If you exceed the limited data restrictions phone plans, an unlimited cell plan has a lot to offer. You can stream your favorite shows and movies, play games, and stay connected wherever you are. However, the details of the most popular unlimited plans can be difficult to understand, so we looked at data amounts, performance, pricing, and benefits to choose our recommended postpaid plans from three major carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
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What is the best unlimited phone plan overall?
We’d love to point out a shot and say, “Take this one,” really. But phone plans are designed to appeal to all kinds of people by offering all kinds of options. You might choose price over benefits if you simply need a plan that will keep you connected at all times. Or maybe you’re a frequent traveler and want endless high-speed data and higher-resolution video streaming and are willing to pay for these features.
Assuming good to excellent network coverage – which isn’t a given, but for argument’s sake – then cost becomes a major factor, in which case T-Mobile’s Essentials plan offers the basics at good value. On the other end, T-Mobile’s Experience More or Verizon’s Unlimited Plus give you plenty of features without paying the full price of their best plans. However, there is one thing to note about the most expensive plans: they often have the best trade-in or included device deals to entice customers to sign up for the more lucrative plans.
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Best Unlimited Data Plans for a Single Line
Benefits
- T-Mobile’s 5G network is generally robust
- Plan includes 50GB of high-speed data in the United States
- Phone can be used as a hotspot
- Unlimited calls, texts and data in Canada and Mexico
Disadvantages
- Data in Canada and Mexico limited to very slow 2G speeds
- Hotspot is limited to 3G speeds
- No five-year price guarantee
- Everyone must be on the same level
- Taxes and fees are not included in the monthly cost
The T-Mobile Essentials Saver plan offers unlimited data usage and includes 50GB of “Premium” data, which is the fastest 5G rate available in your area. After 50GB, speeds are reduced to 3G levels for the rest of the month. However, that Premium isn’t always so premium: T-Mobile notes in the fine print that “Essentials customers may notice lower speeds than other customers and an additional discount if using >50GB/month, due to data prioritization.”
You can use your phone as a mobile hotspot, also with unlimited data, but at 3G speeds. Broadband hotspot access is available as an add-on. Internationally, calls, texts and data are unlimited in Canada and Mexico, but data is limited to 2G speeds. Elsewhere, calls cost 25 cents per minute and texts are unlimited at no extra cost when you’re in around 215 countries.
As for other T-Mobile features, you’ll have to look further up in the plan menu. Essentials Saver and Essentials don’t offer the 5-year price guarantee found in Experience plans, nor do they include access to T-Satellite SMS, but you can add the Starlink-based service as an optional add-on. The perks are also reserved for the most expensive plans, meaning no Netflix, Apple TV, or Hulu streaming is included.
The Essentials Saver plan costs $50 per month for a single line, $80 for two lines, and $100 for three lines, the maximum number allowed on this plan. If you need three or more lines, the Essentials plan is more beneficial.
Why we love it
Vendors want to push you toward their more expensive offerings, but they also know there’s a place for cost-conscious people who only want the basics. Essentials Saver includes 50 GB of fast data before the data rate slows down. And while the hotspot feature is particularly effective at 3G speeds, it’s still there when needed.
Who is it best for?
The Essentials Saver plan is ideal for individuals or couples who don’t want to spend a lot on a cellular plan and aren’t looking for perks or fast data.
Who shouldn’t have it
The plan is not intended for people looking for features such as larger amounts of premium data, regular access to hotspots or included benefits, nor for people who need to create a family or group with three or more lines.
Customer Service Options
• Online: T-Mobile
• Telephone: 1-855-315-6244
• Store: store locator
• Application: T-Life application
Benefits
- Cheaper rate for AT&T service
- No cap on high-speed data (but see Cons)
- ActiveArmor security app
Disadvantages
- No control over slowing data speeds if network is busy
- No hotspot data
- Everyone must be on the same level
- Taxes and fees are not included in the monthly cost
The AT&T Value Plus VL is just a name, but it can be a good option if you’re looking for an affordable single line that doesn’t offer many extras. It offers unlimited calls, texts and 5G data with no limits on how much high-speed data you can use before being throttled. The caveat is that AT&T can slow down data speeds “if the network is busy,” meaning you’re at the mercy of the network when it comes to taking the fast lane. The plan allows up to 10 lines on an account, but everyone must be on the same plan. AT&T’s other unlimited plans allow each person to choose the tier they need.
