6 hidden perks you might not know your carrier plan includes

As long as you're already paying, you may as well benefit from all the perks.

May 7, 2025 - 12:23

6 hidden perks you might not know your carrier plan includes

Stock photo of major US carriers Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T Mobile (3)

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority

When it comes to mobile phone plans, most carriers tend to emphasize features like device financing, insurance, promotional pricing, and reliable service for calls, texts, and data across the country, usually with some claim of being “the country’s fastest” or “best” at something. Sometimes what matters to carriers also changes depending on consumer interest. The truth is, many of the biggest prepaid and postpaid plans include other potentially valuable benefits that often get overlooked.

Are you making the most out of your current plan, or perhaps missing out on a plan that’s a better fit? While it might be a stretch to call these features hidden, below are some lesser-known perks offered by some of the biggest and best mobile phone service providers in the US.