Best cheap plans for light data users
If you're mostly on Wi-Fi and use under ~5GB of mobile data, unlimited plans are wasted money. These plans deliver the same networks for a fraction of the price.
1. Mint Mobile · 5GB Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$15/mo
- Fits your $30/mo budget at $15/mo
- 5GB matches your light (~5GB) usage without overpaying
⚠ A budget brand that rents the T-Mobile network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on Mint Mobile's site →2. Mint Mobile · 15GB Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$20/mo
- Fits your $30/mo budget at $20/mo
- 15GB matches your light (~5GB) usage without overpaying
⚠ A budget brand that rents the T-Mobile network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on Mint Mobile's site →3. US Mobile · Unlimited Starter
Verizon network (MVNO)
$25/mo
- Fits your $30/mo budget at $25/mo
⚠ A budget brand that rents the Verizon network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on US Mobile's site →4. Visible · Visible
Verizon network (MVNO)
$25/mo
- Fits your $30/mo budget at $25/mo
⚠ A budget brand that rents the Verizon network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on Visible's site →5. Cricket Wireless · 5GB Plan
AT&T network (MVNO)
$30/mo
- Fits your $30/mo budget at $30/mo
- 5GB matches your light (~5GB) usage without overpaying
⚠ A budget brand that rents the AT&T network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on Cricket Wireless's site →
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