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HomeCell PlansCompare$60 Data Only vs $49.99 Premium Comparison
Plan Comparison

$60 Data Only vs $49.99 Premium Comparison

A side-by-side look at price, data, network, and features to help you pick the right plan.

C Spire Wireless
C Spire Wireless
Runs on LTE, 5G
Postpaid Data Only
$60/mo
+ taxes & fees
Data 25GB
Calls & texts
Hotspot Not included
International
Contract No contract · 2-year term
Lively
Lively
Runs on LTE, 5G
Postpaid Voice + Data
$49.99/mo
+ taxes & fees
Data
Calls & texts Unlimited
Hotspot Not included
International
Contract No contract
At a glance

Where they differ

$60 Data Only
$49.99 Premium
Monthly price
$60/mo
$49.99/mo
High-speed data
25GB
Only the dimensions that differ between these plans are shown. Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Plan details

Feature comparison

Data
$60 Data Only $49.99 Premium
High-speed data 25GB
5G access Included Included
Calls & Texts
$60 Data Only $49.99 Premium
Calling Unlimited
Texting Unlimited
Hotspot
$60 Data Only $49.99 Premium
Hotspot data Not included Not included
Speed cap Full speed — no cap Full speed — no cap
Max connected devices No limit No limit
Data pool Separate from phone data Separate from phone data
Connected Devices
$60 Data Only $49.99 Premium
Watch line Not available Not available
Tablet line Not available Not available
Plan Details
$60 Data Only $49.99 Premium
Billing period Monthly Monthly
Plan type Individual Individual
Business plan No No
Affinity discounts Not eligible Not eligible
Contract No contract · 2-year term No contract
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Common questions

$60 Data Only vs $49.99 Premium — FAQ

Which plan is cheaper after taxes, the $60 Data Only or $49.99 Premium?
The $49.99 Premium is the cheaper of the two at $49.99 per month versus $60, and because both add taxes and fees on top the gap holds after tax. Multi-line and autopay discounts can still shift the math, so check each plan's pricing for your situation. The cost breakdown on each plan page estimates the all-in total for your state.
Do the $60 Data Only and $49.99 Premium run on the same network?
Yes, both plans run on the LTE, 5G network, so coverage and tower access are effectively identical between them. Where they can still differ is data prioritization: a carrier's own plan often gets premium priority while an MVNO riding the same towers may be deprioritized during congestion. Compare the priority and deprioritization rows to see how each is treated at peak times.
Can I keep my number when switching between the $60 Data Only and $49.99 Premium?
Yes. US carriers are required to support number portability, so you can transfer your existing number to either plan when you switch. Start the move from the new carrier and keep the old line active until the port completes, which usually takes from a few minutes to a couple of hours. You will typically need your account number and a transfer PIN from your current provider to authorize the switch.

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