Visible Review: Cell Phone Plans from $30/mo

Visible cell phone plans review

By Rob Webber - Last updated on August 31st, 2022

4.5

Pros

Great pricing
Unlimited talk, text, and data
Taxes and fees included in price
Simple plan
User-friendly website

Cons

Only one plan
Data speed is capped at 5 Mbps
Limited phone compatibility
App-based service

Unlike most low-cost carriers, Visible is an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) owned by one of the major networks.

Even though Visible is Verizon owned, they still have the same principles of a low-cost carrier. Offering a low-cost plan but with the same nationwide 4G LTE and 5G coverage.

Visible like to keep things simple, so we've broken it down for you below to see if this is the right MVNO for you.

Visible Unlimited data plan	$30/mo
Visible Unlimited data+ plan	$45/mo

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Visible plans & pricing

Visible unlimited data plan

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Minutes: Unlimited

Texts: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited

Price: $30/mo

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Visible unlimited data+ plan

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Minutes: Unlimited

Texts: Unlimited

Data: Unlimited

Price: $45/mo

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Visible family plans

Plan	1 line	2 lines	3 lines	4 lines
Visible Unlimited Data	$30	$60$30/line	$90$30/line	$120$30/line
Visible Unlimited Data+	$45	$90$45/line	$135$45/line	$180$45/line

What is Visible?

Visible is a low-cost carrier offering prepaid cell phone plans that can save you money without compromising quality. Also known as an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), they operate on the Verizon 5G and 4G LTE wireless networks.

Visible benefits

Same trusted coverage: powered by Verizon's network you'll have access to a nationwide coverage you already know and trust.
Low-cost prices: no surprises on your monthly bill. Low prices and no overages or unexpected fees.
Keep your phone and number: no need to upgrade. You can bring your own phone and keep your same number.
No contract: there's no commitment with a low-cost carrier. No contract, no activation fees, and no credit checks.
Mobile hotspot usage: use your phone to connect your laptop or tablet to Wi-Fi when away from home.
Faster 5G network: this low-cost carrier offers 5G coverage where available.

How much is Visible?

Plan	Data	Network	Price
Visible Unlimited Data	Unltd	Verizon	$30
Visible Unlimited Data+	Unltd	Verizon	$45

Verizon vs Visible comparison

Keep your Verizon phone, number & coverage: Save $600 per year

Carrier	Network Coverage	4G/5G Data	Price	Annual Cost
Verizon	Verizon 4G & 5G	Unltd*	$80/mo	$960/yr
Visible	Verizon 4G & 5G	Unlimited	$30/mo	$360/yr
*Don't waste money on unlimited data - Avg. data usage is only 3-5GB		Savings	$50/mo	$600/yr

Visible coverage

What network does Visible use?

Visible is powered by the Verizon network, which is consistently rated top for its 5G and 4G LTE nationwide coverage.

Does Visible have good coverage?

NETWORK	ROOTMETRICS	OPENSIGNAL	OOKLA
Verizon network	95	9.8	74%
AT&T network	93	9.5	80%
T-Mobile network	87	88	79%

Sources: RootMetrics, OpenSignal, and Ookla.

Does Visible have 5G?

Visible plans offer 5G and 4G LTE data speeds on the Verizon wireless network.

Visible features

Carrier Features	Visible
Networks	Verizon
Data Speed	5G & 4G LTE
3G Network	CDMA
Mobile Hotspot
Bring Your Phone
Keep Your Number
Contract	No - prepaid
Credit Check
Customer Service	24/7
Money Back Guarantee

Carrier Features	Visible
5G
Taxes/fees included
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Visual Voicemail
Multi-line Discounts
Multi-month Discounts
International Calls
International Roaming

Bring your own phone to Visible

You can make the change over hassle-free when you bring your own phone. You can also keep your own phone number.

Visible unlimited data

If you stream a lot of music and HD video you can still save money with Visible. Even with unlimited data, their plan is still cheaper than going directly to one of the big US networks.

Visible customer service

CARRIER	TRUSTPILOT USER RATING
Visible	1.5
T-Mobile	1.5
Verizon	1.3
AT&T	1.2

Read Visible customer reviews to find out what real money-savers have been saying.

Customer support is available 24/7. You can contact them by online chat through the website or the app. Or you can contact them via Twitter or Facebook messenger.

How do Visible plans compare?

Carrier	Data	Network	Price
Tello 1GB plan	1GB	T-Mobile	$10
Mint Mobile 4GB plan	4GB	T-Mobile	$15** Only $45 for 3 Months Service
US Mobile 12GB plan	12GB	Verizon & T-Mobile	$20* Free 10 Day Trial
Mint Mobile 15GB plan	15GB	T-Mobile	$25** Only $75 for 3 Months Service
Visible unlimited data plan	Unltd	Verizon	$30

Visible cell phones

Phone	Carrier	Network	Monthly Price	Total Cost
Samsung Galaxy A03s 32GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$13/mo for 12 mths	$160
Samsung Galaxy A13 32GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$16/mo for 12 mths	$192
Motorola Moto G Power 64GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$18/mo for 12 mths	$216
Apple iPhone SE 64GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$18/mo for 24 mths	$429
Samsung Galaxy A53 128GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$19/mo for 24 mths	$449
ZTE Blade X1 128GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$20/mo for 12 mths	$240
Motorola Edge 128GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$20/mo for 24 mths	$480
Apple iPhone 12 mini	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$21/mo for 24 mths	$499
Apple iPhone 12	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$25/mo for 24 mths	$599
Apple iPhone 13 mini	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$25/mo for 24 mths	$599
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 128GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$28/mo for 36 mths	$1,008
Apple iPhone 13	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$29/mo for 24 mths	$699
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$31/mo for 36 mths	$1,099
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$33/mo for 36 mths	$1,200
Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$34/mo for 24 mths	$816
Apple iPhone 14	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$35/mo for 24 mths	$829
ZTE Blade 11 Prime 64GB	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$36/mo for 4 mths	$142
Apple iPhone 13 Pro	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$37/mo for 24 mths	$884
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max	Visible	Verizon 5G/4G LTE	$41/mo for 24 mths	$980

Visible offers a good variety of new handsets to choose from including the latest smartphones. You can choose to pay for your new phone in full or take advantage of the finance plan which spreads the cost over two years with 0% interest.

Or if you're not ready to part with your current phone, you can bring your own and get more bang for your buck.

How to switch to Visible

Bringing your own phone to Visible in just a few easy steps.

1. Order your Visible SIM card kit online.

2. When you receive your SIM, swap it out with your old one.

3. Download and sign into the Visible app and follow the activation instructions.

Verdict - Is Visible good?

Although owned by Verizon, this plan from Visible can save you money without sacrificing coverage. Making it simple with just one plan and unlimited everything.

Powered by Verizon you'll receive nationwide 4G LTE coverage and access to Verizon's 5G network - where it's available if your phone is compatible.

You can bring your own phone and keep the same number with a simple switch over. With no physical stores, everything is done online through the Visible app or on their website, including customer support.

Visible FAQs

Is Visible owned by Verizon?

Yes, Visible is owned by Verizon and uses their network. Unlike most MVNOs which are independent of the big three and only operate on one of their networks.