When traveling within Canada or Mexico, you get unlimited text, talk and data, but data is transmitted at only 2G speeds when you’re “off-grid” or using a non-major carrier network. Texting from the United States to over 200 countries is unlimited.
There are also no benefits other than AT&T’s ActiveArmor security service to block unwanted calls and for additional data security, but on Value Plus VL this feature is limited.
The plan is not easy to locate on AT&T’s site: although Value Plus VL is an unlimited plan, AT&T does not list it with the more expensive unlimited plans on its Wireless Plans page; click More Plans to reveal it.
Why we love it
AT&T Value Plus VL is affordable, especially with just one line, and you can scale up to 10 lines if needed.
Who is it best for?
Single-line customers in strong AT&T coverage areas who don’t want data speed limits but don’t worry if speed fluctuates.
Who shouldn’t have it
If you’re in a group of two or more lines, each person will need to get the same package, so look elsewhere.
Customer Service Options
• Online: AT&T Wireless Support
• Telephone: 800-331-0500
• Store: store locator
• Application: myAT&T iOS, Android
Benefits
- T-Mobile’s 5G network is generally robust
- Plan includes 50GB of high-speed data in the United States
- Phone can be used as a hotspot
- Unlimited calls, texts and data in Canada and Mexico
- Can have up to six lines on an account
- Free third line is a better deal than Essentials Saver
Disadvantages
- Data in Canada and Mexico limited to very slow 2G speeds
- Hotspot is limited to 3G speeds
- No five-year price guarantee
- Everyone must be on the same level
- Taxes and fees are not included in the monthly cost
If you compare the specifics of T-Mobile’s Essentials and Essentials Saver plans, you might think the company forgot to update one or the other – they’re essentially the same. With both, you get 50GB of fast Premium 5G data (depending on network capabilities in your area), which upgrades to still unlimited 3G data speeds once that allocation is exhausted. You can use your phone as a mobile hotspot with unlimited data, but only at 3G speeds and limited to paltry 2G speeds when you’re in Canada or Mexico. In these two countries, calls, texts and data are unlimited, while calls made from around 215 other countries are charged 25 cents per minute.
The Essentials plan also doesn’t include perks like streaming video from Netflix, or the five-year price guarantee found on the Experience More and Experience Beyond plans. T-Satellite service is also not included, although it can be added for $10 per month.
Where Essentials edges out Essentials Saver is the number of lines you can have in your account. Essentials Saver is limited to just three, but Essentials can accommodate six lines. In fact, three people will save money with Essentials through a free third-line offering, paying $90 per month (plus taxes and fees) for a savings of $10 over Essentials Saver. If your household needs four lines, an Essentials 4 Line Bundle takes advantage of the third line offer for $100 per month.
However, if you only need one or two lines, Essentials Saver is still the best deal. A single line on Saver remains the best deal at $50 per month, compared to $60 for the same features on Essentials, and two lines on Saver costs $80 per month, compared to $90 for Essentials.
Why we love it
You get a solid level of basic phone service, with unlimited talk, text and data, 50GB of higher-speed premium data, and a better price than the Essentials Saver plan for three or more lines (up to six).
For whom it is best
Essentials is ideal for a cost-conscious family of three or more who want unlimited everything, even at slower speeds.
Who shouldn’t have it
This plan is not intended for people who want features like more premium data, regular access to hotspots, or included perks, or for people who need to create a family or group with three or more lines.
Customer Service Options
• Online: T-Mobile
• Telephone: 1-855-315-6244
• Store: store locator
• Application: T-Life application
Benefits
- Verizon’s 4G LTE network provides a strong backbone
- Can still get benefits
- Can mix and match plans
- Three-year price guarantee
Disadvantages
- No access to Verizon’s fastest 5G networks
- No hotspot data included
Verizon’s Unlimited Greeting is like the happiest greeting at your favorite store or restaurant. Perhaps that’s because Verizon lowered the prices of its unlimited plans at the end of 2025.
If you’re looking for a simple plan that includes just the basics, it has some interesting aspects. At the top of this list is the modularity of Verizon’s plans. Each person with an account can choose a different plan that suits them (unlike T-Mobile and AT&T, which require everyone to share the same plan at this comparative entry level). And while other providers reserve perks like streaming services for higher-tier plans, you can add them piecemeal to customize what you need — usually for $10 a month for each, depending on the service.
