AT&T, one of the largest wireless carriers in the United States, competes closely with Verizon and T-Mobile for market share. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, AT&T offers a handful of prepaid plans built around unlimited talk, text, and data. Here's a breakdown of what's currently available.
12-Month Unlimited + 10GB Hotspot – $20/mo
$240 paid upfront covers a full 12 months of service (works out to $20/mo)
Unlimited talk, text, and data, with 5G access included
16GB of high-speed data each month, then speeds are reduced to a maximum of 1.5Mbps
Unlimited texting from the U.S. to over 230 countries and territories
10GB of that allotment can be used as mobile hotspot data
Standard-definition streaming
AT&T ActiveArmor® security with spam call blocking
AT&T’s best-value prepaid plan gives you the absolute lowest monthly rate when you pay upfront for the full year. It’s an ideal choice for new single-line customers who sign up online and want maximum long-term savings.
Unlimited – $25/mo
Unlimited talk, text, and data
30GB of high-speed data at up to 3Mbps, then reduced to a maximum of 1.5Mbps
5-year price lock, so your rate won't increase for five years
AT&T Level Up℠ included (pay on time for 6 months to unlock postpaid financing with $0 down on the latest phones, regardless of your credit score.)
Unlimited texting from the U.S. to over 230 countries and territories
AT&T ActiveArmor® security with spam call blocking
Standard-definition streaming
This is AT&T's entry-level monthly unlimited plan, available online to new single-line customers, and it comes with a rate guarantee that the pricier plans below don't include.
Unlimited Saver℠ – $35/mo
Unlimited talk, text, and data
30GB of high-speed data at up to 3Mbps, then reduced to a maximum of 1.5Mbps
AT&T Level Up℠ included
Unlimited texting from the U.S. to over 230 countries and territories
AT&T ActiveArmor® security with spam call blocking
Standard-definition streaming
Eligible for AT&T's phone deals and promotions (unlike the $25 online-only plan)
Unlimited Saver carries the same data allowance as the $25 plan but drops the 5-year price lock in exchange for eligibility on device deals, making it a solid option if you're also shopping for a new phone.
Unlimited Enhanced Plus℠ – $45/mo
Unlimited talk, text, and data with 5G
AT&T Level Up℠ included
10GB of mobile hotspot data
25GB of high-speed data usable in Mexico and Canada, then reduced to 512Kbps
Unlimited texting from the U.S. to over 230 countries and territories
Mexico and Canada included. Limit 25GB/mo. in Canada, 5G available in the U.S. only.
AT&T ActiveArmor® security with spam call blocking
Standard-definition streaming
Save up to $20/mo. per line. When you have multiple lines.
This premium plan offers the most features, including a generous hotspot data allowance and cloud storage. This one is the only prepaid plan from AT&T that allows you to watch videos in HD; with the other ones, streaming is limited to 480p.
Unlimited Ultra – $60/mo
Unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data with 5G that doesn't slow down based on how much you use
30GB hotspot data
AT&T Level UpSM
HD streaming
100GB of cloud storage
25GB of international data usable in Mexico and Canada
500 minutes of international calling to 30+ countries
AT&T ActiveArmor® security with spam call blocking
This is AT&T's top-tier prepaid plan, aimed at heavy data users who don't want to worry about hitting a high-speed data cap or fighting for bandwidth during congestion. New single-line customers signing up online can sometimes get it for $45/mo for the first 6 months (a $15/mo savings) before it reverts to the standard $60/mo rate.
FAQs for AT&T Prepaid Plans
How can I pay for my AT&T prepaid plan?
The easiest, fastest, and most secure way to pay for your AT&T prepaid plan is online with Teloa, a prepaid refill service that offers 3% cash back on every payment and $5 off your first month. Teloa accepts debit or credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Cash App, and USDC (via Stripe), giving you multiple ways to pay.
You can also pay directly through the AT&T website or app, or visit an authorized retailer to pay in person.
Which AT&T prepaid plan is best?
AT&T’s prepaid plans offer a range of options to fit various needs. Heaviers users looking for uncompromised speeds, a 30GB hotspot, and HD streaming will get the most out of Unlimited Ultra ($60/mo), while Unlimited Enhanced Plus ($45/mo) offers a great middle ground with hotspot and North America coverage.
For reliable everyday data (30GB) without a hotspot, Unlimited Saver ($35/mo) and the online-only Unlimited plan ($25/mo with a 5-year price lock) are top picks. Budget-conscious shoppers who can pay upfront for a full year can get the lowest rate with the 12-Month Unlimited + 10GB Hotspot plan ($20/mo).
Why choose AT&T?
AT&T offers reliable nationwide coverage, flexible prepaid plans with no annual contract, and 5G access on compatible devices. Its higher-tier plans include perks like mobile hotspot data and HD streaming, along with security features like ActiveArmor spam and fraud call blocking on every plan.