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By the Gig

Spectrum Mobile's By the Gig plan with 1-5 lines is a great option for those looking for a flexible plan with DVD-quality video streaming, 2,000 monthly…

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What's in this plan
Data
1 GB
Hotspot
Talk / Text
Unlimited
Network
Spectrum Mobile network
Coverage
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Spectrum Mobile subscribers who want 1 GB data.
Mobile HotspotStreaming BenefitsUnlimited Talk & Text
How many lines?
Monthly price per line
$20.00/mo
1 line
No contract · Prices may vary with autopay
Data
1 GB
Hotspot
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
Spectrum Mobile network

Pricing for By the Gig

Lines1 line2 lines3 lines4 lines5 lines
Per line / mo$20.00$5.00$2.22$1.25$0.80
Total / mo$20.00$10.00$6.67$5.00$4.00
vs. single line−$15.00/line−$17.78/line−$18.75/line−$19.20/line
Autopay discount
Many carriers offer a discount with autopay + paperless billing. Prices above may already reflect this.

Prices may vary by region, promotions, and account history. Check Spectrum Mobile's website for current offers.

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Full features

Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl callingYes
Data
High-speed data1 GB
Hotspot
Contract
Contract typeNo Contract
Roaming

Frequently asked questions about By the Gig

What features does By the Gig include?

A Spectrum Mobile By the Gig plan is a great option if you're already a Spectrum Internet customer. Since this plan lets you pay by the gigabyte, you're only paying for the data you actually use!

Spectrum has built a wide network of Wi-Fi hotspots over the years. When you sign up for a By the Gig plan, you'll be able to connect your phone to any of those Wi-Fi hotspots. These hotspots will also help you save on cellular data, which will help lower your monthly bill.

How much data, talk, and text does By the Gig include?

Spectrum Mobile By the Gig plans include unlimited messages and minutes as well as 1–3 GB of cellular data.

What is the network speed on By the Gig?

Whether you have 1, 2, or 3 GB of data on your By the Gig plan, your data speeds will be 4G LTE. However, speeds will be throttled once you've used up your data for the month. You can stream videos in DVD-quality (480p).

Does By the Gig include mobile hotspot?

Spectrum Mobile lets you use your plan's cellular data for mobile hotspot, which will turn your phone into your own Wi-Fi hotspot. This plan also gives you access to a nationwide network of Spectrum Wi-Fi hotspots!

What happens if you exceed your data on By the Gig?

If you or your family exceed your monthly data limit, an extra GB will automatically be given to your account. You'll be billed by the gigabyte for every extra one you use on your By the Gig plan.

Does By the Gig require a contract?

Currently, only subscribers of a Spectrum internet package can sign-up for this Spectrum Mobile plan.

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