T-Mobile leads Verizon in US phone plans with better 5G, perks, and hotspot data despite Verizon's price cuts.

T-Mobile and Verizon, two major US carriers, offer competitive phone plans with distinct strengths. T-Mobile excels with robust 5G coverage, a 5-year price guarantee on premium plans, and generous hotspot data, including a new Better Value plan with 250GB high-speed hotspot data. Verizon, despite a significant outage and recent price cuts, offers flexible plan options allowing individual perks per line and strong 5G coverage but charges extra for streaming bundles and hotspot data. For families or groups, pricing is similar, but T-Mobile includes more streaming perks and international data benefits in its plans. Choosing between them depends on coverage in your area and preference for bundled perks or flexible add-ons.