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Prepaid
Data Only
No contract · 2-year term
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Last updated: August 2026
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Data
Unlimited
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
$50
Admin & Telco Recovery Charge
Not a government tax — collected and retained by Verizon
+ $0.00
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $13.40
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$63.40/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
Free
SIM card fee
Free
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
Unlimited data
No contract
Hotspot: 5GB
Best for
Adding a tablet, mobile hotspot, or laptop. Data only, no phone line. Hotspot included
Think twice if
- You need fast data. Speeds are capped at 25 Mbps at all times, not just after the cap
- You need to make calls or send texts on this line
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$63.40 vs $50.00)
- You travel abroad. International is add-on only
Plan details
Features & specs
Data
High-speed data
Unlimited
Max speed
25 Mbps
Video streaming quality
HD (720p/1080p)
5G tier
Nationwide 5G only
Data notes
Potentially slower speeds during network congestion
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
Hotspot data
5GB high-speed
Separate hotspot bucket
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
None (home network only)
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.
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
Speeds capped at 25 Mbps on this plan
Verizon's network is faster, but this plan limits you to 25 Mbps at all times.
Latency: 36-58 ms on 5G / 4G LTE
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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