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An EchoStar-owned carrier on T-Mobile's network by default, with Verizon coverage available on request: online-only postpaid service, no contract, and taxes and fees added on top.

Independent · no pay-for-placement · Last reviewed September 10, 2026
Compass Value Score
8.2 / 10
Rated on verifiable cost & terms, not a review average.
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Plans from ~$13 /mo all-in, taxes est.
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$25 Unlimited
Postpaid Save ≈ $/mo
Data
Unlimited
Calls & Texts
Unlimited
International
—
$25.00/mo
Monthly billing
+ taxes & fees
What you get
Notable inclusions — beyond data & calls
Unlimited mobile hotspot
Wi-Fi calling included
Full plan details
What you'll pay
Advertised plan price $25.00
Carrier recovery fee $0.00
Estimated taxes + $6.70
Est. monthly total ~$31.70/mo
vs. your $/mo bill
Billing details
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
$35 Set 12
Postpaid Save ≈ $/mo
Data
12GB
Calls & Texts
Unlimited
International
—
$35.00/mo
Monthly billing
+ taxes & fees
What you get
Notable inclusions — beyond data & calls
Mobile hotspot included
Wi-Fi calling included
Full plan details
What you'll pay
Advertised plan price $35.00
Carrier recovery fee $0.00
Estimated taxes + $9.38
Est. monthly total ~$44.38/mo
vs. your $/mo bill
Billing details
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
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$55 Unlimited Pro
Postpaid Save ≈ $/mo
Data
33GB
Calls & Texts
Unlimited
International
—
$55.00/mo
Monthly billing
+ taxes & fees
What you get
Notable inclusions — beyond data & calls
Mobile hotspot included
Wi-Fi calling included
Full plan details
What you'll pay
Advertised plan price $55.00
Carrier recovery fee $0.00
Estimated taxes + $14.74
Est. monthly total ~$69.74/mo
vs. your $/mo bill
Billing details
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
$45 Unlimited
Postpaid Save ≈ $/mo
Data
22GB
Calls & Texts
Unlimited
International
—
$45.00/mo
Monthly billing
+ taxes & fees
What you get
Notable inclusions — beyond data & calls
Mobile hotspot included
Wi-Fi calling included
Full plan details
What you'll pay
Advertised plan price $45.00
Carrier recovery fee $0.00
Estimated taxes + $12.06
Est. monthly total ~$57.06/mo
vs. your $/mo bill
Billing details
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
$25 Set 5
Postpaid Save ≈ $/mo
Data
5GB
Calls & Texts
Unlimited
International
—
$25.00/mo
Monthly billing
+ taxes & fees
What you get
Notable inclusions — beyond data & calls
Mobile hotspot included
Wi-Fi calling included
Full plan details
What you'll pay
Advertised plan price $25.00
Carrier recovery fee $0.00
Estimated taxes + $6.70
Est. monthly total ~$31.70/mo
vs. your $/mo bill
Billing details
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
$10 Flex
Postpaid Save ≈ $/mo
Data
—
Calls & Texts
Unlimited
International
—
$10.00/mo
Monthly billing
+ taxes & fees
What you get
Notable inclusions — beyond data & calls
Wi-Fi calling included
Full plan details
What you'll pay
Advertised plan price $10.00
Carrier recovery fee $0.00
Estimated taxes + $2.68
Est. monthly total ~$12.68/mo
vs. your $/mo bill
Billing details
Renews monthly, cancel anytime
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Costs to know

Ting fees & charges

Recovery / admin fee
$0.00
Government taxes & fees
Varies by state and city (estimated per plan in all-in pricing)
Varies
Emergency Access / e911
Varies by state, up to $5.00 or up to 2.4%, as applicable.

Fees are carrier policy and apply to most plans. Amounts may vary by plan; see individual plan pages for exact all-in estimates.

The rundown

About Ting

Who they are

Ting is a carrier owned by EchoStar, the company behind Dish’s wireless business, with Tucows providing the underlying billing and activation platform. Unlike most budget brands, Ting runs as postpaid service, billed after use, with no contract. It’s sold online through tingmobile.com, with activation, billing, and support handled digitally rather than in stores.

Network & coverage

Ting runs on Verizon’s nationwide network. All plans include 5G at no extra cost on a compatible device. One catch worth knowing: as a value brand, Ting data can be deprioritized behind the host’s own postpaid customers during congestion.

