You may not need all the features and expense of an unlimited plan from the big carriers. A prepaid plan with fixed costs could be a better choice.

Verizon has quietly rolled out a major change to its prepaid phone policies, reinstating a full 12-month device lock for customers using TracFone and several related brands.

In a concerted effort to woo customers with an affordable and reliable 5G network connectivity, Verizon Communications Inc. VZ has launched Tracfone Freedom with its leading prepaid brand, Tracfone ...