Verizon's unlimited data limit of 150GB

[Tom]

I suspect the brief phone call won't cost more than the USPS 'Global' mail stamp.

A whopping $.20 showed up on my bill for that annual call. No reason to sign up for other services. When I'm no longer here and don't reply to the Scottish financial institution's letter, they'll cancel my account and won't again ask me to call.

 

[Tom]

I've been happy since switching my phone to Visible, including our recent 6-week trip to the frigid MidWest. Today I switched Chris' phone from Xfinity mobile to Visible. $30/month with guaranteed no overages.

Switching merely involved downloading Visible's eSIM and obtaining an opt-out PIN from Xfinity. XF's web site had an issue and I had to download their app to get the PIN, but the switch then only took a minute or so.

 

[Domo]

Terribly funny how marketing can change the meaning of words and attract customers.

 

[Tom]

I've been happy since switching my phone to Visible... Today I switched Chris' phone from Xfinity mobile to Visible. $30/month with guaranteed no overages...

After signing up and switching, Visible confirmed the plan features, including 'no overages', and encouraged me to 'stream away as much as you like'.

To confirm this is not marketing hype, I've switched one of my daily at-home streaming devices from in-home Xfinity fiber to use my phone (on the Visible service) as a hotspot. I'll be checking my bill.

BTW did I mention that the driver for switching Chris' phone from Xfinity Mobile to Visible was continuous monthly overages on the bill. FWIW Xfinity Mobile uses the same Verizon network.

Next time we're away from home, I'll compare performance between one of our phones on Visible and my ATT Mobley device ($20/mo) which has been a mainstay or primary backup for a number of years.

 

[Lou Schneider]

After signing up and switching, Visible confirmed the plan features, including 'no overages', and encouraged me to 'stream away as much as you like'.

To confirm this is not marketing hype, I've switched one of my daily at-home streaming devices from in-home Xfinity fiber to use my phone (on the Visible service) as a hotspot. I'll be checking my bill.

BTW did I mention that the driver for switching Chris' phone from Xfinity Mobile to Visible was continuous monthly overages on the bill. FWIW Xfinity Mobile uses the same Verizon network.

Next time we're away from home, I'll compare performance between one of our phones on Visible and my ATT Mobley device ($20/mo) which has been a mainstay or primary backup for a number of years.

I have the same Mobley as my primary Internet and use the hotspot on my Visible phone as a backup at home and as my the primary connection when I'm travelling and don't want to unpack the Mobley. Less than $50 a month total for the pair.

For example yesterday I drove to Bakersfield and used Visible to stream audio and navigation in the car and to stream a movie and do some web browsing on my laptop when I got to the motel. Tomorrow I'll stream more audio and navigation as I continue my trip to Pahrump. I haven't kept track of my monthly usage but I've never heard a peep from Visible.

 

[NY_Dutch]

After signing up and switching, Visible confirmed the plan features, including 'no overages', and encouraged me to 'stream away as much as you like'.

To confirm this is not marketing hype, I've switched one of my daily at-home streaming devices from in-home Xfinity fiber to use my phone (on the Visible service) as a hotspot. I'll be checking my bill.

BTW did I mention that the driver for switching Chris' phone from Xfinity Mobile to Visible was continuous monthly overages on the bill. FWIW Xfinity Mobile uses the same Verizon network.

Next time we're away from home, I'll compare performance between one of our phones on Visible and my ATT Mobley device ($20/mo) which has been a mainstay or primary backup for a number of years.

Before I gave up my last few Internet clients, it wasn't uncommon for me to hit 250 to 350 GB in any given month with Visible. Never a peep from them...

 

[IBTripping]

I use my Visible hot spot feature as my primary (and only) internet connection. And, I stream a lot of TV.

 

[DonTom]

I use my Visible hot spot feature as my primary (and only) internet connection. And, I stream a lot of TV.

I will stick with Verizon because:


"T-Mobile has the best 5G coverage in the U.S., with its 5G Ultra Capacity network reaching over 305 million people and offering the fastest speeds and most consistent connection. Verizon leads in 4G LTE coverage, with over 99% of the U.S. population covered, making it the top choice for nationwide reliability and rural areas. AT&T provides strong, balanced coverage across urban and suburban regions, with 99.37% 4G coverage in Illinois and 89.26% 5G coverage there.

For the best overall coverage in your specific area, use crowdsourced tools like the OpenSignal app or CoverageMap.com, which analyze real-world signal strength and data speeds. These tools often reveal the best carrier for your home, workplace, or frequent travel routes.

