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US Mobile: Plans, Coverage & Deals

About US Mobile

US Mobile is an independent prepaid mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that stands out by running on all three major networks. You pick either Warp (Verizon), Light Speed (T-Mobile), or Dark Star (AT&T) when you first sign up. You can switch between networks with US Mobile's Network Transfer feature. You can also add a secondary network to your plan at any time with US Mobile's multi-network add-on.

The other draw to US Mobile is its flexibility. Plans start $10 per month for unlimited talk, text, and 2GB of data. You can also bump up to the Unlimited Starter plan for $25, one of the best-value unlimited plans on AT&T, or go all-out with the Unlimited Premium for $44.

US Mobile is a strong fit if you want to choose your network, manage multiple lines, and want a great app experience.

If you want to understand how a smaller carrier can charge less for the same towers, check out my article on how some cell phone plans can cost so much less than others.

US Mobile Deals and Promotions

Get Unlimited Starter Annual for $16.60/mo

Get Unlimited Starter Annual for $199 for your first year ($16.60/mo equivalent) when you bring your number.

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US Mobile Plans

1 line

By the Gig 2GB

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$10/mo.tax included
2GB Shared
high-speed, then data stops
Deprioritized
Hotspot included
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
$15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data
1 line

Light Plan

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$10/mo.tax included
2GB
high-speed, then data stops
Deprioritized
No hotspot
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Not supported
$3 calls to 200+ countries
$7 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data
1 line

By the Gig 5GB

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$15/mo.tax included
5GB Shared
high-speed, then data stops
Deprioritized
Hotspot included
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
$15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data
1 line

Unlimited Flex Annual

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$17.50/mo.tax included
10GB
high-speed, then 1Mbps
Deprioritized
5GB hotspot
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
$7 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data
1 line

By the Gig 10GB

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$20/mo.tax included
10GB Shared
high-speed, then data stops
Deprioritized
Hotspot included
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
$15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Starter Dark Star Annual

AT&T coverage

$22.50/mo.tax included
$16.60/mo for your first year
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
1GB in CAN & MEX
1GB in 80 countries
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Starter Light Speed Annual

T-Mobile coverage

$22.50/mo.tax included
$16.60/mo for your first year
70GB
high-speed, then 1Mbps
Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
1GB in CAN & MEX
1GB in 180+ countries
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Starter Warp Annual

Verizon coverage

$22.50/mo.tax included
70GB
high-speed, then 1Mbps
Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
1GB in CAN & MEX
1GB in 125 countries
1 line

By the Gig 12GB

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$24/mo.tax included
12GB Shared
high-speed, then data stops
Deprioritized
Hotspot included
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
$15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Starter Dark Star

AT&T coverage

$25/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
+ $3 int'l calling add-on
+ $15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
+ $15 for 1GB int'l data
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Starter Light Speed

T-Mobile coverage

$25/mo.tax included
70GB
high-speed, then 1Mbps
Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
+ $3 int'l calling add-on
+ $15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
+ $15 for 1GB int'l data
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Starter Warp

Verizon coverage

$25/mo.tax included
70GB
high-speed, then 1Mbps
Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
+ $3 int'l calling add-on
+ $15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
+ $15 for 1GB int'l data
1 line

Business Starter

AT&T coverage

$30/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Unlimited priority
20GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
+ $3 int'l calling add-on
+ $15 CAN & MEX roaming
+ $15 for 1GB int'l data
1 line

By the Gig 20GB

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$35/mo.tax included
20GB Shared
high-speed, then data stops
Deprioritized
Hotspot included
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
$15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Premium Dark Star

AT&T coverage

$44/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Unlimited priority
200GB, then 600Kbps hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
20GB in CAN & MEX
20GB in 80 countries
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Premium Light Speed

T-Mobile coverage

$44/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
50GB hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
20GB in CAN & MEX
20GB in 197 countries
1 lineTop Pick

Unlimited Premium Warp

Verizon coverage

$44/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Unlimited priority
50GB hotspot
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
20GB in CAN & MEX
20GB in 125 countries
1 line

Business Premium

AT&T coverage

$49/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Unlimited priority
200GB, then 600Kbps hotspot
4K video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
20GB in CAN & MEX
20GB in 80 countries
2 lines

By the Gig 30GB

AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon coverage

$58/mo.tax included
30GB Shared
high-speed, then data stops
Deprioritized
Hotspot included
720p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 200+ countries
Int'l calls to 200+ countries
$15 for 1GB in CAN & MEX
$15 for 1GB int’l data

US Mobile Data Plans

US Mobile Unlimited Premium

Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile coverage

$44/mo.tax included
100GB
high-speed, then 1 Mbps
Deprioritized
No overage charge
Hotspot
Laptop
Tablet
Cellular Router
Buy at US Mobile

US Mobile Unlimited Starter

Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile coverage

$25/mo.tax included
35GB
high-speed, then 1 Mbps
Deprioritized
No overage charge
Hotspot
Laptop
Tablet
Cellular Router
Buy at US Mobile

US Mobile Cellular Router Plans

US Mobile Unlimited Premium

Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile coverage

$44/mo.tax included
100GB
high-speed, then 1 Mbps
Deprioritized
Full speed download download
Full speed upload upload
No overage charge
Buy at US Mobile

