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Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Forget Verizon — one of my favorite cheap carriers is bringing back family plans
As the person responsible for evaluating the best phone carriers at Tom's Guide, I find that there's a lot to like about Visible, the Verizon-owned wireless service that offers lower-cost coverage on its parent company's network. But if there's a knock against Visible, it's the carrier's lack of family plans offering discounted rates when you add more lines. That's about to change later this month, as Visible announced a new Inner Circle program that allows groups of people to save money on their monthly cell phone bills. Best of all, the people included in your Inner Circle plan don't even need to be family members — anyone can link together their Visible data plans and reap the benefits of lower rates. Starting August 21, customers can pool together up to seven lines at Visible on a single account, with Visible offering discounts on its two premium plans for accounts with two or more people. With Visible Inner Circle, you can save $5 on the cost of either a Visible Plus or Visible Plus Pro plan, two unlimited data offerings that normally cost $35 and $45 a month, respectively. The standard Visible unlimited data plan keeps its $25/month cost, even on Inner Circle plans. Regular monthly cost Monthly cost with 2 or more Visible Inner Circle accounts Plan details Visible plan $25 $25 Unlimited data Visible Plus plan $35 $30 Unlimited data with no speed caps, fastest 5G service Visible Plus Pro plan $45 $40 Unlimited data with no speed caps, fastest 5G service, 4k video streaming The potential to lower the price of the Visible Plus plan via Visible's new family plan offering seems especially intriguing, since I consider Visible Plus to be the best unlimited data plan you can get right now. The regular $35 rate is already pretty low for unlimited data — it's a fraction of what you'd pay for comparable plans at AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon — and Visible stopped putting a cap on the amount of high-speed data you can enjoy with Visible Plus. Even modest savings of $5/month through Visible Inner Circle make a great plan already more appealing. Visible says that Inner Circle members can mix and match different plans. In this scenario, I could have three other people in an Inner Circle group, with one of us subscribed to the standard plan, while two others pay for Visible Plus and the fourth signs up for Visible Plus Pro. The first person would pay $25/month, the Visible Plus subscribers would pay $30 each for their service, and the Visible Plus Pro subscriber would pay $40. Visible Inner Circle family plans: Available August 21 @ VisibleStarting August 21, you'll be able to pool up to seven different lines of data in an account, with $5 monthly discounts on Visible Plus (normally $35) and Visible Plus Pro (normally $45) unlimited data plans. Each account can handle its own billing and manage its own account, giving you greater flexibility than more traditional family plans. Besides the discounted rates, the other noteworthy thing about Visible Inner Circle is the ability to add anyone — not just family members — to your family plan. That means anyone from roommates to distant relatives can pool their wireless plans together. Even though the accounts are connected, billing can be assigned separately, with each member of your Inner Circle responsible for their own plan. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It all sounds very similar to the old Visible Party Pay program the carrier offered half a dozen years ago, where accounts could be grouped together for significant discounts. Visible dropped its Party Pay program as it expanded to offer more plan options, so it's good to see a similar program return, even if the per-line discounts are more modest this time around. The ability to create family plans that aren't necessarily restricted to family members will make the new Visible offer appealing to some customers when it debuts next week. That said, the best family cell phone plans I've found offer more significant discounts the more lines you add. For example, a four-line plan at Total Wireless — another Verizon-owned carrier — reduces the per-line cost of unlimited data to $27.50, totaling $110 per month. Still, in this day and age, flexibility counts for a lot, and Visible's soon-to-launch Inner Circle program certainly offers that to a wider audience than just immediate family members.
Android Authority
10-06-2025
- Android Authority
Is Visible Plus Pro worth the extra $10 a month?