• Best 5G coverage: T-Mobile
• Best 4G coverage & nationwide reliability: Verizon
• Best balanced urban/suburban coverage: AT&T
• Best for budget options with strong coverage: Visible (Verizon network) or Mint Mobile (T-Mobile network)

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[Lou Schneider]

I just discovered Visible's hotspot remains working if you make a voice call. I was on the phone with a service place and pulled up their website on my laptop. Didn't realize until later that I was using the phone's hotspot instead of the Mobley.

 

[NY_Dutch]

I will stick with Verizon because:


"T-Mobile has the best 5G coverage in the U.S., with its 5G Ultra Capacity network reaching over 305 million people and offering the fastest speeds and most consistent connection. Verizon leads in 4G LTE coverage, with over 99% of the U.S. population covered, making it the top choice for nationwide reliability and rural areas. AT&T provides strong, balanced coverage across urban and suburban regions, with 99.37% 4G coverage in Illinois and 89.26% 5G coverage there.

For the best overall coverage in your specific area, use crowdsourced tools like the OpenSignal app or CoverageMap.com, which analyze real-world signal strength and data speeds. These tools often reveal the best carrier for your home, workplace, or frequent travel routes.

• Best 5G coverage: T-Mobile
• Best 4G coverage & nationwide reliability: Verizon
• Best balanced urban/suburban coverage: AT&T
• Best for budget options with strong coverage: Visible (Verizon network) or Mint Mobile (T-Mobile network)

-Don- Auburn, CA

I expect you know that Visible is a Verizon brand.

 

[DonTom]

I expect you know that Visible is a Verizon brand.

Yes, but that doesn't make it always the same system. Verizon rents other cell systems in some areas to extend their range. I doubt those will work with Visible.

That is why Visible doesn't include "nationwide reliability and rural areas." unlike Verizon in above.

You get what you pay for.

I want the best range possible and it is very rare for my Verizon to not work anywhere I stop in the USA during my RV trips, even when far from any towns. A couple exceptions, such as the Giant Redwoods and the Big Bend of Texas.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[NY_Dutch]

Yes, but that doesn't make it always the same system. Verizon rents other cell systems in some areas to extend their range. I doubt those will work with Visible.

That is why Visible doesn't include "nationwide reliability and rural areas." unlike Verizon in above.

You get what you pay for.

I want the best range possible and it is very rare for my Verizon to not work anywhere I stop in the USA during my RV trips, even when far from any towns. A couple exceptions, such as the Giant Redwoods and the Big Bend of Texas.

-Don- Auburn, CA

"Verizon's native wireless network is one of the largest in the United States, covering over 99% of the U.S. population with 4G LTE as of early 2024. As of late 2025, the company reported 146.7 million total wireless retail connections."

Google Search

 

[DonTom]

"Verizon's native wireless network is one of the largest in the United States, covering over 99% of the U.S. population with 4G LTE as of early 2024. As of late 2025, the company reported 146.7 million total wireless retail connections."

Google Search

What we really need to see is the difference in coverage between Visible and Version's coverage. I assume it is not exactly the same by the wording of what I copied in post 48.

So I will now do a search:

"Visible and Verizon have nearly identical coverage areas since Visible operates as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) on Verizon’s network. Both use the same towers and network infrastructure, so where Verizon has signal, Visible typically does too.

However, there are key differences in coverage reliability and reach:

• Native Network Coverage: Visible only accesses Verizon’s native network, not the extended roaming networks that Verizon postpaid customers use. This means in some rural or remote areas—especially in the western U.S.—Verizon may have signal due to roaming agreements with regional carriers, while Visible may not.
• Roaming Limitations: Verizon postpaid customers benefit from 18 domestic roaming partners, including those in the LTEiRA program, which expands coverage in sparsely populated regions. Visible does not have access to these agreements, creating small coverage gaps where Verizon works but Visible does not.
• Real-World Reports: Users have reported no signal in areas like northern California (e.g., Leggett) and parts of Oklahoma and Wisconsin, where Verizon postpaid service works due to roaming, but Visible does not.

In summary, coverage is largely the same in urban and suburban areas, but Verizon has broader reach in rural and remote regions due to roaming agreements. Visible’s coverage is best described as “most of the Verizon network,” not all of it."

