Best cell phone plan for one person (single line)
One line loses the family-plan discounts, so the value math changes completely. We ranked single-line plans by what you'll actually pay each month, including the smaller carriers that beat the big three solo.
1. Mint Mobile · 17GB Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$22.40/mo
- 17GB matches your medium (~15GB) 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. US Mobile · Unlimited Starter
Verizon network (MVNO)
$25/mo
- Taxes and fees are included in this price
- Perk-rich: 35GB high-speed then slowed, Choose your network (Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T), and more
⚠ 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 →3. Mint Mobile · 6GB Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$16.80/mo
- Lowest total cost of your matches at $16.80/mo
⚠ 6GB may be tight for your medium (~15GB) usage
View on Mint Mobile's site →4. Visible · Visible+
Verizon network (MVNO)
$35/mo
- Taxes and fees are included in this price
- Perk-rich: Unlimited premium data, Unlimited hotspot at 10 Mbps, and more
⚠ 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. Mint Mobile · 23GB Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$28/mo
- 23GB matches your medium (~15GB) 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 →
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