ultra |
|
Visible
Verizon network |
Visible+ Pro
Flat $45/mo, taxes & fees included — truly unlimited, 15 Mbps hotspot, 4K UHD, Global Pass, smartwatch line included |
premium | $45/mo | $45/mo ea | $45/mo ea | Unlimited Premium | ✓ | Full | Ultra |
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