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9 Best Unlimited Cell Phone Plans of 2026
By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 10, 2026 · Next review December 25, 2026
Visible is the best and cheapest unlimited cell phone plan for heavy data users in 2026: Visible+ gives unlimited premium data on Verizon's network with no prioritization slowdowns for $35 a month, taxes and fees included, and the base Visible plan costs $25. US Mobile suits people who tether and travel, with unlimited priority data and unlimited hotspot on Unlimited Premium for $44; Tello is the cheapest near-unlimited option at $25 for 50GB of full-speed data.
- Tools ranked
- 9
- With free plan
- 0
- Cheapest paid plan
- Visible, $25
- per line per month, taxes and fees included
By the numbers
- $581IDC forecasts the global average selling price of a smartphone will reach $581 in 2026, up 27.6% in one year and above the $550 it projected a quarter earlier.IDC
- 16.7%IDC forecasts worldwide smartphone shipments will fall 16.7% in 2026 to just over 1 billion units, which it calls the steepest annual contraction on record.IDC
- $442Counterpoint Research measured the global smartphone average selling price, based on wholesale prices, at a record $442 in the third quarter of 2026, up 27% year on year.Counterpoint Research
- 350%IDC says smartphone memory costs have risen about 350% since 2025 and were still rising in the third quarter of 2026.IDC
- $81,905US households (consumer units) spent an average of $81,905 in 2025, up 4.3 percent from 2024.U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Comparison table
| Tool | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visible | 01 | 9.0 | 9.4 | $25per line per month, taxes and fees included | No |
| US Mobile | 02 | 8.8 | 9.0 | $25per line per month, taxes and fees included | No |
| Verizon | 03 | 8.3 | 8.2 | $30per line per month with AutoPay and switch discount, plus taxes and fees | No |
| T-Mobile | 04 | 8.2 | 7.2 | $55per line per month before $10 AutoPay discount, fees and taxes extra | No |
| Tello | 05 | 8.1 | 8.8 | $25per line per month | No |
| AT&T | 06 | 7.8 | 7.0 | $30per line per month with AutoPay, paperless billing and BYOD credit, taxes and fees extra | No |
| Cricket Wireless | 07 | 7.6 | 7.8 | $35per line per month with Auto Pay | No |
| Boost Mobile | 08 | 7.5 | 8.0 | $25per line per month | No |
| Google Fi | 09 | 7.5 | 6.8 | $35per line per month | No |
Click a column to sort. Prices are the cheapest paid plan quoted from each vendor's US pricing page; "Check price" means the US price check is pending.
How this ranking works
One method for every tool. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not run hands-on tests. Value carries the most weight.
Full methodThis list is for people who use a lot of mobile data, stream on cellular or tether a laptop, and want unlimited data that does not slow down when they need it. We compared documented features and published prices on each carrier's own plan pages in November 2026, paying close attention to the fine print: how much premium or high-speed data a plan includes, what happens after that, and how much hotspot you get. Rankozo weights value at 40%, features at 35% and ease of use at 25%. The starting price is the cheapest unlimited plan a single new line can buy in USD per month, with any condition such as AutoPay or a switch discount stated beside it. The plan heavy users should buy is often a tier above that starting price, and each review names it.
The verdict
Visible leads because Visible+ gives unlimited premium data, which Visible defines as no slowdowns due to prioritization, for $35 a month with taxes and fees included, the lowest all-in price we found for that promise. US Mobile is the best choice for tethering: Unlimited Premium pairs unlimited priority data with unlimited hotspot on its Dark Star network for $44. Verizon's Simplicity Plan includes unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband data for $30 with AutoPay and a switch discount, and T-Mobile's T-Mix More and Loaded add unlimited premium data with up to 250GB of hotspot at a higher price. Tello and Boost Mobile cost $25 but cap full-speed or premium data at 50GB and 30GB. Google Fi slows data to 256kbps after 30GB to 100GB, which rules it out for the heaviest users.
