Compare every major US phone plan
47 plans from 13 carriers, sorted by what you actually pay. Choose the number of lines and the network, and the table re-sorts by the real monthly total.
| Plan | High-speed data | Hotspot | Video | Price, 1 line | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Mobile SelectPostpaid · Verizon · Requires Xfinity Internet | May be slowed after 50 GB when busy | Unlimited, slower after 15 GB | 720p | $30 | $0/mo for the first 12 months+ taxes & fees | Go to Xfinity Mobile |
| Tello Starter 2GBPrepaid · T-Mobile | 2 GB | Uses plan data | Not stated | $10 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
| US Mobile Light 2GBPrepaid · Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile | 2 GB | Not stated | Not stated | $10 | Taxes & fees included | Go to US Mobile |
| Mint Mobile 6GB (12 months)Prepaid · T-Mobile | 6 GB | Uses plan data | SD | $15 | $180 per year+ taxes & fees | Go to Mint Mobile |
| Tello Everyday 10GBPrepaid · T-Mobile | 10 GB | Uses plan data | Not stated | $15 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
| Xfinity Mobile PlusPostpaid · Verizon · Requires Xfinity Internet | Unlimited premium data | Unlimited, slower after 50 GB | Up to 4K | $45 | $15/mo for the first 12 months+ taxes & fees | Go to Xfinity Mobile |
| US Mobile Unlimited FlexPrepaid · Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile | 10 GB, then slowed | 5 GB | Not stated | $17.50 | Taxes & fees included | Go to US Mobile |
| Boost Mobile UnlimitedPrepaid · AT&T, T-Mobile | 30 GB, then up to 512 Kbps | Not listed | Not stated | $25 | $10/mo for the first 6 months+ taxes & fees | Go to Boost Mobile |
| Mint Mobile 17GB (12 months)Prepaid · T-Mobile | 17 GB | Uses plan data | SD | $20 | $240 per year+ taxes & fees | Go to Mint Mobile |
| Tello Power 20GBPrepaid · T-Mobile | 20 GB | Uses plan data | Not stated | $20 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
| Mint Mobile Unlimited (6-month intro offer)Prepaid · T-Mobile | Unlimited, may be slowed after 50 GB when busy | Up to 20 GB | SD | $35 | $10/mo for the first 6 months$60 for the first 6 months+ taxes & fees | Go to Mint Mobile |
| Visible Prepaid · Verizon | No premium data: unlimited, may be slowed when busy | Unlimited at up to 5 Mbps | Up to 480p | $25 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Visible |
| Total Wireless Total MAX 5G BYOPrepaid · Verizon | Unlimited data (priority not disclosed) | Unlimited at up to 5 Mbps | Not stated | $25 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Total Wireless |
| Tello Max UnlimitedPrepaid · T-Mobile | 50 GB high-speed, then slowed | 10 GB | Not stated | $25 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
| Metro by T-Mobile $25 UnlimitedPrepaid · T-Mobile | 35 GB, then may be slowed when busy | Not included | SD | $25 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Metro by T-Mobile |
| US Mobile Unlimited StarterPrepaid · Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile | No priority: may be slowed when busy | 20 GB | SD | $25 | Taxes & fees includedPromo code FBF10: $10/mo for the first 6 months (check the US Mobile site) | Go to US Mobile |
| Cricket Sensible 10GBPrepaid · AT&T | 10 GB, then 128 Kbps | Not available | SD | $30 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Cricket |
| Mint Mobile Unlimited (12 months)Prepaid · T-Mobile | Unlimited, may be slowed after 50 GB when busy | Up to 20 GB | SD | $30 | $360 per year+ taxes & fees | Go to Mint Mobile |
| Metro by T-Mobile $30 Unlimited + HotspotPrepaid · T-Mobile | 35 GB | 10 GB | SD | $30 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Metro by T-Mobile |
| Visible Visible+Prepaid · Verizon | Unlimited premium data, 5G Ultra Wideband | Unlimited at up to 10 Mbps | Up to 1080p on 5G UW | $35 | Taxes & fees includedCode 5OFF5 takes $5/mo off for switchers (ends Oct 29, 2026) | Go to Visible |
| Total Wireless Total STARTERPrepaid · Verizon | Unlimited data (priority not disclosed) | 10 GB at up to 5 Mbps | Not stated | $35 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Total Wireless |
| Cricket Select UnlimitedPrepaid · AT&T | No premium data: may be slowed when busy | Add-on available | SD | $35 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Cricket |
