{"id":1212,"date":"2026-05-31T10:24:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T10:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=1212"},"modified":"2026-05-31T10:24:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T10:24:29","slug":"best-prepaid-phone-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=1212","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Prepaid Phone Plans (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Other Prepaid Cellular Services<\/h2>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.mintmobile.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/SnRCiX4gyxoWEmLYgRmctNdHkAMzxzfhAVxnYnrWYKnFBY9jiqTRpR5jSQCGV8zm9Yi7scmA1eRgP3vLiS4X3ApGV5FFfTnwseyhRwny36S7hGvSTFy2YooZYRJ66FfuYcYFjjMruV8hGvqUQRWT1ccN2LaRyvFDvEe8UCcDhgNfka2Ahgur4TdfeqfgWRmQQt2BN5eMRmV6fiPcePAD4Ku62b2jLR3B3g1Bx4tBkoTaCdwC4o84C5NngTzYa46cZffkDY&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/SnRCiX4gyxoWEmLYgRmctNdHkAMzxzfhAVxnYnrWYKnFBY9jiqTRpR5jSQCGV8zm9Yi7scmA1eRgP3vLiS4X3ApGV5FFfTnwseyhRwny36S7hGvSTFy2YooZYRJ66FfuYcYFjjMruV8hGvqUQRWT1ccN2LaRyvFDvEe8UCcDhgNfka2Ahgur4TdfeqfgWRmQQt2BN5eMRmV6fiPcePAD4Ku62b2jLR3B3g1Bx4tBkoTaCdwC4o84C5NngTzYa46cZffkDY\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mint Mobile<\/strong><\/a> is a prepaid service that uses the T-Mobile network (<a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.mintmobile.com\/about-mint-mobile\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/5imWxNx3uP4SBwGErF2V6SP1usBPFhRJSZ5quv759mjokfZDhdYZtydCDj2yK8bLTMzwxyaB4RzKySeBxvgdX9e7doEF7VTsdNzwrCyut3qD5F1b7dS9ugqesPWSg4tw4fscPgk4f6V9MK1VUHj5cFtowtmE8WQgPQeXoVDuQg2H7d6LtSThysSG65xS6a3zaRn5XfnjTCHeyhvgSx5hAv8dLq54DMyHZYJEcp8YvtMM1BNi4f6YVUBUk9ZhvLUYsgWDRaV2PHYw9yLscAkTKpQcL5nrD7p&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/5imWxNx3uP4SBwGErF2V6SP1usBPFhRJSZ5quv759mjokfZDhdYZtydCDj2yK8bLTMzwxyaB4RzKySeBxvgdX9e7doEF7VTsdNzwrCyut3qD5F1b7dS9ugqesPWSg4tw4fscPgk4f6V9MK1VUHj5cFtowtmE8WQgPQeXoVDuQg2H7d6LtSThysSG65xS6a3zaRn5XfnjTCHeyhvgSx5hAv8dLq54DMyHZYJEcp8YvtMM1BNi4f6YVUBUk9ZhvLUYsgWDRaV2PHYw9yLscAkTKpQcL5nrD7p\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">T-Mobile acquired the company<\/a> in 2024). Plans start at $15 for 5 GB, though they offer an Unlimited tier at $30 (and sometimes that\u2019s on sale for less). Mint\u2019s rates are low, but the company\u2019s plans have quite a few restrictions on service and data, and Mint doesn\u2019t offer smartwatch plans at all. International calling and data are expensive, too.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.cricketwireless.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Dqg6mLFMxVSCRgyUsx7DUJth3N9ZKHkosbi4tPceiKy9MnUQJvSPwKy8oBjK1tj36pbNujV2UPsBNgWFnvzFXm1gMKGse1EpBLsVnyDKan84Jbe89eLkGXNGEUjPH9SNbQp7ttdwn8wPVpwtBMnEenf1kzzbp1tEFWtw3c2K7X4ZRuRntaVZzUfT5CoJz7NmNh18AhudSU6EPrMevmdbR6zNE5jdd7BumxQcT4GP9UJ19QEEjpbX2TYAHZzd6B2hTRhDaCUXQtZj8&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Dqg6mLFMxVSCRgyUsx7DUJth3N9ZKHkosbi4tPceiKy9MnUQJvSPwKy8oBjK1tj36pbNujV2UPsBNgWFnvzFXm1gMKGse1EpBLsVnyDKan84Jbe89eLkGXNGEUjPH9SNbQp7ttdwn8wPVpwtBMnEenf1kzzbp1tEFWtw3c2K7X4ZRuRntaVZzUfT5CoJz7NmNh18AhudSU6EPrMevmdbR6zNE5jdd7BumxQcT4GP9UJ19QEEjpbX2TYAHZzd6B2hTRhDaCUXQtZj8\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cricket Wireless<\/strong><\/a> is a prepaid service owned by AT&amp;T. It offers unlimited plans starting at $35 a month, though the entry-level plan does not include hot-spot data (it\u2019s sold as an extra). Line discounts are decent up to five lines, so Cricket can be good for family plans. Cricket Wireless has many stores in the US, which is unusual for a prepaid phone service provider, and makes Cricket a solid pick if you prefer to speak with a customer representative face-to-face.