Add a line to your mobile account FAQs

A line of service connects your device to the Verizon mobile network. Every mobile device* (phone, laptop, tablet, smartwatch) must have its own dedicated line of service.

Each line:

• Gets a unique mobile number.
• Must have a data plan.* Choose from: Unlimited plans, Verizon Prepaid plans and/or connected device plans.*

*Exception: Connected devices sharing a Shared Data Plan or using Number Share. Learn more about Number Share - Mobile.

There's no "add a line" charge. Your cost per line includes:

• Monthly plan cost*
• Monthly taxes and surcharges
• Any device payment, device protection or add-ons you chose
• Activation fee

After you add a device to your cart online and sign in to My Verizon, you'll see your plan options and cost.

*Note: If you have a shared data plan, connected devices for which you've added a line can share your monthly data for a $10/month line access fee. If the device needs more data or its own mobile number, you can add a current monthly plan for that device. (Shared data plans are no longer available to add to your account.)

You don't need to add a line for a connected device if:

• You only use your device on Wi-Fi.
• You use Number Share - Mobile to share your main smartphone's number with up to 5 connected devices.
• You bring the connected device to an existing line of service (i.e., change the device on the line from a phone to the connected device).

If you can't do one of the above, you need to add a line of service and current connected device plan so your device can access the Verizon mobile network.