Is Pairing Verizon Phone with Internet Worth It?

You can get $15 off per month when you bundle Verizon Wireless and Verizon Home Internet. Verizon gives you access to one of the most reliable wireless networks out there, plus fast internet, a three-year price lock, and streaming service perks at discounted prices.

The biggest downside of bundling Verizon internet and wireless is the high price of wireless services. With just one mobile line, you’ll pay at least $100 per month for the bundle—and that’s before MyPlan perks. If you were to choose a cheaper cell phone provider, you could save $30 or more per month and may still get the $15 internet discount.

We’ll go over all the premium mobile phone plans from Verizon and give you details on how to get the best deals. Then, we’ll give you insight into how you might be able to save with multiple lines or a budget mobile provider.

How do you get the Mobile + Home bundling discount?

You are eligible for $15 off your monthly home internet bill and one free MyPlan perk if you choose Verizon for both home internet and unlimited, postpaid mobile phone service. That’s true whether you have Verizon Fios or a fixed wireless plan, and whether you’re a new or existing subscriber.

In other words, you can get the deal regardless of which type of home internet you have, but you’ll need an expensive wireless plan to qualify. Let’s take a look at your options.

Qualifying Verizon unlimited phone plans

What perks can you add to the Mobile + Home Discount deal?

You can add the following services to your MyPlan deal during checkout (or later, in your account). It’s a nice way to save on services you would have purchased anyway. Additionally,  customers who bundle wireless and home internet can choose one of the perks for free.

Which internet plans qualify?

Any Verizon home internet plan qualifies for the bundle deal, but Verizon Fios plans are available only in the Northeast where fiber infrastructure is in place. Fixed wireless plans, which Verizon calls Home Internet plans, are available on both the 4G and 5G networks but only in areas with excess cell tower capacity.

Here’s a look at prices you’ll pay before the $15 bundling discount.

Verizon Home Internet plans

How to get the bundle discount

You’ll get $15 off automatically if you have a fixed wireless plan and a qualifying unlimited mobile plan. If you have a Verizon Fios fiber plan, though, you’ll need to go into your My Verizon account and visit the Savings & Promos center to sign up for the deal.

Should you bundle Verizon’s mobile service with home internet?

You’ll get best-in-class reliability and customer service when you choose Verizon for both mobile service and internet, but the high price of mobile services means you’ll end up paying a premium.

It’s not all bad, though. Prices on mobile service go down for each line you add, up to the first four lines. You can also mix and match any of the Unlimited plans so each person gets just what they need.

If you can get Verizon Fios where you live and you have multiple mobile lines, bundling makes a lot of sense. If you live in an area that offers either cable internet or Verizon fixed wireless, though, you’ll probably be happier with a cable internet and mobile phone bundle.

What we like: You get a top-tier phone plan and top-tier internet service

Verizon is widely recognized for its reliability and customer service, especially in rural areas, and its growing 5G and 5G Ultra Wideband (UW) network delivers superb speeds in many urban areas. Prices are high, but most customers are happy with the service they receive.

Verizon’s internet plans also offer fast, reliable service. The Fios fiber internet network is among the most reliable in the nation, but it’s not available outside the Northeast. Everywhere else, Verizon offers 4G and 5G Home Internet in areas where it has excess capacity on its cell towers. You get respectable speeds at a flat monthly fee with no data caps and no extra costs for equipment or installation. Potential downsides are poor latency, slow uploads, and congestion-related slowdowns.

But here’s the catch: Adding mobile with internet can get expensive

Home internet from Verizon is a great deal, and you can get an extra $15 off per month if you add premium mobile phone service. Mobile lines are quite expensive, though, especially if you’re buying only one line of service.

The prices on mobile service improve with multiple lines of service, and the perks are a nice way to save, but it can all get complicated, and the bottom line can blow up if you’re not careful.

Each of the following steps can add to your total bill:

• Pick your plan
• Pick your perks (if needed)
• Pick your phone (if you’re not bringing your own)
• Add more lines, perks, and phones
• Pick your internet
• Pay the activation and installation fees

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the anticipation of using a cool new phone while surfing with speedy internet. However, don’t let all that excitement bite you in the… umm … wallet.

Other great deals from Verizon

Verizon has great giveaways for new customers, and they change every month. Don’t sleep on these offers!

• Get free access to NFL Sunday Ticket or $400 off Samsung products when you sign up for Fios 1 Gig, 2 Gig, 5G Home Ultimate, or LTE Home Plus from Verizon by August 27
• Veterans, teachers, and first responders can get Fios home internet from Verizon for just $45 per month
• Get one Verizon Perk free when you sign up for certain fixed wireless or fiber plans, worth up to $10 per month

Score the same bundle discount with budget mobile carriers

Starting in May of 2025, you can get $15 off your Fios bill every month by choosing one of the many mobile phone carriers that rent space on the Verizon network. You’ll get second-class priority on the network and may have fewer phone deals and perks to choose from.

In our experience, though, the speed and quality difference is barely detectable. When you choose a budget provider, your distance from the nearest mobile tower and the quality of your smartphone or hotspot will have a bigger impact on your everyday data speeds.

Here’s a list of budget mobile phone providers that can snag you $15 off Fios:

• Visible by Verizon
• Verizon Prepaid
• Total Wireless
• Straight Talk
• Tracfone
• Simple Mobile
• Walmart Family Mobile

Unfortunately, the $15 monthly discount does not apply if you can get only Verizon Home Internet (4G or 5G) at your address.

Cable bundle alternatives

If you can’t get Fios where you live, there’s a good chance you can get a sweet mobile bundle from a cable internet provider like Spectrum or Xfinity. These providers borrow space on the mobile phone networks of big companies like Verizon and T-Mobile, then sell that access at a major discount to their home internet customers.

You may not get as many deals on phones or perks as you would by going directly with Verizon, but the prices are often better, and the service is just as good as you would get from any budget provider (also known as an MVNO or mobile virtual network operator).

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