Most cell phone plan projects cost between $25.00 and $100 per month, with a typical price near $50.00. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical cell phone plan cost
$25.00 – $100
per month · typical $50.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Cell phone plan cost breakdown
- Prepaid plan$25.00 – $60.00typical $40.00
- Postpaid unlimited$60.00 – $100typical $75.00
- Family plan (per line)$30.00 – $60.00typical $40.00
What Cell Phone Plans costs
Monthly cost for a single-line cell phone plan with unlimited talk, text, and data. Prices vary by carrier, data speed, and included perks. Family plans reduce the per-line cost.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What's the average cell phone plan cost?
A single prepaid line with data is $25–$60. Postpaid unlimited from major carriers is $60–$100. Family plans can be $30–$60 per line.
Why do plan prices differ?
Data speed (5G vs. LTE), hotspot allowances, streaming perks, and carrier network coverage. Postpaid includes device financing and domestic roaming.
How can I lower my cell bill?
Use an MVNO (e.g., Mint, Visible), join a family plan, buy your phone outright, and negotiate or switch carriers during promotions.