This applies to mobile hotspot data: By itself, the plan doesn’t offer any way to wirelessly share your cellular connection from your phone, but for an extra $10 you can add 100GB of data.
International options include unlimited talk and text within Canada and Mexico and 2GB of high-speed data before upgrading to unlimited data at 3G speeds.
However, the unlimited welcome plan isn’t as welcome when it comes to 5G data speeds. It can only operate classic low-band 5G. Even if you had a capable device and were within range of a mid-band or millimeter wave 5G signal, you wouldn’t be able to take advantage of Verizon’s fastest 5G ultra-wideband speeds (“5G UW” or “5G UWB”).
Why we love it
There’s no set amount of high-speed data before a line is throttled, so you don’t need to keep an eye on your data usage – but at the same time, this plan only supports 5G, not 5G Ultra Wideband. We also like that everyone with a Verizon account can have their own plan with different benefits. In a family, for example, an adult can add hotspot data (for $10 more), but that can be left out for a child who doesn’t need it, even if they’re both on unlimited home.
Who is it best for?
Families who want to keep their costs low while still enjoying some benefits.
Who shouldn’t have it
Anyone who wants to connect at higher 5G speeds and enjoy the features they paid for when purchasing a phone.
Customer Service Options
- Online: Verizon
- Telephone: 800-922-0204
- Store: Store Locator
- App: My Verizon
Benefits
- Can still get benefits
- Can mix and match plans
- 3 year price guarantee
Disadvantages
- No access to Verizon’s fastest 5G networks
- No defined amount of high-speed data
- No hotspot data
- Fewer savings on upgrades to new devices
- Verizon Complicates Pricing on Its Website
When it comes to perks like streaming services and other extras, two plans are neck and neck: Unlimited Welcome from Verizon and Experience More from T-Mobile. We give Verizon a slight edge with its modular approach to customizing benefits, even though each one is a separate paid add-on. When we compared the two plans with similar offerings, the cost was about the same.
While other providers tend to reserve perks like streaming services for higher-tier plans, Verizon’s Unlimited Welcome service lets you add them individually as you need them, usually for $10 per month each, depending on the service. This includes a Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus bundle (with commercials); Netflix and Max bundle (with ads); and a family subscription to Apple One (for $15). Even though it seems like a boring upsell, you can choose the ones you want. You can turn perks on or off at any time – or skip them altogether. You can even add multiple perks to a single line if you want.
This complementary approach also applies to mobile hotspot data. The plan itself doesn’t offer any way to wirelessly share your cellular connection from your phone, but for an extra $10 you can add 100GB of data.
International options include unlimited talk and text within Canada and Mexico and 2GB of high-speed data before upgrading to unlimited data at 3G speeds.
Each person with an account can choose a different plan that suits them (unlike T-Mobile and AT&T, which require everyone to share the same plan at this comparative entry level). From a benefits perspective, for example, this means that someone who travels frequently could add the 3-day TravelPass ($10) option to their line. Some benefits, such as Apple Music Family, are added to the cost of a line and the benefit is shared by up to five family members. (Each benefit has its own restrictions, so be sure to read the details carefully.)
However, the Unlimited Welcome plan isn’t as welcome when it comes to 5G data speeds: it can only leverage regular low-band 5G. This means that even if you had a capable device and were within range of a mid-band or millimeter wave 5G signal, you wouldn’t be able to take advantage of Verizon’s fastest 5G ultra-wideband speeds (“5G UW” or “5G UWB”).
Why we love it
There’s no set amount of high-speed data before a line is throttled, so you don’t need to keep an eye on your data usage – but at the same time, this plan only supports 5G, not 5G Ultra Wideband. We also like that everyone with a Verizon account can have their own plan with different benefits. In a family, for example, an adult can add hotspot data (for $10 more), but that can be left out for a child who doesn’t need it, even if they’re both on unlimited home.
Who is it best for?
Families who want to keep their costs low while still enjoying some benefits.
Who shouldn’t have it
Anyone who wants to connect at higher 5G speeds and enjoy the features they paid for when purchasing a phone.
