Best plans for mobile hotspot use
Hotspot allowances range from zero to unlimited, and carriers bury the details. We ranked plans by usable high-speed hotspot data alongside overall value.
1. US Mobile · Unlimited Starter
Verizon network (MVNO)
$25/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (10GB)
⚠ A budget brand that rents the Verizon network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on US Mobile's site →2. Visible · Visible
Verizon network (MVNO)
$25/mo
- Includes unlimited hotspot
⚠ A budget brand that rents the Verizon network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on Visible's site →3. US Mobile · Unlimited Premium
Verizon network (MVNO)
$44/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (50GB)
⚠ A budget brand that rents the Verizon network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on US Mobile's site →4. Mint Mobile · 5GB Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$15/mo
- Lowest total cost of your matches at $15/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (5GB)
⚠ 5GB may be tight for your heavy (~40GB) usage
View on Mint Mobile's site →5. Mint Mobile · Unlimited Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$30/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (10GB)
⚠ A budget brand that rents the T-Mobile network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on Mint Mobile's site →
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