Verizon and AT&T are pretty generous with the amount they have in their post-paid plans.

Having the means to connect to the internet via an ad hoc wireless access point can be a real lifesaver whenever internet access is limited.Īll major mobile carriers and most smaller ones will include some hotspot data with their unlimited plans. Mobile hotspot data is one of the many benefits of choosing either carrier’s unlimited plan. Verizon’s authority in 4G LTE, as well as its potential 5G growth, suggests that it’s the winner when it comes to coverage. Verizon claims to have the fastest 5G speeds at selected hotspots across the country.

However, Verizon could quickly take over AT&T’s position soon, as it has the financial means to do so. AT&T features a broader 5G network than Verizon at the time of writing, with 18% of coverage compared to Verizon’s 11%. Let’s move on to tier two.On the other hand, 5G is a different story. That’s about it for these bottom tier plans. You’ll have to pay $10 a month if you want access to 5G. AT&T’s plan is $5 cheaper, but Verizon’s will get you a six month subscription to Disney+.Īlso, while AT&T’s Unlimited Starter plan gives you free 5G access, Verizon’s Start Unlimited plan does not. It really comes down to small differences in price and perks. If these plans are sounding basically exactly the same, that’s because they are. Basically, in both cases you’ll get standard definition video and nothing more.

Speaking of streaming-AT&T’s Unlimited Starter plan will peg your video streaming at 1.5 Mbps and Verizon will peg it at 480p. Not ideal for those who work, game, or stream often. On these plans, you’ll be one of the first customers to see data speeds drop.

The biggest problem with both of these unlimited plans is that they are always subject to deprioritization.ĭeprioritization happens when the network is busy and your carrier needs to slow down some customers’ speeds to keep everything running smoothly.

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