At a Glance
- Verizon plans start at $70 per line, with an autopay savings of $10 per month.
- T-Mobile offers a free third line on certain plans and a $5 autopay discount.
- Mint Mobile’s unlimited plan drops to $15 for 3-month and 1-year plans.
Why it matters: Choosing the right carrier can trim monthly phone bills and unlock bundled services like Apple Arcade, Disney +, and more.
If cutting cell-phone costs is a priority for 2026, the latest carrier offers from Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Mint Mobile, Visible, Boost Mobile, and Metro by T-Mobile provide a range of savings and perks. From free lines to bundled subscriptions, there’s a plan that fits most budgets.
Major Carrier Deals
Verizon’s Unlimited Welcome, Plus and Ultimate plans start at $70 per line. Enrolling in autopay and paperless billing nets a $10 monthly discount. Subscribers can add services such as Apple Arcade, Disney +, Hulu, and TravelPass for a flat $10 per month, potentially saving up to $30 on subscriptions.
- Unlimited talk, text, and data
- Apple Arcade, Disney +, Hulu, TravelPass add-on for $10 monthly
- Auto-pay & paperless billing discount $10 per month
T-Mobile’s Essentials, Experience More and Experience Beyond plans let customers get a third line free, saving up to $40 monthly. Military, veteran, first-responder, and 55+ discounts are available, and an autopay discount of $5 per line applies.
- Free third line on select plans
- $5 autopay discount per line
- Additional bonuses: Apple TV +, Netflix, AAA membership
AT&T offers Value Plus VL plans starting at $31 per line. Buying three Apple devices together can drop the total cost by $1,800, with each device available for $1 per month. Similar savings apply for a Samsung bundle, reducing the price by $1,600.
- Value Plus VL starting $31 per line
- Bundle discounts: $1,800 off Apple devices, $1,600 off Samsung devices
- Military, veteran, medical worker discounts
Mint Mobile’s unlimited plan normally costs $30 per month, but 3-month and 1-year plans are now 50 % off, bringing the price to $15. The offer requires upfront prepayment.
- Unlimited plan $30/month, now $15 for 3-month/1-year
- Requires prepayment
Budget-Friendly Options
Visible offers three plans starting at $25 per month, with a current promo code SWITCH26 that saves up to $12 per month for 26 months. Paying annually can cut an additional $25 on the basic plan, $45 on the Plus plan, or $90 on the Pro plan. Visible also partners with Back Market to give a $5 monthly discount when buying a refurbished phone.
- Basic plan $25/month, $12/month off with SWITCH26
- Annual payment discounts: $25, $45, $90
- $5/month discount with refurbished phone
Boost Mobile’s unlimited plans start at $25 per line, including 30 GB of Premium data. Adding multiple lines can reduce the price, and the first year offers a second line at 50 % off or a third line free. Signing up now saves $15 per month for the first three months, dropping the price to $10.
- Unlimited plans $25/month, 30 GB Premium data
- First year second line 50% off, third line free
- First three months $15/month discount
Metro by T-Mobile’s Flex Unlimited Plus plan costs $60 per month and includes 25 GB of hotspot data, a 100 GB Google One membership, unlimited texting to over 200 countries, Amazon Prime, and more. A web-exclusive $40 plan offers unlimited talk, text and data with a five-year pricing guarantee. Bringing a phone or number can lower the price to $25 per month, and a $5 autopay discount applies.
- Flex Unlimited Plus $60/month, many perks
- Web-exclusive $40 plan with 5-year guarantee
- Bring-your-own-phone $25/month
- $5 autopay discount
| Carrier | Starting price per line | Autopay discount |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | $70 | $10 |
| T-Mobile | $31 | $5 |
| AT&T | $31 | None |
| Mint Mobile | $30 | 50 % off 3-month/1-year |
| Visible | $25 | $12 (promo) |
| Boost Mobile | $25 | $15 first 3 months |
| Metro by T-Mobile | $60 | $5 |
Key Takeaways
- Verizon offers $10/month autopay savings and bundled services for $10/month.
- T-Mobile’s free third line and $5 autopay discount can save up to $40/month.
- Mint Mobile’s 50 % off 3-month/1-year plans bring the price to $15.
With so many options, comparing the starting price, autopay savings, and bundled perks can help you pick the plan that cuts costs and matches your usage.
