Verizon Launches Simplicity $45 Plan with Premium 5G and Loyalty Program, Plus $20 Fios Deal
Key Questions
What are the key features of Verizon's new Simplicity plan?
The $45 plan offers premium 5G with no tiers, includes a loyalty program for bundling rewards, and eliminates activation fees for members; a $80 Simplicity Plus tier adds free phone upgrades.
What bundle deals is Verizon offering with Fios?
New customers can get $30/mo promos, while qualified users access $20 Fios 300Mbps via Verizon Forward; the Verizon One bundle starts at $70 for wireless plus Fios.
How is Verizon promoting its Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
It offers up to $1,100 off with trade-in on premium plans and $420 off on Simplicity, alongside a last-minute World Cup final ticket giveaway via the My Verizon app.
What were Verizon's recent earnings results?
Q2 showed 184K postpaid adds with raised annual guidance, confirming growth from the Simplicity plans and fiber strategy.
Does Verizon still offer its myPlan options?
Yes, existing myPlan remains available alongside the new simplified Simplicity lineup.
Verizon introduces a simplified $45 plan with premium 5G, no tiers, and a new loyalty program that rewards bundling with home internet. $30/mo promo for new customers, $70 Verizon One bundle (wireless + Fios 300Mbps), elimination of activation/upgrade fees for loyalty members. Existing myPlan still exists. New Simplicity Plus tier at $80/mo includes free phone upgrades. Verizon also offers $20 Fios 300Mbps for qualified customers via Verizon Forward/Lifeline, filling the ACP gap. Today, Verizon is running a last-minute giveaway of 120 World Cup final tickets at 1pm ET via My Verizon app, targeting customers within 150 miles of MetLife Stadium. Verizon also launched Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra deal up to $1,100 off with trade-in on premium plans, $420 off on Simplicity. Additionally, Verizon's Q2 earnings beat with 184K postpaid adds and raised guidance confirms the strategy is working. New: Verizon myPlan 2026 update adds AI Life perk ($10/mo), Unlimited Plus now includes 5G Advanced and 30GB hotspot, Ultimate gets 60GB and global calling credit. Pricing unchanged with autopay discounts. Also new: Verizon is offering NFL Sunday Ticket free with premium plans and new lines, and a JBL speaker giveaway via MyAccess app.