Customer Service Options
• Online: Verizon
• Telephone: 800-922-0204
• Store: store locator
• Application: My Verizon
Benefits
- T-Mobile has a solid 5G network
- 5 year price guarantee
- Solid perks like Netflix, Apple TV Plus, and international data
Disadvantages
- T-Satellite not included in the package
- Apple TV, previously included, is now an optional $3 add-on
- Taxes and fees not included in monthly cost
T-Mobile’s Experience More plan falls in the middle of its unlimited plans, but is actually a jump above the more value-oriented Essentials and Essentials Saver plans. It includes unlimited high-speed data on its 5G network, so you don’t have to worry about slowing performance after using an initial amount (although T-Mobile reserves the right to slow down data when networks are congested). It also includes 60GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at 3G speeds once exhausted).
Note: T-Mobile recently introduced a new plan, Better Value, which closely competes with Experience More. In fact, for the same price you can get more benefits. However, we’re not including it as a choice here because it comes with some restrictions: It’s available for a limited time (although T-Mobile hasn’t specified how long) and you must either be a new T-Mobile customer or an existing subscriber with at least five years on another plan. Learn more about the plan here.
The Experience More plan also benefits from T-Mobile’s five-year price guarantee. The T-Satellite feature for sending text messages via satellite when you’re away from a cellular network is not included in the plan, but it can be added for $10 per month.
Internationally, Experience More includes unlimited calls and texts when traveling in Canada and Mexico, as well as 15 GB of high-speed data (then unlimited at 256 Kbps). In more than 215 other countries outside the United States, you get unlimited texting and 5GB of high-speed data (and then unlimited at 256 Kbps), plus calls for 25 cents per minute.
The Experience More plan also includes some nice perks above the 5G and data speed allowances. Price includes Netflix Standard (with ads) in 4K resolution where available. (Unfortunately, T-Mobile has removed Apple TV – formerly called Apple TV Plus – which included the MLS Season Pass. It can now be added for $3.)
A one-year AAA membership can also help you when traveling. T-Mobile’s Magenta status adds even more perks, such as 15% off Hilton hotel stays, 25% off tickets to “more than 8,000 shows at more than 120 venues nationwide” and T-Mobile Tuesdays, a series of deals that can include perks like cheap movie tickets and discounts at national restaurants.
Why we love it
Although it’s more expensive, Experience More packs a lot of benefits into one plan. Unlimited high-speed data means you don’t need to monitor your app and streaming usage.
Who is it best for?
Individuals and families who want to get the most out of their monthly cost.
Who shouldn’t have it
People looking to pay less per month and don’t need hotspot data or a host of benefits.
Customer Service Options
• Online: T-Mobile
• Telephone: 1-855-315-6244
• Store: store locator
• Application: T-Life application
Comparison of the best unlimited plans
| Plan | Cost 1 line (automatic payment) | Cost 4 lines (automatic payment ) | High speed data | Hotspot data limit | Price Guarantee | Maximum number of lines | Broadcast resolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | Essentials Saver | $50 | n / A | 50 GB | Unlimited 3G | n / A | 3 | 480p (SD) |
| T-Mobile | Essential | $60 | $105 | 50 GB | Unlimited 3G | n / A | 6 | 480p (SD) |
| T-Mobile | Discover more | $85 | $170 | Unlimited 5G | 60 GB | Five years | 12 | Up to 4K |
| AT&T | Value Plus LV | $51 | $124 | Unlimited 5G (will be slowed down if the network is congested) | n / A | n / A | 10 | 480p (SD) |
| Verizon | Welcome unlimited | $55 | $100 | Unlimited 5G (but no access to 5G UW/5G UWB) | Not included; 100 GB can be added as a benefit for $10 per month | Three years | 12 | 480p (SD) |
T-Mobile shook up its plans in early 2025, replacing its Go5G Plus and Go5G Next plans with Experience More and Experience Beyond. And yet the solid Essentials and Essentials Saver packages are still in the lineup as less expensive alternatives to the bells and whistles Experience packages. It also announced that the Starlink-based T-Satellite service is included in the Experience Beyond and Go5G Next plans, and available as a $10 per month add-on for other plans (even extended to competing carriers). T-Mobile also introduced its five-year price guarantee on its prepaid plans as well as its postpaid plans. However, it also stripped Apple TV of its included benefits, offering it as a $3 add-on.
Verizon had a busy 2025, abruptly replace its CEO — but also by lowering the prices of its unlimited data plans. It also added a three-year price guarantee to its plans.
