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18 Phones Available | Tello 500 Mins & Unlimited Texts 2GB No Contract Featured This is a featured placement from an advertiser where their product matches your search
| 500 Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB | $ 9 /mo Get Plan |
29 Phones Available | Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited Data¹ No Contract Featured This is a featured placement from an advertiser where their product matches your search
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited Unlimited (Reduced speeds after 20 GB of usage per line) | $ 29 .99 /mo + $10 Upfront Get Plan |
21 Phones Available | TextNow Wireless 2GB LTE No Contract Featured This is a featured placement from an advertiser where their product matches your search
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB 4G/5G LTE data, then slowed | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
21 Phones Available | Pix Wireless $55 CDMA Monthly No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 12 GB | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
28 Phones Available | Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited Talk & Text 10GB Data No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB 4G LTE Data (then unlimited data at 3G speeds) | $ 0 /mo + $10 Upfront Link not provided |
13 Phones Available | Pix Wireless $40 CDMA Monthly No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 7 GB | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | BOOM! Mobile Unlimited Talk & Text 5GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 5 GB | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
20 Phones Available | Pix Wireless $30 CDMA Monthly No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 4 GB | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
21 Phones Available | Pix Wireless $20 CDMA Monthly No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | BOOM! Mobile Unlimited Talk & Text 2GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 2 GB | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | ROK Mobile Unlimited Talk Text 10GB GSM No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
21 Phones Available | TextNow Wireless 2GB LTE No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB 4G/5G LTE data, then slowed | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
21 Phones Available | TextNow Wireless 5GB LTE No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB 4G/5G LTE data, then slowed | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
23 Phones Available | TextNow Wireless Unlimited LTE No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G/5G LTE data (may be slowed after 23GB of usage per month) | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | ROK Mobile Unlimited Talk Text 5GB GSM No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 0 /mo Get Plan |
28 Phones Available | Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited Talk & Text 2GB Data No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB 4G LTE Data (then unlimited data at 3G speeds) | $ 0 /mo + $10 Upfront Link not provided |
62 Phones Available | Boost Mobile Shrink It! No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 15 GB | $ 0 /mo Link not provided |
28 Phones Available | Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 35GB of usage per month) | $ 0 /mo + $10 Upfront Link not provided |
28 Phones Available | Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 35GB of usage per month) | $ 0 /mo + $10 Upfront Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 100 GB | $ 1,020 /mo Link not provided |
15 Phones Available | 500 Minutes + 500 Texts | 2 GB 5G LTE Data | $ 8 /mo Get Plan | |
18 Phones Available | Tello 500 Mins & Unlimited Texts 2GB No Contract
| 500 Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB | $ 9 /mo Get Plan |
15 Phones Available | US Mobile 2GB By the Gig No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB 5G LTE Data | $ 10 /mo Get Plan |
18 Phones Available | Tello Unlimited Talk & Text 2GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB 4G LTE / 5G data | $ 10 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | Tello 500 Mins & Unlimited Texts 5GB No Contract
| 500 Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB | $ 13 /mo Get Plan |
17 Phones Available | Tello Unlimited Talk & Text 5GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB 4G LTE / 5G data | $ 14 /mo Get Plan |
15 Phones Available | US Mobile 5GB By the Gig No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB 5G LTE Data | $ 15 /mo Get Plan |
13 Phones Available | US Mobile Unlimited Flex No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB | $ 17 .50 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | Tello 500 Mins & Unlimited Texts 10GB No Contract
| 500 Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB | $ 18 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | Tello Unlimited Talk & Text 10GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB 4G LTE / 5G data | $ 19 /mo Get Plan |
15 Phones Available | US Mobile 10GB By the Gig No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 20 GB 5G LTE Data | $ 20 /mo Get Plan |
13 Phones Available | US Mobile Unlimited Starter No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited | $ 22 .50 /mo Get Plan |
3 Phones Available | Tello 500 Mins & Unlimited Texts 15GB No Contract
| 500 Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 15 GB | $ 23 /mo Get Plan |
