Twigby Plans

5 plans · $10–$35/mo

A small Verizon MVNO built around one unusual feature: free unlimited calling to 80+ countries on every plan, including the $10 one.

Reviewed by Jean Gilles · How we rank

Every Twigby plan compared

PlanPriceDataHotspotBest forScore
Talk & Text
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Price$10/mo$5/mo for 3 months
DataNone
HotspotN/A
Best forA basic phone or a voice-only line
Score7.2
Twigby 2GB
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Price$15/mo$5/mo for 3 months
Data2GB, then 64 Kbps
HotspotShares plan data
Best forWi-Fi-first light users who call abroad
Score7.4
Twigby 5GB
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Price$20/mo$10/mo for 3 months
Data5GB, then 64 Kbps
HotspotShares plan data
Best forLight use with a little headroom
Score7.0
Twigby 10GBOur pick
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Price$25/mo$15/mo for 3 months
Data10GB, then 64 Kbps
HotspotShares plan data
Best forThe most defensible capped tier
Score7.9
Twigby Unlimited
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Price$35/mo$25/mo for 3 months
Data20GB high-speed, then 64 Kbps
HotspotShares the 20GB
Best forHeavier users, but check the cliff first
Score6.8
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Intro price versus standing price

Every plan is discounted for three months and then steps up. The standing rate is the one you'll live with, and it's what these plans should be judged on.

PlanIntro (3 mo)Standing rateHigh-speed dataAfter the cap
Talk & Text$5/mo$10/moNone—
2GB$5/mo$15/mo2GB64 Kbps
5GB$10/mo$20/mo5GB64 Kbps
10GB$15/mo$25/mo10GB64 Kbps
Unlimited$25/mo$35/mo20GB64 Kbps

Taxes and fees are extra throughout. All plans include free unlimited calling to 80+ countries and free unlimited international texting. Hotspot draws from the plan's own data on every tier.

Twigby at a glance

NetworkVerizon 5G and 4G LTE, deprioritized behind Verizon's own customers
Plans5: Talk & Text $10, 2GB $15, 5GB $20, 10GB $25, Unlimited $35
Intro pricingFirst 3 months at $5 / $5 / $10 / $15 / $25, then the standing rate
International callingFree unlimited talk to 80+ countries on every plan
International textingFree unlimited, globally
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ThrottlingCapped plans drop to 64 Kbps; Unlimited slows after 20GB
HotspotIncluded but shares the plan's data: no dedicated allowance
Mexico & CanadaNot included
Multi-lineUp to five lines on one account
SupportOnline only: no retail stores
Taxes & feesExtra on every plan

What you'll actually pay

Judge Twigby on the standing rate, not the hook. Every plan is discounted for three months and then steps up $10: 2GB goes $5 to $15, Unlimited goes $25 to $35. The intro price is a trial, not a rate.

The reason to be here is international calling. Free unlimited talk to 80+ countries and free unlimited international texting are on every plan, including the $10 talk-and-text tier. Elsewhere that's a $10–15/mo add-on, which is the whole value case for Twigby.

The data cliff is severe. Capped plans drop to 64 Kbps once the allowance is gone, and even the Unlimited plan slows after 20GB. 64 Kbps is not slow internet, it's effectively no internet, so size the plan generously.

Compare against the network's cheaper options before committing. Visible sells unlimited Verizon data at $25 all-in against Twigby's $35 for a 20GB ceiling. Twigby only wins if the international calling matters to you.

Twigby is a good fit if…

You call internationally: 80+ countries free on every plan is the reason this carrier exists.
You want Verizon coverage on a small budget and don't need much data.
You want a cheap voice-only line, where $10 for talk and text is competitive.
You're testing the water: three months at $5 is a low-risk way to check Verizon coverage.
You want up to five lines on one simple account.

Look elsewhere if…

You use a lot of data. The 64 Kbps throttle is unusable, and even Unlimited stops at 20GB of high speed.
You tether: hotspot shares the plan's data on every tier, with no dedicated allowance.
You want all-in pricing; taxes and fees are extra.
You want unlimited Verizon data cheaply, where Visible at $25 all-in beats Twigby's $35 outright.
You travel to Mexico or Canada, which isn't included on any plan.
You want retail support: Twigby is online only.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Twigby plans cost?+

Five plans at standing rates: Talk & Text $10, 2GB $15, 5GB $20, 10GB $25 and Unlimited $35. New customers pay $5, $5, $10, $15 and $25 respectively for the first three months. Taxes and fees are extra.

Which Twigby plan is the best value?+

10GB at $25 standing. It covers most single-line use, and it's $10 below the Unlimited plan, which only adds another 10GB before hitting the same 64 Kbps throttle. If you use very little data, the $15 2GB plan is the cheaper way to get the international calling.

Does Twigby include international calling?+

Yes, and it's the main reason to consider Twigby. Free unlimited calling to 80+ countries and free unlimited international texting, on every plan including the $10 talk-and-text tier. Most carriers charge $10–15/mo for that as an add-on.

What happens when I use up my Twigby data?+

Speeds drop to 64 Kbps for the rest of the billing cycle on the capped plans, which is slow enough to be effectively unusable. The Unlimited plan slows after 20GB of high-speed data rather than stopping.

Is Twigby's unlimited plan really unlimited?+

Talk and text are. Data runs at high speed for 20GB and then falls to 64 Kbps, so it's better understood as a 20GB plan with a slow tail. At $35 that's more expensive than Visible's unlimited $25 all-in plan on the same network.

What network does Twigby use?+

Verizon's 5G and 4G LTE network, as a deprioritized MVNO — Verizon's own customers are served first when a tower is busy. Twigby is online-only, with no retail stores.

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