If you’re looking for a better deal on your cellular plan, checking out some of the incremental prepaid options is a great idea. Below we will look at the best cheap iPhone plans with valuable features like free trials, free activation, and no contracts from $10 per month without giving up good coverage.
There are definitely benefits to paying a premium on US carriers’ main plans like getting mostly unlimited data, priority speeds in congested areas, and extras like free entertainment services.
But if you’re looking to lower your carrier bill while still maintaining reliable coverage, there are more options than ever, especially prepaid plans backed by AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon’s solid networks.
One handy option is T-Mobile and Verizon/Visible that offer free eSIM trials for iPhones. This means that you can immediately test their networks before committing to changing carriers.
Most of the carriers below sell new devices or allow you to bring your own iPhone or other smartphones, but be sure to check for compatibility with your specific device.
Best Cheap iPhone Plans
T-Mobile Connect
T-Mobile Connect offers some of the most affordable prepaid plans with the latest starting at just $10 and a top plan at $35 a month.
- Works on T-Mobile network including 5G
- Plans range from 1 to 12 GB of data for $10 to $35 a month
- Speeds are reduced after 50GB of monthly data
- No contract or credit check
Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile offers 4G/5G data plans starting at $15 per month.
- Works on T-Mobile network including 5G
- 4 to 15 GB data plus unlimited data on prepaid 3, 6 or 12 months plans
- Lowest price $15 per month available in less than 2 lines
- Speed is less after 35GB of 5G/4G data in unlimited packages
- 5GB Portable Hotspot with Unlimited Plans
- Free SIM card or activate the service instantly with an eSIM
- Bring your current phone or buy a new one
- No contract and taxes + fees included
Consumer cell
Consumer Cellular has built a solid reputation for solid customer service along with good coverage using multiple communication networks. Offers iPhone plans as cheap as $20 per month.
- Works on AT&T and T-Mobile networks including 5G
- Plans from $20 per month to $55 per month for an unlimited number
- Speed decreases after 50 GB of monthly data
- no contracts
- AARP members get 5% off
Visible
Visible is owned by Verizon and operates on its national network. One useful feature here is a free 15-day eSIM trial for iPhone users (ie instant setup of trial via App Store).
- Works on Verizon network including 5G
- Unlimited single-line plans at $30 or $45 per month, taxes and fees included
- 15-day free trial (with eSIM option for iPhone)
- No activation fee or annual contract
- Includes unlimited data, talk and text (5G max 200Mbps)
- Includes unlimited 5Mbps hotspot
Xfinity Mobile
If you have Xfinity Internet, you are eligible for Xfinity Mobile. It runs on the Verizon network and offers casual and unlimited options starting at $15 per month.
- Works on Verizon network including 5G
- Xfinity Internet Service Required
- 1, 3, and 10 GB plans from $15 per month, unlimited plans from $45 (or under $30 per line with 4 lines)
- Switch plans at any time with the Xfinity Mobile App
- Speed decreases after 20 GB of data usage
- Built-in hotspot (600 kbps on unlimited plans, 4G LTE on by-the-gig plans)
US mobile
US Mobile works on Verizon and T-Mobile networks and makes it easy to test their service with instant eSIM activation and a 14-day risk-free trial.
- Works on Verizon and T-Mobile network including 5G
- Instant eSIM activation
- 1 GB plan from $12 a month, 5 GB for $15, 12 GB for only $20
- Unlimited starting at $35 per month for 1 line, $20 per month per device with 4 lines
- Or build a custom plan
- Free Bonus Entertainment / Streaming Service for Unlimited Plans
ting
Ting — owned by Dish Network — operates on T-Mobile and Verizon towers with cheap iPhone plans starting at $15 a month.
- Works on T-Mobile and Verizon network including 5G
- Plans range from $15 to $45 per month
- Hotspot included
- No additional data charges
- Add additional GB of data for $5 as needed
- Transfer unused data
wireless cricket
Cricket was acquired by AT&T in 2014 and offers plans starting at $30 a month.
- Works on AT&T network including 5G
- Plans from $30 to $60 per month for the best unlimited plan
- Pricing as low as $25 per line with 4 lines
- No throttling on top of the unlimited plan
- 15GB Hotspot with the best unlimited package
- Discounts when adding more fonts
- The price does not include any annual contract and monthly taxes
Best Cheap iPhone Plans Conclusion
Whether you are looking for a cheap iPhone plan with minimal data or still want unlimited data without paying what you pay now, the above 8 prepaid options should cover almost everyone.
Along with seamless eSIM experiences from T-Mobile, Verizon/Visible, and carrier coverage maps, you can check out the standalone Opensignal app to better compare carrier coverage.
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