Just because cell phones have become a near-requirement of modern life doesn’t mean you have to break the bank when shopping for the best cell phone plan for you. Let’s take a look at some of AT&T’s most affordable phone plans and see if they meet your needs. Depending on your situation, you may be able to get 5G connectivity at an affordable rate.
The most affordable prepaid cell phone plans from AT&T
Below are some of AT&T’s most popular affordable prepaid plans. Check out all of the available prepaid plans here.
12-month Prepaid Plan: AT&T PREPAID offers an option to pay up front and save when you activate a new line and make one simple payment of $300 up front for 12 months of service (equal to $25/mo). Taxes and fees extra. Other fees, charges & restr’s apply. Plan available online and participating retail locations. See details. With this plan, you’ll get the following features and benefits:
- Unlimited talk & text
- 8GB 4G LTE high speed data each month. After allotted high-speed data is used, data speeds slow to a maximum of 128Kbps for the rest of the term
- Rollover data
- Mobile Hotspot using plan data allotment
- Fraud Call Blocking & Spam Alerts with a compatible device
- HD Streaming, when available, with Stream Saver turned off – up to 1080p
- International text to 100+ countries
- Talk, text, and data usage in and between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Roaming data may be at 2G speed
Budget Conscious Prepaid Plan: Pay as you go with one of AT&T’s best affordable monthly prepaid plans, offering the features and benefits listed below for $30 per month plus taxes and fees.
- Unlimited talk & text
- 5GB 4G LTE high speed data each month. After allotted high-speed data is used, data speeds slow to a maximum of 128Kbps for the rest of the term
- Rollover data
- Mobile Hotspot using plan data allotment
- Fraud Call Blocking & Spam Alerts with a compatible device
- International text to 100+ countries
Takeaway: When it comes to prepaid wireless plan deals, you can have both great service and affordability.
AT&T’s most affordable unlimited plan
If you are looking for an unlimited talk, text, and data wireless plan that includes AT&T 5G, AT&T Value Plus VL is a great deal. On an account with four lines, you can get each line for $30.99 per month.*
Req’s AT&T Value PlusSM VL, eligible autopay & paperless bill. Taxes and fees extra.
Get an Affordable Cell Phone Plan and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Hopefully, one of these plans looks like a good fit for you. You should also know that you won’t necessarily have to buy a new device to sign up for any of these plans. If you already have a compatible phone you like, you can activate it on the AT&T network by bringing your own device to a postpaid plan or prepaid plan. Between keeping a phone you already have and finding a more affordable plan, you’ll be able to save more money for the fun stuff!
This article is AT&T sponsored content written by Matt Johnsen, a TechBuzz contributor. The statements in this article are his own and don’t necessarily represent the positions, strategies, or opinions of AT&T.
AT&T PREPAIDSM 12-MONTH PLAN LEGAL DETAILS
Available online and participating retail locations. Requires new activation. Service available for 360 days upon first payment of $300. Plan renews every 30 days for 12 renewal periods. The $300 advance payment is non-refundable in whole or in part. Next service payment due at 11:59 p.m. CT on the 360th day.
8GB Plan: Unlimited Talk & Text: Includes unlimited talk and text within the U.S., Mexico & Canada and unlimited text from the U.S. to over 100 countries. For the list of over 100 countries available for texting from the U.S., go to att.com/prepaidintltext.
Data: Plan includes 8GB of high-speed data. Includes data usage within & between the U.S., Mexico & Canada. If 8GB high-speed data allowance is used in a 30-day period, speeds are reduced to a max of 128Kbps for the remainder of the 30 days. Mobile Hotspot use included. Includes Stream Saver: For content we can identify as video, streaming will be at Standard Definition quality (about 480p). AT&T will activate it and you can turn it off or on at any time. Go to att.com/streamsaver for details.
Pricing, terms & other restrictions subject to change and may be modified or terminated at any time without notice. GENERAL TERMS: By activating/using service, you agree to be bound by AT&T Consumer Service Agreement (att.com/ConsumerServiceAgreement).
Calls to special and premium services may be blocked. Service cannot be resold or used for fraudulent purposes. Geographic, usage & other terms, conditions, and restrictions apply. Taxes and other charges may apply, see att.com/prepaid for details. Service provided by AT&T Mobility and is subject to AT&T’s Network management policies, see att.com/broadbandinfo for details.
