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Our takeEditorial5 GB plus hotspot on T-Mobile for $25 -- Ting Set 5 is an honest plan that's worth comparing to Metro's $25 unlimited before deciding the cap is worth it.
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Set 5
6.5/10 UpPhone score
Ting Set 5: $25/month for 5 GB with hotspot on T-Mobile, no overages -- honest about what it is, and priced accordingly.
Best for
Ting subscribers who want 5 GB data and hotspot.
5G + LTE5 GB High-Speed DataMobile HotspotNo Overage Charges
Data
5 GB
Hotspot
5 GB (shared)
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
5G + 4G LTE
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Set 5?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“$25, 5 GB, hotspot, T-Mobile, no contract. No surprises. That counts for something.”
“Metro's $25 plan is also on T-Mobile and doesn't count gigabytes. The argument for a 5 GB cap takes some work.”
Pricing for Set 5
· no autopay discount publishedAutopay discount
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View Set 5 Plans Line by Line
1 Line
5 GB
$25.00/mo
Our review
Ting's Set 5 plan gives you 5 GB of high-speed LTE and 5G data on T-Mobile's network for $25/month.
After 5 GB, data continues at reduced speeds -- no hard cutoff, no extra charges. Mobile hotspot is included and shares from the 5 GB allotment. No contract, no activation fee.
Taxes not included. Ting Internet customers get a $15/month discount, bringing this to $10/month -- a significant deal if you're already a Ting home internet subscriber. The plan is straightforward: 5 GB of real data, a hotspot, and T-Mobile coverage at a flat rate.
What we love
- $25/month for 5 GB with hotspot on T-Mobile
- Data continues at reduced speeds after 5 GB -- no hard shutoff
- No contract, no activation fee
- Ting Internet discount available ($10/month for Ting internet subscribers)
- No overage charges
What we don't
- 5 GB is limiting for video streaming or heavy app use
- Taxes and fees not included
- Post-5 GB reduced speed not published (assume meaningful slowdown)
- No international calling or roaming
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl calling—
Data
High-speed data5 GB
Hotspot5 GB (shared)
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
RoamingUS & territories
Frequently asked questions about Set 5
What features does Set 5 include?
No contract. No activation fee. Taxes not included. 5 GB high-speed data on T-Mobile LTE/5G. Mobile hotspot included, draws from 5 GB allotment. After 5 GB, data at reduced speeds with no overage charges. Ting Internet customers get $15/month discount ($10/month for this plan). No international calling or roaming.
How much data, talk, and text does Set 5 include?
Unlimited talk and text. 5 GB high-speed data on T-Mobile LTE/5G. After 5 GB, data continues at reduced speeds -- the post-cap speed isn't published, so expect a significant slowdown. Hotspot data comes from the 5 GB pool.
What is the network speed on Set 5?
T-Mobile LTE/5G for the first 5 GB. After that, speeds slow -- Ting doesn't specify the post-cap rate, but based on the T-Mobile MVNO standard, expect something in the range of 128-256 kbps, which means basic messaging works but apps and browsing struggle.
Does Set 5 include mobile hotspot?
Mobile hotspot included. Hotspot data draws from the 5 GB high-speed allotment -- what you use for tethering reduces what's left for on-device data.
What happens if you exceed your data on Set 5?
No overage charges. After 5 GB, data continues at reduced speeds for the rest of the billing cycle.
Does Set 5 require a contract?
No contract. Cancel or change anytime. No activation fee.