US Mobile
Uses AT&T's network
US Mobile $199 Unlimited Starter Annual (Dark Star) Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
$199.00/yr
All taxes & fees included
Promotional rate — renews at $270/yr after 12 months
New customers only
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Last updated: October 2026
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Data
Unlimited
Calls & texts
Unlimited
Canada incl. · Mexico incl.
International
Global roaming
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
This plan bills every year. The amounts below are what you pay per year.
Plan price
$199/yr
Taxes & fees
$0 — included in price
You pay
Charged every year
$199/yr
Introductory rate details
Advertised price applies for 12 months, then renews at $270/yr.
Eligibility: New customers only
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
Free
SIM card fee
$6.99
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
After the introductory period
Renews at (after 12 months)
$270/yr
Intro pricing: New customers only
Unlimited data
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Taxes & fees included
Best for
Heavy users who want unlimited data, looking for no-contract flexibility on AT&T's network, with taxes and fees included
Think twice if
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Data
High-speed data
Unlimited
Video streaming quality
SD (480p)
5G access
Included
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Included
Spam & scam protection
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Included
Calls from US to Mexico
Included
Calls from US to other countries
Included
Unlimited minutes to 200+ destinations · Available minutes vary depending on the destination
Texting from US (international)
Included
To 200+ destinations
International calling add-ons
Not offered on this plan
Hotspot
Hotspot data
20GB high-speed
Separate hotspot bucket
Notes
Data resets monthly
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Limited (talk/text only or data-capped)
Roaming data
Full-speed data included
Notes
Up to 10 GB of data. Usage is paused once reached until the next billing cycle.
International
International roaming
Included in plan
110+ destinations (30 are data-only)
International data pass
Available as add-on — From $15 · 2 options →
International data
Included allotment
International talk
Included
International text
Included
In Canada & Mexico
Included
Extended-use restriction applies
Talk & text in Canada/Mexico
Included
Data in Canada/Mexico
Included (high-speed up to cap)
Notes
Includes 200 minutes, 250 texts, and 1 GB of data per month: shared across Canada, Mexico, and all other international destinations.
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Annual
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Optional add-ons
Optional features you can add to this plan for an additional monthly fee.
Data Usage
1GB for $2
Insurance Protection
$7.5/mo
US Mobile Protect
$75/mo
US Mobile Protect
International Travel Pass
1GB for $15
Includes 150 mins and 150 texts
Data allotment
5GB for $30
Includes 500 mins and 500 texts
Data allotment
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with US Mobile before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical speeds on AT&T
30.5–389 Mbps
Upload 4.5–33 Mbps · Latency 11–35 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M830431123ABC456DEF790
MVNO on AT&T
US Mobile
An independent, online-only carrier on all three major networks, letting you pick or switch between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon: taxes-included pricing, no contract, and no credit check.
Compass Value Score
Low monthly cost once taxes and fees are counted
Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from US Mobile’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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