Student Phone Plans in the US Compared
All three big US carriers have student discounts, but they apply to specific plans. Compare the final monthly price with a cheap prepaid plan before switching.
| Carrier | Student offer at our check | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | $10 off a month for 1 line or $25 off for 2 lines on Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Welcome; 10% per line on the Simplicity plan | Account owner or manager enrolled in US higher education; max 2 lines; up to 4 years, re-verify every year; not prepaid |
| AT&T | 20% per line on Premium 2.0 (the program’s fine print also lists 15% on Extra 2.0 and 10% on Value 2.0) | Proof of eligibility through your school; credits within 3 bill cycles |
| T-Mobile | 1 line on Essentials Saver with Student Savings 2.0 for $30 a month with AutoPay (+ taxes and fees); Experience More and Experience Beyond also have student versions | Account holder over 18 and enrolled; verify within 45 days and every year, or pay up to $20 more per line; max 2 voice lines; $35 connection charge per device |
From each carrier’s own page, checked 13 October 2026.
According to Android Headlines (31 July 2026), T-Mobile’s student versions of Experience More cost $65 for one line and $110 for two, and Experience Beyond $80 and $130. T-Mobile’s own student page did not show those prices at our check, so confirm them at checkout.
How to pick
- Compare the total, not the discount. $25 off a premium unlimited plan can still cost more than a basic plan. Write down the final monthly price with taxes and fees.
- Check coverage at your college, not at home. Ask friends on campus which network works indoors.
- Look at prepaid plans. Visible, for example, starts at $25 a month with taxes and fees included, without a student check.
- Re-verify on time. Verizon and T-Mobile both ask every year; missing it raises your bill.
Help with phone bills
The federal Affordable Connectivity Program ended on 1 June 2024. Lifeline still gives up to $9.25 a month off phone or internet service for households at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines or in programs such as SNAP; one benefit per household.
Plans and prices change often. The carrier’s checkout shows the final price before you sign.
Students also ask
Does Verizon have a student discount?
Yes, $10 off one line or $25 off two lines a month on Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Welcome, for up to 4 years with yearly re-verification.
What is the T-Mobile student plan?
One line on Essentials Saver with Student Savings 2.0 for $30 a month with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees, at our check.
Does AT&T have a student discount?
Yes, 20% per line on Premium 2.0 for verified students.
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