Simple Mobile $25 (15GB) Review
Fifteen gigabytes on Verizon's network for $25, with international calling to 100+ countries built in — and a hard fall to 2G if you run out.
At a Glance
How Simple Mobile $25 (15GB) Scores
We scored Simple Mobile $25 (15GB) against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: good value with a sharp edge
$25, or $23.75 on AutoPay, for 15GB works out to about $1.58 per gigabyte — competitive on Verizon's network. Taxes and fees add roughly $1.72 before state tax.
The risk isn't the price, it's the fall. Exhaust the 15GB and you're on 2G for the rest of the cycle — not a reduced-but-usable speed. Add-on data is $5 for 2GB or $10 for 5GB if you need a rescue.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Simple Mobile $25 (15GB) compares
The decision at this tier is how much headroom you want before the 2G cliff.
Who should choose Simple Mobile $25 (15GB)
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
A well-priced entry plan for anyone who calls abroad. 15GB covers ordinary use, the international package is genuinely generous at this price, and Verizon's coverage is the real thing. The catch is the 2G cliff — there's no graceful degradation, so if your usage varies month to month, buy the $40 tier's 30GB instead of gambling on 15.
See plan details →Frequently asked questions
How much data does the Simple Mobile $25 plan include?
15GB of high-speed data per 30-day cycle plus unlimited talk, text and global text. Once the 15GB is used, speeds drop to 2G until the plan renews.
What happens when I run out of data on Simple Mobile?
Your speed drops to 2G for the rest of the cycle. Simple Mobile's terms note that at 2G speeds some applications such as streaming audio or video may be affected. You can buy add-on data at $5 for 2GB, $10 for 5GB or $20 for 10GB.
Does the Simple Mobile $25 plan include international calling?
Yes — unlimited calling to 100+ countries from the US, unlimited global text, a $10 worldwide calling credit and international roaming in 17 countries with 3GB of roaming data.
What does the $25 plan really cost?
About $26–28/mo, or a little under that with AutoPay at $23.75. Simple Mobile adds roughly $0.15 for the federal universal service fund and $1.57 for a regulatory and telco recovery charge, plus state tax.
What network does Simple Mobile use?
Verizon's. Simple Mobile is owned by Verizon Value, Inc. Typical speeds on this plan are 20–148 Mbps down and 2–15 Mbps up with 43–85 ms latency.
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Same carrier, same network — different price and data. Here’s how the rest of the Simple Mobile lineup scored.
Same budget, different carrier
Plans priced within a few dollars of Simple Mobile $25 (15GB), from carriers we rate independently. Worth a look before you commit.