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"in-content\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.metrobyt-mobile.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Dqg6mLFMxVSCRgyUsx7DUJth3N9ZKHkosbi4tPceiKy9MnUQJvSPwKy8oBjK1tj383LL9ZSvWAn8A95bMwgigW4CyWTW9bM4NZh5X6X6ukSAn4P2frmfNZfzSx9Qji8tZLw1xcdeBHyrSRCnFTegCyLp3tAwUjMZvcX7EkxWJopbRWRYeZHGAGC4w2W9D1Z5RZcmdHqhmkAchxEeCHHd5q7CucPTyjTQ6fAiZLwqfr7DyLdZaxGzWHFkxG5w3gQAXqaWsvuYg4Jrn&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/Dqg6mLFMxVSCRgyUsx7DUJth3N9ZKHkosbi4tPceiKy9MnUQJvSPwKy8oBjK1tj383LL9ZSvWAn8A95bMwgigW4CyWTW9bM4NZh5X6X6ukSAn4P2frmfNZfzSx9Qji8tZLw1xcdeBHyrSRCnFTegCyLp3tAwUjMZvcX7EkxWJopbRWRYeZHGAGC4w2W9D1Z5RZcmdHqhmkAchxEeCHHd5q7CucPTyjTQ6fAiZLwqfr7DyLdZaxGzWHFkxG5w3gQAXqaWsvuYg4Jrn\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Metro<\/strong><\/a> is owned by T-Mobile. The company\u2019s Unlimited 5G plans, available at $25 per month or $20 per month (when billed on a six-month cycle), are solid, as Metro provides 35 GB of high-speed data along with unlimited talk and text. However, these plans lack hot-spot support, and even the most basic international support is an add-on service. Metro has a five-year price lock promise, but Boost by T-Mobile has a \u201cforever\u201d price promise. Like other T-Mobile brands, Metro has many retail locations, which might be nice if you want face-to-face service.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.straighttalk.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/9fJ5Pb5roi2FBR9rkrxrb5QnWikRUsverqJbrZEAR7EjCBKB4j8AYh4uXUw8uv8qodT7EawJZKcRA8BwwkJ9uXhWhjzqv4qeiLmEVjyPmFWW4rLjxG4fDA7e4AktKmT9CHtq3bxki2rZc37cXFKJCrJoXC6Zv6rbYx6V9HHwVBFnLP3HzfFtEARo1CAUePN3ZW9CuDhqPSJfSZh5JAUdpM9bu6hgwgLuTpNsEee7Ek1v835SPaNYsg6ysHQ6LjqNe8Jv9LWEN&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/9fJ5Pb5roi2FBR9rkrxrb5QnWikRUsverqJbrZEAR7EjCBKB4j8AYh4uXUw8uv8qodT7EawJZKcRA8BwwkJ9uXhWhjzqv4qeiLmEVjyPmFWW4rLjxG4fDA7e4AktKmT9CHtq3bxki2rZc37cXFKJCrJoXC6Zv6rbYx6V9HHwVBFnLP3HzfFtEARo1CAUePN3ZW9CuDhqPSJfSZh5JAUdpM9bu6hgwgLuTpNsEee7Ek1v835SPaNYsg6ysHQ6LjqNe8Jv9LWEN\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Straight Talk<\/strong><\/a> is owned by Verizon and is often marketed in Walmart locations. It has unlimited talk, text, and data plans starting at $45 per month. These plans have 10 GB of hot-spot data and unlimited international calling to Mexico and Canada. However, US Mobile and Verizon-owned Visible offer plans with better value and more features, like bundled smartwatch support, at the same price.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"sponsor-product\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.tracfone.com\/home\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/9fJ5Pb5roi2FBR9rkrxrb5QnWikRUsverqJbrZEAR7EjCBKB4j8AYh4uXUw8uv8qoiD2CYRpdawXFeyifLwLg8GHQ5yy8KMb5Eb27nzsDtNQkspBA7bdYkGaPWweU6QfJjTyk11AMFXT81SAjkWEnyRVYVvreG2SExfFkekQwcQCKrfDYdEwLttnyNicJJKfHWNckzxe3xz8CFAYecJmfw6GitUcaJy1fZPYmRkJUqLo3dDyeD3UfnkuxhNzTQrtSjJJj4We6&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/9fJ5Pb5roi2FBR9rkrxrb5QnWikRUsverqJbrZEAR7EjCBKB4j8AYh4uXUw8uv8qoiD2CYRpdawXFeyifLwLg8GHQ5yy8KMb5Eb27nzsDtNQkspBA7bdYkGaPWweU6QfJjTyk11AMFXT81SAjkWEnyRVYVvreG2SExfFkekQwcQCKrfDYdEwLttnyNicJJKfHWNckzxe3xz8CFAYecJmfw6GitUcaJy1fZPYmRkJUqLo3dDyeD3UfnkuxhNzTQrtSjJJj4We6\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TracFone<\/strong><\/a> is