Pick a plan based on how much mobile data you use and whether the line needs to make calls. Every plan is prepaid with no contract, each line can be on a different plan, and you can change plans later. See current plans and prices on our Plans page.
The main plan types
- Talk, text, and data plans for everyday phones. Pick the data amount that fits.
- Data-only plans for tablets, hotspots, or a phone you mostly use on Wi-Fi. These do not include talk minutes.
- Talk-only plans with a set number of minutes, for a backup line, a first phone, or a basic phone. These do not include data.
Step 1: Estimate your data
- 1 to 2 GB: mostly on Wi-Fi at home and work, light browsing and maps on the go.
- 5 to 10 GB: daily social media, music streaming, and navigation on cellular.
- More: video streaming on cellular or regular hotspot use.
Not sure? Check a recent bill from your current carrier for your monthly data total. If you run short, you can add a data top-up for the month.
Step 2: Decide whether the line needs calls
Data-only plans can't make calls
A data-only plan has no talk minutes, so regular calls, Wi-Fi calling, voicemail, and international calling will not work, even if you add calling credit. To make calls for a month, buy a Talk minute top-up from the line's Top up tab, or choose a plan with talk.
Step 3: Think about hotspot
Hotspot uses your plan's regular data. There is no separate hotspot allowance. See Using Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
Step 4: Think about travel and international use
- Travel inside the US works on every plan.
- Calling other countries from the US is free to many countries on plans with talk minutes. Other countries are billed from your calling credit. See International Calling: Available Countries & Setup.
- Using your phone abroad is pay-as-you-go from your calling credit. See International Roaming: Pay-As-You-Go Explained.
Step 5: Talk-only plans and texting
Talk-only plans don't include data, so they cannot use mobile internet, hotspot, or picture and group messages (MMS). See Group Messaging and MMS Troubleshooting. If you only occasionally need data, add a data top-up for the month.
Step 6: Monthly or prepay for longer
Every plan can be paid monthly. Many plans also offer a multi-month term paid up front, which lowers the effective monthly price (the plan picker shows the savings, for example "Save 10%"). Your allowances still refresh every month during the term.
Changing your mind later
You can change plans from Overview > Your plan > Change plan. Upgrades apply right away, and downgrades are scheduled for your next renewal. See Changing Your Plan and Buying Top-Ups.
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