Best plans for mobile hotspot use
Hotspot allowances range from zero to unlimited, and carriers bury the details. We ranked plans by usable high-speed hotspot data alongside overall value.
1. US Mobile · Unlimited Flex
Verizon network (MVNO)
$17.50/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (5GB)
⚠ High-speed data is limited to 10GB, well under the 40GB you use; beyond that US Mobile may slow you during congestion
View on US Mobile's site →2. US Mobile · Unlimited Starter
Verizon network (MVNO)
$25/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (20GB)
⚠ A budget brand that rents the Verizon network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on US Mobile's site →3. Verizon · Simplicity Plan
Verizon network
$48.73/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (10GB)
4. Visible · Visible+
Verizon network (MVNO)
$35/mo
- Includes unlimited hotspot
⚠ A budget brand that rents the Verizon network (an "MVNO"): same towers, but your data may slow down when towers get busy
View on Visible's site →5. Mint Mobile · 6GB Plan
T-Mobile network (MVNO)
$16.24/mo
- Includes the hotspot you need (6GB)
- Lowest total cost of your matches at $16.24/mo
⚠ 6GB is below your heavy (~40GB) usage
View on Mint Mobile's site →
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