3 Phones Available | Tello Unlimited Talk & Text 15GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 15 GB 4G LTE / 5G data | $ 24 /mo Get Plan |
4 Phones Available | Consumer Cellular Unlimited Talk & Text 5GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB 5G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 25 /mo Get Plan |
8 Phones Available | Tello Unlimited Data, Talk & Text No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE / 5G data | $ 25 /mo Get Plan |
29 Phones Available | Spectrum Mobile™ Unlimited Data¹ No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited Unlimited (Reduced speeds after 20 GB of usage per line) | $ 29 .99 /mo + $10 Upfront Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | Atlantis Telecom Unlimited No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 2 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 29 .99 /mo Get Plan |
29 Phones Available | Xfinity Mobile 3GB By The Gig No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 3 GB Pay as you go $15 per GB of data used | $ 30 /mo Get Plan |
27 Phones Available | Cricket Wireless 2GB High-Speed Data No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 2 GB Data speeds capped at 8Mbps | $ 30 /mo + $9.99 Upfront Link not provided |
35 Phones Available | US Mobile Unlimited Premium No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited | $ 32 .50 /mo Get Plan |
15 Phones Available | US Mobile 20GB By the Gig No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB 5G LTE Data | $ 35 /mo Get Plan |
4 Phones Available | Consumer Cellular Unlimited Talk & Text 10GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB 5G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 35 /mo Get Plan |
56 Phones Available | Straight Talk Unlimited No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 3 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 35 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided |
28 Phones Available | Unlimited Minutes | 2 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed | $ 35 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided | |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 2 GB | $ 40 /mo Link not provided |
26 Phones Available | Cricket Wireless 5GB High-Speed Data No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 5 GB Data speeds capped at 8Mbps | $ 40 /mo + $9.99 Upfront Link not provided |
4 Phones Available | Consumer Cellular Unlimited Talk & Text 15GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 15 GB 5G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 40 /mo Get Plan |
28 Phones Available | Unlimited Minutes | 4 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed | $ 40 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided | |
56 Phones Available | Straight Talk Unlimited No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 25 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 45 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided |
30 Phones Available | Xfinity Mobile Unlimited Data No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 20GB of usage per month) | $ 45 /mo Get Plan |
4 Phones Available | Consumer Cellular Unlimited Talk & Text 20GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 20 GB 5G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 45 /mo Get Plan |
1 Phones Available | Atlantis Telecom Unlimited No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 6 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 49 .99 /mo Get Plan |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 3 GB | $ 50 /mo Link not provided |
28 Phones Available | Unlimited Minutes | 8 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed | $ 50 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided | |
43 Phones Available | AT&T Mobile Share Plus 3GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 3 GB | $ 50 /mo + $25 Upfront Get Plan |
63 Phones Available | Unlimited Minutes | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 35GB of usage per month) | $ 50 /mo Link not provided | |
51 Phones Available | T-Mobile No Credit Check No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB 4G LTE Data (then unlimited data at 3G speeds) | $ 50 /mo Link not provided |
4 Phones Available | Consumer Cellular Unlimited Data, Talk & Text No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 50 GB 5G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 50 /mo Get Plan |
56 Phones Available | Straight Talk Unlimited No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 60 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 55 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided |
26 Phones Available | Cricket Wireless Unlimited Cricket Core No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited Data speeds capped at 3Mbps | $ 55 /mo + $9.99 Upfront Link not provided |
44 Phones Available | T-Mobile Magenta Military No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G/5G Data (may be slowed after 100GB of usage per month) | $ 55 /mo + $30 Upfront Link not provided |
32 Phones Available | T-Mobile Magenta First Responder No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G/5G Data (may be slowed after 100GB of usage per month) | $ 55 /mo + $30 Upfront Link not provided |
1 Phones Available | Atlantis Telecom Unlimited No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 50GB of usage per month) | $ 59 .99 /mo Get Plan |
43 Phones Available | AT&T Mobile Share Plus 9GB No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 9 GB | $ 60 /mo + $25 Upfront Get Plan |
