Verizon Strips Activation and Upgrade Fees From New Simplicity Plan

Verizon announced on 16 June 2026 a new unlimited plan priced at $45 per line per month—dropping to $30 with AutoPay and switch discount—that eliminates $40 activation fees and upgrade charges. The flat per-line rate holds across accounts up to 12 lines. Removing these historically standard fees simplifies total cost calculations for businesses and reduces the gap between advertised monthly rates and actual customer cost.