C Spire Wireless
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C Spire Wireless $35 Connect & Protect Beginner Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: July 2026
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Data
—
Calls & texts
Unlimited
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
$35
Regulatory and Administrative Cost Recovery Fee
Not a government tax — collected and retained by C Spire Wireless
+ $0.00
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $9.38
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$44.38/mo
With AutoPay
Save $5/mo with AutoPay & paperless billing
~$39.38/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.
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Canada & Mexico included
5G included
Best for
Anyone who mainly needs talk and text and relies on Wi-Fi for data on C-Spire's network
Think twice if
- You need any mobile data when you're away from Wi-Fi
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$44.38 vs $35.00)
- You need mobile hotspot. This plan does not include it
Plan details
Features & specs
Offer details
What's included
GPS Location Tracking for Kids
Data
High-speed data
—
5G access
Included
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Satellite service
Not available
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Voicemail to text
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Included
Spam & scam protection
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Not included
Calls from US to Mexico
Not included
Calls from US to other countries
Not included
Texting from US (international)
Included
To 140+ countries
International calling add-ons
Not offered on this plan
Calling features & extras
Parental controls
Included
Hotspot
Mobile hotspot
Not included on this plan
Connected Devices
Watch line
Available — $12.50/mo
Tablet line
Available — $12.50/mo
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Included (full access)
Roaming data
Full-speed data included
International
International roaming
Available as add-on
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Available as add-on / pass
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
AutoPay discount
$5/mo off
AutoPay & paperless billing
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.
Insurance Protection
$6/mo
Wireless Protection · Can reach up to $8/mo depending on device type
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with C Spire Wireless before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Runs on
C-Spire
Your service runs on C-Spire's towers.
Typical speeds, all networks
13-147 Mbps
Upload 3-8 Mbps · Latency 30 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M00020434767CONNPRTCTKIDAP
MVNO on C-Spire
C Spire Wireless
A regional carrier that owns and runs its own network across Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and western Tennessee: postpaid and prepaid plans, converged fiber-and-mobile bundles, local stores, and
Compass Value Score
Low monthly cost once taxes and fees are counted
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Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from C Spire Wireless’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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