Verizon is one of the major nationwide cellular carriers in the United States, and has many different plan offerings. They have the most extensive coverage in the lower 48 and are a commonly used cellular provider by many full-time travelers.
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- Unlimited Plans
- Shared Data Plans
- Single Device / Connected Home Plans
- Connected Car Plans
- Business Plans
- Purchase Options
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Unlimited Plans
Verizon's current family of unlimited plans was revamped on August 20th, 2020 - after initially being introduced on August 5th, 2019. Verizon's current Mix-and-Match unlimited options include four different unlimited plans, each with its own limitations. Additionally, Verizon offers a 55+ Unlimited plan to seniors with a Florida billing address, and a 'Kids' plan.
Verizon's current unlimited plan offerings are:
- Get More Unlimited - $90/Single Line **TOP PICK**
- Do More Unlimited - $80/Single Line
- Play More Unlimited - $80/Single Line
- Start Unlimited - $70/Single Line
Prices above include an autopay discount of $10/line. Per line rate decreases with additional lines.
*Video Note - when the plans were released a couple days later, the terms of the hotspot throttling were reverted and the actual terms are reflected below.
Current Unlimited Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Smartphone, Data Only
- Device Types Permitted: Smartphone, Tablet, Chromebook, Hotspot, Router
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use:
- Get More Unlimited: 30GB per line of LTE (then 600 kbps after cap) for smartphones
- Do More/Play More Unlimited: 15GB LTE per line (then 600 kbps after cap) for smartphones
- Start Unlimited: No mobile hotspot data, cannot add data-only devices.
- 'Unlimited' Connected Device plan: Data only devices and tablets can be added for $20/month, or $80/month as a single line. Each Get More or Do More smartphone line also provides a 50% discount for a connected device. These devices cannot be added to the Start plan.
- Tablets: Lines are capped at 15GB of high-speed LTE mobile hotspot use (then 600kbps after the cap) and are subject to network management after 15GB of LTE for on-device data.
- Jetpacks/Hotspots/Routers: Lines are capped at 15GB of high-speed LTE mobile hotspot use, then throttled to 600kbps after the cap.
- 'Unlimited Plus' Connected Device plan: Data only devices and tablets can be added for $30/month, or $90/month as a single line. Each Get More or Do More smartphone line also provides a 50% discount for a connected device These devices cannot be added to the Start plan.
- Tablets: 30GB of high-speed LTE mobile hotspot use (then 600kbps after the cap) and are subject to network management after 30GB of LTE for on-device data. Unlimited 5G UW data with network management kicking in at 50GB (but a guaranteed minimum of 3 Mbps speeds).
- Jetpacks/Hotspots/Routers: 30GB of high-speed LTE mobile hotspot use, then throttled to 600kbps after the cap. Unlimited 5G UW data with network management kicking in at 50GB (but a guaranteed minimum of 3 Mbps speeds).
- Data Boosts of 5GB of LTE mobile hotspot data can be added for $35 (up to 20 data boosts per billing cycle).
- Throttling: Full speed on device, mobile hotspot throttles noted above.
- Network Management:
- Get More Unlimited: After 50GB
- Do More Unlimited: After 50GB
- Play More Unlimited: After 50GB
- Start Unlimited: Always
- Video Streaming Resolution: All plans have 480p as the default, but Get, Do & Play have the option to manually turn on 720p support if it is desired. And when on 5G Ultra Wideband, you can opt into 1080p or 4K. The Start plan is always at 480p.
- 5G Access: 5G Ultra Wideband access on smartphone plans included at no charge with Get More, Do More, and Play More, as well as the retired Beyond and Above Unlimited plans. Mobile hotspot use from smartphones on the 5G Ultra Wideband network is unlimited too, just subject to network management after 50GB of usage. Unlimited Plus connected device with 30GB of LTE data + unlimited Ultra Wideband mobile hotspot data which is subject to network management at 50GB but guaranteed 3 Mbps speeds.
- For current Verizon 5G coverage, see Verizon's 5G Phone page.
