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Our takeEditorial$13/month for domestic talk, text, and calls to 85+ countries on T-Mobile - an international calling plan masquerading as a phone plan.
Ultra Mobile
Talk & Text
5.5/10 UpPhone score
Thirteen dollars a month, no data, and calls to 85+ countries - Ultra Mobile built this plan for international callers, not data browsers.
Best for
Ultra Mobile subscribers who want None data.
LTEInternational CallingNo Contract
Data
None
Hotspot
None
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
N/A
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Talk & Text?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Eighty-five countries for thirteen dollars. No contract. That's a lot of international calling for the price.”
“Gen Mobile does 100+ countries for $10. Ultra Mobile's international reputation costs $3/month extra.”
Pricing for Talk & Text
· $13/mo (1 line). No autopay discount.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 Talk & Text Plans Line by Line
1 Line
Unlimited
$13.00/mo
Our review
Ultra Mobile's Talk & Text plan at $13/month is an honest product: it's designed for people who make a lot of international calls and don't need cellular data.
Eighty-five-plus countries covered for international calling from the US is the headline. T-Mobile's network powers domestic calls and texts. No data, no hotspot.
Ultra Mobile has built its reputation around international calling access - this is the entry point for that value proposition. The price is $13/month, which is competitive for the international calling feature alone; Gen Mobile's similar $10 plan covers 100+ countries and is $3 cheaper, which is worth noting.
What we love
- $13/month includes calling to 85+ countries
- T-Mobile's network for domestic calls and texts
- No contract, no activation fee
- No credit check required
What we don't
- No data whatsoever
- Gen Mobile's $10 Talk & Text covers 100+ countries for $3 less
- T-Mobile coverage in rural areas can be thinner than AT&T or Verizon
- Useless without Wi-Fi for any internet needs
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl calling85+ countries
Data
High-speed dataNone
HotspotNone
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
RoamingUS & territories
Frequently asked questions about Talk & Text
What features does Talk & Text include?
Unlimited domestic talk and text on T-Mobile's network. International calling to 85+ countries from the US. No data, no hotspot. No contract, no credit check, no activation fee.
How much data, talk, and text does Talk & Text include?
Unlimited domestic talk and text. Zero data. International calling to 85+ countries from the US is the plan's core feature. Designed for international callers who use Wi-Fi for data needs.
What is the network speed on Talk & Text?
No cellular data speed - this plan has no data component. Domestic calls and texts run on T-Mobile's LTE network. Wi-Fi calling is available if the device supports it.
Does Talk & Text include mobile hotspot?
No hotspot. No data on this plan means no tethering capability.
What happens if you exceed your data on Talk & Text?
No overage charges. Talk and text are unlimited domestically. International calls to 85+ countries are included. There's no data to overage on.
Does Talk & Text require a contract?
No contract, no activation fee, no credit check required. Month-to-month. Cancel at any time.