Tech Desk 
Jul 17, 2024
A good family cell phone plan is one that offers enough data for you and your family. It can also include perks and features that are relevant.
Some family plans include complementary streaming services, so you can cover the cost of streaming when you pay your monthly wireless bill, a discount for a streaming service, multi-line discounts or international features. However, an ideal plan becomes useless if the carrier doesn't cover your area well.
After researching and testing the best cell phone plans from major carriers and budget-friendly providers we have selected our top picks that will help you choose an appropriate plan according to your need.
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Best cell phone plans in 2024
T-Mobile
The T-Mobile family plan named Go 5G is one of the best options including hotspot, data, streaming benefits and travel perks. It also offers a free Netflix subscription along with six months of access to Apple TV Plus.
It is available with unlimited data for $180 for a family of four.
Verizon
Verizon's Unlimited Plus plan features 30GB of hotspot data and fast 5G coverage that costs $180 per month for four people with a three-year price guarantee.
It also includes perks like Disney's streaming service bundle and travel passes to use overseas as $10 monthly add-ons with an option to add and drop at any time.
AT&T
AT&T's Unlimited Extra plan offers a balance of price and perks for the carrier's unlimited plan with a save up to $40 each month.
It also offers perks like 15GB of hotspot data and unlimited data when travelling in Canada and Mexico.
Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile offers 5GB data for $60 but it won’t add discounts as you add lines.
It offers the first three months of service at the discount rate. To keep this price after a three-month trial period, you need to commit to a year of service.
Total 5G Unlimited
After rebranding, this Verizon-owned carrier offers a prepaid plan for families, with the fourth line completely free.
In this way, you have to pay $110/month for four lines of unlimited on Verizon's network. It includes 5G Ultra Wideband coverage, 15GB of hotspot data, six months of Disney + etc. However, it is limited to 480p video streaming.
