UP
Our takeEditorialT-Mobile's top prepaid tier at $65 is essentially the 'I go to Canada or Mexico regularly' plan -- the international access is the only thing that separates it from the $50 version.
T-Mobile
Prepaid Unlimited Plus
6.5/10 UpPhone score
Prepaid unlimited at $65 with Canada and Mexico included -- the one T-Mobile prepaid plan that actually adds international coverage.
Best for
T-Mobile subscribers who want Unlimited data.
5G + LTEUnlimited DataInternational CallingNo Contract
How many lines?
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
—
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
T-Mobile network
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Prepaid Unlimited Plus?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Cross into Canada or Mexico and your phone just works -- no extra plan, no international day pass, no surprise bill.”
“$65 prepaid with no guaranteed hotspot and network management: pay a little more and get an actual postpaid plan.”
Pricing for Prepaid Unlimited Plus
· $65/mo total for 1 line. Taxes & fees included in price.Autopay discount
Many carriers offer a discount with autopay + paperless billing. Prices above may already reflect this.
Eligible promotion
$30.00
Prices may vary by region, promotions, and account history. Check T-Mobile's website for current offers.
View Prepaid Unlimited Plus Plans Line by Line
Our review
The T-Mobile Prepaid Unlimited Plus is the top of T-Mobile's prepaid tier at $65 a month, taxes included.
The main reason to pay the $15 premium over the base Prepaid Unlimited is Canada and Mexico coverage -- it's in the name (CANMEX). For people who cross either border regularly, this is a meaningful differentiator. For everyone else, $65 for prepaid unlimited without postpaid-level priority or perks needs a harder look.
The data terms are still subject to network management during congestion, the same as the base tier. Hotspot allotment is listed as something to verify at T-Mobile's site, which is a frustrating gap in publicly available plan information. At $65, the taxes-in pricing is still clean, and the Canada/Mexico addition elevates this plan for a specific audience.
What we love
- Canada and Mexico coverage included (talk, text, data)
- Taxes and fees included in the $65 price
- T-Mobile's native 5G/LTE network
- No contract, no credit check
What we don't
- $65 for prepaid with network management -- close to postpaid pricing without postpaid priority
- Hotspot allotment still unclear -- must verify at T-Mobile's site
- Network management during congestion still applies
- No streaming perks or extras beyond international access
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl callingMexico, Canada
Data
High-speed dataUnlimited
Hotspot—
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
RoamingMexico & Canada
Frequently asked questions about Prepaid Unlimited Plus
What features does Prepaid Unlimited Plus include?
The plan's distinguishing feature is Canada and Mexico coverage -- unlimited talk and text, plus data in those countries. Beyond that, the plan mirrors the base Prepaid Unlimited: no hard data cap, taxes included, no contract. The hotspot situation is unclear from public plan data and should be verified directly with T-Mobile before counting on tethering.
How much data, talk, and text does Prepaid Unlimited Plus include?
Unlimited talk and text. Unlimited 5G/LTE data in the US, subject to network management. Canada and Mexico are included: unlimited talk and text, plus data at speeds subject to the same management policies. No specific high-speed threshold is publicly documented for the Canada/Mexico data allotment.
What is the network speed on Prepaid Unlimited Plus?
Full T-Mobile 5G and LTE speeds in the US when uncongested. Network management may slow prepaid data during busy periods on congested towers, the same as the base unlimited tier. In Canada and Mexico, data is included but the specific speed terms should be verified at T-Mobile's site -- international data speeds can be lower than domestic.
Does Prepaid Unlimited Plus include mobile hotspot?
Hotspot allotment is not publicly specified and should be verified at prepaid.t-mobile.com before relying on tethering.
What happens if you exceed your data on Prepaid Unlimited Plus?
No overages within the US, Canada, or Mexico for the included services. Data continues at network-managed speeds. No extra charges for going over a threshold.
Does Prepaid Unlimited Plus require a contract?
Month-to-month prepaid. No annual contract. No credit check. In-store activation may carry a $10 per line fee.