| Google Fi Unlimited EssentialsPostpaid · T-Mobile | 30 GB, then 256 Kbps | Not supported | Up to 480p | $35 | + taxes & fees | Go to Google Fi |
| Boost Mobile Global ConnectionPrepaid · AT&T, T-Mobile | 40 GB, then up to 512 Kbps | Not listed | Not stated | $40 | + taxes & fees | Go to Boost Mobile |
| Metro by T-Mobile $40 PeriodPrepaid · T-Mobile | 35 GB | Not stated | SD | $40 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Metro by T-Mobile |
| US Mobile Unlimited PremiumPrepaid · Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile | Unlimited priority data | Unlimited on the AT&T-based network | Up to 4K | $44 | Taxes & fees includedPromo code FBF20: $20/mo for the first 6 months (check the US Mobile site) | Go to US Mobile |
| Visible Visible+ ProPrepaid · Verizon | Unlimited premium data | Unlimited at up to 15 Mbps | Up to 4K on 5G UW | $45 | Taxes & fees includedCode 5OFF5 takes $5/mo off for switchers (ends Oct 29, 2026) | Go to Visible |
| Verizon SimplicityPostpaid · Verizon | 500 GB, then 4 Mbps | 10 GB | 720p | $45 | + taxes & feesSwitchers can get $30/line for a limited time | Go to Verizon |
| Cricket Smart UnlimitedPrepaid · AT&T | No premium data: may be slowed when busy | 15 GB | SD | $45 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Cricket |
| Total Wireless Total MAX 5GPrepaid · Verizon | Unlimited data (priority not disclosed) | Unlimited at up to 5 Mbps | Not stated | $50 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Total Wireless |
| Boost Mobile Unlimited+Prepaid · AT&T, T-Mobile | 40 GB, then up to 512 Kbps | Included, uses plan data | Not stated | $50 | + taxes & fees | Go to Boost Mobile |
| AT&T Value 2.0Postpaid · AT&T | 5 GB, then may be slowed | 3 GB | SD | $50 | + taxes & fees | Go to AT&T |
| Metro by T-Mobile $50 UnlimitedPrepaid · T-Mobile | 50 GB | 8 GB | SD | $50 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Metro by T-Mobile |
| Google Fi Unlimited StandardPostpaid · T-Mobile | 50 GB, then 256 Kbps | 25 GB | Up to 480p | $50 | + taxes & fees | Go to Google Fi |
| T-Mobile Essentials Saver 2.0Postpaid · T-Mobile | 50 GB | Unlimited at 3G speeds | Not stated | $50 | + taxes & fees | Go to T-Mobile |
| Cricket Supreme UnlimitedPrepaid · AT&T | Unlimited high-speed data | 50 GB | SD (may be limited) | $55 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Cricket |
| Total Wireless Total ALL ACCESSPrepaid · Verizon | Unlimited data (priority not disclosed) | Unlimited at up to 10 Mbps | Not stated | $60 | Taxes & fees included | Go to Total Wireless |
| T-Mobile Essentials 2.0Postpaid · T-Mobile | 50 GB | Unlimited at 3G speeds | Not stated | $60 | + taxes & fees | Go to T-Mobile |
| Verizon myPlan Unlimited WelcomePostpaid · Verizon | 500 GB, then 4 Mbps | Not included | 480p | $65 | + taxes & fees | Go to Verizon |
| Google Fi Unlimited PremiumPostpaid · T-Mobile | 100 GB, then 256 Kbps | 50 GB | Up to 480p | $65 | + taxes & fees | Go to Google Fi |
| AT&T Extra 2.0Postpaid · AT&T | 100 GB | 50 GB | SD | $70 | + taxes & fees | Go to AT&T |
| Verizon myPlan Unlimited PlusPostpaid · Verizon | Unlimited premium data | 30 GB | Up to 4K on 5G UW | $80 | + taxes & fees | Go to Verizon |
| T-Mobile Experience More 2.0Postpaid · T-Mobile | Unlimited premium data | 60 GB | Up to 4K | $85 | + taxes & fees | Go to T-Mobile |
| AT&T Premium 2.0Postpaid · AT&T | Unlimited, never slowed | 100 GB | Up to 4K | $90 | + taxes & fees | Go to AT&T |
| Verizon myPlan Unlimited UltimatePostpaid · Verizon | Unlimited premium data | 200 GB | Up to 4K on 5G UW | $95 | + taxes & fees | Go to Verizon |
| T-Mobile Experience Beyond 2.0Postpaid · T-Mobile | Unlimited premium data | 250 GB | Up to 4K | $100 | + taxes & fees | Go to T-Mobile |
| AT&T Elite 2.0Postpaid · AT&T | Unlimited, never slowed | Large allowance (check AT&T fine print) | Up to 4K | $110 | + taxes & fees | Go to AT&T |
Prices are monthly, with autopay where the carrier offers it to everyone, before taxes and fees unless marked. "Not published" means the carrier does not list that number of lines; prepaid plans are priced per line. Sources: each carrier's own plan page, checked October 21, 2026. Always confirm the final price on the carrier's website.
