Overtaken by T-Mobile in number of subscribers in the United States, AT&T is currently the third operator in the country, with more than 100 million subscribers. With nationwide coverage and a 5G rollout in full swing, check out which AT&T phone and data plan is best for your needs.
AT&T not only offers unlimited plans, but also prepaid options and high-speed fiber Internet access in select markets, with symmetrical connection speeds of up to 5 Gbps for video streaming, multiplayer gaming, or online business.
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Smartphone offers when subscribing to an AT&T Unlimited plan
AT&T customers can get the Moto G Stylus 5G for just $2/month / © Motorola
The best AT&T Unlimited phone plans
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| Price excluding taxes | $50 | $65 | $75 | $85 |
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| Reduced price** | n / A | $48.75 | $56.25 | $63.75 |
| **Available to select military, veterans, first responders, nurses and teachers. Requires verification of documents and conditions apply. Taxes and additional fees are not included. | ||||
For consumer phone contracts, all current AT&T plans offer unlimited data, talk, and text using 4G and 5G networks. The more expensive plans differentiate themselves by including additional hotspot data and premium phone data at the fastest speeds available in your area.
All plans except the Value option also include 6 months of Google Stadia game streaming service. And the Elite plan adds an HBO Max subscription.
It should be noted that it is possible to lower the monthly prices by adding more lines to the packages, which can go down to $30/month per line with the Starter package.
Cheap AT&T prepaid phone plans for calls, texts and data
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If you want to save money each month and know how much data you’re using on the phone, it’s worth checking out the prepaid options offered by AT&T. The carrier offers plans as low as $25/month, prepaying 12 months upfront.
All plans also include unlimited voice calls and texts. Additionally, unlimited prepaid plans also offer 5G access and cover data, voice and text usage in Mexico and Canada.
Fast AT&T Fiber Optic Internet Broadband Plans
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For fast Internet access at home, with online games, streaming movies, and more, AT&T offers high-speed fiber connections in select cities. Before signing, you should check the availability of fiber. The main plans offered already include equipment fees, which can go up to $15/month on rival Verizon.
With AT&T Fiber, it is also possible to get 6 months free on Google Stadia Pro game streaming by clicking this link, but this offer is only valid until May 27th.
And that’s it for our quick guide to the best AT&T plans for consumers. Leave a comment below if you’d like NextPit to cover other ISPs or if you’d rather see a guide for a specific operator.
