Optimum Mobile
Uses T-Mobile's network
Optimum Mobile $65 Unlimited Plan Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: August 2026
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Data
20GB
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
$65
Telco Recovery Fee
Not a government tax — collected and retained by Optimum Mobile
+ $3.50
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $17.42
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$85.92/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
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Hotspot: 5GB
Best for
Moderate data users, looking for no-contract flexibility on T-Mobile's network, with international built in
Think twice if
- You use heavy data. Speeds drop to 512 Kbps after 20GB
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$85.92 vs $65.00)
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Offer details
Additional details
AutoPay required
Data
High-speed data
20GB
Speed after cap
512 Kbps
After your monthly high-speed data is used
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
Voicemail to text
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
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 — From $5/mo · 3 options →
Texting from US (international)
Available as add-on
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Hotspot
Hotspot data
5GB high-speed
Shares plan data
After cap
512 Kbps
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Available — $25/mo
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Included (full access)
Roaming data
Reduced speed only
Notes
Off-network speeds capped at 2G · Service quality not guaranteed
International
International roaming
Available as add-on
International data pass
Available as add-on — From $35/wk · 6 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
$5/mo
Calls and texts from US to Mexico and Canada
$15/mo
Global 60 · Calls and texts to 145 countries and destinations
$15/mo
Global 300 · Calls and texts to 38 countries and destinations
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
International Travel Pass
5GB for $35/wk
Global 60 · Roaming in 125 countries & destinations
5GB for $35/wk
Global 300 · Roaming in 35 countries & destinations
5GB for $35/wk
Mexico and Canada roaming
5GB for $70/wk
Global 60 · Roaming in 125 countries & destinations · Includes 60 minutes and 60 SMS/MMS
5GB for $70/wk
Global 300 · Roaming in 35 countries & destinations · Includes 300 minutes and 300 SMS/MMS
5GB for $70/wk
Mexico and Canada roaming · Includes 300 minutes and 300 SMS/MMS
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:
M0027517648OM080526UNL02v02
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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
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Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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