by Dave Freeman

Deciding on the best cell phone plans can be tricky. There are so many different providers and variables to consider. But don't worry, we're here to help. In this article, we'll walk you through the best unlimited plan, best 4-line family plan, and best prepaid cell phone plans.

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Best Unlimited Plan

Verizon 5G Play More

$80 / Month

Designed for the heaviest of users, Verizon’s 5G Play More Plan for $80 per month gives one-line subscribers access to the company’s Ultra Wideband 5G network for some of the fastest data speeds in the industry. Alongside unlimited talk, text, and data, subscribers are given 50GB of priority data and 25GB of premium mobile hotspot data. Verizon adds even more value to the deal by offering access to Apple’s Arcade and Google’s Play Pass gaming subscriptions, a 6 month membership to Apple Music, access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ streaming services, and up to a 50% discount on Verizon Fios, 5G Home Internet, or LTE Home Internet plans.

Best 4-Line Family Plan

T-Mobile Magenta

$140 / Month

With billing autopay selected, a family of four will only pay $140 per month for unlimited talk, text, and data on T-Mobile’s Magenta plan. Plan members will share 100GB of data at 5G speeds, unlimited talk and texting in Mexico and Canada, WiFi calling, and the benefit of having no service contract. Furthermore, T-Mobile includes a plethora of streaming and service memberships at no extra charge. These include a basic Netflix membership, 6 months of Apple TV+, one year of Paramount+, and a one-year membership to AAA (American Auto Association).

Best Prepaid Plan

Mint Mobile - 10GB

$20 / Month

Founded back in 2016, Mint Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator using T-Mobile’s infrastructure. Famously advertised by actor and part-owner, Ryan Reynolds, Mint Mobile’s 10GB Plan for $20 a month is our pick for the best prepaid cell phone plan. For one-line, subscribers receive unlimited nationwide talk and text and 10GB of 5G or 4G LTE of data (whichever is geographically strongest). Interestingly, data is actually unlimited, but data speeds will be significantly reduced after the first 10GB of data is used. Subscribers further receive free calls to Mexico and Canada, free mobile hotspot service, and the ability to call and text over WiFi.

For single users looking for the fastest speeds and best coverage, Verizon’s 5G Play More Plan is best. For families looking to have access to the best features while paying a fair fee, the Magenta Plan is perfect. For single users looking for the cheapest monthly fee, Mint Mobile’s 10GB Plan can’t be ignored. Ultimately, all cell phone plans come down to the age-old question of price vs. value.