- 01Top value

Visible
9.0/10Verizon-owned online carrier whose Visible+ tier gives unlimited premium data with taxes and fees in the price.
Price
$25per line per month, taxes and fees included
Visible $25 a month, Visible+ $35 and Visible+ Pro $45, taxes and fees included on all three; holiday code HOLIDAYHACK lowers the first year or more
“Unlimited data, powered by Verizon’s 5G and 4G LTE networks, for $25/mo taxes and fees included.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 15 days
- Value (40%)
- 9.4
- Features (35%)
- 8.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.0
Best forHeavy single-line users who want unlimited data that is not slowed by prioritization for the lowest flat bill.
For someone who burns through data every day, the plan to look at is Visible+ rather than the $25 base plan. Visible's footnotes say the base plan's data may be temporarily slower than other traffic when the network is busy, while Visible+ and Visible+ Pro get unlimited premium data, which Visible defines as no slowdowns due to prioritization. Visible+ costs $35 a month and Visible+ Pro $45, and the Broadband Facts labels confirm both include government taxes, carry no provider fees and are not introductory rates. Visible+ also raises hotspot speed to 10 Mbps and video to 1080p on 5G Ultra Wideband, and Pro goes to 15 Mbps and 4K. In November 2026 the HOLIDAYHACK code cut Visible+ to $29 for 3 years. The limits: hotspot is speed-capped rather than unlimited at full speed, and video starts at 480p until you change the setting.
- ✓Visible+ premium data is unlimited, with no monthly cap before prioritization
- ✓Broadband Facts labels list no provider fees and no early termination fee
- ✓Prices are not introductory rates
- ✕The $25 base plan can be slowed when the network is busy
- ✕Hotspot is speed-limited on every tier
- ✕Video defaults to 480p until you change it in account settings
- Cheapest unlimited plan:
- $25 a month, taxes and fees included
- Unlimited premium data:
- Visible+ at $35 a month
- Network:
- Verizon 5G and 4G LTE, plus 5G Ultra Wideband on Visible+
- Free trial:
- 15 days
Bottom line: Visible+ is the best value for heavy data users: unlimited premium data on Verizon for $35 with taxes included. Start on the $25 base plan only if busy-hour slowdowns do not bother you.
- 02

US Mobile
8.8/10Online carrier that sells unlimited plans on a choice of networks, with an Unlimited Premium tier built on priority data.
Price
$25per line per month, taxes and fees included
Unlimited Starter $25 a month and Unlimited Premium $44, taxes and fees included; port-ins pay $15 and $25 for 6 months
“Renews at $25/mo. after 6 mos.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 9.0
- Features (35%)
- 8.9
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.4
Best forPower users who want unlimited priority data and unlimited hotspot, and people who travel abroad.
US Mobile is the strongest pick for heavy users who also tether a laptop. Its Unlimited Premium plan lists unlimited priority data, unlimited hotspot on the Dark Star network, 20GB of roaming in 180+ countries and a free smartwatch plan on the Warp network, for $44 a month with taxes and fees included. New lines that port a number in pay $25 for the first 6 months before the price renews at $44. Unlimited Starter costs $25 a month, or $15 for 6 months for port-ins, and includes unlimited high-speed data with 20GB of hotspot on Dark Star. US Mobile also offers annual billing, which it says saves 43%, and families with 3 Premium lines can pick a $15 monthly credit toward services such as Netflix or Spotify for a year. The catch is that features vary by network, so check the plan details for the network you pick, and there are no stores if you prefer help in person.
