The Best Cell Phone Insurance Providers

Best for Multiple Devices: Verizon Total Mobile Protection

If you have several devices that need to be protected, you want a plan that will cover them all without any hassle. Fortunately, Verizon's Total Mobile Protection plan allows you to insure up to 10 lines at one time. It costs $15 per month to cover a smartphone or smartwatch, and it requires a deductible. You'll be covered for lost or stolen phones, water damage, and even defects that are found past your warranty (this does not apply to Florida residents because coverage is provided through Asurion's insurance program for those residents). It also offers an expanded cracked-screen repair when parts are available.

Best Budget: Square Trade

You know your car is in good hands with Allstate, but did you know your phone can be, too? Square Trade is a subsidiary of this popular insurance company and offers affordable and comprehensive coverage for all of your devices. It's also much more affordable than other options on the market—the maximum monthly premium is under $9. Deductibles are also lower than average at just $149 per claim. One of the best perks of this plan is that you pay for coverage, not per device, which means you don't need to go through the hassle of updating your plan every time you get a new phone. Your coverage will be continuous even if you switch providers, which is convenient for busy professionals or families. You can also cancel at any time, making this an affordable and flexible option.

Best for Families: AT&T

If you have young children with cell phones, you can almost guarantee that one of them will damage or lose their phone at some point. Thankfully, AT&T offers great coverage options at an affordable price. Starting at $14 a month, you can get coverage on one device that insures against loss, theft, and out-of-warranty malfunctions. It also covers same-day screen repair depending on your device and location, which can be a lifesaver when you accidentally drop your phone. For $15 a month, you can get the same coverage with additional perks like tech support, unlimited photo storage, and identity protection. For $45 per month, you can get a plan that covers four devices, insures against loss and theft, and includes unlimited photo and video storage. (If you have non-AT&T laptops or tablets, you can also get them insured under this plan).

It is possible to get same-day repairs for most issues, or next-day repair or replacement for others. You also get identity protection as an additional feature. AT&T also has reliable customer service—the tech team can assist you anytime if you need help troubleshooting a problem or an issue.

Best for Samsung Devices: Samsung Premium Care

If you have one of the latest and greatest Android phones, you can probably get it covered with a Samsung Care+ plan for just $12 per month. All repairs are serviced with original Samsung parts by licensed technicians, so your phone is guaranteed to work like new. You can sign up at the time of purchase or within 365 days of phone activation. You can get Samsung Care+ by purchasing it through the Samsung+ app. (Note that you will need to provide photo evidence that your phone is in good working condition). If you damage your phone often, you will appreciate the fact that you can get up to three replacements per insured device per year. However, if you think you will lose your phone or have it stolen, this is not the plan for you, as those two scenarios are not covered.

Best for Apple Devices: AppleCare+

If you have an iPhone or other Apple product, you are probably familiar with AppleCare+. Any new iPhone comes standard with one year of warranty and three months of tech support, but you can extend this warranty by purchasing AppleCare+. It will cost you $80 or more plus a deductible, but it's worth it if you are particularly accident-prone.

AppleCare+ covers up to two damage claims, but you are on the hook for loss or theft. Those issues are covered separately, and it’s a little risky: you will need to have Find My Phone enabled at the time your device is lost or stolen, or your loss won’t be covered. For repairs, AppleCare+ requires that you head to an authorized retailer or Apple store or mail in your phone.