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.

A mobile hotspot device* is a standalone device that lets you go online anywhere a mobile network is available.

Our data plans for mobile hotspot devices let your hotspot device connect through our networks to the internet. Your device can then create a secure, local Wi-Fi network that your tablets, laptops, etc., can all use to stream or game when you're traveling or on vacation. Shop for a mobile hotspot device.

We have 4 plans** for your mobile hotspot device or USB modem. Visit our mobile hotspot device plans page to view pricing and get started by adding a mobile hotspot device and plan:

*Mobile hotspot devices are different from the Mobile Hotspot app or built-in feature in smartphones and tablets. Visit our Mobile Hotspot feature or app FAQs to learn more about Mobile Hotspot app and feature data use.
**To get the Essential plan or Plus plan, you must have at least one Unlimited plan that can be mixed and matched.

Our Pro and Premium plans for mobile hotspot devices and USB modems offer our largest monthly premium data amounts, along with premium streaming and access to the 5G Ultra Wideband network.

These plans especially suit you if:

• Your home or vacation home's broadband service is slow or unreliable, or service isn't available.
• You want to be connected when you're away in an RV, motorhome or on a boat.

Note: Mobile hotspot devices are different from the mobile hotspot app or built-in feature in smartphones and tablets. Visit our Mobile hotspot feature or app FAQs to learn more about mobile hotspot app and feature data use.

You can connect your tablet to the Verizon 5G/4G LTE and 5G Ultra Wideband networks with our Unlimited or our More Unlimited plans:

Visit our Unlimited tablet plans page for pricing.

Note:

• These plans don't support mobile hotspot devices or USB modems. See our mobile hotspot/USB modem plans for device plan information.
• This page refers to currently available tablet plans. If you had an unlimited tablet plan before 10/20/21, refer to My Verizon for plan details.
• Unlimited connected device tablet plans bought before 10/20/21 keep the Auto Pay and paper-free billing discount. Connected device tablet plans added after 10/20/21 aren't eligible for an Auto Pay and paper-free billing discount.

You can connect your laptop to the Verizon 5G/4G LTE and 5G Ultra Wideband networks with our Unlimited or our More Unlimited plans:

Note: These plans don't support mobile hotspot devices or USB modems.

Visit our laptop plans page for pricing.

You can connect your eligible smartwatches to Verizon networks with our Unlimited plan, which gives Unlimited 5G/4G LTE data (+15 GB of premium data* and unlimited talk and text). Visit our smartwatch plan page for pricing.

To learn about using your phone's number for eligible smartwatches, visit our Number Share FAQs.

Learn about Prepaid smartwatch plans.

*With this unlimited plan, you get premium data to ensure even faster surfing and streaming, any time of day. After exceeding allowance, your data speeds will be reduced to 600 Kbps per month.

You can connect your security camera to the Verizon network with our Unlimited connected device plan for cameras. Get unlimited 5G/4G LTE data (15 GB/month premium data.

Visit our Security Camera plan page for pricing.

We offer 2 in-car internet solutions: Hum by Verizon and Connected Car Wi-Fi.

Hum by Verizon

Hum is our all-in-one connected car system, and is an in-vehicle Wi-Fi accessory that plugs into your Onboard Diagnostic port. Hum gives you in-car help including:

• Emergency crash response
• Roadside assistance
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Stolen vehicle assistance
• Vehicle location

In-Vehicle Wi-Fi is included with Hum^x and can be added to Hum Unlimited for an additional $10/month. In-Vehicle Wi-Fi lets you turn your car into a mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot. You can connect up to 10 devices to Verizon's 5G/4G LTE network, so everyone can stream, game, and surf in your car.

Plans for your Hum device:

View pricing and get Hum today. Learn more with our Hum by Verizon FAQs.

Connected Car Wi-Fi

Those with eligible Bentley BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mazda, Toyota, and Volkswagen vehicles can add an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot with an Unlimited phone plan.

Learn more with our Connected Car Wi-Fi FAQs.