I don’t love cheap cell phone plans just for the savings — they also come with these hidden perks
Cheap cell phone plans are not only appealing for their low prices but also for the additional perks they offer. Many carriers, including MVNOs and traditional providers, are competing by including freebies like smartwatch data and streaming subscriptions. These hidden benefits can enhance the overall value of budget plans, making them more attractive to consumers.
- ▪MVNOs like Cricket Wireless and Google Fi offer competitively priced plans with additional perks.
- ▪Visible's $45 per month plan includes free smartwatch data service, allowing users to connect their devices without extra fees.
- ▪T-Mobile's Experience More plan provides a free Netflix subscription, saving users over $107 a year.
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Phones I don’t love cheap cell phone plans just for the savings — they also come with these hidden perks Features By John Velasco published 24 May 2026 Who doesn't love freebies? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom’s Guide / Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There was a time long ago when I was paying upwards of $99 a month for my cell phone plan, which still had a limit to the amount of phone calls and text messages I could send each month.
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