US Mobile
Uses AT&T's network
US Mobile $25 Unlimited Starter (Dark Star) Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: October 2026
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Data
Unlimited
Calls & texts
Unlimited
US calls only
International
—
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Plan price
$25/mo
Taxes & fees
$0 — included in price
You pay
No surprises on your first bill
$25/mo
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.
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
Add-on available
Calls from US to Mexico
Add-on available
Calls from US to other countries
Available as add-on — $3/mo
Texting from US (international)
Included
To 200+ destinations
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Hotspot
Hotspot data
20GB high-speed
Separate hotspot bucket
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
Available as add-on
International data pass
Available as add-on — From $15 · 2 options →
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Available as add-on / pass
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.
Calls from US to Other International
$3/mo
International calling to 200+ countries
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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