Verizon Prepaid offers a hotspot device (Jetpack) data only plan that is worth a second look for folks needing a decent sized bucket of shareable, Verizon based data.

Plan Information

For those who want a flexible plan or are not eligible for a postpaid account, Verizon's direct prepaid accounts are available for data-only devices.

Verizon rolled out 'limited time' double data promos in May 2019, and is still honoring them. However the data is now listed as 'bonus data' and no longer for a limited time.

Currently Available Prepaid Jetpack Plans:

30GB - $65/month **TOP PICK**
16GB - $45
6GB - $35

(Prices listed include autopay discount.)

Plan Specifications:

Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
Carrier Relationship: Direct, prepaid
Plan Types Available: Data only
Device Types Permitted: Hotspots, Routers, Tablets
Unlimited: No
High Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Hotspot/Jetpack and Tablet devices are permitted to use all data via hotspot.
Throttling: After high speed data cap is reached, speeds are throttled to 3G/600kbps. for the remainder of the cycle.
Network Management: Always
Video Streaming Resolution: 1080p for tablets and 720p for hotspot devices.
5G Access: No
Device Purchase Required: No, but can purchase a device
Plan Period: 30 days
International Roaming: None - and no option to add TravelPass
Domestic Roaming: Some - but not full. Verizon prepaid utilizes most of Verizon postpaid domestic roaming for calls or data when you are off their network domestically. To view the disparities, see Verizon's map comparisons here. There are no additional charges for domestic roaming when it is supported - but you may see slowed data speeds (3G/2G speeds).
Data Roll Over: No
Overage Charges: There are no overage charges on prepaid plans.
Lines permitted per account:
- 10 lines are allowed per account.
- Additional lines after the first are eligible for up to a $20/month discount depending on device and plan.
- A family plan allows for the ability to mix-and-match line types on a single account.
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