Cell Phone Plans costs, by state and province

Typical costs for cell phone plans per line per month. Data allowance and number of lines change the total. Open a market below for a local estimate.

Cell phone plans range from budget prepaid at $15-$30 per line to unlimited premium plans at $70-$90 per line. Family plans and multi-line discounts can lower per-line costs to $25-$50. Taxes and fees add $5-$20 monthly.

Plan Types and Pricing

Prepaid plans start at $15-$30 per month for limited data, while postpaid unlimited plans from major carriers cost $70-$90 per line. MVNOs like Mint Mobile offer plans as low as $15-$25 per month for similar coverage.

Hidden Fees and Taxes

Carriers add regulatory fees, administrative charges, and local taxes that total $5-$20 per line monthly. Some prepaid plans include taxes in the advertised price, while postpaid bills often show separate line items.

How to Compare Carriers

Compare total monthly cost including fees, not just base price. For example, a $60 plan with $15 fees equals $75, while a $70 plan with $5 fees is cheaper. Also check coverage maps and data throttling policies.

Typical Cell Phone Plans prices
ItemTypical range
Monthly Plan Cost Range$15 - $90
Average Single-Line Unlimited$70 - $80
Taxes and Fees per Line$5 - $20
Phone Financing per Month$0 - $1,000

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