If you’re an active duty service member or veteran and you’re shopping for a new phone plan, the Verizon military discount can save you money. And Visible, the app-only phone plan, offers astonishingly low rates if you’re just a little bit tech savvy. Read on to learn more!
Verizon Military Discount Program | Verizon
Eligible military can save from $10-$25 per month for themselves and their family with the Verizon military discount on myPlan plans. Get great coverage and fast speeds, plus extras like mobile hotspot data and add-ons, from the wireless provider that’s routinely recognized as having the nation’s best quality, most reliable network.
Who’s Eligible
Who can take advantage of Verizon’s military phone discount?
- Active duty military: Yes
- Veterans: Yes
- Military family members: Yes, as part of a military member’s plan
Verify your military status with ID.me and follow these steps to enroll.
Heads up: According to Verizon, your Verizon military discount won’t appear initially in your shopping cart, but you’ll see it in the final step of your order and in an email confirmation. The discount will begin to appear on your bill in 1-2 billing cycles.
The Deal
With 5G unlimited talk, text, and data plans, eligible military can save:
- $10/month discount on 1 line
- $25/month discount on 2-3 lines
- $20/month discount on 4+ lines
Here are the current prices for Verizon myPlans. These prices apply if:
- You bring your own compatible device
- You choose autopay and paper-free billing
Here are a few important things to know.
- You’ll pay a $35 activation fee per line.
- Taxes and fees are not included.
- Prices and details are subject to change.
Unlimited Welcome plan
- Price: from $25/line for 4 lines to $60/line for 1 line
- 5G unlimited data, talk, and text
- International data, talk, and text in Mexico and Canada
- Streaming quality up to 480p HD
Unlimited Plus plan
- Price: from $30/line for 4 lines to $65/line for 1 line
- 5G Ultra Wideband unlimited data, talk, and text
- International data, talk, and text in Mexico and Canada
- Streaming quality up to 720p HD
- 30 GB premium mobile hotspot data
- Up to 50% off 1 connected device (like a tablet or Apple watch)
Unlimited Ultimate plan
- Price: from $40/line for 4 lines to $75/line for 1 line
- 5G Ultra Wideband unlimited data, talk, and text
- International data, talk, and text in 208+ countries
- Streaming quality up to 1080p HD
- 60 GB premium mobile hotspot
- Up to 50% off 2 connected devices (like a tablet or Apple watch)
Each plan also comes with deals on home internet from Verizon (where available) plus the option to add on perks like the Disney Bundle, Walmart Plus Membership, and 100 GB Mobile Hotspot for just $10/month.
Coverage and Speeds
Verizon has fantastic coverage, with a 4G LTE network that covers over 99% of the U.S. population and a fast, reliable 5G network.
International Data, Talk, and Text
See plan descriptions above for international data, talk, and text included with unlimited plans.
Verizon also offers the TravelPass, a flat fee plan for unlimited data, talk, and text available in 210+ countries: $5/day per line in Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and $10/day per line in other countries. You’re only charged the daily fee if you use the service.
Good-to-Know Info
- Verizon’s military phone discount is good for personal lines only (not business).
- Data may be temporarily slower in times of high traffic on unlimited plans.
- Devices manufactured before 2020 are not 5G compatible and won’t be able to take advantage of 5G speeds.
Visible Military Discount | Visible Wireless
If the Verizon military discount doesn’t have the right plan for you, consider its low-cost pay-as-you-go option, Visible.
Eligible military members get $5 off already low-priced plans at Visible. The app-based, all-digital wireless service from Verizon uses the same great network. Because Visible Wireless doesn’t have brick-and-mortar stores and offers chat support through its app, prices for wireless service are surprisingly low! Plus, because Visible is pay-as-you-go, there are no long-term contracts.
Who’s eligible
Who can take advantage of the Visible military discount?
- Active duty military: Yes
- Veterans: Yes
Verify your military status with ID.me and follow these steps to enroll.
The Deal
Eligible military members get $5 off the plan of their choice every month.
Current prices for Visible plans:
- Include taxes and fees
- Have no activation fee
Note that prices and details of these plans are subject to change.
Visible plan:
- $25/month
- 5G and 4G LTE unlimited data, talk, and text
- Unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada
- Unlimited mobile hotspot data
Visible+ plan:
- $45/month
- 5G Ultra Wideband and 4G LTE unlimited data, talk, and text
- Unlimited talk and text to Mexico and Canada
- Unlimited talk and text in Mexico and Canada
- International calling to the U.S. from 30+ countries and international texting from the U.S. to 200+ countries
- Unlimited mobile hotspot data
- Option to add a smartwatch for just $5/month
Coverage and speeds
Visible has great coverage, since it uses Verizon’s robust networks. That means you get the same fast, reliable 5G network and Verizon’s 4G LTE network that covers 99% of the U.S. population for an incredible price.
International Data, Talk, and Text
See plan descriptions above.
Good-to-Know Info
- In times of traffic (and after 50 GB on the Visible+ plan), data may be temporarily slower.
- Devices manufactured before 2020 are not 5G compatible and won’t be able to take advantage of 5G speeds.
- The app-only experience means no customer support by text or phone and no options to go in-store to speak with someone.
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Which Plan is Right for You?
Which military phone plan is the right one for you? Both Verizon and Visible use the same reliable, high-speed, high-coverage network, so you’ll get great service with both providers.
Verizon is a great choice if you want the most options for international travel, add-ons like Apple One, and/or want to save money on a plan with multiple lines for the whole family.
Visible is a perfect, low-cost choice if you don’t mind having app-only access to customer service and phone purchases. It’s a great way to get an unlimited plan on an award-winning network for a surprisingly low price.
Either way, you can’t go wrong!
Erin Danly is a freelance writer whose work focuses on marketing content and verbal branding for B2B and B2C clients. Before turning to writing, she was a pastry chef and a psychology lab manager at Columbia University. Erin lives with her family in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
