Best Mobile Plans for 2021: Top Picks and Insights

Staying updated with the latest and most affordable cell phone plans is essential. Wireless providers frequently launch new offerings that often come with better features and lower prices. To help you find the optimal plan, we've curated a list of the four top-rated options for 2021.

Mint Mobile
Known for affordability, Mint Mobile offers some of the lowest prices on the market, making it a favorite for budget-conscious users.

Their 4GB plan costs $15 per month. Though limited, it’s suitable for light internet use such as browsing social media, searching, or using navigation apps like Google Maps. Note that to maintain this rate, you must commit to a full year after an initial three-month period.

Verizon
Verizon's 10GB plan starts at $65, providing high-speed data for the first 10GB, after which unlimited slower data continues. Additional high-speed data costs $15 per 1GB.

Verizon offers widespread coverage, boasting the nation's largest network and dependable 4G service. While 5G is available, it’s not yet as widespread.

Tello
If you’re seeking a plan with some data, Tello's Economy plan offers unlimited calls and texts, plus 1GB of data, for only $7.5 in the first six months, then $10 monthly. Since it operates on Sprint’s network, coverage might vary. Flexibility is a key feature, allowing you to customize plans, prioritizing data or minutes.

T-Mobile
T-Mobile Connect offers a $15 plan with 2.5GB of data per month. For more data, you can upgrade to 5.5GB for $25. A downside is that once your data is exhausted, you won't access additional data until your billing cycle resets.