Verizon says it will offer unlimited data plans for subscribers, several years after it joined competitors in backing away from bottomless data packages.



In a statement, the company said Sunday that with Verizon Unlimited, cellular users would get unlimited data use on smartphones and tablets, in addition to video streaming, hotspot and calls to Mexico and Canada.The plan, which launches on Monday, will cost $80 for unlimited data, calls and texting or $45 per line for four separate lines carrying the same features.

There was a catch, however: Verizon added that after 22 GB of data usage on any one line, the company might "prioritize usage behind other customers in the event of network congestion." Verizon also said it will maintain its existing data plans for those who didn't want unlimited data.