29 Phones Available | Xfinity Mobile 10GB By The Gig No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | 10 GB Pay as you go $15 per GB of data used | $ 60 /mo Get Plan |
28 Phones Available | Unlimited Minutes | 10 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed | $ 60 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided | |
25 Phones Available | Cricket Wireless Unlimited Cricket More No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed during network congestion) | $ 60 /mo + $9.99 Upfront Link not provided |
62 Phones Available | Unlimited Minutes | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 35GB of usage per month) | $ 60 /mo Link not provided | |
56 Phones Available | Straight Talk Unlimited Plus International No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes Unlimited to Mexico, China, India & Canada | 25 GB 4G LTE data, then slowed (no overages) | $ 60 /mo + $0.99 Upfront Link not provided |
44 Phones Available | T-Mobile Essentials No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 50GB of usage per month) | $ 60 /mo + $3.99 Upfront Link not provided |
45 Phones Available | AT&T Unlimited Starter No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed during network congestion) | $ 65 /mo + $24.95 Upfront Get Plan |
104 Phones Available | Verizon myPlan Unlimited Welcome No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G/5G LTE Data (may be slowed during network congestion) | $ 65 /mo + $30 Upfront Get Plan |
33 Phones Available | T-Mobile Magenta MAX Unlimited 55+ Years No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G/5G Data | $ 65 /mo + $30 Upfront Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 5 GB | $ 70 /mo Link not provided |
49 Phones Available | T-Mobile Magenta No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 100GB of usage per month) | $ 70 /mo + $30 Upfront Link not provided |
46 Phones Available | AT&T Unlimited Extra No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 50GB of usage per month) | $ 75 /mo + $24.95 Upfront Get Plan |
56 Phones Available | Verizon myPlan Unlimited Plus No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G/5G LTE Data (may be slowed after 25GB of usage per month) | $ 80 /mo + $30 Upfront Get Plan |
46 Phones Available | AT&T Unlimited Elite No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G LTE Data (may be slowed after 22GB of usage per month) | $ 85 /mo + $25 Upfront Get Plan |
33 Phones Available | T-Mobile Magenta MAX No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes + Unlimited Texts | Unlimited 4G/5G LTE Data | $ 85 /mo + $30 Upfront Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 8 GB | $ 100 /mo Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 10 GB | $ 120 /mo Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 15 GB | $ 170 /mo Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 20 GB | $ 220 /mo Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 30 GB | $ 320 /mo Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 40 GB | $ 420 /mo Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 50 GB | $ 520 /mo Link not provided |
10 Phones Available | Google Fi No Contract
| Unlimited Minutes | 80 GB | $ 820 /mo Link not provided |
There are a multitude of cell phone plans available to everyone nowadays, as well as the different wireless carriers who provide them. Figuring out which one is best for yourself or your family can be difficult, but not impossible if you know what you are looking for going in. You need to know exactly what you need in a phone before you sign up for a plan, especially if you are signing a one or two-year contract. While many plans are very similar, a few differences can make the difference between saving money and wasting it. You may be paying more for one feature with one carrier that is exactly the same with another when you don't need to. Use Wirefly to view and compare all the different rates and plans that are available from different carriers. We are here to make sure you don't find yourself trapped in a one to two-year plan that isn't satisfactory.
Let's face it: Even at the best price, or with the best features, there's no reason to choose a wireless carrier that doesn't cover your home and place of work in Arthur, IA. Luckily, the city has become a hub of lightning-fast LTE coverage on all major carriers in the past several years. While AT&T and Verizon have long had dense, fast LTE networks in Arthur, IA, carriers like T-Mobile and Sprint traditionally lagged behind in terms of coverage, LTE technology, and overall speed. Not anymore.
Now, all four major carriers have the city and its entire suburban area covered with fast LTE technology. In fact, all four carriers score within just a few points of each other in RootMetrics tests of speed, call quality, text message delivery rates, and breadth of coverage, in Arthur, IA. This means that you now have more options, more features, and more price points available than ever before. There is no need to compromise on any one metric.
Many Arthur, IA residents use cellphones for several different purposes. They often make voice calls, access the Internet and engage in texting. When people select cellular plans, they need to consider several different limits. Separate caps may pertain to voice minutes, text messages and data transfers. Different limits often apply to international communications, especially when subscribers make calls to people in countries outside of North America.