US Mobile Unlimited Starter

Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile coverage

$25/mo.tax included
35GB
high-speed, then 1 Mbps
Deprioritized
Full speed download download
Full speed upload upload
No overage charge
Buy at US Mobile

US Mobile Coverage

Verizon

Network

72.5 %

Total coverage

2,270,671

Total square miles covered

99%

Total population covered

23.2 %

5G coverage

724,811

5G square miles covered

280 million people (81.8%)

5G population covered

T-Mobile

Network

62.7 %

Total coverage

1,962,291

Total square miles covered

99%

Total population covered

52.8 %

5G coverage

1,653,294

5G square miles covered

332 million people (97%)

5G population covered

AT&T

Network

76.8 %

Total coverage

2,403,572

Total square miles covered

99%

Total population covered

44.7 %

5G coverage

1,399,661

5G square miles covered

320 million people (98.6%)

5G population covered

US Mobile Add-ons

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What is US Mobile?

US Mobile is a prepaid mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that operates across all three major US networks. Customers choose Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T and can choose a by-the-gig plan or pick an unlimited plan. Rates starting around $10 per month.

Who owns US Mobile?

US Mobile is an independent, privately held company founded by its CEO, Ahmed Khattak. It is not owned by any of the major carriers. Instead, it leases access to the major carriers' networks at wholesale rates.

When was US Mobile founded?

US Mobile was founded in 2015 by Ahmed Khattak, starting as a GSM-based service (T-Mobile). It has since expanded to operate on all three major US networks.

What network does US Mobile use for coverage?

US Mobile runs on all three major networks, and you choose one per line: Verizon (branded Warp), T-Mobile (Light Speed), and AT&T (Dark Star). Its Teleport feature lets you switch your line between networks a limited number of times each month.

Does US Mobile have good coverage?

Because US Mobile runs on all three major networks, its coverage can match whichever one is strongest where you are. The best choice depends on your location, so check the Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T coverage maps for your area, then pick the network that covers it best.

What features does US Mobile support?

US Mobile supports a broad set of features:

  • VoLTE
  • WiFi calling
  • Visual voicemail
  • MMS (multimedia messaging)
  • eSIM
  • Mobile hotspot
  • Domestic roaming
  • Cellular smartwatches
  • International calling
  • Canada and Mexico roaming
  • International data roaming
  • Multi-line discounts
  • Account management for multiple lines

Keep in mind that some specific features will vary depending on which network you activate on. For example, Verizon (Warp) supports smartwatches, but the other two networks do not. And T-Mobile (Light Speed) gives you the best international roaming with support for 180+ countries, while AT&T and Verizon support 80+ and 125+ respectively.

Does US Mobile support international calling or data roaming?

US Mobile supports both international calling and international data roaming. What is included versus a paid add-on depends on your plan and which network your line is on (Warp, Light Speed, or Dark Star).

US Mobile breaks this down on its international roaming page, where you can search the countries you are visiting to see what each network includes. As a tip, you can use the network transfer tool to move your line to whichever network offers free roaming in your destination.


AT&T (Dark Star)

T-Mobile (Light Speed)

Verizon (Warp)

Unlimited Premium

20GB, 20 mins, 250 texts

20GB, 20 mins, 250 texts

20GB, 20 mins, 250 texts

Unlimited Starter (Annual Only)

1GB, 200 mins, 250 texts

1GB, 200 mins, 250 texts

1GB, 200 mins, 250 texts

Add-ons (all other plans)

$15 for 1GB, 150 mins, 150 texts


$30 for 5GB, 500 mins, 500 texts

$15 for 1GB, 150 mins, 150 texts


$30 for 5GB, 500 mins, 500 texts

$15 for 1GB, 150 mins, 150 texts


$30 for 5GB, 500 mins, 500 texts

Coverage

110+ countries (30 are data-only)

180+ countries

125+ countries

Does US Mobile support hotspot devices?

Yes. US Mobile supports hotspot devices on all of their by-the-gig plans. Plans are:

  • $10 for 2GB
  • $15 for 5GB
  • $20 for 10GB
  • $35 for 20GB, plus $15 per additional 10GB

Does US Mobile support tablets?

Yes. All of US Mobile's phone plans work in a tablet, so you can pick the plan you want and activate it in a tablet. There is no separate tablet-only plan needed.

Does US Mobile support smartwatches?

Yes, US Mobile offers a smartwatch plan with unlimited talk, text, and data:

  • $9.50 per month
  • $78 per year, which works out to $6.50 per month on the annual option

US Mobile's smartwatch plans only work on the Verizon (Warp) network.

What is US Mobile's device unlock policy?

Phones purchased from US Mobile generally unlock after 60 days of continuous use on a US Mobile line, unless the offer specifies a longer period.

How do you contact US Mobile customer service?

You can manage US Mobile and reach support from your online account. US Mobile is built to be handled primarily online, with account tools and help available through its website and app.

What phones work on US Mobile?

US Mobile works with unlocked phones compatible with the bands of your chosen network (Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T). You can bring your own compatible device or buy one from US Mobile, then activate with a physical SIM or eSIM.