Verizon introduced a new line of business unlimited plans in October 2020 and then updated and upgraded those plans to "2.0" versions in October 2021.
Plan Information
Verizon's current business plans include plans for smartphones, as well as add-on plans for tablets, data devices, and smartwatches. While all of the plans offer unlimited on-device data, the plans are differentiated by network management thresholds, mobile hotspot data buckets and speeds, and 5G access.
Lines can be mixed-and-matched on a single account, and each line has its own 'unlimited' data allowances. Accounts can have as little as one line, with no upper limit of lines noted. New as of mid-2021, data device only lines can be activated ala carte without needing a smartphone line of service.
Smartphone & Data Plans
Currently Available Plans
Smartphone Plans
- Business Unlimited Start 2.0 - $70/month
- Business Unlimited Plus 2.0 - $80/month
- Business Unlimited Pro 2.0 - $95/month (**Top Pick**)
Data Device Plans
- Business Unlimited Start Tablet - $30/month
- Business Unlimited Pro Tablet - $40/month (**Top Pick**)
- Business Unlimited Data Device (hotspot, USB, Netbook) - $45/month. (**Worthy Consideration**)
Additional Add-on Device Plans
- Business Unlimited Smartwatch - $10/month
- Business Flexible Data Device (Shareable data on an unlimited number of devices)
- 8GB - $65/month
- 10GB - $75/month
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Smartphone, Tablet, Data Device, Smartwatch
- Device Types Permitted: Plan dependent
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use:
- Start -5GB of high-speed mobile hotspot use, then 600kbps
- Start Tablet- No mobile hotspot data
- Plus Smartphone - 50GB of high-speed mobile hotspot use, then 600kbps on 4G/5G NW, or 3Mbps on 5G UWB
- Pro Smartphone - 100GB of high-speed mobile hotspot use, then 600kbps on 4G/5G NW, or 3Mbps on 5G UWB
- Pro Tablet - 15GB of high-speed mobile hotspot use, then 600kbps on 4G/5G NW, or 3Mbps on 5G UWB
- Business Unlimited Data Device:
- 22GB of high-speed data on LTE devices then 200kbps
- 35GB 4G/5G use on 5G devices with 5G UW bolt-on, then 200kbps
- Throttling: No
- Network Management:
- Start and Start Tablet - Yes, always
- Plus - Yes, after 100GB
- Pro - None - no deprioritization
- Pro Tablet - Yes, after 35GB
- Data Device - Yes, after 22GB
- Smartwatch - Yes, after 15GB
- Video Streaming Resolution:
- Start and Start Tablet - 480p
- Plus/Pro - 720p, if activated
- Data Device - 1080p
- 5G Access:
- Start and Start Tablet - 5G Nationwide
- Plus/Pro and Pro Tablet - 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra-Wideband
- Data Device - 5G Nationwide and 5G Ultra Wideband with 'bolt-on'
- Device Purchase Required: No, but can purchase a device
- Plan Period: 30 days
- International Roaming: Yes, reduced to 2G speeds after 500MB/day for Unlimited Business plans.
- Domestic Roaming: Yes, at 2G speeds
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: No
- Lines Permitted Per Account: Unlimited
- Extras:
- Verizon Call Filter for all smartphone plans
- Plus and Pro smartphone plans come with Business Mobile Secure
- Business Unlimited Pro smartphone plans include a 50% discount off of added Unlimited Business tablet lines.
- Note: Data Device and Tablet plan lines can act as standalone lines on an account (no smartphone needed)
Verizon Business also now offers Flexible Business Plans (up to 10GB), International Business Plans, and Machine to Machine Plans.
LTE Business Internet
LTE Business Internet
Released in 2021, Verizon's LTE Business Internet plans provide tiered speed and data plans designed for remote business locations, remote workers and as a back-up to a primary business connection. Each tier of service comes with a set amount of premium data before network management applies, and up to 300GB of usage monthly. After 300GB of data is used, add-on data is automatically applied to the account in increments of 5GB for $10. And each plan level come with a price lock period before the monthly price is increased by $10/month.
These plans specifically forbid video and audio streaming, public Wi-Fi sharing, and web hosting.
As per the fine print in their marketing brochure, only businesses with at least 10-lines of service qualify for this plan, however on the pop-ups for the plan details it says for business customers with 999 lines or below. They do mention being authorized for mobility.
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Data only
- Device Types Permitted: Compatible Routers
- Unlimited: No, limits to 300GB before overages
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes, all data is hotspot use
- Throttling: Yes - speeds are throttled based on tier (10Mbps, 25Mbps, 50Mbps)
- Network Management: Yes, depends on the tier of plan chosen (25, 50 or 150GB)
- Video Streaming Resolution: Terms of service prohibit video & audio streaming
- 5G Access: None - LTE only
- Device Purchase Required: No, but can purchase a device. An eligible device is required.
- Plan Period: 30 days
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: None
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: $10/5GB over 300GB
- Lines Permitted Per Account: Unknown
- Extras: None
5G Fixed Business Broadband
5G Business Internet
Verizon offers speed-tiered 5G fixed-location wireless business plans. Because these are intended for a fixed location (aka, not mobile), we do not consider them worthy mobile internet options.
You can learn more about these plans on the Verizon Business website.
Eligibility
Business Eligibility
In order to qualify for a Verizon Business Plan, you must be able to provide a tax ID number and a credit check will be run on the business owner. While eligibility requirements are not publicly posted on Verizon's website, after multiple chat sessions with Verizon business reps, we were able to confirm that Verizon will run a credit check.
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