We also added a new category after the first redesign of this guide – Best Benefits Plans – highlighting a top pick and a second pick based on the variety of add-ons, like streaming services, designed to attract customers.
A wireless carrier saying it offers 5G is like saying I have a car. Good for me, but what brand and model is it? Does it work reliably? Can it actually reach the maximum speed indicated on the speedometer or will it sputter when I try to merge onto the highway? And could I have gotten the same performance if I had paid less for a model without extras like heated seats and TruCoat sealant?
As you are rated air carriers, keep the following in mind.
Emergency SOS might be one of the most important features available on any phone this year.
Kevin Heinz/CNETKnow your region
Wireless coverage can make or break a plan. If you don’t get fast, reliable connections, or if calls often drop or go unanswered, then you could be paying more than you get. Fortunately, most areas of the United States are covered by some type of cellular coverage, so there aren’t as many dead spots as there used to be. (And now satellite service is starting to fill those gaps.) Big companies are also spending a lot of money and effort expanding their coverage.
On the other hand, even in a dense area, one carrier’s network may be stronger than another’s, or signals may be reduced due to interference. So the best approach is to ask your friends or family members what services they use and if the quality is acceptable. You can also test the services to see how your devices work in your region. (See the FAQ below to learn more about coverage map reliability.)
Know your offers and discounts
Another thing to keep in mind: discounts. All carriers offer additional discounts that you may qualify for, depending on your employer, military status, student status or age.
First responders, military members, veterans, nurses and teachers can receive discounts on all major carriers. Verizon has discounts for students, while T-Mobile’s Work benefit could reduce the monthly price of an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan by 15%, with AT&T offering a similar program for its Unlimited Premium PL plan. AT&T also has a promotion for teachers that offers 25% off its latest unlimited plans.
If you are 55 or older, you may also be eligible for a discounted package: T-Mobile offers discounted plans nationwide for as little as $55 per month for two lines, and Verizon And AT&T offer similar options, but only for Florida residents.
It’s also worth noting that on their websites some carriers sometimes advertise different rates for switches, for example if you bring your own phone (no trading in and financing a new one on an installment plan). Our recommendations reflect the actual price outside of these very specific promotions.
Choosing a wireless plan and carrier is a very individualized process. What suits you and your family’s needs may be very different from what your friends or neighbors are looking for. Even geographically, some areas get better AT&T coverage while others work better on Verizon or T-Mobile. The choices we make are based on more than a decade of coverage and evaluation of wireless carriers, their offerings and their overall performance.
Specifically, we consider coverage, price/value, and benefits.
Blanket
Since the top three providers cover most of the country with good 4G LTE or 5G, this is largely a macro-level choice. That’s why we recommend a variety of eSIM options to determine what’s best for you in your particular location, so you can better decide what’s best for you. Looking at the coverage maps on each provider’s website will likely show that you have good coverage even if your experience isn’t all about full bars or the fastest speeds.
Price/value
The value takes into account the total experience you might get, like how much high-speed data you get and what’s included in the sticker price. We also take into account whether a plan includes typical taxes and fees, or whether these are billed separately, thereby increasing your monthly bill.
Benefits
Benefits are additions beyond the basic components of wireless service (talk, text, and data). This could range from bundling or discounts on streaming services to additional hotspot data or the ability to use your phone internationally.
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NurPhoto/Getty ImagesWhat you need to know about 5G
“5G” is an umbrella term that encompasses current fifth-generation wireless cellular network technologies. All major carriers and phones support 5G connections, which can offer faster data speeds than older technologies like 4G LTE or 3G.
There are essentially three types of 5G: Millimeter wave (mmWave), which can be fast but has limited range; low band 5G, which has slower speeds but works over a wider range; And middle bandwhich is a balance between the two that is faster than low band but also covers a wider range than millimeter waves. Midband also integrates Band Ca batch of spectrum auctioned off by the Federal Communications Commission in 2021.
Your phone’s 5G connection depends on the type of connection that covers the area you are in, as well as other factors, such as population density and infrastructure. For example, mmWave is blazing fast, but its signals can be thwarted by buildings – or glass, or leaves – or if you’re inside a structure.
