Unsure About Coverage? US Mobile's ~$25 per month unlimited plan runs over a subscriber's choice of any of the 3 major networks. Subscribers can easily transfer between networks.
Verizon’s Unlimited Plus plan costs $10-$15 more per month than the Unlimited Welcome plan, but it includes a handful of additional features, notably:
- High-priority data (faster speeds during congestions)
- 30GB of full-speed hotspot data
- A 50% discount on a connected device plan add-on
On both plans, the cost per line falls as more lines are added to an account. Those considering the Welcome plan that only need 1-2 lines may get a better deal with Verizon’s low-cost brand, Visible, or US Mobile’s Warp service (Warp runs over Verizon’s network).
High-Priority Data
The Unlimited Plus plan includes high-priority data. With high-priority data, Unlimited Plus subscribers may experience better performance than other subscribers when Verizon’s network is congested.
The Unlimited Welcome plan does not include high-priority data. When Verizon’s network is not congested, a lack of priority data will not impact the user experience.
Mobile Hotspot Data
The Unlimited Plus plan lets subscribers to use their phone as a mobile hotspot (allowing other devices, like laptops, to use WiFi to piggyback on your cell phone’s connection).
30GB of full-speed data is included each month with the Unlimited Plus plan. Speeds are reduced thereafter:
The Unlimited Welcome plan does not include any high-speed hotspot data.
A $10 per month add-on offers an additional 100GB of hotspot data for those needing additional mobile hotspot data. This add-on is available to subscribers on either the Unlimited Welcome plan or Unlimited Plus plan.
Ultra Wideband Access
Verizon calls its 5G service that uses high-frequency spectrum “Ultra Wideband.” Ultra Wideband 5G tends to be very fast, but it’s not as widely available as Verizon’s 4G service or Verizon’s lower-frequency 5G.
The Unlimited Plus plan offers full access to Verizon’s Ultra Wideband. Unlimited Welcome subscribers can also access the service, but they’ll be throttled to a maximum of 25Mbps. While 25Mbps is much less than the maximum speeds Ultra Wideband can offer, it’s not a meaningful limitation for anyone besides power users.
Device Promos
Some of Verizon’s promotional deals, many offering free or significantly discounted phones, are only available to subscribers on the Unlimited Plus plan (or the fancier Unlimited Ultimate plan).
For subscribers that opt to bring their own phones, those on the Unlimited Plus plan may get a substantially larger promotional credit than Unlimited Welcome subscribers.
Connected Device Discount
Unlimited Plus subscribers are eligible for one 50% off discount on certain data plans for connected devices (e.g., smartwatches, tablets, dedicated mobile hotspots).1
Home Internet Discount
Subscribers on either plan are eligible for a discount on Verizon 5G Home or Verizon Fios.
Unlimited Ultimate
Those looking for even more than Unlimited Plus offers may want to consider the Unlimited Ultimate plan. Another page covers Unlimited Plus vs. Unlimited Ultimate.
