Top 3 Cell Phone Plans Right Now

If you’ve recently purchased a new phone, it may be time to get a new cell phone plan as well. Even if you are sticking with your current device, it’s a good idea to review the various plans available right now to know whether you are overpaying for your plan. Here are the top 5 cell phone plans right now.

T-Mobile Family Plan

– Affordable price

– 5G coverage includes

– HD video streaming costs extra

– Attractive perks

– Can’t mix and match unlimited plans

While carriers offer various tiers of unlimited data plans, T-Mobile’s Magenta plan is still the best choice for families. It offers a family of four unlimited data for $160 every month (occasional discounts might even lower this cost). This plan includes nice perks like a free Netflix subscription and LTE hotspot data if you have two or more lines on your plan.

When compared to Verizon, T-Mobile’s network delivers comparable performance. However, Verizon charges more for its best unlimited service plan.

T-Mobile Unlimited Plan

– Affordable price

– Includes 5G coverage

– Charges extra for HD video streaming

– Attractive perks

While all 4 major carriers offer several tiers of unlimited data plans, T-Mobile’s $70 option provides the ideal mix of performance and value.

If you look at AT&T, its entry-level unlimited plan costs about $5 less per month but has a lot of restrictions. T-Mobile’s plan, however, features a strong network and a good price (and if you want to upgrade to HD streaming, it only takes $15 every month for individuals). However, if you value HD streaming more, you could consider Verizon’s $80 plan, which also includes an Apple Music subscription.

Verizon 5GB Plan

– No 5G coverage

– Safety mode to prevent data overages

– Unused data gets carried forward

– Affordable if you don’t need unlimited data

Most carriers might promote unlimited data plans, but not everyone needs to spend so much on data. If you don’t stream videos online, about 5GB of LTE data could be sufficient to get you through the month, while keeping your bill lower.

One of the few wireless carriers that still offer tiered data is Verizon, and they offer the most data at a discounted rate when compared to other pricier unlimited plans. While the basic Verizon plan might cost you around $55 (after a $5 autopay discount), by doubling your data you can pay about $65 for the 10GB tiered plan.

However, if you’re worried about data overages, Verizon also offers a Safety Mode, that allows you to slow down the speed of your data after you’ve exceeded the 5GB allotment for the month, without any extra charges. If you have any unused data, under Verizon’s tiered data plan, it gets carried over to the next month.