a Verizon-owned prepaid cellular service. Like the monthly postpaid service Consumer Cellular, its marketing focuses heavily on older users. And much like Consumer Cellular, the plans aren\u2019t the best value. On a more positive note, many TracFone plans include rollover data, which is unusual. This could be attractive if you mostly don\u2019t require much data, but occasionally use much more than usual.<\/p>\n<p><cm-unit\/><\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/tingmobile.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/4wXieV9Z5T21RAWtQS9rkNFZ8HYptfU2zUH8NRnDoWrHgpF9bvJRiWPeKVhM4f7d1kLVm1VPGumckqu4aV5Q1csT34jCGSHyw13dsFp217ZuqoveqJjZuupo13eMbaXebeStFFX7gKfkoe1r1UYzYg3BF2cJydbdtsZeEQ1yibMmx6QAmAKLfrkUhzEgBvxcv9tYXG3Ytq37AJDijCdDDqa45Bk5nZAEr6w8cbgdNgSb5z7ZArZYhFPQ64orfJkWn&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/4wXieV9Z5T21RAWtQS9rkNFZ8HYptfU2zUH8NRnDoWrHgpF9bvJRiWPeKVhM4f7d1kLVm1VPGumckqu4aV5Q1csT34jCGSHyw13dsFp217ZuqoveqJjZuupo13eMbaXebeStFFX7gKfkoe1r1UYzYg3BF2cJydbdtsZeEQ1yibMmx6QAmAKLfrkUhzEgBvxcv9tYXG3Ytq37AJDijCdDDqa45Bk5nZAEr6w8cbgdNgSb5z7ZArZYhFPQ64orfJkWn\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ting Mobile<\/strong><\/a> is a prepaid cellular service that uses the Verizon network. It used to use T-Mobile, and it\u2019s owned by Boost. Ting offers Unlimited plans, though many of the Unlimited plans have rather low high-speed data limits. Hot-spot data is included in all plans, but International is not included, so you\u2019ll be charged extra for that. Smartwatches are not supported. I personally used this as my primary service five years ago, but switched as its plans became less competitive.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/mymobilex.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/tn2HCMyCtD1Ykqut5LgN9tnLmz49XvFVt3J5QHbAdfopzNnT37DPzrzPmZhQhYuehJCXE6WC57bfooDX5gsyDAwzA1KcqdHJWgfHvHq3RRKWaHFomi1qR9b8fGYLrKMos7aP1zZRTBMwqSMknUXzfTADF1B2omTh9ctZULieh6ygc5pC8pZhpqKPxUiUeFHRYoUFmxqtHV9akpb2s5cXYwSoDqExp8uwXRFiLnuqHbnLv23qYWpnSy71fhWNK6r&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/tn2HCMyCtD1Ykqut5LgN9tnLmz49XvFVt3J5QHbAdfopzNnT37DPzrzPmZhQhYuehJCXE6WC57bfooDX5gsyDAwzA1KcqdHJWgfHvHq3RRKWaHFomi1qR9b8fGYLrKMos7aP1zZRTBMwqSMknUXzfTADF1B2omTh9ctZULieh6ygc5pC8pZhpqKPxUiUeFHRYoUFmxqtHV9akpb2s5cXYwSoDqExp8uwXRFiLnuqHbnLv23qYWpnSy71fhWNK6r\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MobileX<\/strong><\/a> is a prepaid service on the Verizon network that has a range of pay-as-you-go and unlimited plans. The unlimited plans don\u2019t strike me as compelling, given their limits on data and international use.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.redpocket.