Verizon's Welcome Unlimited plan is a discontinued plan that included unlimited talk, text, and data with access to 5G and 4G LTE networks. If you are currently on this plan, it is no longer available for new activations and is not eligible for device purchase promotions, meaning you cannot add it to your account or get discounted phones through it.
What is the Verizon Welcome Unlimited plan?
The Verizon Welcome Unlimited plan provided unlimited talk, text, and data along with 5G and 4G LTE access. It also included international texting, Mexico and Canada talk, text, and data, streaming, and free satellite messaging. However, Verizon has discontinued this plan, so it cannot be added to any account, and it does not qualify for device purchase promotions.
Plan limits you need to know
The Welcome Unlimited plan has several important limits. After using 2GB of data in a month, your data speed is reduced to up to 1 Mbps. Data is reduced to up to 1 Mbps after 2GB/mo of 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G, or 4G LTE data. During times of network congestion, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. The plan does not include a mobile hotspot. It is also restricted to smartphone use only, so you cannot use it with tablets or other non-phone devices. Unlimited Welcome is restricted to smartphone use.
5G access and device requirements
To access 5G on the Welcome Unlimited plan, you need a 5G-capable device. Devices made before 2020 are not compatible with 5G. For 5G Ultra Wideband access, you need both a compatible device and to be within a 5G Ultra Wideband coverage area. 5G Ultra Wideband access requires a compatible device within the 5G Ultra Wideband coverage area.
Managing or changing your plan
You can change to a current plan option in My Verizon anytime. If you are comparing carriers, note that T-Mobile Home Internet speed limits differ from mobile data caps and may affect your overall expectations for home broadband.
International features
The Welcome Unlimited plan includes talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada. It also includes international texting and free satellite messaging. These features are included with the plan at no extra cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still use my Welcome Unlimited plan if I already have it?
Yes, if you are already on the Welcome Unlimited plan, you can continue using it. You just cannot add it to a new account or switch to it.
Will I lose 5G access if I stay on the Welcome Unlimited plan?
No, you keep 5G access as long as you have a 5G-capable device. The plan still provides 5G and 4G LTE service.
What happens if I use more than 2GB of data on the Welcome Unlimited plan?
After 2GB of data use in a month, your speeds are reduced to up to 1 Mbps. This applies to all data types, including 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G, and 4G LTE.
Can I add a mobile hotspot to my Welcome Unlimited plan?
No, mobile hotspot is not included on the Welcome Unlimited plan. You cannot add it as a feature.
Is the Welcome Unlimited plan good for international travel?
It includes Mexico and Canada talk, text, and data, plus international texting and free satellite messaging. For travel outside these areas, you would need additional international features.
How do I switch from Welcome Unlimited to a current plan?
You can switch to a current plan option anytime through the My Verizon Website or My Verizon App under "Manage Plan." There is no documented step-by-step path beyond those locations.
