Verizon
Large US mobile carrier with unlimited 5G plans, home internet and the My Verizon app.
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Is Verizon free?
No, it's a paid product
- Starting price:
- $30/month single line (AutoPay and switch discount)
Checked on Verizon's site Nov 8, 2026
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VisiblePlan prices: $25, $35 and $45 per month
- Verified facts
- 4 of 4
- Alternatives ranked
- 1
- Approved reviews
- 0
- Visits sent from here
- 0
About Verizon
Verizon is one of the three big US mobile networks, alongside AT&T and T-Mobile, and is known for wide coverage and its 5G Ultra Wideband network in cities. Its myPlan-style unlimited plans start with a low single-line price after AutoPay and switching discounts, then let customers bolt on perks such as streaming bundles, extra hotspot data, cloud storage or international TravelPass days for a monthly fee each. It also sells Fios fibre and 5G home internet with discounts for bundling, and offers phone financing, trade-ins and family plans. The My Verizon app handles billing, plan changes, upgrades and usage. Verizon suits people who prioritise coverage and in-store support and are willing to pay more than budget carriers; its prices exclude taxes and fees, and many of the best deals depend on AutoPay, promotions and device payment agreements. Several cheaper prepaid brands, including Visible, run on Verizon's own network.
Best for: US customers who value broad coverage, stores and bundles over the lowest monthly price.
Verizon pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from Verizon's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $30/month single line (AutoPay and switch discount) | Nov 8, 2026 | verizon.com |
| Unlimited hotspot add-on | $15/month per line | Nov 8, 2026 | verizon.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Wide US coverage with 5G Ultra Wideband in many cities
- Add-on perks for streaming, hotspot and travel per line
- Bundles with Fios or 5G home internet
Why people leave
- More expensive than prepaid carriers that use the same network
- Advertised prices need AutoPay and exclude taxes and fees
- Perks cost extra per line, so bills add up
Verizon vs Visible
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Verizon | Visible |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Verified price | $30/month single line (AutoPay and switch discount) | $25, $35 and $45 per month |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
Top Verizon alternatives
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Runs on Verizon's own network for much less, with taxes included and no contract, but online-only support.
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Verizon: common questions
What is Verizon?
Verizon: Large US mobile carrier with unlimited 5G plans, home internet and the My Verizon app. Best for US customers who value broad coverage, stores and bundles over the lowest monthly price. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Verizon free?
No, Verizon is a paid product. Starting price: $30/month single line (AutoPay and switch discount) (checked on Verizon's own site).
How much does Verizon cost?
Verizon is a paid product. Starting price: $30/month single line (AutoPay and switch discount); Unlimited hotspot add-on: $15/month per line. Checked on Verizon's own site, November 2026.
Is Verizon open source?
No, Verizon is not open source.
What platforms does Verizon run on?
Verizon is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Verizon?
The highest-ranked Verizon alternatives right now are Visible. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Verizon vs Visible: what's the difference?
Both Verizon and Visible are paid products. Verified prices: Verizon $30/month single line (AutoPay and switch discount), Visible $25, $35 and $45 per month. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.