- ✓Unlimited Premium pairs priority data with unlimited hotspot
- ✓Taxes and fees are included in the listed prices
- ✓Network choice lets you match the carrier to your area
- ✕Port-in promotional prices renew at full price after 6 months
- ✕Features vary by network, so read the details for your pick
- ✕No retail stores, support is online
- Cheapest unlimited plan:
- Unlimited Starter, $25 a month
- Priority data plan:
- Unlimited Premium, $44 a month
- Taxes and fees:
- Included
- International roaming:
- 20GB in 180+ countries on Premium, $15 a month on other plans
Bottom line: US Mobile Unlimited Premium is the pick for heavy users who tether, with unlimited priority data and unlimited hotspot on Dark Star for $44 all in. Unlimited Starter at $25 covers lighter needs.
- 03

Verizon
8.3/10Largest US carrier by subscribers, now selling a single Simplicity Plan with unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband data.
Price
$30per line per month with AutoPay and switch discount, plus taxes and fees
Simplicity Plan $30 a month per line after AutoPay and a $15 monthly switch discount, plus taxes and fees; perks from $10 a month
“$30 30 /month After AutoPay and $15/mo switch discount. Plus taxes and fees.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 8.2
- Features (35%)
- 8.5
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
Best forSwitchers who want Verizon's own service with Ultra Wideband data and optional add-on perks.
Verizon has folded its single-line offer into the Simplicity Plan, which lists unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband data, 10GB of mobile hotspot, talk, text and data in Mexico and Canada, satellite texting and Verizon Dollars. The headline price is $30 a month per line, but that figure assumes AutoPay and a $15 monthly discount for switching, and taxes and fees come on top. Heavy users who tether should budget for the Unlimited Hotspot perk at $15 a month per line, which Verizon says slows to up to 4 Mbps after 200GB in a billing cycle. Other perks bundle services such as Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ or YouTube Premium at a discount. Compared with Visible, which runs on the same network, you pay a little more but get Verizon stores, satellite texting and the perk catalog. Check the price you will pay once the switch discount no longer applies to your account.
- ✓Ultra Wideband data is included on the base plan
- ✓Optional perk bundles add streaming or hotspot at a discount
- ✓Activation and upgrade fees removed, per Verizon's plan page
- ✕The $30 price needs AutoPay and a switch discount
- ✕Taxes and fees are added on top
- ✕Only 10GB of hotspot unless you buy the add-on
- Plan:
- Simplicity Plan
- Price:
- $30 a month after AutoPay and switch discount
- Hotspot:
- 10GB, or Unlimited Hotspot add-on at $15 a month
- Taxes and fees:
- Extra
Bottom line: Verizon's Simplicity Plan brings unlimited Ultra Wideband data for $30 with AutoPay and the switch discount. Budget extra for taxes and the hotspot perk if you tether.
- 04

T-Mobile
8.2/10Major carrier whose T-Mix More and T-Mix Loaded plans include unlimited premium data and large hotspot allowances.
Price
$55per line per month before $10 AutoPay discount, fees and taxes extra
T-Mix Saver $55, T-Mix Standard $65, T-Mix More $85 and T-Mix Loaded $105 for 1 line before the $10 AutoPay discount; $5.49 per line monthly fee and taxes extra
“T-Mix Saver Monthly Price 1 line $55” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 7.2
- Features (35%)
- 9.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.2
Best forHeavy users who want unlimited premium data plus big hotspot and travel allowances from a major carrier.
T-Mobile's T-Mix lineup splits clearly on data priority. T-Mix Saver at $55 and T-Mix Standard at $65 for one line include 50GB of premium data, after which T-Mobile says customers may notice reduced speeds during congestion until the next bill cycle. T-Mix More at $85 and T-Mix Loaded at $105 include unlimited premium data, up to 4K video, and 60GB or 250GB of high-speed hotspot. Loaded also adds 30GB of high-speed data in Canada and Mexico and 15GB in 215+ countries and destinations. Those prices come before the $10 per line AutoPay discount, and the Broadband Facts labels add a $5.49 per line regulatory programs and telco recovery fee plus taxes. For a single heavy user, T-Mix More costs more than twice Visible+ for a similar promise of unprioritized data, so T-Mobile earns its place mainly through hotspot size, travel data and multi-line pricing.