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[Lou Schneider]

Yes, but that doesn't make it always the same system. Verizon rents other cell systems in some areas to extend their range. I doubt those will work with Visible.

No, they don't which you can see if you pull up Verizon's coverage map and compare it to the Visible map.

 

[Tom]

I recall when we had T-mobile as our carrier (c 2004). Excellent coverage across the US, West-East, North-South for our 3-4 month trip. While we were in the Maritimes, T-mobile roamed to Rogers towers. When we got home, my T-mobile bill for that 2 weeks (in the Maritimes) was over $2,000 with no streaming.

 

[NY_Dutch]

What we really need to see is the difference in coverage between Visible and Version's coverage. I assume it is not exactly the same by the wording of what I copied in post 48.

So I will now do a search:

"Visible and Verizon have nearly identical coverage areas since Visible operates as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) on Verizon’s network. Both use the same towers and network infrastructure, so where Verizon has signal, Visible typically does too.

However, there are key differences in coverage reliability and reach:

• Native Network Coverage: Visible only accesses Verizon’s native network, not the extended roaming networks that Verizon postpaid customers use. This means in some rural or remote areas—especially in the western U.S.—Verizon may have signal due to roaming agreements with regional carriers, while Visible may not.
• Roaming Limitations: Verizon postpaid customers benefit from 18 domestic roaming partners, including those in the LTEiRA program, which expands coverage in sparsely populated regions. Visible does not have access to these agreements, creating small coverage gaps where Verizon works but Visible does not.
• Real-World Reports: Users have reported no signal in areas like northern California (e.g., Leggett) and parts of Oklahoma and Wisconsin, where Verizon postpaid service works due to roaming, but Visible does not.

In summary, coverage is largely the same in urban and suburban areas, but Verizon has broader reach in rural and remote regions due to roaming agreements. Visible’s coverage is best described as “most of the Verizon network,” not all of it."

-Don- Auburn, CA

"The Visible network is available in all 50 states across the U.S., and domestic roaming is included at no additional cost."

Visible | It's Phone Service. In An App.

www.visible.com

 

[DonTom]

"The Visible network is available in all 50 states across the U.S., and domestic roaming is included at no additional cost."

Roaming Limitations: Verizon postpaid customers benefit from 18 domestic roaming partners, including those in the LTEiRA program, which expands coverage in sparsely populated regions. Visible does not have access to these agreements, creating small coverage gaps where Verizon works but Visible does not.

Sounds like they contradict each other. Or what am I missing?

Is the difference the "LTEiRA program"?

"LTEiRA (LTE in Rural America) is a network partnership program launched by Verizon in 2010 to expand LTE coverage to rural areas where major carriers had limited or no service. Under LTEiRA, Verizon provides regional carriers with access to its 700 MHz Upper C Block spectrum and LTE network infrastructure, while the local carriers build and maintain their own networks and deliver backhaul. In return, Verizon customers can roam on these partner networks for free, with no additional charges for data, voice, or text—treated as native Verizon coverage. "



-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[NY_Dutch]

Sounds like they contradict each other. Or what am I missing?

Is the difference the "LTEiRA program"?

"LTEiRA (LTE in Rural America) is a network partnership program launched by Verizon in 2010 to expand LTE coverage to rural areas where major carriers had limited or no service. Under LTEiRA, Verizon provides regional carriers with access to its 700 MHz Upper C Block spectrum and LTE network infrastructure, while the local carriers build and maintain their own networks and deliver backhaul. In return, Verizon customers can roam on these partner networks for free, with no additional charges for data, voice, or text—treated as native Verizon coverage. "



-Don- Auburn, CA

What was your source? Mine was Visible itself...

 

[DonTom]

What was your source? Mine was Visible itself...

Mine was a online instant question and answer asked from my Brave browser.

Not doubt there is a difference in coverage or Verizon wouldn't have such a choice as Visible at a cheaper rate.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[IBTripping]

Mine was a online instant question and answer asked from my Brave browser.

Not doubt there is a difference in coverage or Verizon wouldn't have such a choice as Visible at a cheaper rate.

-Don- Auburn, CA

I've never been in an area that Visible didn't work except once. I ended up in a remote area where there was no mobile coverage for anyone unless they had a satellite phone. However, I believe you may be right if I'm ever in a remote roaming area.

I did get notified that I was connected to Mexico cell towers when I was near the Mexican border. I was startled when a voice on my phone said welcome to Mexico mobile network. For a second I thought I'd accidentally crossed the border.