Pros And Cons
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Subscribers: 92,192,000
Subscribers: 92,192,000
Pros
- Largest overall network in the USA
- Plans include lots of perks like free streaming subscriptions
- Free phones available
Cons
- Expensive
- Not all plans have access to Verizon's full 5G network
Verizon Wireless Postpaid Reviews
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TALK
TEXT
DATA
PRICE
Unlimited
Unlimited
UnlimitedGB
$65
Verizon Unlimited Welcome
Prepaid Plan
Taxes And Fees
Hotspot
HD Video Streaming
Priority Data
Multi-line Discounts
eSIM
Unlimited 5G Data
Unlimited 2G Data
Unlimited 3G Data
Roam in Canada/Mexico
Roam Internationally
Call International #’s
Text International #’s
Spam/Fraud Protection
Visual Voicemail
WiFi Calling
Networks Used: Verizon
- Network Access: Provides nationwide 4G LTE and 5G connectivity. Does not support full-speed 5G Ultra-Wideband. When connected to Ultra-Wideband, data speeds are capped at 25Mbps.
- Data Use Policy: Accounts exceeding 500GB of usage within a billing cycle will see reduced speeds of 4Mbps for the remainder of that cycle.
- Rate Stability: Plan includes a three-year fixed pricing guarantee.
- Network Management: Data traffic may be deprioritized during periods of high network usage.
- Video Streaming: Limited to standard definition (480p) resolution.
- Billing and Discounts: Standard monthly rate is $75. A $10 discount is applied when autopay is activated, bringing the monthly cost to $65. Prices reflect all applicable discounts.
- Internet Bundle Option: Eligible for up to $25 off select Verizon home internet plans, including 5G Home and Fios, when bundled. Rates start at $35/month with autopay.
- Device Promotions: Available device trade-in offers apply to both new and current subscribers.
- International Messaging: Includes texting capabilities to over 200 countries at no extra cost.
- Usage in Canada and Mexico: Plan includes roaming access for calls, texts, and data in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. High-speed data is capped at 2GB per day before being reduced to approximately 1Mbps.
- Spam Protection: Comes with a call filter feature to help block spam calls.
- Domestic Roaming: Data roaming within the U.S. is available at 2G speeds.
- Setup Fees: Activation or device upgrade will incur a $35 charge.
- Optional Add-ons: Users can select from a range of paid add-ons at $10/month each ($15/month for Apple One). Add-ons can be changed or removed at any time. Options include: Disney Bundle (Hulu, Disney+, ESPN+), Netflix & Max (with ads), 100GB hotspot data, Apple One, three TravelPass days, unlimited cloud storage, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, Google One AI Premium, and Two Numbers One Phone.
Unlimited
Unlimited
UnlimitedGB
$80
Verizon Unlimited Plus
Prepaid Plan
Taxes And Fees
Hotspot
HD Video Streaming
Priority Data
Multi-line Discounts
eSIM
Unlimited 5G Data
Unlimited 2G Data
Unlimited 3G Data
Roam in Canada/Mexico
Roam Internationally
Call International #’s
Text International #’s
Spam/Fraud Protection
Visual Voicemail
WiFi Calling
Networks Used: Verizon
- Network Access: Supports 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and full-speed 5G Ultra-Wideband (5G UW) connectivity.
- High Usage Policy: Users in the top 0.5% of monthly data consumption—defined as 1.2TB as of December 2024—may have speeds reduced to 4Mbps for the remainder of the billing cycle.
- Rate Stability: Plan includes a three-year price lock.
- Mobile Hotspot: Includes 30GB of hotspot data at full speed. After that, speeds are reduced to 3Mbps on 5G UW and 600Kbps on 5G or LTE.
- Data Prioritization: This plan includes priority data access, meaning speeds are not subject to deprioritization during network congestion.
- Video Streaming: Streams in 4K UHD when on 5G UW; limited to 720p resolution on 5G or LTE networks.
- Autopay Pricing: Base price is $90/month. A $10/month discount is available when autopay is active, resulting in a total of $80/month for one line. All listed prices reflect available discounts.
