Prepaid Data Plans for Hotspots & Tablets | T-Mobile Prepaid (2024)

FAQs

Does T-Mobile offer unlimited hotspot? ›

Does T-Mobile have unlimited hotspot data? Technically, every T-Mobile hotspot plan has unlimited data, but the amount of included full-speed 5G data varies by plan.

If you use your high-speed Mobile Hotspot allotment (such as 15GB), your Mobile Hotspot speed will be reduced until the end of your billing cycle. To add more Mobile Hotspot to your current plan, use the T-Mobile app or log into T-Mobile.com to view available options.

Yes, you can get truly unlimited hotspot plans from Visible, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T. Each cellular carrier gives you a plan that lets you always tether a device to your hotspot. You get a set amount of monthly premium hotspot data that connects you with high speeds (think: 30–200Mbps) over 4G LTE and 5G networks.

Many of our monthly phone plans and certain prepaid plans let you use 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G and 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot on capable devices for no additional monthly charge.

How many hours will 100GB of data last for? A 100 Gb of data plan will allow you to browse the internet for around 1200 hours, Stream 20,000 songs, or watch 200 hours of standard-definition videos.

10GB is roughly enough data for any one of the following: 500 Hours browsing. 2500 Music Tracks. 64 Hours streaming music.

Choosing a plan with unlimited data may lead you to wonder if it covers hotspot usage as well. However, it's crucial to note that some carriers may have limitations on hotspot usage, even with unlimited data plans. To find out, take a closer look at your plan's details.

Prepaid data-only plans: Prepaid data-only plans allow you to purchase a set amount of hotspot data for your smartphone or internet device each month. This can help you limit your data consumption and avoid paying for data you don't need. All plans offer HD-quality streaming, and some include access to 5G networks.

By turning off cellular data on your phone, you ensure the hotspot is only using your Wi-Fi to maintain a connection to the internet. After turning on your hotspot, you can essentially use your phone as a Wi-Fi router to connect other devices to the internet.

Hotspots need cellular service to create a Wi-Fi signal. So you'll need a data plan from your cell phone company or another provider to make your own hotspot work. And you'll also need adequate cell service. Hotspots are great for the road, but they can't beat a good home internet connection.

Is T-Mobile hotspot free for 5 years? ›

Do I need to re-enroll my student each year to get their new free 100GB of data? No, you don't need to do a thing! Your data will automatically reset to 100GB on the annual anniversary of the day you activated your hotspot device until your five years of data expire.

Yes. Hotspots connect you to our network when Wi-Fi can't. Having a data plan allows you to do that internationally and generally, at faster speeds than Wi-Fi.

The bottom line is that 50GB of data would be sufficient to browse the internet for approximately 600 hours, stream 10,000 songs online or watch 100 hours of standard-definition videos.