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Our takeEditorial$29/month for 5 GB and a 5 GB hotspot on T-Mobile with 85+ country calling - real data, stated post-cap speed, but Gen Mobile's 8 GB at $20 applies pressure.
Ultra Mobile
5 GB
6.5/10 UpPhone score
Twenty-nine dollars for 5 GB and a 5 GB hotspot on T-Mobile, with calls to 85+ countries - Ultra Mobile's mid-tier for international callers who need real data.
Best for
Ultra Mobile subscribers who want 5 GB data and hotspot.
5G + LTE5 GB Data5 GB HotspotInternational Calling
Data
5 GB
Hotspot
5 GB
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
5G + 4G LTE
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get 5 GB?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Five gigs, 5 GB of hotspot, 85+ countries for calls. And they actually tell you the post-cap speed.”
“Gen Mobile gives you 8 GB for $20 on the same T-Mobile network. The $9 difference buys you the Ultra Mobile brand.”
Pricing for 5 GB
· $29/mo (1 line).Autopay discount
Many carriers offer a discount with autopay + paperless billing. Prices above may already reflect this.
Prices may vary by region, promotions, and account history. Check Ultra Mobile's website for current offers.
View 5 GB Plans Line by Line
1 Line
5 GB
$29.00/mo
Our review
Ultra Mobile's 5 GB plan at $29/month is the first tier in the lineup that functions as a real data plan.
Five gigabytes covers moderate cellular use: navigation, social media, occasional streaming on cellular, basic app activity. The 5 GB hotspot - equal to the main data allotment - is a notable inclusion at this price. After the high-speed data runs out, speeds drop to 2G, which is effectively non-functional for most tasks.
International calling to 85+ countries remains central to Ultra Mobile's identity. T-Mobile's 5G and LTE network powers everything. No contract, no credit check.
What we love
- 5 GB data plus 5 GB hotspot on T-Mobile's 5G and LTE network
- International calling to 85+ countries included
- $29/month with no contract or credit check
- Post-cap speed stated (2G) - more transparent than many competitors
What we don't
- After 5 GB, drops to 2G - barely functional speeds
- 5 GB hotspot also drops to 2G after its cap
- Gen Mobile's 8 GB plan is $20 with a 5 GB hotspot
- T-Mobile rural coverage gaps
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl calling85+ countries
Data
High-speed data5 GB
Hotspot5 GB
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
RoamingUS & territories
Frequently asked questions about 5 GB
What features does 5 GB include?
5 GB of high-speed 5G and 4G LTE data on T-Mobile's network, a 5 GB mobile hotspot, unlimited talk and text, and international calling to 85+ countries. After the 5 GB data or hotspot cap, speeds drop to 2G. No contract, no credit check.
How much data, talk, and text does 5 GB include?
5 GB of high-speed data with unlimited talk and text. After 5 GB, speeds drop to 2G - barely functional for text-based tasks, won't support navigation, video, or most app use. International calling to 85+ countries from the US is included.
What is the network speed on 5 GB?
5G and LTE for the first 5 GB of data. After that, 2G speeds - which means text messages and basic email might load, but navigation, video, and most app functionality will stall. Ultra Mobile at least states the post-cap speed, which is more transparent than many MVNOs.
Does 5 GB include mobile hotspot?
5 GB of mobile hotspot, also dropping to 2G after the cap. Five gigabytes covers a few hours of laptop work or several days of light tethering. The 2G fallback after the cap makes the hotspot a hard limit in practice, not a throttle.
What happens if you exceed your data on 5 GB?
No overage charges. After 5 GB of high-speed data, speeds drop to 2G for the rest of the billing cycle. Same for the 5 GB hotspot. No data add-on option listed.
Does 5 GB require a contract?
No contract, no activation fee, no credit check required. Month-to-month. Cancel at any time.