- 5G data is download-only - all upstream data (sent from your device to the network) will be over Verizon's 4G LTE network, but will not count toward any 4G LTE data usage.
- Device Purchase Required: No, but can purchase a device
- Plan Period: 30 days
- International Roaming:
- All plans unlimited call/text in Mexico and Canada, and 512MB/day or high-speed data per line.
- If more than 50% of your talk, text or data usage in a 60-day period is in Canada or Mexico, use of those services in those countries may be removed or limited.
- Travel Pass provides unlimited call/text and 512MB/day of high-speed data per line in 185+ countries and can be purchased for $10/day.
- Domestic Roaming: Yes
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: No
- Lines Permitted Per Account: 10
- Extras:
- 'The Disney Bundle': Verizon includes Disney+ access in a Disney Bundle, which also includes Hulu and ESPN+.
- The Disney Bundle is being offered with the Get More and Play More plans. Do More receives Disney+, but only for 6 months (and does not get access to Hulu or ESPN+).
- Apple Music: Lines will be provided with the base $9.99 subscription. This cannot be used as a credit for Apple's more expensive plans, so customers cannot get Apple's $14.99 Family Plan and only pay the $5 difference.
- Get More receives Apple Music long-term.
- Do More and Play More receive Apple Music for 6 months.
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Other Unlimited Plans
Unlimited Plus Connected Device Plan - LTE/5G **TOP PICK**
Introduced in September 2020, this plan provides unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband service to compatible devices, as well as 30GB of 4G/LTE mobile hotspot data. These plans are eligible for LTE only or 5G capable tablets, Jetpacks, mobile hotspot devices, connected laptops and cellular embedded routers.
A standalone single line Unlimited Plus data-only plan is $90/month. Adding this plan onto an an unlimited smartphone line is $30/month. Each line of Get More or Do More additionally provides a 50% discount for a connected device.
When used on Verizon's 5G UW network:
- Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband on device and hotspot data subject to network management after 50GB of use, but guaranteed at least 3 Mbps speeds
- 5G service includes 4K video streaming when connected to the 5G network.
When used on the 4G/LTE network, the following terms apply instead
- Tablets & Laptops only: Unlimited on-device LTE data subject to network management at 30GB
- 30GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data a month followed by unlimited data at 600 kbps
- Video streams capped at 720p resolution
- The rest of Verizon's standard terms for mobile hotspots on unlimited 4G/LTE plans apply
Unlimited Connected Device Plan - LTE **TOP PICK**
The original connected device add-on plan for LTE data-only devices providing 15GB of 4G/LTE mobile hotspot data. These plans are eligible for tablets, Jetpacks, mobile hotspot devices, connected laptops and cellular embedded routers.
A standalone single line Unlimited data-only plan is $80/month. Adding this plan onto an an unlimited smartphone line is $20/month. Each line of Get More or Do More additionally provides a 50% discount for a connected device.
Verizon's Unlimited connected device plan is far from unlimited. Instead, it offers:
- Tablets only: Unlimited on-device LTE data subject to network management at 15GB
- 15GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data a month followed by unlimited data at 600 kbps
- Video streams capped at 720p resolution
- The rest of Verizon's standard terms for mobile hotspots on unlimited 4G/LTE plans apply
5G Ultra Wideband Lenovo Flex 5G Plan
With the introduction of the Lenovo Flex 5G laptop, Verizon also rolled out the 5G Ultra Wideband Connected Device plan to go with this device. This plan starts at $30/month when added to an existing plan, or $90/month without an existing plan. You must purchase a Lenovo Flex 5G laptop device to get this plan.
With this plan, you get:
- Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband data, both on device and as mobile hotspot
- Unlimited 4K video streaming
While on the 4G/LTE network, you get:
- Unlimited high-speed data, subject to network management after 15GB
- 15G of high-speed mobile hotspot data (then 600kbps)
- Video streaming at 720p
55+ Unlimited
An unlimited plan for seniors with a Florida business address. Starting at $60/line.
Just Kids
A kid-focused, tiered-data smartphone plan - can be added to any unlimited plan. Starting at $50/line for two lines.
