Plan optimizer — students & budget picks
Find the best mobile plan for your usage and budget. Compare carriers, get recommended student discounts and top-up tips across the USA.
How Diodeenergy optimizer helps students
We consider data needs, budget limits, and carrier discounts to surface plans that fit student life: shared family plans, eSIM friendly, and ***-contract options.
Smart matching
Matches plans by usage and cost
Student discounts
Shows available student offers
Network fit
Prioritizes reliable coverage
Budget friendly
Filters low-cost and pay-as-you-go
Interactive optimizer
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*** signup required. Results are estimations and include common student discounts when available.
Recommended plans
Comparison table
| Plan | Price / mo | Data | Best for |
|---|
Sample plans we consider
Starter Student
From $15 / mo — 10 GB, free hotspot
Student discount
Unlimited Lite
From $35 / mo — Unlimited data (throttled), priority network
Best coverage
Budget PayG
From $10 / mo — Pay-as-you-go, add-ons available
Lowest cost
Student stories
Ava, Berkeley
"Saved $12/mo and got better data for studying on the go."
Marcus, NYU
"Optimizer recommended a family-share plan — great for roommates."
Priya, UCLA
"Found a ***-contract plan that fits my internship months."
FAQ
Results are estimations based on public plan data and typical student discounts. Always verify with the carrier before subscribing.
We include roaming and international add-ons in recommendations when relevant, but verify international coverage with carriers directly.
Many plans support eSIM and BYOD. Each plan card notes eSIM support when available. Use the contact link to confirm specific device compatibility.
Resources & quick links
Updated 2025
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