How to pick the right phone plan in three steps
1. Choose the network that works where you live
Every plan in this table runs on one of three networks: Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile. Coverage is the one thing a cheap plan cannot fix, so start there. Check the coverage map of the network for your home, your work and the routes you drive. If friends or neighbors have good signal on a certain network, that is the best test there is.
Cheapest unlimited plan per network right now: Visible on Verizon ($25/mo), Cricket Select Unlimited on AT&T ($35/mo) and Tello Max Unlimited on T-Mobile ($25/mo regular price).
2. Work out how much data you really use
Your phone's settings show last month's mobile data use. Most people use far less than they think, because phones use Wi-Fi at home and at work. If you use under 10 GB a month, a plan with a set amount of data, such as Tello's or Mint's smaller plans, can cost half of an unlimited plan. If you stream video on the go or use your phone as a hotspot, look at the high-speed data and hotspot columns: "unlimited" plans differ a lot in how much fast data you actually get.
3. Decide which extras are worth paying for
The price gap between a $30 prepaid plan and a $90 postpaid plan pays for real things: priority data when the network is congested, international roaming, streaming subscriptions and phone deals. If you travel abroad several times a year or would pay for Netflix anyway, a premium plan can be good value. If not, you are paying for perks you do not use. Our guide MVNO vs. major carrier explains what you give up with a budget plan.
Prepaid vs. postpaid
Prepaid means you pay before the month starts, with no credit check and no contract. Many prepaid brands include taxes and fees in the price. Postpaid means you are billed after the month, usually with a credit check, and it is how the big three carriers sell their main plans and financed phones. Postpaid plans give larger multi-line discounts and more perks; prepaid plans give lower prices and more freedom to leave.
Frequently asked questions
Why are postpaid plans so much more expensive?
Postpaid plans from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile bundle extras: priority data when the network is busy, large hotspot allowances, streaming subscriptions, international roaming and big phone discounts tied to a 36-month payment plan. If you do not use those extras, a prepaid plan on the same network costs a fraction of the price.
What does "taxes and fees included" mean?
Some prepaid brands, such as Visible, Cricket, Metro and Total Wireless, charge exactly the advertised price. Most postpaid plans and some prepaid brands add state and local taxes plus their own recovery fees, which can add several dollars per line. T-Mobile, for example, adds a regulatory fee of $5.49 per line on its newest plans.
Are intro prices worth it?
Often, yes, as long as you know the regular price. We sort by the average monthly price over the first year, so a plan that is cheap for six months and expensive afterwards does not jump to the top unfairly. You can usually switch plans or carriers when the intro period ends.
Which plan is best for a family?
Postpaid plans give the biggest multi-line discounts: T-Mobile and Google Fi publish all prices for one to four lines, and they drop sharply per line. Prepaid brands usually charge the same price per line, but because that price is low, four prepaid lines can still cost less than a postpaid family plan. Pick "4 lines" in the filter to compare.
Will my phone work on another carrier?
If your phone is unlocked and supports the bands of the new network, yes. Most phones sold in the last few years work on all three networks. Each carrier has a compatibility check on its website. Read our guide on unlocked vs. carrier phones.
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