Best US carrier for single-line plan?

[Anthony T]

I had AT&T for quite some time on a family plan. Was always happy with their service. Then, my Mom decided I was old enough to pay my own bill, and I went to T-Mobile. Service was okay, but not great in some areas around home (I live on Long Island) I had the 5S on their service, and for whatever reason my single line bill was like $120 a month. No idea why it was so expensive. I switched to Verizon when the 6 came out, since they were offering $60 a month with 2GB of data. Service has been pretty good, but I find that I'm going over my data every month. I'm also pretty sure that this $60 deal is only for 1 year and will end in September.

I would say I need a MINIMUM of 3GB of data every month. I'm considering going back to T-Mobile due to their unlimited data (and because I can get the 6S Plus), but I don't want their expensive bill again.

What would you say my best option is?

 

[8rlee8]

Prepaid. Cricket is the best option and uses AT&Ts network. Plans start at $35 for 2.5GB 4G LTE, unlimited t/t if enrolled in autopay.

 

[CEmajr]

Cricket is the best option as long as you don't mind buying your 6S Plus outright. Otherwise T-Mobile is the best if you want to be able to finance it and pay for the phone monthly rather than all at once.

 

[timeconsumer]

Prepaid. Cricket is the best option and uses AT&Ts network. Plans start at $35 for 2.5GB 4G LTE, unlimited t/t if enrolled in autopay.

Definitely prepaid. If you don't need that many minutes, t-mobile offers a $30 prepaid plan that gives you 100 minutes with unlimited text/data. But it is throttled after 5GB I believe.

 

[bmehilos]

Definitely prepaid. If you don't need that many minutes, t-mobile offers a $30 prepaid plan that gives you 100 minutes with unlimited text/data. But it is throttled after 5GB I believe.

It is indeed 5GB. It's perfect if you don't talk on the phone much.

It is a weird plan to find though. You have to go to the PrePaid T-Mo Plans website, and its hidden away at the bottom of the page. It's also only valid on new activations.

 

[anish3232]

I had AT&T for quite some time on a family plan. Was always happy with their service. Then, my Mom decided I was old enough to pay my own bill, and I went to T-Mobile. Service was okay, but not great in some areas around home (I live on Long Island) I had the 5S on their service, and for whatever reason my single line bill was like $120 a month. No idea why it was so expensive. I switched to Verizon when the 6 came out, since they were offering $60 a month with 2GB of data. Service has been pretty good, but I find that I'm going over my data every month. I'm also pretty sure that this $60 deal is only for 1 year and will end in September.

I would say I need a MINIMUM of 3GB of data every month. I'm considering going back to T-Mobile due to their unlimited data (and because I can get the 6S Plus), but I don't want their expensive bill again.

What would you say my best option is?

Why not switch to Cricket and use your Verizon 6 is already unlocked and ready to work on Cricket/AT&T

 

[Anthony T]

It is indeed 5GB. It's perfect if you don't talk on the phone much.

It is a weird plan to find though. You have to go to the PrePaid T-Mo Plans website, and its hidden away at the bottom of the page. It's also only valid on new activations.

Is this not something you can get in-store?

 

[8rlee8]

Is this not something you can get in-store?

It can be done through Walmart I believe. But has to be a new activation.

 

[timeconsumer]

It can be done through Walmart I believe. But has to be a new activation.

Here is what is needed: http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Complete-SIM-Kit/39081494

Make sure to read the reviews as a lot of people are recommending to pickup in store because they have to scan a barcode and if it's not done it won't work correctly.

 

[Anthony T]

Here is what is needed: http://www.walmart.com/ip/T-Mobile-Complete-SIM-Kit/39081494

Make sure to read the reviews as a lot of people are recommending to pickup in store because they have to scan a barcode and if it's not done it won't work correctly.

Thanks! Can I use my current Verizon phone?

 

[timeconsumer]

Thanks! Can I use my current Verizon phone?

If you have a Verizon iPhone 5S, 5C or 6/6+ then yes.

http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/

 

[Anthony T]

If you have a Verizon iPhone 5S, 5C or 6/6+ then yes.

http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/

Yup, I have the 6. Will they also be able to port my number over?

 

[timeconsumer]

Yup, I have the 6. Will they also be able to port my number over?

Yes, although I don't have any experience with this. But one of the reviewers mentioned they were able to port their number over. Once you get the t-mobile account established and activated I think you could walk into a t-mobile store and port the number over. They may even be able to do it at time of purchase at Walmart.

Also keep in mind if you're under contract with Verizon they could charge you an ETF, so I would verify that you aren't under contract or anything.

 

[rui no onna]

Prepaid. Cricket is the best option and uses AT&Ts network. Plans start at $35 for 2.5GB 4G LTE, unlimited t/t if enrolled in autopay.

Yup. Cricket Wireless is nice if you don't need tethering. Heck, you can even get a 4-line family plan with 2.5GB LTE data for each line for just $100/mo.