- ✓T-Mix Loaded has the largest hotspot allowance on this list
- ✓Premium data on More and Loaded has no monthly cap
- ✓International data is included on the upper tiers
- ✕Unlimited premium data starts at $85 a month for one line before AutoPay
- ✕$5.49 per line regulatory and telco recovery fee on top
- ✕Saver and Standard can slow during congestion after 50GB
- Cheapest unlimited plan:
- T-Mix Saver, $55 for 1 line before AutoPay
- Unlimited premium data from:
- T-Mix More, $85 for 1 line before AutoPay
- AutoPay discount:
- $10 a month per phone line
- Monthly fee:
- $5.49 per voice line plus taxes
Bottom line: T-Mobile is the big-carrier choice for hotspot and travel data, with unlimited premium data from T-Mix More. It costs much more than online carriers for a single line.
- 05

Tello
8.1/10Build-your-own prepaid carrier whose Max Unlimited plan gives 50GB of full-speed 5G data for $25.
Price
$25per line per month
Max Unlimited $25 a month with 50GB at full speed; capped plans from $10
“Max Unlimited Data + Unlimited Talk & Text $25 /mo” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 8.8
- Features (35%)
- 6.9
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
Best forBudget heavy users who use around 50GB a month and want to change plans at any time.
Tello is the budget option for people who use a lot of data but not an extreme amount. Its Max Unlimited plan costs $25 a month and, per the plan page, gives 50GB at full 5G speed with 10GB of hotspot, after which data speed is reduced. Unused high-speed data rolls over, which helps in months when you use less. Tello lets you build a plan from data and minute options, and upgrade, downgrade or cancel a line at any time with no penalty. Calling plans include free calls to 60+ countries, and Tello is offering free roaming in Europe until January 31, 2027. For heavy users the 50GB ceiling is the main question: anyone who regularly goes past it will be better served by Visible+ or US Mobile Unlimited Premium, which promise priority data with no monthly cap. Below that line, Tello is one of the cheapest ways to get a large full-speed allowance.
- ✓Low $25 price for a large full-speed allowance
- ✓Rollover of unused high-speed data
- ✓No penalties for changing or canceling
- ✕Speeds are reduced after 50GB
- ✕Hotspot is limited to 10GB
- ✕Fewer perks than the big carriers
- Unlimited plan:
- Max Unlimited, $25 a month
- Full-speed data:
- 50GB, then reduced speed
- Hotspot:
- 10GB
- Plan changes:
- Any time, free of charge
Bottom line: Tello Max Unlimited gives 50GB of full-speed data for $25 with rollover. Go elsewhere if you regularly pass 50GB.
- 06

AT&T
7.8/10Major carrier whose Premium 2.0 and Elite 2.0 plans list high-speed data that cannot slow based on how much you use.
Price
$30per line per month with AutoPay, paperless billing and BYOD credit, taxes and fees extra
Unlimited from $30 per line on Value 2.0 with AutoPay, paperless billing and a BYOD credit; Premium 2.0 is $45 per line with 4 lines; taxes and fees extra
“Get AT&T unlimited starting at $30 per month per line.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 7.0
- Features (35%)
- 8.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.8
Best forHeavy users and families who want AT&T's network with data that is not slowed by usage.
AT&T's lineup shows why the cheapest unlimited plan is often the wrong one for heavy users. Value 2.0 starts at $30 a month per line with AutoPay, paperless billing and a BYOD bill credit, but it includes 5GB of high-speed data, after which AT&T may slow speeds when the network is busy. Extra 2.0 raises that to 100GB. Premium 2.0 is where heavy users should start: AT&T lists unlimited high-speed data that cannot slow down based on how much you use, 100GB of hotspot and unlimited data in 20 Latin American countries, at $45 per line when you take 4 lines. Elite 2.0, at $65 per line with 4 lines, adds 250GB of hotspot, 20GB of data in 210+ destinations and AT&T Turbo. AT&T's page shows multi-line prices, so a single line costs more, and taxes and fees are extra.
