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In this video, the presenter meticulously evaluates various Verizon cell phone plans and alternative options for 2024, focusing on cost-effectiveness and feature comparisons. They discuss Verizon's Unlimited Welcome and Unlimited Plus plans, highlighting details such as data limits, video streaming quality, international features, and the potential benefits of trading in devices. The video introduces Visible Base and Visible Plus, both Verizon-owned brands, noting substantial annual savings and similar features compared to Verizon's main plans, though they lack certain international perks.
The presenter also mentions US Mobile's Unlimited Starter plan, offering an economical alternative for users needing international service. The Verizon Unlimited Ultimate plan is examined for its enhanced benefits, including additional hotspot data and improved international roaming, suggesting it may be suitable for larger families.
Furthermore, the presenter outlines how users can leverage discounts for various eligible groups and utilize Verizon's mix and match feature for different plan combinations. Overall, they conclude that Visible and US Mobile present the most cost-effective options for most users, while Verizon's premium plans are best for those needing extensive direct Verizon services.
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In this part of the video, the presenter evaluates whether Verizon cell phone plans are worth the cost in 2024. Verizon’s first plan, Verizon Unlimited Welcome, costs $65 per month, offering 500 GB of high-speed data before switching to lower speeds during network congestion. It features 480p video streaming, requires an additional $10 for 100 GB of hotspot data, and includes free international texts and limited international roaming for Canada and Mexico. However, the presenter contrasts this with Visible Base, a Verizon-owned brand offering similar features for just $25 per month, including unlimited high-speed and hotspot data with the same coverage. Visible Base lacks some international features but saves $480 annually compared to Verizon Unlimited Welcome. For those needing international features, the presenter recommends US Mobile’s Unlimited Starter plan at $29 per month, which provides 35 GB of high-speed data, international calls to over 200 destinations, and priority data for faster speeds during congestion.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the Verizon Unlimited Plus plan, costing $80 per month for a single line. It includes unlimited priority data, 30 GB of hotspot data, 720p video streaming (upgradable to 4K on 5G Ultra Wideband), free international texting, and free calls, texts, and 2 GB of data roaming per day in Canada and Mexico. Additional options include State Side international calling for $5/month and international data roaming for $10 over 3 days with 2 GB of high-speed data per day. For extra hotspot data, 100 GB can be purchased for $10.
A significant advantage of this plan is the potential device savings, allowing up to $830 off the newest iPhone every 3 years, although this credit fluctuates throughout the year. The example provided demonstrates how timing upgrades with the release of new phones can maximize trade-in credit, making the plan highly cost-effective. However, if the trade-in credit is only $415, the plan can become the most expensive option. Ultimately, Verizon Unlimited Plus may not be the best value for most people compared to the Visible Plus plan, which offers similar features for $45 per month.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the features and cost savings of different mobile plans. They highlight the benefits of the Visible Plus plan, such as unlimited hotspot data, 480p video streaming, international texting, and free talk/text in Canada and Mexico, noting it misses out on international data roaming. The speaker emphasizes the $420 yearly savings over Verizon Unlimited Plus and suggests alternatives for multiple lines. Additionally, they discuss the Verizon Unlimited Ultimate plan, which enhances features like doubling hotspot data, increasing video streaming quality, and offering more international roaming data, at an increased cost. The speaker concludes that while the Verizon Unlimited Ultimate plan might be worth it for families with four or more lines needing priority data, other plans like Visible Plus or US Mobile might better serve those with fewer lines or different phone purchasing preferences.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses various mobile plan options and how users can save money. They highlight that US Mobile offers significant savings with their shared data plans, such as four lines with 30 GB of shared data for $74 per month, including taxes and fees. They also mention discounts from Verizon for teachers, students, military veterans, and first responders, and explain Verizon’s mix and match feature that allows different plans on the same account. Additionally, the importance of checking network coverage in your area using coverage map applications is emphasized. The presenter concludes by recommending Visible and US Mobile as cost-effective options on the Verizon network and endorsing Verizon’s unlimited ultimate plan for those who require direct Verizon services.