How pricing works

Ting is postpaid, billed monthly after use, with no contract and no early-termination fee. It offers an unlimited plan alongside more modular usage-based plans where you pay per line and for set data, suiting light users. Taxes and fees are not included; government taxes and regulatory surcharges are added on top. There’s no separate autopay discount, billing simply runs to a card on file, and no formal price-lock guarantee.

Who it’s for

Ting suits light and moderate users who want reliable Verizon coverage and like paying for only the data they use, all managed online. It is less suited to anyone who wants in-person store support, taxes-included billing, or top-priority speeds during congestion, since value-brand traffic can yield to host postpaid customers. The alternatives below are worth a look if all-in pricing is your priority.

Common questions
What network does Ting use?
Can I bring my own phone, and does it use a physical SIM or eSIM?
Can I keep my phone number when I switch?
Does Ting require a credit check?
Is there a contract, and what does it cost if I cancel?
Are there activation or SIM fees, and are taxes included in the price?
Is autopay required to get the advertised price?
Can I choose Verizon instead of T-Mobile?
Does Ting still offer pay-for-what-you-use plans?
Coverage

Network performance

Typical speeds, all networks
35-148 Mbps
Upload 5-33 Mbps · Latency 43-85 ms
Typical real-world speeds on Ting’s network, sourced from FCC Broadband Facts labels. Actual speeds vary by location, network congestion, and device.
How we rate this carrier

Why Ting scores 8.2 out of 10

The Compass Value Score is a single 0 to 10 rating of what a carrier actually costs and what its terms commit you to. It’s built from verifiable pricing and contract data, not review sentiment.

8.2 / 10
Value · 35% 10.0
Low monthly cost once taxes and fees are counted
Cost transparency · 25% 7.7
No recovery fee, free activation
Flexibility · 20% 8.0
No contract
Inclusions · 15% 5.4
1 perk included, though its other measures score higher
Network standing · 5% 7.0
Runs on Verizon’s network; data may slow when towers are busy
What reviewers say

Independent reviews

Assessments from professional and specialist reviewers, shown separately from our Compass Value Score. That score rates verifiable cost and terms, not review sentiment.

Independent coverage
12 sources
Reviewed across professional and specialist publications.
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The Wirecutter
The Wirecutter

“You pay only for what you use, but this stops being a good deal if you use more than 2 GB of data per month.”

Android Central
Android Central

“Ting is obviously not a carrier for those of you who want the best stuff now or who do not flinch at paying $80 or more a month for your smartphone usage. Ting is better suited for the casual user who just wants to use the phone for texting, calls, and some data usage. I even think it would be great for those with kids, as you can potentially save much money down the road. In that sense, picking up a cheap Sprint phone like the HTC 8XT and spending $30 a month (or less) is quite enticing. Of course, if Ting (and by extension Sprint) had a more comprehensive phone selection and their coverage spans your work and home, well, Ting would be a very attractive option in 2015. Their website is a breeze to navigate, there are no hidden costs, and you pay for what you use, which is all at a very fair price.”

Three Thrifty Guys
Three Thrifty Guys 8.8

“After a year and half of using Ting, my loyalty to the company is even stronger because of the lack of surprises, pleasant perks, and low phone bill each month!”

Top Ten Reviews
Top Ten Reviews 6.0

“With no contracts and a pay-as-you-use approach, Ting Mobile is one of the most flexible cell phone providers. Using three of the biggest mobile networks in the US, coverage is also top-notch, and there’s no throttling, either. The downside is that stray beyond low usage and the prices rapidly increase.”

Cellular News
Cellular News

“Ting Mobile keeps its promise of providing its consumers with affordable plans. Not only do they keep their plans low cost like other MVNOs, but they also offer some perks that only major carriers have, like access to the latest phone models and reimbursements. It might be cheap and cost-effective for the most part, but be wary of its data charges if you’re looking to get the Flex plan as data with Ting Mobile can get quite expensive. That aside, Ting Mobile is a great mobile carrier to consider if you’re looking for a network that is cheap, reliable, and consumer-friendly.”

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800D Louisville Street Starkville, MS 39759

Accuracy notice: Ting details are sourced from Ting’s website and updated periodically. Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice. View our full disclaimer →

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