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SPAIN-TELECOM-MWC-SAMSUNG A technician explains to visitors the Network 5G operation at the SK Telecom's stand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 22, 2016, on the first day of the world's biggest mobile fair that runs to February 25. 5G technology, a main subject of the Mobile World Congress, should increase the internet speed, but mostly, arrange cohabitation between the smartphone and millions of connected objects such as refrigerators, cars or houses. The Mobile World Congress is a major event for Barcelona, earning the city some 436 million euros ($482 million) last year. / AFP / LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images) LLUIS GENE / Staff

Searching through cell phone carriers’ plans for the most cost-effective plans can be a challenging and exhausting process.

Fortunately, most of the carriers’ sites have improved user experience (UX) and plans that have become more transparent. Breaking down Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T plans can provide consumers with a better understanding of which plan will best suit their needs.

AT&T Unlimited & More

  • Price: 1 line = $70/month, 2 lines = $125/month, 3 lines = $145/month, 4 lines = $160/month; prices are with AutoPay discount and exclude taxes and fees
  • Unlimited talk, text and high-speed data, which may be slowed during times of congestion
  • Get 30+ channels of live TV with WatchTV ( See the channel lineup)
  • $15 monthly credit toward DirecTV Now
  • 480p DVD-quality streaming
  • Unlimited texts to 120 countries
  • Unlimited calls to Mexico and Canada, and free roaming

AT&T Unlimited & More Premium

  • Price: 1 line = $80/month, 2 lines = $150/month, 3 lines = $170/month, 4 lines = $190/month; prices are with AutoPay discount and exclude taxes and fees
  • Unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data, which may be slowed after 22GB/line during times of congestion
  • Get 30+ channels of live TV with WatchTV ( See the channel lineup)
  • Option to add one of several premium services: HBO, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Amazon Music Unlimited, Pandora Premium and more
  • $15 monthly credit toward DIRECTV, DirecTV Now or U-verse TV
  • 15GB of high-speed mobile hotspot
  • 1080p HD-quality streaming
  • Unlimited texts to 120 countries
  • Unlimited calls to Mexico and Canada, and free roaming

Verizon

Go Unlimited

  • Price: 1 line = $75/month, 2 lines = $130/month, 3 lines = $150/month, 4 lines = $160/month; prices are with AutoPay discount and exclude taxes and fees
  • Unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data, which may be slowed during times of congestion
  • DVD-quality streaming (480p)
  • Unlimited mobile hotspot restricted to speeds up to 600 Kbps
  • Mexico and Canada talk, text and data included

Beyond Unlimited

  • Price: 1 line = $85/month, 2 lines = $160/month, 3 lines = $180/month, 4 lines = $200/month; prices are with AutoPay discount and exclude taxes and fees
  • Unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data, which may be slowed after 22GB/line during times of congestion
  • HD-quality streaming (720p)
  • 15GB of 4G LTE mobile hotspot data, followed by unlimited at speeds up to 600 Kbps
  • Mexico and Canada talk, text and data included

Above Unlimited

  • Price: 1 line = $95/month, 2 lines = $180/month, 3 lines = $210/month, 4 lines = $240/month; prices are with AutoPay discount and exclude taxes and fees
  • Unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data, which may be slowed after 75GB/line during times of congestion
  • HD-quality streaming (720p)
  • 20GB of 4G LTE mobile hotspot data, followed by unlimited at speeds up to 600 Kbps
  • Mexico and Canada talk, text and data included
  • 5 “TravelPasses” per month to use talk, text and data in more than 130 countries
  • 500GB of Verizon Cloud

T-Mobile

T-Mobile Essentials

  • Price: 1 line = $60/month, 2 lines = $90/month, 3 lines = $105/month, 4 lines = $120/month; prices are with AutoPay discount and exclude taxes and fees
  • Unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data, which may be slowed during times of congestion
  • Stream video at DVD-quality, 480p
  • Unlimited 3G mobile hotspot data
  • Unlimited talk, text and 2G data in Mexico and Canada
  • Unlimited texting and flat rate calling at $0.25/minute in 210+ countries and destinations

T-Mobile ONE

  • Price: 1 line = $70/month, 2 lines = $120/month, 3 lines = $140/month, 4 lines = $160/month; prices are with AutoPay discount and include taxes and fees
  • Unlimited talk, text and high-speed data, which may be slowed after 50GB/line during times of congestion
  • Netflix Standard 2-screen (up to $10.99/month value) included if you maintain 2+ qualifying T-Mobile ONE lines
  • Stream video at DVD-quality, 480p
  • Data and text included when traveling to 210+ worldwide destinations
  • Unlimited talk, text and up to 5GB of 4G LTE data in Mexico and Canada
  • In-flight texting and 1 hour of data on Gogo-enabled flights to, from, or within the U.S.
  • Mobile hotspot data included at max 3G speeds

T-Mobile ONE Plus: Additional $15/month per line

  • Unlimited HD streaming
  • 20GB of 4G LTE mobile hotspot data, followed by unlimited 3G data
  • 2x the data speed abroad in 210+ countries and destinations
  • Unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi on Gogo-enabled flights
  • Voicemail to Text and Name ID
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