Phone Plan Comparison Chart
Every major US carrier, every current plan, all in one place. Compare price, data, hotspot, and perks at a glance.
Cheapest Unlimited Plan by Carrier
| Carrier | Plan | Price | Data | Hotspot | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | Essentials | $60/mo | Unlimited (50GB premium) | 3G speeds | Postpaid |
| Verizon | Unlimited Welcome | $65/mo | Unlimited 5G | Not included | Postpaid |
| AT&T | Value Plus VL | $51/mo | Unlimited (no premium cap) | Not included | Postpaid |
| Metro by T-Mobile | $40 Unlimited | $40/mo | Unlimited (deprioritized) | Not included | Prepaid |
| TracFone | $50 Unlimited+ | $50/mo | Unlimited + 25GB high-speed | 5GB | Prepaid |
| Straight Talk | Bronze Unlimited | $35/mo | 10GB high-speed + unlimited | Not included | Prepaid |
| Spectrum Mobile | Unlimited | $29.99/mo | Unlimited + 5GB hotspot | 5GB | MVNO |
| Mint Mobile | Unlimited | $30/mo (12-mo) | 40GB high-speed + unlimited | 10GB | MVNO |
T-Mobile Phone Plans
T-Mobile offers the Go5G family of unlimited postpaid plans with extensive 5G coverage, taxes and fees included on premium tiers, and bundled streaming perks.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $60/mo | Unlimited (50GB premium) | Unlimited talk & text | 3G speeds | Unlimited 5G, Scam Shield |
| Go5G | $75/mo | Unlimited (100GB premium) | Unlimited talk & text | 15GB high-speed | Apple TV+, 5GB high-speed in Canada/Mexico |
| Go5G Plus | $90/mo | Unlimited (50GB+ premium) | Unlimited talk & text | 50GB high-speed | Netflix Basic, Apple TV+, Free in-flight Wi-Fi |
| Go5G Next | $100/mo | Unlimited premium | Unlimited talk & text | 50GB high-speed | Yearly phone upgrades, All Go5G Plus perks |
Verizon Phone Plans
Verizon's myPlan structure lets you start with a base unlimited plan and add perks like Disney Bundle, Apple One, or extra hotspot for a flat fee each.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Welcome | $65/mo | Unlimited 5G | Unlimited talk & text | Not included | 5G nationwide, Cheapest unlimited |
| Unlimited Plus | $80/mo | Unlimited premium 5G UW | Unlimited talk & text | 30GB high-speed | 5G Ultra Wideband, Apple Music 6 months |
| Unlimited Ultimate | $90/mo | Unlimited premium | Unlimited talk & text | 60GB high-speed | International data in 210+ countries, Best video streaming quality |
AT&T Phone Plans
AT&T offers three Unlimited postpaid plans plus simple prepaid options, with strong 5G coverage and HBO Max bundled on the top tier.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value Plus VL | $51/mo | Unlimited (no premium cap) | Unlimited talk & text | Not included | Single-line value, 5G access |
| Unlimited Starter | $65/mo | Unlimited (deprioritized) | Unlimited talk & text | 5GB | 5G, Unlimited talk/text to Mexico & Canada |
| Unlimited Extra EL | $75/mo | 75GB premium then unlimited | Unlimited talk & text | 30GB high-speed | 75GB premium data, Active Armor security |
| Unlimited Premium PL | $85/mo | Truly unlimited premium | Unlimited talk & text | 60GB high-speed | HD streaming, International roaming in 20 countries |
Metro by T-Mobile Phone Plans
Metro by T-Mobile delivers no-contract prepaid plans with 5G access, free phones on activation, and Amazon Prime or Google One included on top tiers.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 Unlimited | $25/mo (AutoPay, 2+ lines) | 5GB high-speed | Unlimited talk & text | Not included | Cheapest entry plan |
| $40 Unlimited | $40/mo | Unlimited (deprioritized) | Unlimited talk & text | Not included | 5G included |
| $50 Unlimited | $50/mo | Unlimited + 15GB hotspot | Unlimited talk & text | 15GB | 100GB Google One, Scam Shield |
| $60 Unlimited | $60/mo | Unlimited + 25GB hotspot | Unlimited talk & text | 25GB | Amazon Prime included, 100GB Google One |
TracFone Phone Plans
TracFone is one of the original prepaid carriers, offering airtime cards, pay-as-you-go minutes, and simple unlimited monthly plans on Verizon's nationwide network.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15 Basic | $15/mo | 500MB | 500 minutes talk + 500 texts | Not included | Ideal for light users |
| $25 Smartphone | $25/mo | 2GB | Unlimited talk & text | Not included | Good for occasional data |
| $35 Unlimited | $35/mo | 8GB high-speed | Unlimited talk & text | Not included | 8GB before throttling |
| $50 Unlimited+ | $50/mo | Unlimited + 25GB high-speed | Unlimited talk & text | 5GB | 5G access where available |
Straight Talk Phone Plans
Straight Talk is a Walmart-distributed prepaid brand (owned by Verizon) that runs on all three major US networks, offering unlimited monthly plans with no contract.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Unlimited | $35/mo | 10GB high-speed + unlimited | Unlimited talk & text | Not included | Entry unlimited |
| Silver Unlimited | $45/mo | Unlimited + 10GB hotspot | Unlimited talk & text | 10GB | 5G access |
| Gold Unlimited | $55/mo | Unlimited + 15GB hotspot | Unlimited talk & text | 15GB | Calling to Mexico & Canada |
| Platinum Unlimited | $65/mo | Unlimited + 20GB hotspot | Unlimited talk & text | 20GB | International calls to 100+ countries |
Spectrum Mobile Phone Plans
Spectrum Mobile is Spectrum's MVNO running on Verizon's 5G network. It's exclusively for Spectrum Internet subscribers and offers some of the lowest unlimited line pricing in the US.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By the Gig 1GB | $14/mo | 1GB shared | Unlimited talk & text | Included from data | Great for light users |
| By the Gig 5GB | $24/mo | 5GB shared | Unlimited talk & text | Included from data | Family-friendly shared bucket |
| Unlimited | $29.99/mo | Unlimited + 5GB hotspot | Unlimited talk & text | 5GB | Single-line unlimited |
| Unlimited Plus | $39.99/mo | Unlimited premium + 30GB hotspot | Unlimited talk & text | 30GB | HD video streaming, Mexico & Canada roaming |
Mint Mobile Phone Plans
Mint Mobile is a prepaid MVNO on T-Mobile's 5G network that sells plans in 3-, 6-, and 12-month bulk packages, dramatically lowering the per-month price.
| Plan | Price | Data | Talk & Text | Hotspot | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5GB | $15/mo (12-mo) | 5GB high-speed | Unlimited talk & text | Use from plan data | Cheapest entry plan |
| 15GB | $20/mo (12-mo) | 15GB high-speed | Unlimited talk & text | Use from plan data | Solid mid-tier value |
| 20GB | $25/mo (12-mo) | 20GB high-speed | Unlimited talk & text | Use from plan data | More data for streamers |
| Unlimited | $30/mo (12-mo) | 40GB high-speed + unlimited | Unlimited talk & text | 10GB | Best long-term value |