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Visible Wireless Carrier

md_rebuild — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:12:22 GMT

Does anyone use Visible for their wireless carrier?

I have been a 20+ yr customer of Verizon, but have been thinking of switching (especially since they're raising their rates by $4 a month at the end of March) to Visible. I currently have 5 phones on my plan, and switching would save me roughly $110-120 a month. Plus, I like that there's no hidden line charges, taxes, etc....everything is built in.

I know that they use the Verizon network and that with the lower-tier plan, your data could be throttled, but I work from home and live in an area with a very good Verizon network (DC/Balt metro area). I just wanted to see if anyone else had made the jump and what was your experience.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

NoMoreE46 — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:23:04 GMT

I have it for my son. It is on VZN. He gets 5G and no issues since last summer. For $25 month, it is fantastic and I may switch over myself.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

pizzadude — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:39:37 GMT

I have nothing but good things to say about their network / service, been a customer for over 3 years. Currently am on the Visible+ plan, you can read about the differences but it's basically just paying for higher prioritization on the network. The Hotspot is unlimited also but capped at one device / 5MB down also I think.

I've travelled to multiple large citites in the US, midwest, west coast / east coast, and consistantly works well for me. International service in MX and CA are both good ( + plan only ), also I think the + plan includes calls / texts to those countries from the US.

If you're considering switching, I think you can do a free trial with an eSIM if your device has that option, and check it out yourself. Note that the free trial is the Visible base plan not the Visible+ plan.

I will also add that the price at Visible reflects the lack of customer support / service. So if you run into issues you'll have to use chat to work through it with them.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

md_rebuild — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:37:34 GMT

Thanks everyone! This has been most helpful. I think I'll start my kids off and see how it goes. I have an overseas trip planned next month and will probably change over after that.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

pizzadude — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:30:58 GMT

Good luck ! They have some decent promos from time to time, so you can potentially lock in a lower rate, I believe they still have the $20 for 24 mo promo active also.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

ptatohed — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:53:23 GMT

Can you bring an existing phone or do you need to buy one from them?

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

md_rebuild — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:50:02 GMT

You can bring your own phone over, no issue.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

pizzadude — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:28:15 GMT

@ptatohed wrote:
Can you bring an existing phone or do you need to buy one from them?

I've done both and had no issues. I think if you purchase from Visible they automatically unlock the phone after 60 days in case you decide to port out to another carrier.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

NoMoreE46 — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:03:54 GMT

FYI,

There is sale that expires today Feb 14.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

IntegerIntrovert — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:09:09 GMT

I can only recommend Visible + if you have priority data at VZW and go to Visible regular, you will notice.

More importantly, they do NOT have family plans. Each line has to have it's own email address and seperate account, and seperate payment. Tread lightly

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

md_rebuild — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:19:23 GMT

Oh wow, thanks for that piece of data. I was not aware of that.

Do you know if they do autopay (something I will have to check on)? If they do that, then my kids (who have their own email) can set up their accounts, and I'll just use that feature to pay their bills from my CC/checking account.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

NoMoreE46 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:25:51 GMT

Yes there is autopay.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

pizzadude — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:26:59 GMT

What is described above about lack of family plan is true, you'll have to setup an account separately for each family member.

Visible supports autopay so you can set it up on a credit card, and I don't believe there are any restrictions about using the same CC to pay for multiple accounts.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

Bill77 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:00:55 GMT

My friend tried Visible and didn't have a good experience. He had trouble with getting service anywhere that was crowded including sporting events, popular vacation spots, and in heavy car traffic. He then went to Metro by T-Mobile and seems satisfied.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

pizzadude — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:09:47 GMT

@Bill77 wrote:
My friend tried Visible and didn't have a good experience. He had trouble with getting service anywhere that was crowded including sporting events, popular vacation spots, and in heavy car traffic. He then went to Metro by T-Mobile and seems satisfied.

The Visible base plan will definitely be subject to deprioritization, with visible+ I have rarely experienced this in similar peak load conditions.

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

ptatohed — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:21:56 GMT

@Bill77 wrote:
My friend tried Visible and didn't have a good experience. He had trouble with getting service anywhere that was crowded including sporting events, popular vacation spots, and in heavy car traffic. He then went to Metro by T-Mobile and seems satisfied.

Hmmm. We have Metro now. 3 lines for $50/mo out the door. The extra line was handy because we've promised the kids when they turn 13, they get their first phone. So, when my 13 yo had his birthday in summer of '23, all I had to do was pay $200 for a new phone and we're still at $50/mo. We have no problems with Metro. I have a few years but I need to plan what to do when my 11 yo turns 13. I want to stay at no more than $25/mo out the door for this 4th line (can't add to my Metro because I don't want to give up my grandfathered plan). This Visible was starting to look good. $20/mo for 2 years, then $25/mo. Again, I have a few years but I need to start thinking about the best way to obtain a 4th phone line for no more than $25/mo (+ price of a budget phone).

Re: Visible Wireless Carrier

Bill77 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:49:03 GMT

The Visible base plan will definitely be subject to deprioritization, with visible+ I have rarely experienced this in similar peak load conditions.

It probably was the base plan but he never got that specific.