📅 October 06, 2021

Best Phone Plans in October 2021: Updated Comparison After This Month's News

5G reaches 200 million US connections milestone. This month's wireless industry news has shifted the competitive landscape, and we've updated our plan comparison table to reflect the latest pricing and availability.

Here's a quick summary of the best value plans available right now:

Best unlimited under $30: Visible ($25/mo on Verizon 5G) and Mint Mobile ($30/mo on T-Mobile 5G, billed annually) remain our top picks for no-frills unlimited service.

Best for families: US Mobile's multi-line plans offer the best per-line pricing when you add 2+ lines. Their Unlimited Starter plan drops significantly per line as you add more.

Best for light users: Tello's pay-for-what-you-use model starts at $10/mo. If you use less than 5GB/month, you shouldn't be paying for unlimited.

Best senior plan: Consumer Cellular continues to offer excellent value for 55+ customers with AARP discounts and US-based support. Plans start at $20/mo.

The comparison table at the top of this page is updated regularly. Use the filter tabs to narrow down plans by category — unlimited, budget, seniors, families, or international. Click any plan to go directly to the carrier's signup page.

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