When your device is connected to a 5G network, it may appear in several variants such as 5G, 5G Plus, 5G UW or others, depending on the carrier. Here’s a list of icons you see at the top of your phone for major services:
AT&T: 5GE (which is not actually 5G, but rather a sneaky marketing name for 4G LTE), 5G (low band), 5G Plus (mmWave, midband)
Verizon: 5G (low band, also called “Nationwide 5G”), 5G UW/5G UWB (midband and mmWave, also called “5G Ultra Wideband”)
T-Mobile: 5G (low band), 5G unified communications (mid-band and mmWave, also known as “Ultra Capacity 5G”)
There is also reduced capacity 5G (5G RedCap), which is a lower-power, smaller-capacity branch of 5G used by devices such as smartwatches and wearable health devices; the Apple Watch Ultra 3, for example, connects via 5G RedCap.
5G Advanced is just around the corner, promising much faster speeds through carrier aggregation or combining multiple spectrums.
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How reliable are coverage maps?
The three major US companies – AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – offer services directly and have robust national networks offering 4G LTE (fast) and 5G (even faster) data. They all promise coverage covering most of the United States and are actively trying to build out 5G coverage wherever they can.
But cards are one thing; experience is another. This is why it is impossible to say that one carrier is objectively better than another. For example, T-Mobile’s service in New York may be great, but Verizon is more reliable in rural Iowa. Or you may have basic 5G coverage but not faster millimeter wave 5G.
If possible, ask your neighbors, friends, or family members near you which carriers they use and how fast or reliable the wireless service is. And don’t forget to consider not only where you live, but also the places you frequent: your home may have a clear connection, but your workplace could be in a cellular black hole.
You may also be able to test a network: go to a carrier’s store and ask if there are any free ways to try the company’s service. T-Mobile offers free three-month Network Pass, Verizon offers a 30-day “trial” program and AT&T offers its own free 30-day eSIM trial program.
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Why consider an unlimited plan?
Unlimited plans used to be rare, but now almost all plans – especially postpaid plans – offer unlimited data. If you use T-Mobile, all of your plans are unlimited, and Verizon no longer allows new users to sign up for a shared data plan. Only AT&T still offers tiered data plans in which the data flow stops when you’ve reached the limit.
While everyone’s wireless needs are different, we think unlimited plans are the best option for most phone users, especially when it comes to choosing a new plan.
For example, the AT&T 4GB plan isn’t great. It offers a 4GB per line plan that costs $50 per month for one line ($160 for four lines). Each line here gets 4GB of data, but if you go over that threshold in a month, you pay $10 for every 2GB. AT&T’s plan also doesn’t include access to its 5G networks.
The company’s basic unlimited plan, Unlimited Starter, costs $65 per month for one line or $140 for four lines.
If you have one or two lines and don’t use a lot of data, one of these plans might be right for you, but if you only have one line, we recommend upgrading to AT&T’s Value Plus VL at $51 per month or T-Mobile’s Essentials Saver. Two lines of this T-Mobile plan cost $80 per month, which is still $10 cheaper than two lines of AT&T’s 4GB plan and you won’t have to worry about how much data you’re using.
For most people, we believe unlimited is the best choice when choosing a new plan.
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Is unlimited data really unlimited?
That’s true, but the speeds you get may vary depending on your plan and how much data you use in a given month.
To experience data slowdowns on most of the plans mentioned above, you will need:
1. I used over 50GB of data in a month.
2. Be in an area that experiences “congestion,” “heavy traffic,” or a “busy” network. For example, at a sporting event or concert where tens of thousands of people in the same area are uploading and sharing photos and videos.
All carriers claim that in these cases your data should only be slowed down “temporarily”. If you have an older unlimited plan, your data slowdown threshold and duration may be different.
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Is hotspot included?
A hotspot, or the ability to share your phone’s connection with other devices, varies depending on the plan you have. Some, like AT&T’s Value Plus VL and Verizon’s Unlimited Welcome, don’t include it at all, while others, like AT&T’s Unlimited Starter and T-Mobile’s Essentials, offer limited amounts of broadband access before limiting your hotspot’s performance to “3G” or “2G” speeds.
In short, if access to hotspots is important to you, check out a more expensive unlimited plan, such as T-Mobile’s Experience More (60 GB of high-speed data) or Experience Beyond (250 GB of high-speed data); Verizon Unlimited Plus (30 GB of high-speed data) or Unlimited Ultimate (200 GB of high-speed data); or AT&T’s Unlimited Extra EL (30 GB of high-speed data) or Unlimited Premium PL (60 GB of high-speed data) options.
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