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TracFone

Classic prepaid. Verizon-owned since 2021.

Runs on Verizon
TracFone in one paragraph Classic prepaid. Verizon-owned since 2021. Low-usage phones (kids' first phone, backup line, emergency phone). Plans start at $20.00/mo and range up to $45.00/mo.

Pros

  • Pay-as-you-go airtime cards available
  • Rollover data
  • Verizon-owned
  • Works on basic phones

Cons

  • Unlimited tiers expensive vs other MVNOs
  • Deprioritized data
  • Clunky account management

All TracFone plans

TracFone $20 Smartphone Plan
on Verizon
$20.00/mo
More Info
Data: 4GB Hotspot: Included Network: Verizon
  • 4GB carryover data
  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Hotspot capable
  • No contract
Last verified 2026-05-04
Tracfone Freedom
on Verizon
$45.00/mo
More Info
Data: Unlimited Hotspot: 15GB Network: Verizon
  • Unlimited data
  • 15GB hotspot
  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Auto-Refill discount
  • Calling, texting & roaming in Canada/Mexico
  • Spam filter + IDnotify by Experian
$45/mo with Auto-Refill ($50/mo without). 10% military & veterans discount.
Last verified 2026-05-04

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Prices last verified 2026-05-04. We re-check at least every 60 days. Check current pricing at TracFone.com →