As with all recent updates regarding the best networks, the news of the day remains 5G. All three major carriers in the U.S., AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, have rolled out their versions of nationwide 5G networks to give you access to super-fast speeds. However, all three require you to sign up for their unlimited plans to access it. Here’s a look at the top picks for phone plan options to consider this year:
Verizon
Verizon’s Play More unlimited network plan is usually recognized as the best-unlimited cell phone plan for its combination of great features, extra perks, and amazing cell phone coverage.
Though not the cheapest unlimited plan available on the market, this option gives you a lot for your money: 15GB dedicated mobile hotspot data—helpful for working remotely— international calling privileges, free Hulu subscription, 6 months of Disney+, and a big 50GB/month data threshold, which is the most generous in the industry.
Visible
Visible’s affordable $40/month Unlimited plan proves that great plans don’t always have to be the most expensive ones. For $40/month, this cheap prepaid plan gives you unlimited talk time, text, and data on the best 4G LTE network available in the country. For a more basic unlimited cell phone plan with great coverage, Visible’s offering is a very strong contender for the best phone plan on the market.
T-Mobile
At an affordable price of just $140/month for four lines, T-Mobile’s Magenta Family Plan gives an excellent value, coming with a Netflix subscription, 3GB of 4G LTE mobile hotspot data per line, 1 free hour of in-flight texting as well as coverage in Mexico and Canada. The best part is that Magenta comes backed by one of the most powerful 4G LTE networks in the country, and since T-Mobile recently unveiled a powerful 5G network, you can access it if you have a 5G-ready device.
Tello
Tello’s super affordable $10/month Economy Plan Includes unlimited talk and text as well as 1GB of data, which should be enough if you primarily use WiFi. You also get 50% off for your first month when you sign up.
Mint
Combining affordability with connectivity, Mint Mobile’s Medium 3-month plan hits the sweet spot with $20/month for 8GB of full-speed data and unlimited minutes and messages. You also benefit from some of the best cell phone services in the country.
