Visible

If you want to go prepaid, Visible is a great option. It's a straightforward, streamlined offering that's intended to be simple to use and adaptable for those who don't want to deal with end-of-month bills. Unlimited data, calls, and texts are available for $40 per month. Depending on where you are in the country, your data speeds are limited to 5-12 Mbps, which is sufficient for basic streaming, social media, emails, and internet access. True data hogs will want faster speeds and a 5G plan (which Visible does not provide), but most users will be satisfied with these speeds.

The selection of phones is impressive, with most of the latest iPhones, including the SE and 12, as well as Samsung's flagship models, such as the S21. There are some good mid-range options, as well as a few budget handsets. If you go with pre-paid, you must consider the cost of financing or purchasing a handset outright, which will increase your monthly costs. If you already own a phone, you can bring it with you, which will save you money.

Visible operates on Verizon's network, which is the best in the United States, so its coverage is the best of any MVNO carrier. While Verizon customers are always given priority, you won't notice any slowdown in data speeds or network availability. Other advantages of Visible include the ability to manage your account entirely through the Visible app, the ability to add additional people to your 'Party,' and the ability to save money each month.

Network: 5G
Plans: $40/month
Extras: Discounts for multi-line plans