Best unlimited data plans in the US (June 2020) - Android
Data is a precious commodity these days. The cost of using mobile web services can get high. Even if you have multiple options available, you have to be smart about picking the best among the unlimited data plans available. Factors such as pricing, signal, and throttling caps tend to vary significantly.
In this article, we will help you find the best unlimited data plans in the US We’ve put together the best options we could find. Unless otherwise stated, the unlimited data plans listed below are for single lines.
Verizon reintroduced unlimited data plans back in February 2017, after an eight-year hiatus. Currently, Big Red is offering four different unlimited data plans: Start Unlimited, Play More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, and Get More Unlimited. All plans come with Disney Plus free for one year.
Verizon Start Unlimited
The cheapest of the Verizon plans is called Start Unlimited, with one line costing $70 a month with AutoPay (if you don’t use AutoPay, Verizon will add an extra $5 a month to the bill). The plan costs $120 a month for two lines, $135 a month for three lines, $140 a month for four lines, and $150 a month for five lines.
It offers unlimited 4G LTE data with 480p video streaming, unlimited talk and text in the US, unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada, and a free six month trial for the Apple Music streaming service. You can also access Verizon’s 5G service — where available — with a compatible phone for an extra $10 a month.
Verizon Play More Unlimited
Play More Unlimited from Verizon is designed for people who like to stream music and video and play games on their phones. It starts at $80 a month with one line (with AutoPay), $140 a month for two lines, $165 a month for three lines, $180 a month for four lines, and $200 a month for five lines.
It offers unlimited 4G LTE data, with 25GB of “premium” data a month (if the network is experiencing data congestion, your speeds may be throttled if you exceed your premium monthly limit). You get 720p for video streaming and 15GB of 5G LTE mobile hotspot data. You also get unlimited talk and text in the US, unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada, and free full access to Apple Music. Finally, you get free 5G network access for a limited time with 4K streaming on a compatible phone.
See also: Best Verizon Wireless plans
Verizon Do More Unlimited
Do More Unlimited is for Verizon users who just want to have high-speeds for their phone for normal or business use. It starts at $80 a month with one line (with AutoPay), $140 a month for two lines, $165 a month for three lines, $180 a month for four lines, and $200 a month for five lines. It offers unlimited 4G LTE data, with 50GB of “premium” data a month. It also offers 480p for video streaming and 15GB of 5G LTE mobile hotspot data.
In addition, you get unlimited talk and text in the US, unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada, and a six month trial for Apple Music. You’ll also get 50% off the price of a connected tablet or jetpack standalone mobile hotspot, plus 500GB of cloud storage. Finally, you get free 5G network access for a limited time with 4K streaming on a compatible phone.
Verizon Get More Unlimited
At the top level, there’s the Get More Unlimited plan. It starts at $90 a month with one line (with AutoPay), $160 a month for two lines, $195 a month for three lines, $220 a month for four lines, and $250 a month for five lines. For that price, you can get unlimited 4G LTE data, with 75GB of “premium” data a month, 720p for streaming video, and 30GB of 4G LTE data for mobile hotspot. You also get unlimited talk and text in the US, unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada, and free full access to Apple Music. There’s the same 50% off the price of a connected tablet or jetpack standalone mobile hotspot, plus 500GB of cloud storage. Finally, there’s free 5G network access for a limited time with 4K streaming on a compatible phone.
Verizon is allowing families under one account to mix and match the carrier’s unlimited plans. So children can use the cheaper plans, while their parents can use the more expensive plans, all on one bill.
T-Mobile offers four unlimited data plans you can choose from — Essentials, Magenta, and Magenta Plus.
T-Mobile’s Essentials plan was introduced in August and offers “just the essentials.” You get unlimited talk, text, and smartphone data in the US (throttled after 50GB of monthly data), and access to T-Mobile’s Tuesday promotions. The plan also offers unlimited 3G mobile hotspot data, unlimited talk, text, and 2G data in Mexico and Canada, as well as unlimited texting and a flat rate of $0.25 per minute for calls in more than 210 countries and destinations.
The Essentials plan will set you back $60 for just one line, but $30 per line if you opt for four lines (assuming the payments are made via AutoPay). However, unlike with T-Mobile’s other plans, taxes and fees are not included in the price.
