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Our takeEditorial$40 taxes-included on Verizon with voice roaming in 190+ countries and 10 GB hotspot: the cleaner pick for a Spectrum household that travels or tethers regularly.
Spectrum Mobile
Unlimited Plus
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Spectrum Mobile's top unlimited at $40 taxes-included: Verizon's network, 50 GB before deprioritization, 10 GB hotspot, and voice roaming in 190+ countries.
Best for
Spectrum Mobile subscribers who want Unlimited data and hotspot.
LTEUnlimited Data10 GB HotspotNo Contract
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
10 GB
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
Verizon's network
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Unlimited Plus?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“$10 more than the base Unlimited buys double the hotspot and voice roaming in 190 countries. That is a clear trade.”
“Still no international data and still tied to a Spectrum Internet bill - the price is real, the strings are real too.”
Pricing for Unlimited Plus
· no autopay discount publishedAutopay discount
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Our review
Spectrum Mobile Unlimited Plus steps up from the $30 Unlimited with a larger 50 GB deprioritization threshold, 10 GB of hotspot instead of 5 GB, and voice roaming in 190+ countries.
At $40/mo with taxes included, it's still well below what Verizon charges for similar coverage - and below what most MVNOs charge without the taxes-included advantage. The Spectrum Internet requirement remains the plan's eligibility barrier. For an existing Spectrum Internet household that hits the $30 plan's 5 GB hotspot limit or needs more runway before deprioritization, the $10/mo step-up to Unlimited Plus is a straightforward value decision.
What we love
- $40 taxes-included on Verizon's network
- 50 GB before deprioritization threshold
- 10 GB mobile hotspot
- Voice roaming in 190+ countries
- Free international texting from US and while abroad
- No contract, no activation fee
What we don't
- Requires active Spectrum Internet subscription
- 10 GB hotspot is adequate but not generous for heavy tethering
- No international data roaming
- 50 GB deprioritization threshold (not a hard cap, but real during congestion)
- Not a standalone plan
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl callingMexico & Canada (2,000 min/mo)
Data
High-speed dataUnlimited
Hotspot10 GB
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
Roaming190+ countries
Frequently asked questions about Unlimited Plus
What features does Unlimited Plus include?
5G on Verizon's network, unlimited data with 50 GB deprioritization threshold, 10 GB mobile hotspot, voice roaming in 190+ countries, free international texting from US and while abroad, 2,000 minutes to Canada and Mexico per line per month. Taxes and fees included. Available only to Spectrum Internet subscribers. No activation fee, no contract.
How much data, talk, and text does Unlimited Plus include?
Unlimited calls and texts domestically. Calls to Canada and Mexico included at up to 2,000 minutes per line per month. International texts included from the US and abroad. Data is unlimited with a 50 GB deprioritization threshold: after 50 GB, Spectrum Mobile deprioritizes during congestion on busy towers. 10 GB hotspot at full speed. No international data beyond what the voice roaming covers.
What is the network speed on Unlimited Plus?
Full 5G and LTE speeds through 50 GB. After 50 GB, deprioritization during congestion applies: on busy towers, Spectrum Mobile customers may see slower speeds than Verizon postpaid subscribers. During off-peak or uncongested times, full speeds continue. No specific post-deprioritization throttle speed is published. Hotspot runs at full speed through 10 GB.
Does Unlimited Plus include mobile hotspot?
10 GB of mobile hotspot is included. That's enough for a moderate tethering use case: several hours of video calls per week, regular email and browsing from a laptop, or occasional large file transfers. Not enough for a full remote workday with video-heavy meetings every day. Post-10 GB hotspot speed is not disclosed.
What happens if you exceed your data on Unlimited Plus?
No hard data cutoff and no overage charges. Deprioritization after 50 GB is a speed management policy, not a billing event. The bill stays at $40 regardless of data use. Only the hotspot has a hard GB ceiling before throttling applies.
Does Unlimited Plus require a contract?
No contract, no early termination fee, no activation fee. Month-to-month. Requires active Spectrum Internet service. Port the number out at any time. Losing the Spectrum Internet subscription terminates Spectrum Mobile eligibility.
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Broadband Facts
Spectrum Mobile · Spectrum Mobile Unlimited Plus
Monthly Price
$40.00
Additional Charges & Terms
Speeds Provided with Plan
| Technology | Download | Upload | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | 9-69 Mbps | 1-13 Mbps | 51-82 ms |
| 5G | 34-702 Mbps | 6-75 Mbps | 37-63 ms |
Typical ranges as reported by Spectrum Mobile. Real speeds vary.
Data & Features
Data included with monthly priceUnlimited
Data throttleAfter 50GB, After 50 GB per line, speeds reduced to 1 Mbps down / 512 Kbps up for remainder of billing cycle
Mobile hotspot10 GB
Video streaming qualityHD 720p
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