Choosing a Cell Phone Carrier
RAZ doesn’t offer its own phone plans, but it works with many of the largest carriers in the country, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Cricket Wireless. Depending on the phone and carrier you choose, you can earn big savings on your plan. To get the most out of your compatible cell phone carrier, we recommend Consumer Cellular, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Mint Mobile.
We’ll break down each provider below.
Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular cell phone plans are affordable and flexible, and they come with many perks for seniors. Some Consumer Cellular highlights include plans starting as low as $15, a 30-day risk-free trial, no contracts, AARP member discounts, and award-winning U.S.-based customer service. Consumer Cellular uses AT&T and T-Mobile networks, which means you’ll have reliable nationwide coverage. The average customer at Consumer Cellular is in their 60s, and the carrier’s plans are tailored to older adults and their needs.
Plan prices range from $15 to $55 per month. To learn more about Consumer Cellular, read our Consumer Cellular phone plan review.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile is one of the largest and most reliable carriers in the country. In 2020, the company added 5.5 million new customers and continues to grow.2 Some T-Mobile perks include the fastest 5G nationwide coverage, 5G and 4G data in Mexico and Canada, no contracts, and flexible plans catered to adults over age 55. If you want a RAZ phone that can download apps and access the internet, T-Mobile has a few unlimited data options that may appeal to you. T-Mobile has three unlimited plans for people 55 and older, the cheapest of which comes with unlimited texts and minutes, as well as data with rates starting at $40 for one line.
To learn more about pricing, perks, and services, check out our T-Mobile 55+ cell phone plan review.
AT&T
AT&T is another nationwide provider with some exciting perks and discounts for older adults. AT&T offers a plan for people ages 55 and older, a 10 percent AARP discount, a 25 percent veterans’ discount, and an unlimited plan for seniors living in Florida. AT&T has contracts and activation fees, but you may be able to save on fees when the carrier runs promotions.
AT&T’s unlimited senior plan starts at $60 for one line or $80 for two lines. Check out our guide to AT&T cell phone plans for seniors to learn more about its service options.
Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile is a newer phone carrier that offers flexible, no-nonsense phone plans. When you choose a Mint Mobile plan for your RAZ Mobility phone, you get three months of free service. The Mint plan for people 55 and older is just $15 per month, and it comes with unlimited texts and calls, as well as 4GB of data and 4G LTE coverage.
Fun Fact: There’s a reason you may have seen Ryan Reynolds in Mint Mobile commercials. The company, founded in 2016, is owned by the Canadian movie star.
With no hidden fees and extra perks like free mobile hotspots, Mint Mobile is a great provider for older Americans looking for clear calls and access to 5G speeds. Check out our Mint Mobile senior phone plan review to learn more about Mint’s plans and pricing.