I’ve seen it many times from friends and family: they stick with the big carriers because it’s all they’ve ever known, and there’s an expectation that bigger equals better. This might be true if you’re on a mid-range plan or better, but what about entry-level plans like Verizon’s myPlan Welcome Unlimited? The reality is that not all plans are prioritized equally, meaning entry-level plans are often slowed down much more than their pricier counterparts.
In fact, these lower-tier plans use the same prioritization level as most prepaid carriers on the network. Notice I said most — some prepaid carriers actually offer higher priority than entry-level plans from the big three carriers. Let’s dive into what prioritization means, how much prepaid could save you, and whether this faster prioritization will truly equal better service or not.