Best Cheap Phone Plans In 2022 (plus The Fine Print)

Here are CNET's top budget phone plan picks in 2022, with one plan costing $0 a month!

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0:00 Introduction
0:29 How Can a Plan Cost $0?
0:48 Prepaid Plans & MVNOs
2:36 Cheapest Unlimited Data Plans
4:08 Cheapest Buy in Bulk Plans
5:14 Cheapest Basic Phone Plans
6:03 Best Group Plans
7:11 What To Do Before Switching

Cheap phone plans are great, but there are often caveats to keep in mind before switching to one. Let's break down CNET's best budget phone plan picks, along with the fine print, so you can decide if one of these plans fits your needs. **Keep in mind that these plans are only available in the US and the plan costs we highlight may not include taxes and fees.

For more information, check out some of the written coverage on phone plans below.
Cheap Phone Plans Compared: 8 Affordable Alternatives to Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T cnet.co/3lNAG0s
Best Phone Plan Deals: Options Starting at Just $15 a Month cnet.co/3z27ESB
Best Unlimited Data Plans for 2022 cnet.co/3wRBhn1
Best Prepaid Phone Plans in 2022 cnet.co/3Gvjdne

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