- ✓Premium 2.0 and Elite 2.0 do not slow data based on usage
- ✓Large hotspot allowances
- ✓International data included on the top plan
- ✕Value 2.0 has only 5GB of high-speed data before it can be slowed
- ✕The $30 price needs AutoPay, paperless billing and a BYOD credit
- ✕Taxes and fees are extra
- Cheapest unlimited plan:
- Value 2.0, from $30 per line
- Unthrottled data from:
- Premium 2.0, $45 per line with 4 lines
- Hotspot:
- 100GB on Premium 2.0, 250GB on Elite 2.0
- Taxes and fees:
- Extra
Bottom line: AT&T Premium 2.0 is a solid unthrottled option for families on AT&T coverage. Skip Value 2.0 if you are a heavy user, since it includes only 5GB of high-speed data.
- 07

Cricket Wireless
7.6/10AT&T-owned prepaid brand with unlimited plans on AT&T's 5G network.
Price
$35per line per month with Auto Pay
Select Unlimited $35 a month with Auto Pay ($40 first month); Smart Unlimited $45 with Auto Pay
“Select Unlimited™ $ 35 /mo per month with Auto Pay $40 for the first month.” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 7.8
- Features (35%)
- 7.0
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.2
Best forPrepaid buyers who want unlimited data on AT&T's network and in-store support.
Cricket sells two unlimited plans on its main plan page. Select Unlimited costs $35 a month with Auto Pay, $40 for the first month, and Smart Unlimited costs $45 with Auto Pay, $50 for the first month. Both run on AT&T's nationwide 5G network and include unlimited calls and texts from the US to Mexico and Canada. Smart Unlimited adds 15GB of hotspot data, 100GB of cloud storage and unlimited texts to 200+ countries; Select Unlimited only offers hotspot as an add-on. The important caveat for heavy users is that Cricket states it may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy, and video is limited to SD, on both plans. That makes Cricket a fair choice for steady everyday use on AT&T coverage, but people who stream in HD or tether a lot will get more from Visible+ or US Mobile Unlimited Premium at a similar price.
- ✓No contract on any plan
- ✓Broadband Facts label lists unlimited data with no overage charge
- ✓Large store network for in-person help
- ✕Data may be slowed when the network is busy on every plan
- ✕Video is limited to SD
- ✕Select Unlimited has no hotspot unless you add it
- Cheapest unlimited plan:
- Select Unlimited, $35 with Auto Pay
- First month:
- $40
- Network:
- AT&T 5G
- Video:
- SD
Bottom line: Cricket gives unlimited data on AT&T's network from $35 with Auto Pay. SD video and busy-network slowdowns make it a weaker fit for the heaviest users.
- 08

Boost Mobile
7.5/10Prepaid carrier with a $25 forever unlimited plan and higher tiers with more premium data.
Price
$25per line per month
Unlimited $25 a month forever ($10 for the first 6 months for new customers); Global Connection $40, Unlimited+ $50, Unlimited Premium $60
“Unlimited talk, text, and data starting at $25/mo forever” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 8.0
- Features (35%)
- 6.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 7.9
Best forPrice-first buyers who want a low locked monthly price and use under 30GB a month.
Boost Mobile's Unlimited plan is a strong price promise: $25 a month for as long as you stay on it, and $10 a month for the first 6 months for new customers. For heavy users the fine print matters more. Boost says that if you use more than 30GB of high-speed, premium data, speeds may be lowered to 512kbps, which is a usage cap rather than a busy-network slowdown. New customers get 50GB of premium data for the first 2 months before it returns to 30GB. Higher tiers raise the allowance: Global Connection gives 40GB for $40, Unlimited+ 40GB for $50 with hotspot, and Unlimited Premium 50GB for $60. At those prices Visible+ and US Mobile Unlimited Premium offer uncapped priority data for less. Boost fits people who want a locked low price and stay under 30GB, and its 30-day money-back guarantee makes it easy to try.