Individuals who completely or mostly rely on cellphones must find plans with enough data and minutes to fully meet their communication needs. Users who have home Internet connections and/or landline phones may be satisfied with the most basic cell phone services. Either way, Wirefly enables people to find affordable plans that have what they need. Most cell phone plans fit into one of three types: family, individual or no contract.
A family plan is more expensive than individual wireless service, but it costs less per line. All of the subscriber's mobile devices share the same amount of bandwidth and minutes. It's crucial to choose a plan with limits that accommodate the total cellphone usage of all family members. Alternately, a single-line plan only provides service for one phone. It's the most economical option for people who don't live with any other cellphone users.
A no contract plan offers the greatest flexibility and helps keep costs under control. Some providers call it a pay-as-you-go, prepaid or month-to-month plan. This type of service has become more convenient than it was in the past. Locals can visit department stores in Arthur, IA and purchase prepaid cell phones. It's normally possible to begin using the phones immediately. However, extra fees may apply and high-end cell phones tend to cost more than usual.
No contract plans let people spend just as much as they want, and it's easy to switch providers at any time. On the other hand, individual and family contracts usually remain in effect for at least 12 months. Subscribers pay monthly fees and the contract requires them to keep paying until it expires. A substantial fee must be paid to cancel early; it includes a fine and a portion of the unpaid amount.
Competition is a good thing, and now that it's come to the U.S. wireless industry, customers stand to win big time when they switch carriers or plans. In Arthur, IA, good coverage means good options at all four major carriers. MVNOs, which use these same networks, also offer several ways to cut down on monthly costs while increasing data limits.
Altogether, recent developments in Arthur, IA make it easier for customers to get good coverage, fast data, reliable calls, and an affordable price that matches both their monthly budget and the exact features they need on a daily basis. As always, however, it's important to read the fine print, take advantage of promotional offers, and ensure that a carrier's real-world coverage matches its coverage map and in-store promises when making the big switch.
Now that you know which kind of cell phone plan you want, it's now time to make another important decision: what do you need each month in terms of minutes, text messages, and data? This used to be a slightly complex decision to have to make, but that is no longer the case due to changes in the wireless industry. Current cell phone plans have almost all dropped limits on calling minutes and texts messages. Postpaid family plans and individual plans at Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, all include unlimited talk and text. Only a small number of no contract prepaid plans still enforce limits.
The good news is that you can choose to look at only the amount of data that you need on a monthly basis. Two of the major carriers make this decision pretty simple, while two of the other major carriers require a bit more decision making before choosing a plan. Here's what to keep in mind when selecting a cell phone plan in Arthur, IA:
Like T-Mobile, Sprint recently unveiled a flat-rate, all-unlimited mobile plan for new and existing subscribers. Customers who prefer not to get an unlimited plan can opt for a 'shared' amount of data that can be used by all lines attached to the account. By default, data speeds on limited plans slow down after all data has been used. Customers can buy a high-speed pass if they wish to have more full-speed data until the end of the month, however.
The Un-Carrier, as T-Mobile has dubbed itself, recently made a move toward unlimited data for all. The company added to its Simple Choice plan lineup with T-Mobile ONE, an unlimited, single plan for individuals or families. T-Mobile Simple Choice plans are still available for customers who prefer them, however. These plans feature data rollover and no overage charges, so there's no extra fees added to the bill based on your usage.
Verizon got rid of overages early in 2016 and started offering rollover data for its shared data plans. Verizon's plans are similar to AT&T's, however an unlimited data option is not available to new customers at all.
AT&T offers unlimited data only to customers who also have DIRECTV or AT&T Internet. Otherwise, customers have shared data plans with every line on their account. In 2016, AT&T introduced a no-overages policy that throttles data to 2G speeds when a data bucket is exhausted. The company also has its 'Stream Saver' service in 2016, which reduces the quality of all streaming video and uses data more slowly as a result.
Smaller prepaid carriers, called Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), usually operate on one of the four above networks and resell services to no-commitment customers. These plans cover Arthur, IA and change very frequently, but they do often represent a good savings each month.
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