Shared Data Plans
Verizon offers tiered data plans, where data can be shared amongst multiple devices. You pick your data bucket, and the the first device is included in the base pricing. Each additional phone line - up to 10 phones is charged a $25 line access fee. Up to 20 connected devices can be added to a plan for a $10 line access fee each.
Smartphones, tablets and hotspots can all be used on these plans.
Verizon currently offers the following tiers:
- 5GB / $55
- 10GB / $65
Shared Data Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Smartphone (include unlimited talk/text)
- Device Types Permitted: Smartphone, hotspot, tablet
- Unlimited: No
- High Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: All data available for mobile hotspot use.
- Throttling: No
- Network Management: No
- Video Streaming Resolution: 720p on smartphones and 1080p on tablets and tethered devices. 4K streaming can be added for $10/month.
- 5G Access: No
- Device Purchase Required: No, but can purchase a device
- Plan Period: 30 days
- International Roaming: Not included, but adding a 'Travel Pass' is an option which allows you to use your plan around the world. In Mexico & Canada the cost is $5 per 24-hours on tiered data plans and in other countries it is $10 per 24 hours.
- Domestic Roaming: Yes
- Data Roll Over: Yes. Unused data expires after one month.
- Overage Charges: No
- Lines permitted per account: 10 phone, 20 connected devices
- Extras:
- Safety Mode & Data Boost: Verizon's tiered data plans include the ability to turn on 'Safety Mode' to eliminate the risk of surprise overage charges for using too much data. With Safety Mode enabled, data will simply be slowed down for the remainder of the month to 2G-speed (128 kbps) once the high-speed data is used up. If you do need more fast data, you can manually purchase a "Data Boost" for $15/GB as needed.
- PopData: For those on tiered data plans, Verizon allows the purchase of 30 minutes ($2) or 60 minutes ($3) sessions of unlimited "PopData" when needed. This is an interesting option for those needing to handle a bulk upload (posting to YouTube), but for most people this is just a gimmick.
- FAQ page
Single Device Plans (Connected Home Plans)
For those looking to connect a single data only device (hotspot, tablet, router, wearable)- and don't need to share data amongst several devices on a plan, Verizon offers a Single Device Plan. This plan type is for one data device only - and includes an option to add voice for +$20/month if you wish to use a router with landline capabilities, such as a Smarthub or Verizon Connected Home device. You can also bring your own device.
- 1GB for $10/month
- 10GB for $60/month
- 20GB for $90/month
- 30GB for $120/month
- 40GB for $150/month
You can find these plans under Verizon's Single Device page.
Connected Car Plans
Verizon is the connected car provider for Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Lincoln and Volkswagon vehicles. There are only tiered data options. A car can be added to an existing qualifying plan for $10/month or customers can purchase a dedicated tiered connected car data plan plus a $10/month access fee and taxes and fees.
Nissan and Infiniti vehicles use Autonet Mobile - a third party provider that uses Verizon's network. Nissan/Infinity charge separately for Wi-Fi data and telematics services/apps, and the options can get quite expensive. For data, there are only two options available - 1GB and 5GB.
Business Plans
Verizon offers an unlimited data business plan, however, at least one phone device must be on the plan (other lines can be data-only devices). At $45/line, this plan is cheaper than Verizon's Beyond Unlimited plan.
This plan also seems to have some confusing 'website terms of service' versus what representatives report. On Verizon's Business website, it is clearly stated that the Business Unlimited ($45) plan permits data-only devices. But, these devices are limited to 10GB of high-speed mobile hotspot, and then throttled to 200 kbps (for data only devices) or 600 kbps for phones/tablets.
However, according to Verizon representatives, this plan actually offers 22GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data before being throttled to 200 kbps.
In addition, according to Verizon representatives, 10GB of high-speed data can be added to this plan for $15.
And, while Verizon's business website states video is at SD/480p, representatives confirm that video is at HD quality.
We recommend confirming details of this plan (in writing) with Verizon if these discrepancies are of interest to you.
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