The T-Mobile Magenta plan costs $70 a month for one line, $60 a month each for two lines, $40 a month each for three lines, and $35 a month each for four lines. It offers unlimited talk and texts in the US as well as unlimited talk and texts while you are in Canada and Mexico — along with up to 5GB of high-speed data. During congestion, customers who have used more than 50GB of data in a given month may notice reduced speeds until the next bill cycle.
T-Mobile’s Magenta plan also includes unlimited mobile hotspot data, but only the first 3GB is at 4G LTE speeds. Thereafter it’s 3G. If you’re traveling on a plane with Gogo internet service, the plan offers unlimited texting and one hour of free Wi-Fi data. Video streaming is unlimited but the resolution is capped at 480p. The plan also includes free texting and data (128Kbps) in more than 210 countries and a free Netflix subscription if you get at least two lines. Taxes and fees are included, although you have to pay $5 per month extra if you don’t sign up for AutoPay.
The standard Magenta unlimited data plan is perfect for both individuals and families who want the benefits of unlimited high-speed data, but can live without some features for a cheaper price.
See also: The best T-Mobile plans
If you want some extras, you can sign up for the Magenta Plus plan. You’ll pay $85 a month for a single line, $70 a month each for two lines, $50 a month each for three lines, and $45 a month each for four lines. In addition to all the benefits of T-Mobile Magenta, the Plus plan boosts video streaming up to HD resolution, and you can get free unlimited Wi-Fi access on any Gogo-based flight. Mobile hotspot data is boosted to 4G LTE speeds for the first 20GB on your billing cycle, before going back to 3G speeds, and the data speed abroad is doubled to 256Kbps. The plan also includes T-Mobile’s Name ID, which can identify calls from unknown numbers.
T-Mobile allows customers to add a tablet to the Essentials plan for $15 per month, and to either of its Magenta unlimited data plans for an extra $20 a month. If you have a smartwatch or other connected wearable, it can also be added to any plan for an extra $10 a month. All of the One plan prices include the use of the $5 a month discount when using AutoPay to pay off bills.
The company has bragged in its promotions for T-Mobile Magenta that its unlimited data don’t have any hidden monthly regulatory fees and sales taxes; all of them are included in the quoted prices, with the exception of the Essentials plan. However, they may not include some other fees such as extra data passes, late or restore fees, device-upgrade support charge, calling from foreign countries, and more — so be aware of that.
Sprint has received a lot of criticism due to its network, but there are plenty of markets with good coverage and awesome data speeds. Sprint also recently merged with T-Mobile, and the longer-term implications of this remain to be seen. As it stands, however, the plans and deals are available as they were prior to the merger, and it’s likely that not much change will be seen to new Sprint subscribers for the time being.
You can choose between three main unlimited data plans: Unlimited Basic, Unlimited Plus, and Unlimited Premium. There’s also Unlimited 55+ for people aged 55 and over, and Unlimited Kickstart tot save you money by bringing your own phone to the network.
Unlimited Basic
The Unlimited Basic is the cheapest unlimited Sprint plan that’s currently being offered. One line on the plan costs $60 a month, and two lines cost a total of $100. However, there’s a special deal available right now that lets you add up to two more lines (four in total) at the same total price of $100. Once this offer ends, additional lines will set you back $20 each. All of these prices assume the customer will choose AutoPay as the payment option. The plan offers “unlimited” 4G LTE data, but your speeds might get throttled if you exceed 50GB of data before your monthly billing period ends.
See also: Best Sprint plans
In addition to unlimited data, talk, and text in the US, Sprint’s Unlimited Basic offers support for streaming video at up to 480p resolution, along with streaming music at up to 500Kbps and streaming data for games at up to 2Mbps. Each line on the plan can also offer 500MB of 4G LTE mobile hotspot downloads. After that limit is reached before the billing month closes, mobile hotspot streaming goes back down to 3G speeds. The plan also offers unlimited talk, text, and 5GB of LTE data a month for people in the US who travel to Mexico and Canada, along with text and data (likely not LTE data) for over 200 other countries.
Sprint is also offering free access to the Hulu video streaming service for Unlimited Basic Plan customers. New and current Hulu subscribers who sign up for the plan can get the standard Hulu Limited Commercials tier package for free, which normally costs $7.99 a month.
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