Verizon's basic landline phone plan includes unlimited incoming and outgoing local calls only. You can use all emergency and 911 services. You can use features such as *69, but you will have to pay per use on your next bill. There are no voicemail, call waiting, or other extra features. This summer, Verizon is set to start a $5 and $10 basic phone plan deal, with limited extras. Currently, the Verizon basic landline plan is $19.99 a month in most areas, plus taxes and usage cost. The verizon basic phone service only covers the essentials of a landline phone. Service includes local calling at a flat rate, some long distance calling, and can come with features like caller id.