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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.
Set 5 pricing at 1 line on the Ting network.
At 1 line, Set 5 offers competitive pricing.
Coverage and perks remain consistent across all line counts on Set 5. Activation fees and taxes are not included in the headline price — check Ting's website for the full bill estimate.
Set 5 runs $25.00/mo total for 1 line. The pricing breakdown above shows totals across all line tiers Ting offers.
Set 5 at 1 line costs more per line than 2+ line tiers because the multi-line discount doesn't apply. If you're a single user, compare against MVNOs (Mint, Visible, Cricket) which often beat single-line carrier pricing for similar coverage.
Yes — Ting lets you add lines mid-plan with prorated billing. The per-line price drops automatically as you cross line-count thresholds (typically at 2, 3, and 4 lines). Removing lines is also straightforward with no ETF on no-contract plans.
Hotspot allowances on Set 5 are typically per-line (each line gets the published hotspot allowance). Check the plan-detail page for the exact GB; most premium unlimited plans include 25–60 GB per line at high speeds, dropping to slow speeds afterward.
Ting typically charges a one-time activation fee per line ($25–$45/line is common). The pricing breakdown above does not include activation; budget for it on your first bill.