Last updated: May 2026
Prepaid phone plans offer flexibility with no annual contracts, no credit checks, and all-in pricing — features that postpaid plans typically lack. This page highlights current prepaid deals; for our complete prepaid plan rankings and reviews, see our Best Prepaid Phone Plans guide.
Current Prepaid Deals at a Glance
| Carrier | Standout offer |
|---|---|
| Visible | SWITCH26: $19/mo Visible Base, $26/mo Visible+, $33/mo Visible+ Pro for 26 months |
| Mint Mobile | $15/mo first 3 months on any plan length; $15/mo locked at 12-month renewal on 5GB plan |
| Cricket | 12-Month Unlimited: $25/mo all-in ($300 prepaid annual) |
| US Mobile | Unlimited Starter $16.60/mo first-year promo ($199 annual) |
| Twigby | $25/mo first 3 months on Unlimited (Verizon network with 80+ country international calling) |
| Metro by T-Mobile | $40/mo Unlimited |
All offers verified as of May 2026. Carrier promotions rotate — verify current pricing directly before signing up.
Why Prepaid Often Beats Postpaid
For users who don’t need flagship phone financing, prepaid plans typically deliver:
- All-in pricing (no surprise taxes or fees on most prepaid plans)
- No annual contracts (cancel or switch anytime)
- No credit checks (anyone can sign up)
- Lower effective monthly cost (often $20-30/mo less than equivalent postpaid plans)
- Same network access (prepaid runs on the same towers as postpaid)
The trade-offs: deprioritized data during congestion, fewer device financing options, and limited customer support compared to postpaid.
Read More
For our complete prepaid rankings, methodology, and detailed reviews:
→ See Best Prepaid Phone Plans →
For specific plan reviews:
- Visible Base Plan Review
- Visible+ Plan Review
- Cricket 12-Month Unlimited Review
- Mint Mobile Unlimited Review
- US Mobile Unlimited Starter Review
- Twigby Unlimited Plan Review
Related Reading
- Best Cheap Phone Plans — budget plans under $30/mo effective
- Best Single-Line Phone Plans — solo user picks
- BYOD Deals — bring your own device promotions