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6qoid9Au77JLK59xfPNtdZYLCbHzYGLBuuKyzVy5RmapAdxuGpgX6Jh3NALKTmQWVVkCfgBs8DkpKbhJ2CR5ebZXAQoy1Mj5DmeGcPeubuTcmY9Uu2EzbsZknvqogLLN9N4t28hGoguwC4y5GvMnDMDzZdrnPTKv3WVoz4u3u5BWYVBt4ZAeKkAfrvEdWaH488WA69ej5exJxaFBuUNFa2F5ZNt15EN615rRT9V4LMaXg4udhjN4TyDv5pG9opw6GzNVp&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/6qoid9Au77JLK59xfPNtdZYLCbHzYGLBuuKyzVy5RmapAdxuGpgX6Jh3NALKTmQWVVkCfgBs8DkpKbhJ2CR5ebZXAQoy1Mj5DmeGcPeubuTcmY9Uu2EzbsZknvqogLLN9N4t28hGoguwC4y5GvMnDMDzZdrnPTKv3WVoz4u3u5BWYVBt4ZAeKkAfrvEdWaH488WA69ej5exJxaFBuUNFa2F5ZNt15EN615rRT9V4LMaXg4udhjN4TyDv5pG9opw6GzNVp\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>RedPocket Mobile<\/strong><\/a> is a prepaid mobile carrier with access to Verizon, AT&amp;T, and T-Mobile (users choose the network at sign-up). It has a simple plan system with just three tiers, from 3 GB to 50 GB of premium data. Only the premium tier has a hot spot. All plans include some degree of International coverage in 80-ish countries, with 100 minutes\/100 texts and a decent chunk of data (1 GB to 10 GB), so they\u2019re a decent pick for people who travel internationally but don\u2019t use enough data to justify the more expensive Google Fi Unlimited Premium plan. I was also frustrated by RedPocket Mobile\u2019s app, which proved buggy and often threw errors claiming that my personal information was incorrect, but did not say what specifically was wrong.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.totalwireless.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/fE2NNhSSqA4Vayc6cbXXsQTytBGf43mp6xCgqjF6ZQXbELXDRSvd8srEqYHwvZXcRAe2TH4YFASHqTdp9mJCwfstffxX9QH3H7B6FcY8k2o2hfckHTApuwZjntvkQ2qyvRQS2eZLQm88ccNAPoRTe57bJNmHvWCz9rbqZ8BLPMfbKgosjRnZ98DQmujRDwTumhX2KD7fAMxeNMX5Ci1nsLDb575FVYL6oVQUTFBn2kGR5MnT837TodjvTocx7nKYJrezFWtqeA&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/fE2NNhSSqA4Vayc6cbXXsQTytBGf43mp6xCgqjF6ZQXbELXDRSvd8srEqYHwvZXcRAe2TH4YFASHqTdp9mJCwfstffxX9QH3H7B6FcY8k2o2hfckHTApuwZjntvkQ2qyvRQS2eZLQm88ccNAPoRTe57bJNmHvWCz9rbqZ8BLPMfbKgosjRnZ98DQmujRDwTumhX2KD7fAMxeNMX5Ci1nsLDb575FVYL6oVQUTFBn2kGR5MnT837TodjvTocx7nKYJrezFWtqeA\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Total Wireless<\/strong><\/a> is also owned by Verizon and offers unlimited plans starting at $40 per month. They\u2019re reasonable plans, but once again, the alternatives from US Mobile and Verizon\u2019s own Visible are more compelling overall.<\/p>\n<p><a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.uscellular.com\/\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/SnRCiX4gyxoWEmLYgRmctNdHkAMzxzfhAVxnYnrWYKnFBY9jiqTRpR5jSQCGV8zmBXVLK8jRyDxPNB8DTibLAAK6TpTJzsoHhcEXrGj7w86wC8JcbBsFo4Jua8AwyibZ4gjxJAzUD3bwpENS3SAiNXc7emGZCmtiKrpGVNggoPmsC5fZ8L8d7BLALK1PxiX7MDKoXShefdTVRmkvZApY4pVdf7DDdTZjXaVzjbsiw4NFBLJJgftxSC5WXcCUze4FbN18XU&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/SnRCiX4gyxoWEmLYgRmctNdHkAMzxzfhAVxnYnrWYKnFBY9jiqTRpR5jSQCGV8zmBXVLK8jRyDxPNB8DTibLAAK6TpTJzsoHhcEXrGj7w86wC8JcbBsFo4Jua8AwyibZ4gjxJAzUD3bwpENS3SAiNXc7emGZCmtiKrpGVNggoPmsC5fZ8L8d7BLALK1PxiX7MDKoXShefdTVRmkvZApY4pVdf7DDdTZjXaVzjbsiw4NFBLJJgftxSC5WXcCUze4FbN18XU\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UScellular<\/strong><\/a> was, until recently, the oldest independent MVNO in the US, but it was acquired by T-Mobile in 2024, and T-Mobile plans to integrate the company into T-Mobile. So, while you can still technically purchase a plan from the company, it makes more sense to go to T-Mobile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-prepaid-phone-plans\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Other Prepaid Cellular Services Mint Mobile is a prepaid service that uses the T-Mobile network (T-Mobile acquired the company in 2024). Plans start at $15 for 5 GB, though they offer an Unlimited tier at $30 (and sometimes that\u2019s on sale for less). 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