Connected device plans - data for non-phone devices FAQs

Connected device plans are monthly data plans for your non-phone devices (i.e., mobile hotspot devices*, USB modems, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, security cameras, in-car Wi-Fi and more).

You can get a connected device plan(s) if your Verizon mobile account has either:

• No phone plans - you'll pay the "standalone" plan price
  
  Exception: To get our Essential or Plus plans for mobile hotspot devices and USB Modems your account must have at least one unlimited phone plan that can be mixed and matched**, One Unlimited for iPhone**, Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Welcome.
• At least one unlimited mobile phone plan.

Note: If you have a shared data plan***, you don't need a separate plan for your non-phone device because the device can share your plan's data. A $10/month line access fee is charged for each connected device sharing your monthly data.

*Mobile hotspot devices are different from the mobile hotspot app or built-in feature in smartphones and tablets. Visit our Mobile hotspot feature and app FAQs to learn more.
**These plans are no longer available to add to your account.
***Shared data plans are no longer available to add to your account.

Yes. If you run out of Mobile Hotspot data, you can add a Data Boost:

• Unlimited and More Unlimited plans for connected devices - Each Data Boost gives an extra 5 GB of 4G LTE / 5G data for Mobile Hotspot use.
• Essential, Plus, Pro and Premium plans for mobile hotspot devices - Each Data Boost gives an extra 5 GB of 4G LTE / 5G or 5G Ultra Wideband data for Mobile Hotspot use.

Each Data Boost is $35 (tax may apply). You can add up to 5 Data Boosts per line, per bill cycle through Customer Service or My Verizon.

Visit our Data Boosts FAQs to learn more.

You can add up to 12 smartphones or basic phones to your Verizon mobile account with any plan that allows for multiple lines of service. And you can have up to 30 total devices per account.

That means if you have 10 phone lines, you can have up to 20 connected devices (e.g., tablet, smartwatch, streaming camera, etc.).

Note:

• If you have an unlimited monthly phone plan, each connected device must have its own data plan.
• If you have a shared data* monthly phone plan, the connected devices can share that data.

*Shared data plans are no longer available to add to your account.

Your connected device plan's monthly cost depends on:

• The connected device type (e.g, laptop, mobile hotspot device, smartwatch, etc.).
• Whether or not you already have a Verizon phone line.
  
• Whether or not you already have any phones on an Unlimited monthly mobile plan, and which Unlimited plan you have.
• How many non-phone devices you're adding to your mobile account.
• The plan you choose. Connected device plans differ in monthly data amounts and features (i.e., streaming speed, 5G Ultra Wideband).

Visit our connected device plans page and choose a device type to view plans and their monthly costs.

Visit our connected device plans page to view plan options for your device. Choose Shop or Bring your own to get started. Follow the steps to add a plan and device to your account.

Note: When you have a shared data plan*, your connected devices don't need a separate plan. They can share your phone plan's monthly data amount. A $10/month line access fee is charged for each connected device that shares your monthly data. Or, you can add a monthly plan that's just for your connected device.

*Shared data plans are no longer available to add to your account.

Each line on your account with Unlimited Plus, 5G Get More* or 5G Do More* can get a discount on 1 eligible connected device plan (e.g., add a watch plan for only $7.50/month, a tablet plan for only $10/month, or other combinations of qualified connected device plans).

When you have Unlimited Ultimate you can a discount on 2 eligible connected device plans.

If you:

• Already have a tablet, mobile hotspot device, Hum, Hum^x or smartwatch connected device plan - You automatically get the discount when you get an eligible Unlimited phone plan.
• Have several eligible connected devices - Any connected device plan discount your plan qualifies for is automatically applied to the connected device plan with the highest value.
• Change to a non-qualifying phone plan - The discount is automatically removed.
• Had Get More Unlimited* or Do More Unlimited* before 8/20/20 - You're eligible to get the discount for a connected tablet plan and/or eligible mobile hotspot device plan only.

Note: Non-eligible connected devices include Gizmo watches, CareSmart watches, connected cameras, Wireless Home Phone and Connected Car (not Hum).

*No longer available to add to your account.

You can visit our Bring your own device page to check if your device is compatible and to get a connected device plan.