$30 5GB Monthly Plan
Good for 30 days upon payment of applicable plan charge. Not eligible for AutoPay discount. Unlimited Talk & Text: Includes unlimited talk and text within the U.S. and unlimited text from the U.S. to over 100 countries. For the list of over 100 countries available for texting from the U.S., go to att.com/prepaidintltext. Data: Plan includes 5GB of high-speed data in the U.S. only. After high-speed data allowance is used, speeds are reduced to a max of 128 Kbps for rest of 30-day term. Mobile Hotspot use included. Video Streaming: Video streams in Standard Definition quality similar to DVD (about 480p).Ability to stream and video resolution may vary and be affected by other factors. For more details on coverage area availability, charges, restrictions and conditions, go to att.com/prepaid. Service provided by AT&T Mobility.
Unlimited for $50/mo,
You’ll need to
- Activate a new line of service on our $65/mo. Unlimited plan.
- Enroll in AutoPay and make a $50 payment.
- Pay activ. fee $15/line for AT&T retail store and in-home expert activations. (No $15 activation fee for online purchase.)
- Pay any applicable taxes.
Important Notes:After AutoPay enrollment, receive standard $15 AutoPay discount on monthly plan charge. $15 Standard AutoPay discount valid only for a new line of service activated on an unlimited plan after 11/5/20.
General service details:
All offers, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.
General Prepaid Terms: By activating or using Prepaid service, you agree to be bound by AT&T Consumer Service Agreement available at att.com/ConsumerServiceAgreement.
- You must add money to your account within 26 days of activation, or your account will be canceled. Active service requires account payment in full for monthly plans.
- Monthly Plans: Service available for 30 days upon payment of plan charge. Monthly plans expire at 11:59 p.m. CT on the 30th day.
- Voice: Calls to special and premium services may be blocked.
- Service cannot be resold or used for fraudulent purposes.
- Geographic, usage, & other terms, conditions, and restrictions apply. Taxes and other charges may apply. For more information, go to com/prepaid.
- Service provided by AT&T Mobility and is subject to AT&T’s Network management policies, see com/broadbandinfofor details.
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2AT&T UNLIMITED STARTERSM PLAN: All AT&T wireless services . Advertised monthly price includes monthly plan charge for talk, text and data & monthly per-line phone access charge for access to such services. Other Non-Phone Device Monthly Charges: $20 per tablet or camera; $10 per wearable. Phone line required to add non-phone device. If no phone line, first standalone non-phone device will be billed at phone single line pricing. OTHER RESTRICTIONS & FEES: Activation/upgrade fee per line (up to $45) & deposit may apply. AUTOPAY & PAPERLESS BILL DISCOUNT: Monthly discount off plan charge ($10 per phone line) when account active & enrolled in both. Discount starts w/in 2 bill cycles. Credit card may be required (except for MA, PA and ND). Pay full plan cost until discount starts. DATA RESTRICTIONS: For all data usage, AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. 5G SERVICE: Requires a compatible 5G device. 5G service is not available everywhere. See att.com/5Gforyou for details. VIDEO STREAMING: Plan is not eligible for Stream Saver. For content we can identify as video, wireless streaming speed will be slowed to Standard Definition quality. Video speed is capped at Standard Definition, regardless of the network the device is on (for example 4G LTE). Ability to stream, video resolution, and other data usage (including speed) are not guaranteed, may vary, and be affected by other factors. Tethering/mobile hotspot use prohibited. UNLIMITED DATA: For use in the United States (the “Domestic Coverage Area” or “DCA”), Mexico and Canada. 2G off-net data speeds may apply. All AT&T service is subject to AT&T network management policies. See att.com/broadbandinfo for details. UNLIMITED TALK: Phones only. Includes calls w/in and between DCA, Mexico & Canada. You may be charged for calls to special or premium service numbers and calls to other countries For rates, see att.com/worldconnect. UNLIMITED TEXT: Compatible phone and rate plan required. Includes unlimited messages up to 1MB in size within and from DCA, Mexico and Canada. For texting to other countries, see att.com/text2world. Messages sent through applications may incur data or other charges. Advanced Messaging: Not available for use in Mexico and Canada. Other restrictions apply & can be found at att.com/advancedmessaging. LIMITS: Select devices only (sold separately). Max 10 devices/plan. AT&T Wireless Internet, select Wireless Home Phone devices, dedicated mobile hotspot devices, and select laptop air cards are not eligible for these plans. ADDITIONAL MONTHLY FEES & TAXES: Apply per line & include Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee (up to $1.50), Administrative Fee ($1.99) & other fees which are not government-required surcharges as well as taxes. Additional one-time Fees may apply. See att.com/mobilityfees for more details.
All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.
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