- ✓$25 price is locked for as long as you stay on the plan
- ✓Low intro price of $10 a month for 6 months
- ✓Money-back guarantee lowers switching risk
- ✕Unlimited can drop to 512kbps after 30GB of premium data
- ✕Hotspot needs a higher plan or an add-on
- ✕Premium data caps are lower than rivals' at similar prices
- Cheapest unlimited plan:
- $25 a month forever
- Premium data:
- 30GB, then speeds may drop to 512kbps
- Top plan:
- Unlimited Premium, $60 with 50GB premium data
- Guarantee:
- 30 days
Bottom line: Boost's $25 forever price is hard to beat for moderate users. Heavy users hit the 30GB premium data cap, after which speeds may drop to 512kbps.
- 09

Google Fi
7.5/10Google's carrier with three unlimited plans, data abroad in 200+ destinations and Google One storage on the top tier.
Price
$35per line per month
Unlimited Essentials $35, Unlimited Standard $50 and Unlimited Premium $65 for 1 line; per-line prices fall with more lines
“Unlimited Essentials Our most affordable plan $35 per month for 1 line” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.
- Free plan
- No
- Value (40%)
- 6.8
- Features (35%)
- 7.6
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.3
Best forTravelers and Google users whose monthly data stays under the plan's high-speed limit.
Google Fi's unlimited plans are well equipped but not truly unlimited for heavy users. Fi states that anyone who uses more than 30GB on Unlimited Essentials, 50GB on Unlimited Standard or 100GB on Unlimited Premium in a bill cycle will get slower data at 256kbps until the next cycle, unless they pay $10 per GB to restore speed. Within those limits the plans are generous. Unlimited Premium at $65 for one line includes 100GB of high-speed data, 50GB of hotspot tethering, international data in 200+ destinations, data for tablets and laptops, 100GB of Google One storage and 6 months of YouTube Premium. Unlimited Standard at $50 gives 50GB and 25GB of hotspot, and Unlimited Essentials at $35 gives 30GB. Prices fall with more lines, to $40 per line for 4 Premium lines. For people who regularly pass 100GB, the hard slowdown makes Fi a poor fit.
- ✓International data is built into Unlimited Premium
- ✓Multi-line pricing falls to $40 per line for 4 Premium lines
- ✓Account protected by Google Account security
- ✕Data slows to 256kbps after 30GB, 50GB or 100GB, depending on plan
- ✕Extra high-speed data costs $10 per GB
- ✕Single-line prices are higher than online rivals
- Cheapest unlimited plan:
- Unlimited Essentials, $35 for 1 line
- High-speed data:
- 30GB, 50GB or 100GB, then 256kbps
- Hotspot:
- 25GB on Standard, 50GB on Premium
- Roaming:
- 200+ destinations on Premium
Bottom line: Google Fi suits travelers who stay under its high-speed limits. Heavy users will hit the 256kbps slowdown after 30GB to 100GB.
What to check before you pay
Read what unlimited really means
Almost every plan here is sold as unlimited, but they handle heavy use in three different ways. Some can be slowed only when the network is busy, such as Visible's base plan and Cricket. Some give a set amount of premium data before prioritization, such as T-Mobile T-Mix Saver at 50GB. Others slow data to a fixed low speed after a limit, such as Boost Unlimited at 512kbps after 30GB and Google Fi at 256kbps after 30GB to 100GB. Heavy users should look for plans that list unlimited premium or priority data.
