Mobile phones are a fundamental necessity and almost indispensable. However, your phone is often useless without a suitable data plan. You cannot halt surfing, chatting, or the use of the Google search engine because of the mere absence of free WiFi. Here are some of the top mobile data plans presented categorically with their best features and important red flags.

Best for Saving Money

T-Mobile
A low-cost phone plan is everyone’s dream. T-Mobile makes this a reality by offering 2.5GB of data for $15 a month. It is usually enough for the regular use of social media and Google. A major drawback is that you are out of data once you use up your allotment, whereas most companies only reduce the internet speed. However, note that you get 500MB boosts annually for the same price.

Tello Economy
The definition of a low-priced cell phone plan is Tello Economy. For $7.50 for the first six months, you can get 1GB of data a month. Rest assured that you will get unlimited calls and texts. Like T-Mobile, the data cap is absolute, so consider this plan only when saving money is a higher priority than your data needs.

Mint Mobile
If inexpensive is the word you are looking for, Mint Mobile is the right company for you. While the cheapest mobile data plan is $15 for 4GB. However, you can get an unlimited plan for $30 a month as well. Mint works in association with T-mobile, which covers 62% of the country. It undercuts all other competitors with its lower-priced wireless plan.

Best for Travelers

Verizon
Verizon’s network uses a technology called CDMA to ensure that you have coverage wherever you go throughout the world. Where you travel will determine how much you pay. All four mobile data plans from Verizon include unlimited data and text messages from 200 countries. In most places, you need to pay between $5 and $10 a day. Your first 500MB will be at full speed, while after that, it will drop to 2G.

AT&T
Verizon might slow your internet in Mexico and Canada, but you can rely on AT&T if you frequent these two countries. There are three unlimited plans to choose from – Started, Extra, and Elite. The company has also released a lone-tiers plan for Mexico and Canada. You can also text as much as you want from over 120 countries. For all these features, the price is relatively low. Its International Day Pass costs $10/day. For an extra $5, you can add unlimited calling as well.

Best Overall

Xfinity
Xfinity is well-known for offering a wide range of services – internet, television, home security, and mobile plans. While typically narrow scope suggests specialization, all of Xfinity’s services are at the top in their respective markets. Cheap and solid cell phone plans are the perfect addition to your Xfinity ecosystem. For both options, you get 5G as long as your device supports it. The download speed is about 450 Mbps, and the upload is around 50Mbps. Hotspots work at 3G speeds, and the Verizon Network Xfinity Mobile is linked to guarantee nationwide coverage.

Visible
While Verizon launched it only in 2018, there is no denying that Visible is one of the best phone plans you can choose. It is rapidly establishing itself as a giant in the telecommunication industry. It is low cost, starting at $25 a month, and is perfect for those who prefer fixed monthly rates and need a large amount of data. It is, however, not the best for international trips. The data is typically quite fast, slowing only temporarily when user traffic is high. You can join a Part Pay group to lower the prices even further. Visible provides unlimited talk, text, and data using Verizon’s network.