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Our takeEditorialUnlimited on T-Mobile at $45 with a 22 GB priority threshold and 12 GB hotspot -- Ting Unlimited Basic is straightforward about what 'unlimited' means here.
Ting
Unlimited Basic
7.5/10 UpPhone score
Ting Unlimited Basic: $45/month for unlimited on T-Mobile with a 22 GB high-speed threshold and 12 GB hotspot -- unlimited with honest acknowledgment of when it slows.
Best for
Ting subscribers who want Unlimited data and hotspot.
LTEUnlimited Data12 GB HotspotNo Contract
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
12 GB
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
4G LTE
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Unlimited Basic?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“$45, unlimited, 12 GB hotspot, no contract. Ting doesn't dress it up; neither does the price.”
“22 GB before deprioritization is below average for $45 unlimited on T-Mobile. Mint Mobile offers more at less.”
Pricing for Unlimited Basic
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1 Line
Unlimited
$45.00/mo
Our review
Ting's Unlimited Basic runs $45/month on T-Mobile's network.
The 'unlimited' means data doesn't stop, but after 22 GB the plan is deprioritized -- meaning when the tower is busy, Ting subscribers above 22 GB get slowed down before higher-priority plans. A 12 GB mobile hotspot is included. Taxes not included.
No contract, no activation fee. Twenty-two gigabytes of full-speed data covers a normal-to-heavy month of phone use comfortably -- the deprioritization above that threshold matters most in dense areas where towers are frequently congested.
What we love
- $45/month unlimited on T-Mobile
- 22 GB at full speed before deprioritization
- 12 GB mobile hotspot included
- No contract, no activation fee
- Ting Internet discount available
What we don't
- After 22 GB, slows during congestion on busy towers
- Taxes not included
- 12 GB hotspot is a meaningful cap for laptop tethering
- Post-22 GB speed not specified
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl calling—
Data
High-speed dataUnlimited
Hotspot12 GB
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
RoamingUS & territories
Frequently asked questions about Unlimited Basic
What features does Unlimited Basic include?
No contract. No activation fee. Taxes not included. Unlimited data on T-Mobile LTE/5G. After 22 GB, deprioritized during network congestion. 12 GB mobile hotspot. Ting Internet customers receive $15/month discount ($30/month for this plan).
How much data, talk, and text does Unlimited Basic include?
Unlimited talk and text. Unlimited data on T-Mobile LTE/5G. After 22 GB, the plan gets deprioritized -- when the tower is busy, speeds can drop before the carrier slows subscribers on lower-priority plans. Outside of congestion, full speeds continue past 22 GB. 12 GB hotspot draws from a separate allotment.
What is the network speed on Unlimited Basic?
Full T-Mobile LTE/5G speeds up to 22 GB. After that, deprioritization during congestion means busy towers can slow you down -- the practical impact depends on location and time of day. In low-congestion areas, full speeds often continue regardless of how much data you've used.
Does Unlimited Basic include mobile hotspot?
12 GB of mobile hotspot included. After 12 GB, hotspot speed and availability aren't specified -- assume significant reduction. 12 GB is enough for occasional laptop use but not sustained daily tethering.
What happens if you exceed your data on Unlimited Basic?
No overages. Unlimited data that deprioritizes rather than stopping after a cap.
Does Unlimited Basic require a contract?
No contract. Cancel or change anytime. No activation fee.