Want Verizon or AT&T 5G? You’ll have to buy an expensive unlimited plan

Verizon is adding some perks to its wireless plans, but some things aren't changing: Verizon still restricts 5G service to its most expensive unlimited-data plans. If you want to save money by getting a limited-data plan, you'll have to make do with 4G only—which, admittedly, is not a big problem for most people given how sparse Verizon's 5G network is. AT&T still enforces a similar restriction, including 5G only in its unlimited-data plans while selling limited-data plans without 5G. T-Mobile is taking a different approach, saying on its website that "5G access is included in all our plans, at no additional cost." The exclusion of 5G from cheaper plans appears to be solely a business decision, similar to how Verizon and AT&T have loaded unlimited plans with other exclusive perks to steer customers toward the pricier offerings.