Single-line plans 2026

Best Single-Line Cell Phone Plans 2026

Last updated: April 2026

Best pick for most single-line users

Mint Mobile 5GB at $15/month (12-month plan, T-Mobile network) is the best value for light-to-moderate data users in urban and suburban areas. For those who want Verizon's network coverage, Visible at $25/month is the clear alternative.

Best Single-Line Plans (April 2026)

PlanNetworkMonthlyAnnualDataBest for
Mint Mobile 5GB ★T-Mobile$15$1805GBLight users, best overall value
Mint Mobile 15GBT-Mobile$20$24015GBMedium data users
Google Fi FlexibleT-Mobile + USC$20 + $10/GB$240+Pay per GBLight Wi-Fi users + international
VisibleVerizon$25$300UnlimitedVerizon network, unlimited data
US Mobile UnlimitedT-Mobile or VZW$25$300UnlimitedFlexible network choice
Boost UnlimitedMultiple$25$300UnlimitedBudget unlimited
Mint Mobile UnlimitedT-Mobile$30$360Unlimited (35GB)Heavy data on T-Mobile
Cricket UnlimitedAT&T$30$360UnlimitedAT&T network + in-store support

vs Major Carrier: What You Save

Switch fromSwitch toMonthly savingAnnual saving5-year saving
Verizon ($65/mo)Visible ($25/mo)$40$480$2,400
Verizon ($65/mo)Mint 5GB ($15/mo)$50$600$3,000
AT&T ($60/mo)Cricket ($30/mo)$30$360$1,800
T-Mobile ($60/mo)Mint 15GB ($20/mo)$40$480$2,400
Mint vs VerizonVisible vs VerizonSavings calculatorHow to switch