Whether you want to simply surf the internet to catch the latest news or video call your grandkids, a pocket-friendly cell phone plan can get you the best of everything. However, it can be challenging to choose between hundreds of mobile carriers guaranteeing the best cell phone plans. This article saves you the effort and brings you some of the best senior cell phone plans.

Ultra Mobile
This can be considered the best “pay-as-you-go” plan for seniors. The plan is offered via Ultra Mobile, but it utilizes T Mobile’s network. The T Mobile PayGo (via Ultra Mobile) plan has a monthly price of just $3. It includes 100 minutes, 100 texts, and 100MB of 4G LTE. The plan is best for seniors who simply use phones to contact their loved ones. Additional usage charges are also reasonable as it costs just 3 cents per MB or minute and another cent per message. However, the account requires to be topped up every three months to keep the phone number active.

Ting
If you are looking for flexible plans that give you the freedom to use minutes, texts, and data freely, then the US Mobile Custom plan is for you. US Mobile charges as per usage. So you can select the number of minutes, texts, and even data. It also lets you exclude a particular service entirely. Besides, you can change your plan every month. Their most basic yet reasonable plan starts from $2 for 75 minutes (calls), $1.50 for texts, and another $1.50 for 50MB mobile data.

T Mobile
The Magenta® Unlimited 55 cellphone plan is for tech-savvy seniors above 55 who frequently stream movies and surf the internet to stay abreast with the current trends. It offers two lines for $35 each and includes unlimited minutes, texts, and mobile data. If you are looking to access 5G speeds, the Magenta® Unlimited 55 offers the same at no extra cost. Additionally, you get 3GB 4G LTE mobile hotspot data and 5GB 4G data coverage in countries like Canada and Mexico. If you are a frequent flyer, the plan also offers an hour of in-flight Wi-fi for uninterrupted onboard entertainment.

Verizon
Verizon is known for its nationwide coverage. Verizon’s Start Unlimited plan offers unlimited calls, texts, and mobile data all across the country. And if you are looking for some entertainment on-the-go, Verizon’s Start Unlimited also includes six months of Disney+ and apple music. Although the monthly subscription charges may seem pricier, its multiple lines have the same prices when compared with other cellular networks. Hence, choosing a four-line family plan of Verizon’s Smart Unlimited plan will cost only $35 per month per line.