Whether one wants to look up things on the internet or have video calls with family, most cellphone plans offer standard features like unlimited data and video streaming. However, seniors may want to choose a service provider that offers pocket-friendly plans without all the frills or excessive features they may not use. Further, the best smartphone plans for seniors should ensure smooth connectivity with adequate minutes, texts, and data options.

Ultra Mobile PayGo plan
This can be the best pay-as-you-go plan for seniors. Although Ultra Mobile offers the PayGo plan, it utilizes T-Mobile’s network. The carrier offers senior citizen prepaid cell phone plans at a monthly price of around $3, in which users get 100 texts, 100 minutes, and 100MB of 4G LTE data. The plan is ideal for older adults who use their phones mainly to connect with their loved ones. Additional usage charges are reasonable—3 cents per MB or per minute and a cent per additional message. Users are required to top up every 90 days to keep the phone number active.

US Mobile plans
This is one senior mobile phone plan provider that gives users the freedom to choose the services they want. This carrier offers a build-your-plan and lets customers select the number of minutes and texts and even the amount of data. It also lets users completely exclude a particular service. Users can change their plans on a monthly basis. Its most basic yet affordable cell phone plans for seniors start from $2 for 75 minutes (call), $1.50 for texts, and another $1.50 for 50MB of mobile data.

T-Mobile Unlimited 55+ plan
The Magenta® Unlimited 55+ plan is for tech-savvy seniors who stream movies and surf the internet. This senior mobile phone plan is ideal for users above 55 years of age as they can get this plan at a discount. The seniors’ unlimited cell phone plan offers two lines for $35 each and offers unlimited minutes, text, and mobile data. Users get 5GB 4G data and 3GB 4G LTE mobile hotspot data along with 5G services at no additional cost. Frequent flyers can use this plan for in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity offering uninterrupted entertainment.

Verizon plans
Verizon’s senior plan offers unlimited calls, texts, and mobile data all across the country. And if one is looking for some on-the-go entertainment, then the plan also includes six months of OTT platform subscription. Although Verizon’s monthly subscription charges may seem pricier, its multiple lines have the same prices when compared with other network providers. So, choosing a family plan of four lines will cost only $35 per month per line.

Lively™ plans
Formerly known as GreatCall, Lively™ is powered by one of the most reliable wireless networks in the country—Verizon. Lively™ offers senior mobile phones such as the Jitterbug Smart 3, which comes with a large, 6.2-inch screen, a simple and comprehensive list-based menu, and video chatting. It also has features like voice typing, a high-quality camera, a powerful speaker, and a long-lasting battery, which provide convenience for seniors. They can also access mobile internet and play simple brain teasers to keep their mind active. Jitterbug Smart3 is currently available at $149.99 with $14.99 or $19.99 per month for talk and text facilities. As for the Jitterbug Flip2, the device is available for $99.99, excluding monthly plan activation fees and other taxes. It also consists of similar talk and text plans as Jitterbug Smart3. These are among the best senior mobile phones and plans. What separates Lively™ from the rest is that it steers clear of long-term contracts and offers only monthly payment options, giving more flexibility to users.

Mint Mobile 55+ plan
A popular telecommunication company, Mint Mobile offers excellent cell phone services for all age groups. The company also offers senior-specific deals and plans—for example, the Mint 55+ plan for older adults aged 55 years or above at $15/month (for a 3-month trial) for new users. Moreover, the company’s MINTech advisor service allows activation and bill payment over the phone. Users are also eligible for complete service transfer and activation of the existing phone number. Mint 55+ also offers monthly 4GB data of 5G/4G LTE with free international calls to neighboring countries.

AT&T Unlimited 55+ plan
AT&T is one of the best mobile carriers in the country, and it also offers amazing international deals and plans. Its Unlimited 55+ plan is meant for individuals above 55 years of age; it comes with unlimited talk, text, and data services across the country and the neighboring regions. Users also get AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security that offers protection against spam emails and fraud calls through spam filtration and call blocking features. Apart from 5G access, you also send unlimited texts to more than 200 countries. Its unlimited plan starts at just $40 a month; however, this is the cost when one purchases a single line.