Compare single-line phone plans
Start with your last bill. Check how much mobile data you actually used, then compare plans with enough data for that usage. A light-data plan can be a better fit if you spend most of the day on Wi-Fi. If you use a hotspot for work or travel, compare its separate data allowance and speed limits.
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Pulsar Wireless
Planned light-data service is $10/month or $96 upfront per year for 2 GB. Coverage, hotspot and fees are pending. Activation is closed.
Planned plans -
Major network
Verizon
Compare Unlimited Welcome, Plus and Ultimate for one line. Check Auto Pay, taxes and fees, and whether hotspot data is included at your tier.
Verizon plans -
Major network
AT&T
Set the line count to one. Check which payment methods qualify for AutoPay and paperless discounts, and compare hotspot allowances and fees.
AT&T plans -
Major network
T-Mobile
Select one line and read the Broadband Facts label. Check the AutoPay requirement and whether taxes or a device connection charge apply.
T-Mobile plans -
Prepaid
US Mobile
Light lists 2 GB at $10 monthly or $96 annually. Compare the upfront cost and confirm the features for your chosen network and plan.
US Mobile Light -
Prepaid
Visible
The base unlimited plan lists $25 per month with taxes and fees included. Its hotspot is capped at up to 5 Mbps.
Visible plans -
Prepaid
Mint Mobile
Check how many months you pay for upfront. Compare the introductory term with the renewal price, including taxes and fees.
Mint plans -
Prepaid
Cricket Wireless
Compare the one-line monthly rate with multi-month or multi-line offers. Check the fees for your activation method.
Cricket plans
Carrier details checked November 8, 2026. Follow each provider’s link for current pricing, discounts, taxes, and terms.
How to compare the first-year cost
- Use the price for one line. A price advertised for four lines or with a trade-in may change when you set the line count to one.
- Count what you’ll pay upfront and at renewal. Add the introductory term, the remaining months at the renewal price, and any activation, taxes or recurring fees. For a prepaid annual plan, use the full amount due upfront.
- Keep the device separate. Compare service with your own phone first. If you want a new phone, add its full cost, including the down payment, installments, and any financing charges. Check what happens to credits or installments if you leave early.
Check coverage and phone compatibility before paying
Look at coverage at home, at work, and on your usual routes. If you’re bringing an unlocked iPhone or Android phone, check the exact model and run the carrier’s device compatibility check. Confirm whether the phone uses eSIM, a physical SIM, or both. If you’re keeping your number, leave your old line active until the transfer completes.
Questions before you switch
Can I sign up for Pulsar Wireless today?
Activation is closed. Pulsar’s prices and data allowances are planned, and final coverage and service terms are pending.
Is an unlimited plan worth it for one line?
Check recent usage before deciding. If you often stream or use maps away from Wi-Fi, compare unlimited plans by high-speed data and hotspot limits. If you consistently use only a few gigabytes, compare smaller data allowances first.
Can I bring a used iPhone to a prepaid carrier?
Ask the carrier to verify the exact model or IMEI. Check the carrier lock, SIM type, and compatibility before you buy a used phone or pay for a plan.