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Postpaid
Data Only
No contract · 2-year term
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Last updated: September 2026
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Data
2GB
Calls & texts
—
US calls only
International
—
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Estimate taxes for:
This state has significant local wireless taxes. Major cities may add 5–8 percentage points above the state average.
Advertised plan price
$20
Admin & Telco Recovery Charge
Not a government tax — collected and retained by Verizon
+ $3.78
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $5.36
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$29.14/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
$40
SIM card fee
Free
Early termination fee
Up to $175
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
2GB data
Best for
Adding a tablet, mobile hotspot, or laptop. Data only, no phone line
Think twice if
- You need to make calls or send texts on this line
- You use heavy data. Speeds drop to 1 Mbps after 2GB
- You use more than a few GB. This includes only 2GB
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$29.14 vs $20.00)
Plan details
Features & specs
Data
High-speed data
2GB
Speed after cap
1 Mbps
After your monthly high-speed data is used
Video streaming quality
HD (720p/1080p)
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Calls & Texts
Calling
—
Texting
—
WiFi calling
—
Voicemail
—
Calls from US to Canada
—
Calls from US to Mexico
—
International calling add-ons
Not offered on this plan
Hotspot
Mobile hotspot
Not included on this plan
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Included (full access)
Notes
There may be speed restrictions on your data while roaming domestically.
International
International roaming
—
International data
—
Plan Details
Contract
No contract · 2-year term
Billing period
Monthly
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Optional add-ons
Optional features you can add to this plan for an additional monthly fee.
Detailed Billing
$1.99/mo
Insurance Protection
$4.25/mo
Wireless Phone Protection · Can reach up to $8.25 depending on device type
$8.4/mo
Total Equipment Coverage · Can reach up to $12.40 depending on device type
Mobile Hotspot
100GB for $40/mo
3 Mbps when on 5G UW and 600 Kbps when on 5G Nationwide/4G LTE
$60/mo
Unlimited · 4 Mbps when on 5G Ultra Wideband / 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE
Roadside Assistance
$4.99/mo
Towing up to 10 miles in a coverage area, tire change, fuel delivery and more.
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with Verizon before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G+ speeds
163-622 Mbps
Upload 9-48 Mbps · Latency 35-55 ms
Typical 5G / 4G LTE speeds
35-148 Mbps
Upload 8-44 Mbps · Latency 36-58 ms
Carrier
Verizon
One of the three national US network operators: postpaid and prepaid plans, a price lock on current plan tiers, and lower-cost prepaid sub-brands on the same network.
Compass Value Score
3 perks included, though its other measures score higher
Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from Verizon’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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