- Internet Bundle: Eligible for a discount of up to $25 on Verizon Fios or 5G Home Internet when bundled. Rates start at $35/month with autopay enabled.
- Device Promotions: Trade-in offers available for new and current subscribers on select smartphones.
- Connected Device Discount: Includes 50% off one data plan for a smartwatch, tablet, hotspot, or Hum-enabled vehicle WiFi device.
- International Messaging: Text messaging to over 200 countries is included at no additional cost.
- Roaming in North America: Use of talk, text, and data is supported in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands with no extra charge. High-speed data is limited to 2GB per day when roaming; speeds reduce to approximately 1Mbps thereafter.
- Spam Call Blocking: Includes a built-in spam filtering feature for voice calls.
- Domestic Roaming: U.S. domestic roaming data is provided at 2G speeds.
- Activation/Upgrade Fee: A $35 fee applies for activating or upgrading a device.
- Optional Add-Ons: Users may customize their plan with optional features. Each is priced at $10/month, except Apple One, which is $15/month. Add-ons can be adjusted at any time. Options include: Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+), Netflix & Max (with ads), 100GB hotspot data, Apple One, three TravelPass days, unlimited cloud storage, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, Google One AI Premium, and Two Numbers One Phone.
Unlimited
Unlimited
UnlimitedGB
$90
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate
Prepaid Plan
Taxes And Fees
Hotspot
HD Video Streaming
Priority Data
Multi-line Discounts
eSIM
Unlimited 5G Data
Unlimited 2G Data
Unlimited 3G Data
Roam in Canada/Mexico
Roam Internationally
Call International #’s
Text International #’s
Spam/Fraud Protection
Visual Voicemail
WiFi Calling
Networks Used: Verizon
- Network Access: Includes connectivity on 4G LTE, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra-Wideband (5G UW) networks.
- Video Calling Optimization: Applications such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, and Zoom may offer enhanced video and audio performance when connected to 5G Ultra-Wideband.
- High Usage Policy: Customers in the top 0.5% of data usage (defined as 1.2TB as of December 2024) may experience reduced speeds of 4Mbps for the rest of the billing period.
- Price Lock: Includes a fixed-rate guarantee for three years.
- Mobile Hotspot: Provides 200GB of hotspot data at full speed. After that, hotspot speeds are reduced to 6Mbps.
- Data Prioritization: Offers unlimited premium data. Speeds are not deprioritized during network congestion relative to other users.
- Video Streaming: Streams in 4K Ultra HD when connected to 5G Ultra-Wideband; up to 1080p on 5G or LTE.
- Pricing with Autopay: Standard price is $90/month. A $10 discount applies when autopay is enabled, reducing the cost to $80/month for a single line. Listed price reflects all applicable discounts.
- Internet Bundle Discount: Eligible for up to $25/month off Verizon Fios or 5G Home Internet when bundled. Prices start at $35/month with autopay.
- Device Trade-In Offers: Available to both new and existing customers who trade in eligible smartphones.
- Connected Device Discounts: Includes a 50% discount on two qualifying data plans for smartwatches, tablets, mobile hotspots, or in-car Wi-Fi devices (Hum).
- International Texting: Text messaging to over 200 countries is included at no extra cost.
- International Calling: Includes up to 300 minutes per month to a selected country from a list of 140 supported locations.
- Traveling in North America: Use of talk, text, and data is included in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. High-speed data use is capped at 2GB per day while roaming, after which speeds are reduced to approximately 1Mbps.
- Spam Call Blocking: A call filter feature is included to identify and reduce unwanted calls.
- Domestic Roaming: Access to domestic data while roaming is provided at 2G speeds.
- Activation and Upgrade Fee: A $35 fee applies for new device activations or upgrades.
- Optional Plan Add-Ons: Plans can be customized with optional features. Most add-ons cost $10/month, with Apple One priced at $15/month. Add-ons can be modified at any time. Options include: Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+), Netflix & Max (with ads), 100GB hotspot data, Apple One, three TravelPass days, unlimited cloud storage, Apple Music Family, YouTube Premium, Google One AI Premium, and Two Numbers One Phone.