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority I've been a big Visible fan for years. While it's not the only carrier I use, it's definitely the one I most often come back to. I'm also not the only one in our staff who favors it, as Joe Maring recently left T-Mobile for Visible. There's a lot to like about Visible, and it only continues to get better. Earlier this spring, the Verizon-owned brand announced a new plan: the confusingly named Visible Plus Pro. Naming aside, I signed up to give it a try and see how it compares to the other tiers. I planned to dive deep and give it a full review. Coming from Visible Plus, I was mostly excited about the promise of truly unlimited data with no premium data caps. As it turns out, Visible Plus also received this upgrade. Previously, Visible Plus would limit your premium data before dropping you to lower priority speeds. With that cap now gone, there's honestly not much separating Visible Plus Pro from Visible Plus. After about a month, I switched my line back to Visible Plus. Bottom line: I just didn't see enough added value in Visible Plus Pro to justify the extra $10 a month. In terms of speeds and everyday service quality, the two plans feel identical. That said, there are still a few scenarios where the Pro tier makes sense. If you're considering Visible Plus Pro, I'd only recommend it if these extra features matter to you: 4K UHD streaming out of the box (while possible on any plan with a VPN, it's a gray area at best) Hotspot speeds bumped up from 10 Mbps to 15 Mbps, with no cap International texting to over 200 countries and calling to 85 countries included Two days of Global Pass travel data per billing cycle (bank up to 12 days) Free smartwatch connectivity (Pixel Watch or Apple Watch), which costs $10/month extra on Visible Plus Visible Plus Pro is really aimed at people who travel often, both in the US and internationally. It's also the best pick if you want to use a compatible smartwatch on Visible's network, since the added cost for the watch makes the total price the same as Pro — so you might as well get the extra perks included here as well. If either of those scenarios fits your needs, upgrading to Pro is worth it. For everyone else, Visible Plus remains the sweet spot. You'll still get international features, faster speeds, and better prioritization than Visible Basic, while paying much less than any of the big three postpaid carriers. Visible - Plans starting at $25 a month for a limited time! Visible - Plans starting at $25 a month for a limited time! Aiming to simplify and reduce the costs of mobile connectivity, Visible by Verizon is a simplified carrier that offers limited plans, no hidden fees, and connectivity to the Verizon network. See price at Visible Save $5.00
Android Authority
05-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Pixel Watch fans can now activate their cellular watches on Visible's prepaid network
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Visible is finally adding support for the cellular version of the Pixel Watch 2 or newer. The carrier will not sell the watch directly, but you will be able to easily bring your own. Watch support requires Visible Plus Pro, or a $10 add-on for Basic and Plus subscribers. US consumers were previously fairly limited if they were a fan of the Google Pixel Watch and preferred a cellular model. While all three major postpaid carriers fully supported it, only a few prepaid brands did, including US Mobile and Google Fi. Now you can add one more to the list, as Visible has officially announced support for the Pixel Watch 2 or newer. Visible has long supported the Apple Watch, so this change is welcome news for Pixel Watch fans seeking additional prepaid choices. In fact, Visible frequently ranks as my top recommendation among all carriers. o use your Google Pixel Watch with Visible, you'll need to subscribe to Visible Plus Pro for $40 per month or pay an additional $10 per month to add smartwatch support to either Visible Plus or Basic plans. While Visible doesn't sell the Google Pixel Watch directly, it makes it easy to bring your own device. While it's great that Visible has expanded beyond Apple Watch compatibility, I am curious why the Samsung Galaxy Watch family wasn't included. After all, both are popular Android-based options that could help attract a wider customer base. Nonetheless, Visible's ongoing expansion of device compatibility is a positive step, and hopefully, its smartwatch support will eventually match the extensive range available directly from Verizon. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Android Authority
29-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
You can currently get Visible for as little as $20 a month, but only while this promo lasts
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Right now, you can get $5 off a month for a year if you sign up for any Visible plan, bringing the starting costs down to just $20 a month. Visible works on Verizon's network and provides a similar experience to postpaid in terms of download speeds, latency, and network performance. The deal is for new customers only, but doesn't require an annual plan or any other hoops beyond adding the SAVE5 code. Visible is easily one of my favorite prepaid brands. In fact, alongside Google Fi, I tend to recommend Visible more than any other company out there. There are many reasons why I champion Visible more than most other brands, but it's mostly down to the fact that you get great pricing for truly unlimited data that's prioritized better than entry-level Verizon postpaid service. Starting at $25, it was already a steal, but right now, Visible is offering an extra $5 per month off on all three of its plans for an entire year. To be fair, Visible runs promotions like this fairly often, but its previous offer didn't apply to Visible Basic, only to the two Plus tier plans. The new SAVE5 code will let you lock in a rate that's $5 cheaper each month for an entire year, regardless of which plan you choose. For those that need a reminder, Visible normally charges $25 for Visible Basic, $35 for Visible Plus, and $45 a month for Visible Plus Pro. I already mentioned that the main benefit of Visible is that it is highly affordable and yet it gives you prioritized, truly unlimited data, which means you can use 100GB or more and typically never face any real slowdowns or other issues. Of course, there are a few other reasons, including some decent new customer phone promotions and solid international perks in its Plus tier plans. There are also some minor downsides, including limited (and online only) customer service, which makes the carrier a better fit for someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty a bit when it comes to solving issues. If you need handholding, Visible might be less ideal unless you have a friend or family member who is willing to help. Not sure if Visible is right for you? I recommend checking out my Visible versus Verizon guide if you want an even deeper look. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
