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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
5GB Plan
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
T-Mobile's network
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get 5GB Plan?
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 5GB Plan
· $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 5GB Plan 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 5GB Plan
What features does 5GB Plan 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 5GB Plan 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 5GB Plan?
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 5GB Plan 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 5GB Plan?
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 5GB Plan require a contract?
No contract, no activation fee, no credit check required. Month-to-month. Cancel at any time.