If you've ever tried to help your parent or grandparent find cell phone service, you know reasonably priced senior citizen phone plans can be a nightmare to find. We've taken all the guesswork out and broken it down so you can find the best senior citizen phone plans available.
From The Major Carriers
T-Mobile
Unlimited Magenta 55+
Cost: $50/month with $25 due at signup, requires auto pay for this price
Calls: Unlimited within US, Mexico, and Canada
Texts: Unlimited worldwide
Data: Unlimited 4G LTE
Contract: None
This plan takes the Essentials plan and adds unlimited 4G LTE data. Good for someone who likes to use the web or Facebook. Taxes and fees are included with this plan.
Unlimited Magenta Plus
Cost: $65/month with $25 due at signup, requires auto pay for this price
Calls: Unlimited within US, Mexico, and Canada
Texts: Unlimited worldwide
Data: Unlimited 4G LTE
Contract: None
The extra $15/month gets you unlimited video streaming in high definition. Also, if you sign up for 2 lines for $90/month, you get free Netflix. You can add a 2nd line for only $20/month. Also, there are no added taxes or fees with this plan.
Verizon
Unlimited Plan 55+
Cost: $60/month (plus taxes and fees) with $20 due at signup, requires auto pay for this price
Calls: Unlimited within US, Mexico, and Canada
Texts: Unlimited worldwide
Data: Unlimited 4G LTE
Contract: None
This plan is only available in a limited number of cities
Sprint
Unlimited 55+
Cost: $50/month (plus taxes and fees) with $30 due at signup, requires auto pay for this price
Calls: Unlimited within US only
Texts: Unlimited worldwide
Data: Unlimited 4G LTE
Contract: None
This plan is only available in store. If you want 2 lines, it's a pretty good deal at $70/month for both.
From the smaller carriers
Consumer Cellular
Unlimited Talk & Text +
Cost: $30/month, no signup fee
Calls: Unlimited within US only
Texts: Unlimited worldwide
Data: 2GB
Contract: None
This is a great no frills plan. They have many low-cost phones to choose from. No activation, cancellation, or overage fees as well.
GreatCall
Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data Plan for Jitterbug Smart
Cost: $59.99/month, $25 due at signup
Calls: Unlimited within US only
Texts: Unlimited worldwide
Data: Unlimited
Contract: None
Great call includes a health and safety service with their plan called 5 star service. This includes access to a medical alert service around the clock in case of a fall or other emergency. The health and safety service can be upgraded for an additional fee to include unlimited access to doctors and nurses, an app that informs your family of an emergency, and even an operator who can help you with your phone's functions.
Our Favorite Plans
Lowest cost
Consumer Cellular Unlimited Talk & Text +
Best with unlimited data
T-Mobile Unlimited Magenta 55+
Best for senior safety
GreatCall Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data Plan for Jitterbug Smart
The overall winner
T-Mobile Unlimited Magenta 55+
You'll have to determine which features are most useful and practical and what your budget is to choose from the best senior citizen phone plans. Remember, many of these providers also have discounts for AARP.
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