All three major US networks now have extensive 5G coverage. T-Mobile leads in coverage area, while Verizon and AT&T focus on a mix of mid-band and mmWave for faster speeds in urban areas. These plans include 5G access at no extra cost.
Compare 5G Phone Plans in the US
| Carrier | Plan | Price | Data | Minutes | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Mobile | US Mobile Light | $10/mo | 2GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Taxes Incl. | View |
| Tello | Tello Economy | $10/mo | 2GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Tello | Tello Value | $14/mo | 5GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Mint Mobile | Mint Mobile 5GB | $15/mo | 5GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot | View |
| Google Fi | Google Fi Essentials | $17.50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot | View |
| Tello | Tello Smart | $19/mo | 10GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Prepaid 16GB Annual | $20/mo | 16GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Taxes Incl. | View |
| Mint Mobile | Mint Mobile 15GB | $20/mo | 15GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot | View |
| Google Fi | Google Fi Flexible | $20/mo | 1GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM | View |
| Xfinity Mobile | Xfinity By the Gig | $20/mo | 1GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM | View |
| Mint Mobile | Mint Mobile 20GB | $25/mo | 20GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot | View |
| Visible | Visible | $25/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Metro by T-Mobile | Metro BYOD Unlimited | $25/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Taxes Incl. | View |
| US Mobile | US Mobile Unlimited Starter | $25/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family Taxes Incl. | View |
| Boost Mobile | Boost Unlimited | $25/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Taxes Incl. | View |
| Straight Talk | Straight Talk StraightSAVINGS | $25/mo | 5GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Tello | Tello Unlimited Best Value | $25/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Mint Mobile | Mint Mobile Unlimited Best Value | $30/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot | View |
| Cricket Wireless | Cricket Sensible 10GB | $30/mo | 10GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Google Fi | Google Fi Standard | $32.50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot | View |
| Cricket Wireless | Cricket Select Unlimited | $35/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Visible | Visible+ | $35/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Straight Talk | Straight Talk Bronze | $35/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Metro by T-Mobile | Metro Unlimited | $40/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Total Wireless | Total Wireless Base | $40/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Xfinity Mobile | Xfinity Unlimited | $40/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| US Mobile | US Mobile Premium Best Value | $44/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Basic | $45/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Cricket Wireless | Cricket Smart Unlimited | $45/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Visible | Visible+ Pro Best Value | $45/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Straight Talk | Straight Talk Silver | $45/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| T-Mobile | T-Mobile Essentials Saver | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Family | View |
| Metro by T-Mobile | Metro Unlimited+ | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Boost Mobile | Boost Unlimited+ | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Straight Talk | Straight Talk Gold | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Total Wireless | Total Wireless Total | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Xfinity Mobile | Xfinity Premium Unlimited Best Value | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| AT&T | AT&T 4GB | $50.99/mo | 4GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Family | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Value Plus | $50.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Family | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX | $55/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Cricket Wireless | Cricket Supreme Unlimited Best Value | $55/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
| T-Mobile | T-Mobile Essentials | $60/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| Metro by T-Mobile | Metro Unlimited Extra Best Value | $60/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
| Boost Mobile | Boost Unlimited Premium Best Value | $60/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
| Total Wireless | Total Wireless Total+ Best Value | $60/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX Plus | $65/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Verizon | Verizon Unlimited Welcome | $65/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Family | View |
| Google Fi | Google Fi Premium | $65/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot | View |
| Straight Talk | Straight Talk Platinum Best Value | $65/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Unlimited Starter | $65.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Unlimited Extra | $75.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| Verizon | Verizon Unlimited Plus Most Popular | $80/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| T-Mobile | T-Mobile Experience More | $85/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family Streaming | View |
| AT&T | AT&T Unlimited Premium | $85.99/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| Verizon | Verizon Unlimited Ultimate | $90/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family | View |
| T-Mobile | T-Mobile Experience Beyond | $100/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Family Streaming | View |
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Compare All PlansFrequently Asked Questions
Which US carrier has the best 5G coverage?
T-Mobile currently has the widest 5G coverage in the US, reaching over 300 million people. AT&T and Verizon have strong 5G in urban areas. Many MVNOs also offer 5G access through their host networks.
Do I need a new phone for 5G?
Yes, you need a 5G-compatible device. Most phones released since 2021 support 5G, including iPhone 12 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S21 and newer, and recent Google Pixel models.