Another month, another price increase from the big carriers. In May 2022, visible raises plan price to $30 — still best value on verizon?. If you're a customer affected by this change, don't just accept the new rate — this is your opportunity to shop around and potentially save $30–$50/month.
Here's the thing about carrier price hikes: they almost always apply to legacy plans, not the latest promotional offers. And MVNOs — smaller carriers that run on the same towers as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile — are never raising prices. In fact, they're often cutting them.
If you're paying more than $35/month per line for unlimited data, you're almost certainly overpaying. Mint Mobile offers unlimited 5G on T-Mobile's network for $30/month (billed annually). Visible gives you unlimited everything on Verizon for $25/month. US Mobile lets you choose between Verizon and T-Mobile networks from $25/month.
The switching process is easier than most people think. You keep your phone number, your unlocked phone works, and most MVNOs ship a SIM card for free. The whole process takes about 20 minutes.
Action step: Check if your current plan was affected by the latest price change. If it was, compare alternatives using the table above — you might be surprised how much you can save.