Optimum Mobile
Uses T-Mobile's network
Optimum Mobile $45 Tablet Unlimited Review
Prepaid
Data Only
No contract
Last updated: August 2026
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Data
20GB
Calls & texts
—
US calls only
International
—
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Estimate taxes for:
This state has significant local wireless taxes. Major cities may add 5–8 percentage points above the state average.
Advertised plan price
$45
Telco Recovery Fee
+ $3.50
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $6.30
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$54.80/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
$25
SIM card fee
Free
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
20GB data
No contract
Hotspot: 5GB
Best for
Adding a tablet, mobile hotspot, or laptop. Data only, no phone line. Hotspot included
Think twice if
- You need to make calls or send texts on this line
- You use heavy data. Speeds drop to 512 Kbps after 20GB
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$54.80 vs $45.00)
- You travel abroad. International is add-on only
Plan details
Features & specs
Offer details
Additional details
Requires an exisiting mobile line
Data
High-speed data
20GB
Speed after cap
512 Kbps
After your monthly high-speed data is used
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Calls & Texts
Calling
—
Texting
—
WiFi calling
—
Voicemail
—
Calls from US to Canada
—
Calls from US to Mexico
—
International calling add-ons
Not offered on this plan
Hotspot
Hotspot data
5GB high-speed
Separate hotspot bucket
After cap
512 Kbps
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Limited (talk/text only or data-capped)
Roaming data
Reduced speed only
Notes
Off-network speeds capped at 2G · Service quality not guaranteed
International
International roaming
—
International data
—
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
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 $15
Insurance Protection
$7/mo
Optimum Mobile Device Protection · Can reach up to $15/mo depending on device type
$7.1/mo
Optimum Mobile Service Contract · Can reach up to $8.20/mo depending on device type
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with Optimum Mobile before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G speeds
80-382 Mbps
Upload 7-32 Mbps · Latency 19-37 ms
Typical 4G LTE speeds
19-76 Mbps
Upload 4-20 Mbps · Latency 24-40 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M0027517648OM080526TAB02v02
MVNO on T-Mobile
Optimum Mobile
The mobile brand of cable provider Optimum, running on T-Mobile's network and sold mainly to Optimum internet customers in its service area: month-to-month plans, with taxes and fees added on top.
Compass Value Score
Adds a recovery fee and estimated taxes on top of advertised prices
Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from Optimum Mobile’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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