There are plenty of ways to get mobile service from a carrier, but if you’re 55 or older, you can get it for less. The best phone plans for older adults include wireless data, travel benefits and bundled streaming service subscriptions for Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max and more. There are several options among wireless smartphone plans that can save you money without skimping on features and perks. We rounded up the best wireless plans for people entering or already enjoying their golden years. We included options for a variety of needs and budgets to help you easily find one that fits. Our Picks Best phone plan for seniors T-Mobile Essentials Choice 55 $45 at T-Mobile For one or two people who just want to stay connected at reasonable speeds but don’t need a lot of extra features (or don’t want to pay too much), T-Mobile offers a significantly cheaper plan for older adults than competitors, with Essentials Choice 55. This plan includes 5G access and is $45 per month for one line or $60 per month for two lines if you sign up with autopay. It’s the best value for one or two people, although they won’t be able to expand to three or four lines. Jump to details Pros The most affordable option among the three carriers 5G connectivity and 50GB of high-speed data in the US An affordable plan for seniors who just want to use their phone for basic apps and tasks without watching much video Cons The plan allows a maximum of two lines The 480p video quality is very low The 3G tethering speed is too slow for much more than checking email The plan lacks bundled extras like streaming service subscriptions Expand Pros & Cons For people with big data needs T-Mobile Experience More w/ 55 Plus $70 at T-Mobile T-Mobile also offers discounted versions of many of its regular plans for customers older than 55. For those who want a bit more functionality, data and extras such as getting a new phone every couple of years, T-Mobile’s slightly discounted Experience More w/ 55 Plus is worth checking out. Jump to details Pros Cheaper than regular plans if not using autopay Has the same bundled perks as the standard Go5G Plus and Go5G Next plans New phone upgrade every two years (Go5G Plus 55) or every year (Experience Beyond w/ 55 Plus) Able to add up to four lines Cons Same price as standard T-Mobile Go5G plans if using autopay More expensive than the Essentials Choice 55 plan Expand Pros & Cons For senior AT&T customers who also want internet AT&T 55 Plus $55 at AT&T AT&T had renovated its senior offering with a new AT&T 55 Plus plan, which had started at $55 for one line or $70 for two lines. The plan’s listing says it has unlimited talk, text and data as well as 5G access included, which extends to Canada and Mexico, but doesn’t specify when or where subscribers will have access to 5G speeds when using data. Jump to details Pros Notably discounted plan Large hotspot budget for the price Cons Unclear when 5G speeds kick in No bundled extra features Expand Pros & Cons Best prepaid plan for older people Mint 55 Plus $15 at Mint Mobile Mint Mobile’s Mint 55 Plus plan is a modest but affordable plan that can be as cheap as $15 per month per line if signing up for 12 months in advance, $20 a month for six months or $25 per month for three months (customers must sign up for a minimum of three months). New customers can try the network for three months at a rate of $15 a month. After the promotional period ends, prices increase. Jump to details Pros Very affordable Ideal for limited budgets Cons Discount diminishes if not buying a year in advance Data cap is limited (other carriers offer as much as 50GB) No bundled extras Hotspot use counts against the main data cap Expand Pros & Cons For people who want cheap plans with simple phones included Consumer Cellular SpeakEasy plans $15 at SpeakEasy Mobile Consumer Cellular recently introduced a pair of senior-focused options — called SpeakEasy plans — that are as affordable as $15 per month. The catch is that you’ll h
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