By
Jessica Santero Staff Writer
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two senior citizens looking at their cell phone
AT&T's new 55+ Plan: Fast facts
  • AT&T launches AT&T 55+, a new affordable phone plan for seniors aged 55 and older. 
  • Priced at $40/month, the AT&T 55+ plan includes unlimited talk, text, data, and 10GB of hotspot.
  • New customers can pay as little as $35/month by signing up for two lines. 

AT&T has launched a new nationwide unlimited phone plan exclusively for customers aged 55 and older. AT&T 55+ is a discounted mobile plan for seniors, offering unlimited talk, text, and data for $40 per month. 

Seniors can save even more by signing up for two lines, lowering the monthly price to $35/month per line. AT&T is also waiving the one-time $50 activation fee for seniors aged 55 and older by offering monthly bill credits. 

Although AT&T 55+ doesn't offer many premium features, it includes perks such as:

  • 10GB of hotspot data per line
  • Unlimited data in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
  • AT&T’s ActiveArmor spam call blocker
  • 5G access (as long as you have a compatible phone)

AT&T 55+ replaces AT&T's previous senior plan, which was previously available only in Florida and cost $62 per month. At $20 per month cheaper, this upgraded senior plan offers all the essentials and unlimited data at an enticing price point.

Major carriers' 55+ phone plans compared

AT&T’s new plan offers a simple, low-cost option for seniors seeking reliable service without unnecessary extras. Compared to other best cell phone plans for seniors, AT&T's new unlimited senior plan is more affordable and makes staying connected easy for older customers. 

Each of the Big Three major U.S. phone carriers (AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile) caters to older adults with different approaches. T-Mobile offers senior plans ranging from its basic $45/month Essentials 55+ option to premium bundles with streaming perks.

T-Mobile
T-Mobile

Essentials | Unlimited 55+ YRS ONLY

  • Unlimited Unlimited 5G & 4G LTE with 50GB of Premium Data
  • Unlimited mobile hotspot data
  • Deal: FREE Two-Day Shipping & waived activation fee online
$40.00/mo
with AutoPay. Taxes and fees NOT included.

Verizon's $62/month Unlimited Plan for 55+ still limits its availability to Florida residents.

Verizon
Verizon

Unlimited Plan for 55+

  • Unlimited
  • No mobile hotspot data
$45.00/mo
+ Taxes & Fees. For age 55+ in Florida with AutoPay.
+ $40 Upfront

 Not only is AT&T's 55+ plan more affordable, but it's also available to seniors nationwide.

How to sign up for AT&T's 55+ plan

To sign up for AT&T’s 55+ plan, you can either:

Whether you’re a new or existing AT&T customer, you’ll need to verify your age for eligibility by answering a few questions, including your birth date. You can bring your own phone when switching to AT&T. If you're in the market for a new phone, check out our top recommendations for the best phones for seniors.

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Jessica Santero

Staff Writer

Jessica Santero
Jessica is a Staff Writer for WhistleOut and the site’s resident app expert. Her coverage frequently includes hands-on comparisons of popular app categories, such as translation, navigation, and dating apps, to evaluate how they perform in real-world mobile use.

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