Verizon might be the largest wireless service provider in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only one that uses its towers. Indeed, there are other brands and services which pay for access to Verizon‘s network.
Each of these mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) offers its own rate plans, phone selection, billing, and customer service. These companies simply rely on Verizon for cellular coverage.
If you have Verizon and want to switch providers, you may want to hold on to your device. After all, you paid for it and aren’t ready to give it up. Or, maybe you just love the coverage.
We’ve gathered up some of the cheapest rate plans you can find for the various carriers that use Verizon’s network. This isn’t every option available, but rather a list of the ones we like best.
Visible
One Plan ($40)
As the only rate plan offered at this carrier, $40 per month gives subscribers unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data. Normally it is capped at 5Mbps speeds, but a promotion has removed that throttle for new and existing customers.
Also includes unlimited mobile hotspot capabilities with speeds up to 5Mbps. The phone selection isn’t huge, but it’s getting better all the time.
The Party Pay option is a fun way of grouping multiple lines together. Everyone gets their own account and prices drop based on the number of users. How cool is that?
For a limited time you can get your first month for only $25.
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CREDO Mobile
3GB Data ($50)
For $50 per month subscribers can have unlimited talk and text with 3GB of data. If you tend to use WiFi for much of your data consumption, this may be a good option. Also includes unlimited calls to Canada and Mexico. Oh, and feel good knowing that a portion of your bill goes to nonprofits.
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GreatCall
Unlimited Talk & Text Plan for Jitterbug Smart ($42.48)
Designed with senior citizens in mind, this rate plan gives customers unlimited talk, text, and 100MB high-speed data for its Jitterbug smartphone. Additionally, it comes with a health and safety package with 5Star Service for emergency situations.
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Net10
$20 Unlimited Plan ($20)
Among the cheapest rate plans you’ll find with “unlimited” data, this $20 option gives subscribers 2GB of high speed access. Hit the threshold and speeds are slowed to 2G for the rest of the month, but that might not matter to its target users. Also comes with unlimited talk and text.
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Straight Talk
Unlimited Plan with 5GB ($35)
Pick up unlimited talk, text, and 5GB of high speed data for the price of a steak dinner. Of course, you can have more data after hitting the threshold, but it’s slowed to 2G for the rest of the billing cycle. Save a buck on your plan each month by signing up for automatic refills.
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Total Wireless
5GB Individual Plan ($35)
Unlimited talk, text, and 5GB of 4G LTE data is yours for just $35 per month. Enroll in automatic bill payment and you can get it for just $33.20. Run out of data? A $10 data card adds another 5GB to your account and it never expires.
New customers can get up to 10GB of high speed data per month for the first 90 days.
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TracFone
3GB Smartphone Plan ($30)
The new TracFone plans are much more appealing all around, but especially for those who like data. Now, for just $30 per month you get unlimited talk, text, and 3GB high-speed data. Not only that, but you also get to carry unused data over for as long as you stay an active subscriber. Get your first two months for just $25 each.
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US Mobile
Unlimited All Plan ($40)
This no-contract plan includes unlimited talk and text, plus unlimited data at “fast” speeds, or up to 5Mbps. For an extra five bucks per month users can pick up 10GB worth of mobile hotspot. Or, go all the way for another $5 bucks (total $50) and you’ll get speeds without any capping which theoretically get up to 250Mbps.
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