Red Pocket Essentials
Access 4K streaming with no hotspot support on T-Mobile and Verizon networks, plus free international calling to 20 countries and roaming benefits in Canada, Mexico, and over 60 countries.
Taxes and fees not included
- 3GB high-speed, then 256Kbps
- 4K video streaming
- Int'l calls to 20 countries
Description
Red Pocket's Essentials plan runs on T-Mobile or Verizon for coverage.
It costs $9.17 per month for 1 line.
It comes with unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, and 3GB of high-speed data per month. There is no hotspot data. Video streams at 4K quality.
Data is deprioritized, so speeds may slow during network congestion.
Taxes and fees are extra. Expect roughly $1.65 more per month, bringing your total to about $10.82.
Overall, I do not recommend the Red Pocket Essentials Annual plan. It is too expensive for the features and data you get.
Check out my current ranking of the best cell phone plans for plans that will give you a better value for your money.
Plan Details
Multi-line Pricing Breakdown
| Line | Cost per Line | Total cost per month | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10 | $10/month |
Full Cost Breakdown
| Activation Fee | $0 |
| Carrier Fees | $0 |
| Government Taxes & Fees | $3.62 |
| Monthly plan cost | $10 |
| Estimated first month total | $13.62 |
| Estimated ongoing monthly cost | $13.62 |
Coverage
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