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Our takeEditorial$49/month unlimited on T-Mobile with data roaming in 80+ countries - the international roaming is the plan's actual story, not the unlimited data.
Ultra Mobile
Unlimited
7.5/10 UpPhone score
Forty-nine dollars, T-Mobile unlimited, 25 GB hotspot, and data roaming in 80+ countries - Ultra Mobile's ceiling plan for frequent international travelers.
Best for
Ultra Mobile subscribers who want Unlimited data and hotspot.
5G + LTEUnlimited Data25 GB HotspotInternational Calling
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
25 GB
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
5G + 4G LTE
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Unlimited?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Forty-nine dollars and your data works in 80+ countries. For a frequent traveler, that's the plan.”
“The deprioritization threshold isn't disclosed. 'Unlimited' means something - they should say what it is.”
Pricing for Unlimited
· $49/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.
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1 Line
Unlimited
$49.00/mo
Our review
Ultra Mobile's Unlimited plan at $49/month is where the carrier's international focus becomes the main selling point.
Unlimited data on T-Mobile's network, a 25 GB mobile hotspot, calling to 85+ countries, and data roaming in 80+ countries - that last feature is what separates this from most MVNO unlimited plans at this price. Most unlimited plans stop at the US border. Ultra Mobile crosses it.
The unlimited data label needs unpacking: the plan doesn't disclose a premium data threshold or a deprioritization trigger, which either means the plan genuinely runs without a high-speed cap or the carrier hasn't been transparent about it. The hotspot drops to 2G after 25 GB. At $49/month, Visible+ ($45) and Mint Mobile unlimited are the natural comparisons, though neither includes international data roaming.
What we love
- Unlimited data on T-Mobile's 5G and LTE network
- 25 GB hotspot before 2G fallback
- International data roaming in 80+ countries
- Calling to 85+ countries from the US
- No contract, no credit check, no activation fee
What we don't
- Deprioritization threshold not disclosed - could be managed during peak congestion
- Hotspot drops to 2G after 25 GB
- Visible+ is $4 less with unlimited on Verizon (no international roaming)
- Taxes not included
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl calling85+ countries
Data
High-speed dataUnlimited
Hotspot25 GB
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
Roaming80+ countries
Frequently asked questions about Unlimited
What features does Unlimited include?
Unlimited 5G and 4G LTE data on T-Mobile's network, a 25 GB mobile hotspot (then 2G), international calling to 85+ countries from the US, and data roaming in 80+ countries. No contract, no credit check, no activation fee.
How much data, talk, and text does Unlimited include?
Unlimited domestic data with unlimited talk and text. The deprioritization threshold - the amount of full-speed data before the carrier may slow speeds on busy towers - is not disclosed, which is a gap in transparency. International calling to 85+ countries and data roaming in 80+ countries are included.
What is the network speed on Unlimited?
T-Mobile's 5G and LTE speeds for unlimited domestic data. No stated deprioritization threshold, which leaves unanswered whether speeds slow during congestion. The hotspot runs at full speed for 25 GB, then drops to 2G - which is effectively a hard stop on useful tethering speeds.
Does Unlimited include mobile hotspot?
25 GB of mobile hotspot data at full speed, then 2G. Twenty-five gigabytes covers a full month of moderate laptop use or two weeks of heavy tethering. The 2G fallback after 25 GB is functionally a cap - it won't support laptop browsing, video calls, or navigation reliably.
What happens if you exceed your data on Unlimited?
No overage charges. Domestic unlimited data continues at whatever speed T-Mobile provides (deprioritization threshold undisclosed). The 25 GB hotspot drops to 2G after the cap. International roaming data continues in 80+ countries per the plan terms, though roaming speeds and any fair-use limits are not fully detailed.
Does Unlimited require a contract?
No contract, no activation fee, no credit check required. Month-to-month. Cancel at any time.