Does Verizon have a Senior Plan?

Whether you are a senior who is trying to meet your telecommunication needs using a flip-phone or trying to meet your entertainment and personal preferences using the latest smartphones, there is definitely a phone plan out there for you. Let us take a look at whether Verizon has a senior plan that you can subscribe to.

Most cell phone providers in the telecommunications industry offer feature-packed cell plans with accommodative options for seniors and great discounts to meet all your needs. Generally, Verizon offers a senior plan, which is the 55 plus plan. Its 55+ plan is targeted towards any senior citizen and it majorly offers most of the Verizon Go unlimited plan features at significantly discounted rates. It basically represents a Verizon senior discount and it gives you a chance to comfortably save approximately $50 every month as compared to the Verizon standard plan. Let’s expound on this in the next parts of the article.

The Verizon 55 plus Plan

The Verizon 55 plus Phone plan is an unlimited plan designed to accommodate seniors and its network coverage is provided for by the high-speed and extremely reliable Verizon’s nationwide wireless network. It offers unlimited text, talk and high-speed 4G LTE data at only $60 every month for the first line with AutoPay discounts. Also, with the AutoPay discount, you are able to get two lines at $80 monthly.

So, what’s does pricing look like with Verizon’s Standard phone plan?

The Standard phone plan, alternatively identified as the Verizon Go Unlimited Plan, offers the first like for $75 monthly including an AutoPay discount and two lines for approximately $130 every month alongside an AutoPay discount.

So, when looking at this in relation to the 55+ Plan, you are able to save about $15 per month when you have a single line and $50 per month when you have two lines.

A Summary Table

Number of Lines	Verizon’s 55 plus Unlimited Phone Plan	Verizon’s Go Unlimited Standard Plan
One Line	$60 monthly	$75 monthly
Two Lines	$80 monthly	$130 monthly

What is included in the Verizon 55 plus Unlimited Plan?

With this plan, you get high speed and reliable 4G LTE data alongside unlimited talk and text. You also get to stream at DVD quality and an unlimited hotspot at 600 Kbps speed. In addition to that, service to Canada and Mexico are included in the plan so you can travel comfortably to these two countries and access service without having to worry about unexpected roaming charges.

Who is eligible for the Verizon 55 plus Plan?

To successfully subscribe to the Verizon 55 plus plan, you would need to be 55 years or older. This is the main requirement actually. Thereafter, depending on the number of lines in your account, you need to have at least one or two phones on your account. Generally, the maximum number of lines available in this plan are tow and they have to wither have a Detroit, Florida, Illinois, Texas or Missouri billing address.

How about enrollment to the Verizon 55 plus Senior Plan?

If you are currently a Verizon subscriber, you can always switch to the Verizon 55 plus Plan by contacting the Verizon customer service through their specified number which is (800) 922-0204. You also have the option to visit the nearest Verizon store to enroll for the Verizon 55 plus plan.

If you are a new Verizon customer, you can either sign up online, visit a local Verizon store or call the Verizon Customer Service to get the 55 plus plan. Once your eligibility is successfully verified by Verizon’s customer service representative, your account will be activated.

What are the phone options that you have when subscribing to Verizon’s 55 plus senior plan?

When subscribing to Verizon’s senior plan, you have two options. You can either purchase a phone directly from Verizon Wireless or you can bring your own phone. However, you should always note that your phone must be compatible with Verizon’s network when you choose the second option.

Final Thoughts

The Verizon Unlimited 55 plus plan is considered seen as a senior discount as it allows you to save up to $50 every month and is legible for seniors aged 55 and over. The only shortcoming you may encounter along the way is that it is restricted to specific states only.

FAQs

1. Can I access the Verizon 55 plus plan when in California?

Unfortunately not.  The current Verizon senior plan, that is, the 55 Plus plan is limited to specific states, that is, It is limited to Detroit, Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Missouri.

2. What about the Verizon 65 plus plan? Is it similar?

The 65 plus plan is a nationwide two years contract plan developed by Verizon for older seniors above 65 years. It has unlimited national mobile to mobile minutes and no domestic long distance charges to Verizon mobility customers.