It feels a little weird writing about how COVID-19 cell phone plans, but that's what they are. Wireless carriers are trying to accommodate the needs of people who may have been laid off or furloughed because of the virus. In this article, I'll tell you about the new coronavirus cell phone plans and how you can save money on your monthly bill!
AT&T 2 GB Prepaid Plan
AT&T has been leading the way with great deals on prepaid plans. Prior to the coronavirus outbreak, their 8 GB Prepaid Plan was one of our favorites.
AT&T has released a new $15 / month plan, which is more inclusive than the limited time offers other carriers have announced in response to COVID-19. This plan includes unlimited minutes, unlimited messages, and 2 GB of high-speed data.
There are no overages, meaning you can continue using cellular data at reduced speeds after reaching the 2 GB high-speed threshold. Any high-speed data you don't use rolls over to the next month!
Mobile hotspot, HD video streaming, and unlimited texting to more than 100 countries are included as well.
We recommend choosing this plan if you already have a phone you'd like to use when you sign up. Make sure to check that your phone is compatible with AT&T's network first!
When you sign AT&T will send you a SIM card in the mail. All you need to do is insert it into your phone and you'll be good to!
To sign up for AT&T's 2 GB Promo Plan, click Select this plan. Then, click Get started under Bring Your Own Device, or choose one of the device options presented by AT&T. Finally, click Go To Cart and check out!
Cricket Wireless 2 GB Prepaid Plan
Cricket Wireless is an AT&T mobile virtual network operator. Like AT&T, Cricket Wireless has released a $15 / month plan for a limited time. However, Cricket's plan isn't as inclusive as AT&T's.
It does include unlimited minutes, unlimited messages, and 2 GB of high-speed data with no overages. However, there's no mobile hotspot or international calling features. You get a lot more for the same price from AT&T.
If you already have a phone, you can keep it when signing up for this coronavirus cell phone plan. Cricket also has a small catalogue of phones to choose from if you want to get a new one.
To sign up for Cricket's 2 GB Promo Plan, scroll up to the menu and hover over Shop. Then, click Phones. Choose a new phone, or click Bring Your Phone. Cricket Wireless will help you confirm that your phone is compatible with their network.
Once you've chosen your phone, decide whether or not your want Cricket Protect, a cell phone insurance program (you probably don't need it). Choose the $15 / month cell phone plan and click Add to Cart.
If you want to keep your phone number, type it in when prompted. You'll be presented with the option to go to your cart or add another line. If you're ready to check out, click Go To Cart and enter your payment information. If you want to add more lines, following the same steps we outlined above!
T-Mobile 2 GB Plan
T-Mobile has also released a 2 GB coronavirus cell phone plan. The T-Mobile Connect Plan includes 2 GB of high-speed data, unlimited minutes, and unlimited messages. Unlike the other plans we've mentioned, this plan has a hard data cap. You won't be able to use cellular data at any speed after reaching your monthly allotment.
You can bring your phone when switching to T-Mobile. Double-check to make sure your phone is compatible with their network first!
To sign up for this plan, click the circle next to $15 T-Mobile Connect UNL Talk & Text w/ 2GB Data on T-Mobile's prepaid plan comparison page. Then, click Select.
Stay Safe And Healthy
We know times are tough right now, and hopefully this article has helped you find another way to save some money. Let us know if you have any other questions about these coronavirus cell phone plans in the comments section below!
