Independent since 2019 · No paid placement, everPrices verified · Updated July 24, 2026
[ Compare ] — every plan we’ve testedPrices updated July 24, 2026
Pick two. See the honest difference.
Sticker prices lie. We compare what you actually pay — cost, data, hotspot, network, priority — and flag the winner on every row.
SC Reviewed by the ShopCellPlans editorial team·Prices re-verified July 24, 2026·Independent, no paid placement
Your phone bill is probably higher than it needs to be. The hard part isn’t switching — it’s comparing plans that all advertise “unlimited” while hiding the real monthly cost behind taxes, autopay conditions, and hotspot caps. This tool puts the actual numbers side by side so you can compare on what matters.
Filter by the network you want, cap it to your budget, sort by lowest price or most data, and toggle to show only plans that include taxes and fees. The cheapest plan in your view is flagged automatically.
Reader-supported: when you activate a plan through our links we may earn a commission. It never changes our prices, scores, or which plan wins a row.
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US Mobile
Verizon / T-Mobile / AT&T
Visible
Verizon
Price
$44/mo
$35/mo
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Premium data
Unlimited
Truly unlimited premium
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Unlimited
Unlimited, priority data
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Hotspot
50GB high-speed
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50GB high-speed
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Network
Verizon / T-Mobile / AT&T
Verizon
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Congestion priority
Premium
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Premium
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Taxes & fees
Included
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Included
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Contract
None
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None
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Our score
9.3 / 10
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8.4 / 10
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Prices are single-line and verified against carrier pages; multi-line, autopay, and BYOD discounts lower the per-line cost on most plans. Not sure a plan will work in your area? Test any carrier free before you commit — activate an eSIM, check coverage at home and work, then port your number.
How to use it
Four ways to narrow the field
Filter by network
Coverage first — pick the tower network that works where you live, then compare only those plans.
Set your budget
Slide the max-monthly ceiling to hide anything above what you're willing to pay.
Sort by what matters
Sort by data or hotspot if you tether or stream heavily; by price if the bill is the priority.
Toggle taxes included
Compare true out-the-door cost — prepaid brands bake taxes in, postpaid adds them on top.
Common questions
Before you switch
What does “taxes included” actually mean?+
Prepaid brands (Visible, Mint, US Mobile) bake taxes and regulatory fees into the sticker price, so what you see is what you pay. Major-carrier postpaid plans add them at checkout — usually $3–$8 per line per month. The taxes-included toggle compares true out-the-door cost so postpaid plans don’t look cheaper than they are.
Can I keep my current phone number?+
Yes. Every plan here supports porting your number in. The safe order: activate the new plan (most are eSIM, so it’s instant), confirm coverage at home and work, then request the port. Your old line stays active until the port completes, so you’re never without service.
Are these single-line prices?+
Yes — every price shown is the single-line rate. Multi-line family plans, autopay enrollment, and bringing your own phone (BYOD) lower the per-line cost on most plans, so what you pay may be less than the number here.
How often are these prices updated?+
We re-verify every plan against the carrier’s own pricing page regularly and stamp the date at the top of this page. Prices and promos change often, so confirm directly with the carrier before you commit.
What’s the cheapest unlimited plan right now?+
It depends on your filters — the cheapest plan in your current view is flagged automatically with a “Cheapest in view” badge. Narrow by network and budget, switch on taxes-included for the true cost, and the winner updates live.
The bottom line
Compare on real prices, then test before you switch
The best way to compare plans is on real, current prices — not sticker rates that balloon at checkout. Narrow to your network and budget above, check the taxes-included view for the true out-the-door cost, and when a plan looks right, run a free trial before switching.
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[ Compare ] — every plan we’ve testedPrices updated {{ updated }}
Pick two. See the honest difference.
Sticker prices lie. We compare what you actually pay — cost, data, hotspot, network, priority — and flag the winner on every row.
SC Reviewed by the ShopCellPlans editorial team·Prices re-verified {{ updated }}·Independent, no paid placement
Your phone bill is probably higher than it needs to be. The hard part isn’t switching — it’s comparing plans that all advertise “unlimited” while hiding the real monthly cost behind taxes, autopay conditions, and hotspot caps. This tool puts the actual numbers side by side so you can compare on what matters.
Filter by the network you want, cap it to your budget, sort by lowest price or most data, and toggle to show only plans that include taxes and fees. The cheapest plan in your view is flagged automatically.
Reader-supported: when you activate a plan through our links we may earn a commission. It never changes our prices, scores, or which plan wins a row.
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Prices are single-line and verified against carrier pages; multi-line, autopay, and BYOD discounts lower the per-line cost on most plans. Not sure a plan will work in your area? Test any carrier free before you commit — activate an eSIM, check coverage at home and work, then port your number.
How to use it
Four ways to narrow the field
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The bottom line
Compare on real prices, then test before you switch
The best way to compare plans is on real, current prices — not sticker rates that balloon at checkout. Narrow to your network and budget above, check the taxes-included view for the true out-the-door cost, and when a plan looks right, run a free trial before switching.