Find the cheapest plan with no premium data cap
In our comparison the cheapest plans with no monthly cap on premium or priority data were Visible+ at $35 and US Mobile Unlimited Premium at $44, both with taxes and fees included. Among the big carriers, AT&T Premium 2.0 lists data that cannot slow based on usage at $45 per line with 4 lines, and T-Mobile T-Mix More lists unlimited premium data at $85 for one line before its $10 AutoPay discount.
Check the hotspot allowance separately
Unlimited phone data does not mean unlimited hotspot. US Mobile Unlimited Premium lists unlimited hotspot on Dark Star, Visible plans include unlimited hotspot at 5 to 15 Mbps, T-Mobile T-Mix Loaded includes 250GB at high speed and AT&T Premium 2.0 100GB. Verizon's Simplicity Plan includes 10GB, with an Unlimited Hotspot perk for $15 a month that slows after 200GB.
Compare the full monthly bill
Visible and US Mobile include taxes and fees in their prices. T-Mobile adds a $5.49 per line regulatory programs and telco recovery fee plus taxes, and Verizon and AT&T add taxes and fees. Discounts also change the picture: Verizon's $30 includes a $15 switch discount, AT&T's $30 needs AutoPay, paperless billing and a BYOD credit, and Cricket charges $5 more in the first month.
Match the network to your area
Visible and Verizon run on Verizon's network, Cricket and AT&T on AT&T's, and US Mobile lets you choose a network. Check each carrier's coverage map at your home and work address before switching, and use a free trial such as Visible's 15 days to test real speeds where you use the most data.
FAQ
What is the best and cheapest unlimited cell phone plan?
Visible is the best and cheapest unlimited plan for heavy data users in our comparison. Visible+ costs $35 a month with taxes and fees included and gives unlimited premium data on Verizon's network with no prioritization slowdowns, and the base Visible plan is $25. Tello and Boost Mobile also start at $25, but cap full-speed or premium data at 50GB and 30GB.
Which phone carrier has the best unlimited plan?
Among the big three carriers, T-Mobile's T-Mix More and T-Mix Loaded and AT&T's Premium 2.0 and Elite 2.0 list data that is not slowed after a usage limit, with up to 250GB of hotspot on T-Mix Loaded and Elite 2.0. Verizon's Simplicity Plan includes unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband data for $30 with AutoPay and a switch discount. For the lowest price on uncapped premium data, Visible+ at $35 and US Mobile Unlimited Premium at $44 cost less than any big-carrier plan.
What is the best unlimited plan for cell phones if I use a lot of hotspot?
US Mobile Unlimited Premium is the best fit, with unlimited priority data and unlimited hotspot on its Dark Star network for $44 a month, taxes and fees included. T-Mobile T-Mix Loaded includes 250GB of high-speed hotspot and AT&T Elite 2.0 includes 250GB, at higher prices.
What is the best unlimited prepaid phone plan?
Visible is the best unlimited prepaid plan for heavy users: no contract, unlimited data on Verizon's network from $25 a month, and unlimited premium data on Visible+ for $35, with taxes and fees included. US Mobile Unlimited Premium at $44 is the best prepaid choice if you tether a lot.
Who has the best unlimited prepaid phone plan for the lowest price?
Visible, Tello and Boost Mobile all start at $25 a month. Visible's $25 plan has no data cap but can be slowed when the network is busy, Tello's Max Unlimited gives 50GB at full speed, and Boost Unlimited can drop to 512kbps after 30GB of premium data. Cricket's Select Unlimited costs $35 with Auto Pay on AT&T's network.
Do unlimited plans ever slow down your data?
Most do in some way. Google Fi slows data to 256kbps after 30GB, 50GB or 100GB depending on the plan, Boost may drop to 512kbps after 30GB, and T-Mobile's T-Mix Saver and Standard can slow during congestion after 50GB of premium data. Visible+, US Mobile Unlimited Premium, T-Mobile T-Mix More and Loaded, and AT&T Premium 2.0 and Elite 2.0 list premium or high-speed data with no usage limit.
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