{"id":324766,"date":"2025-11-11T17:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=88773"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:12:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:12:45","slug":"best-4g-mobile-broadband","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/utilities\/internet\/best-4g-mobile-broadband\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best 4G Mobile Broadband"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover the best 4G mobile broadband service providers with our 2025 research on five widely used carriers and sub-brands. We evaluated AT&amp;T, Cricket, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon using updated criteria: pricing\/value, size of high-speed data buckets for hotspots\/tablets, real-world coverage\/performance context, and customer care. Most current data-only plans include 5G access on compatible devices while relying on 4G LTE as the foundational coverage layer; after the high-speed bucket is used, providers typically slow speeds to around 128 Kbps. Our recommendations reflect the latest plan lineups and independent network findings from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>, plus carrier plan pages and consumer transparency disclosures like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC Broadband Consumer Labels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"picks\" title=\"Our Picks\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 5 Best 4G Mobile Broadband Service Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#verizon\">Verizon<\/a>: Best coverage footprint and high-capacity data-only options<\/li><li><a href=\"#at&amp;t\">AT&amp;T<\/a>: Best plan variety across prepaid\/postpaid data-only<\/li><li><a href=\"#t-mobile\">T-Mobile<\/a>: Fastest typical downloads in many markets<\/li><li><a href=\"#sprint\">Sprint<\/a>: Legacy brand; new plans now sold as T-Mobile<\/li><li><a href=\"#cricket-wireless\">Cricket Wireless<\/a>: Strong value per GB on data-only<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"competition\" title=\"Competition Table\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-bordered table-striped table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td><br><\/td><td><strong>Reviews.com Score<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Download \/Upload Speeds<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Data Cap<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>J.D. Power Customer Service Rating&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Verizon (opens in a new tab)\">Verizon<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>About $55 for 50GB; 100GB tier available (plan-dependent)<\/td><td>4G LTE\/5G access; post-cap speeds typically ~128 Kbps<\/td><td>High-speed buckets ~15\u2013100GB; slowed after cap<\/td><td>Generally trails T-Mobile on care (2024)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/prepaid\/mobile-hotspot-tablet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AT&amp;T (opens in a new tab)\">AT&amp;T<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Roughly $55\u2013$90 for ~25\u2013100GB (plan-dependent)<\/td><td>4G LTE\/5G access; post-cap speeds typically ~128 Kbps<\/td><td>High-speed buckets ~25\u2013100GB; slowed after cap<\/td><td>Competitive; behind T-Mobile (2024)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/plans\/mobile-internet-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"T-Mobile (opens in a new tab)\">T-Mobile<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>100GB around $50; lower buckets cost less<\/td><td>Typically fastest downloads overall; 4G LTE fallback<\/td><td>High-speed buckets 5\u2013100GB; post-cap ~128 Kbps<\/td><td>Leads full-service carriers (2024)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l7tZs\/pubref:r15709?rvitemid=317118-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sprint (opens in a new tab)\">Sprint<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Merged into T-Mobile; new lines sold as T-Mobile<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketwireless.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Cricket (opens in a new tab)\">Cricket<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>20GB $35; 50GB $55; 100GB $90<\/td><td>4G LTE\/5G access; post-cap typically ~128 Kbps<\/td><td>High-speed up to 100GB; then slowed<\/td><td>N\/A (value segment)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Data as of November 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"data-caps\" title=\"Best Data Caps\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verizon: Best Data Caps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"verizon\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Data Caps<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/verizon?subid=7e52a25e-caa1-4d41-bef2-8bccabe95bf5\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='317280' data-tag-product-name='Verizon' data-tag-brand='Verizon' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Verizon button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/verizon-logo.png\" alt=\"Image for verizon-logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Verizon\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Verizon\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/providers\/verizon?subid=7e52a25e-caa1-4d41-bef2-8bccabe95bf5\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Verizon button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='317280' data-tag-product-name='Verizon' data-tag-brand='Verizon' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>PROVIDER SCORE: \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verizon\u2019s data-only lineup includes mid- to high-capacity tiers (commonly ~15GB, 50GB, and 100GB) usable on 4G LTE and 5G with compatible hotspots\/tablets; after the high-speed allowance, speeds are reduced, typically to around 128 Kbps. Verizon remains a top choice where coverage is the priority: independent testing shows Verizon leading overall Coverage Experience in the U.S., which can make a noticeable difference for consistent 4G reliability on the road and in rural areas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Per-GB pricing is often higher than value-focused MVNOs, but Verizon\u2019s broad footprint and device compatibility offer peace of mind when you travel between strong 5G and LTE areas. Its mid-\/high-band 5G footprint continues to expand, with a public milestone of about 266 million people covered by 5G Ultra Wideband (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\">Verizon<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td> <strong>\u2713 Best For<\/strong> <\/td><td> \u2717 <strong>Not For<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td> Broad nationwide coverage and reliability <\/td><td> Lowest $\/GB seekers <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot <\/strong>&#8211; Reference pricing for data-only shows ~50GB around $55\/month, with additional tiers (e.g., ~15GB and 100GB) available depending on plan type, autopay, and promos (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\">Verizon<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Download\/Upload Speeds<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Access to both 4G LTE and 5G on compatible devices. Real-world throughput depends on local signal and congestion. In national testing, T-Mobile typically leads download speed, while Verizon leads Coverage Experience (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Data Cap<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>High-speed data buckets (~15\u2013100GB) followed by reduced speeds, commonly around 128 Kbps; video optimization\/network management may apply (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/network-management\/\">Verizon network management<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Customer Service<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Recent benchmarks place T-Mobile first among full-service carriers for customer care, with Verizon generally trailing in satisfaction (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireless-customer-care-study-vol-2\">J.D. Power<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"plan-variety\" title=\"Best Plan Variety\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AT&amp;T: Best Variety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"at&#038;t\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Plan Variety<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/a.ashx?foid=1045447.139200846&#038;foc=1&#038;fot=9999&#038;fos=1&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%2Fwireless%2F&#038;fobs=21b28e8d-b8eb-4bab-9868-c9d07a2c5fe5\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='317328' data-tag-product-name='AT&#038;T' data-tag-brand='AT&#038;T' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"AT&#038;T button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/att-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Image for att-logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                AT&#038;T\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                AT&#038;T\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/a.ashx?foid=1045447.139200846&#038;foc=1&#038;fot=9999&#038;fos=1&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.att.com%2Fwireless%2F&#038;fobs=21b28e8d-b8eb-4bab-9868-c9d07a2c5fe5\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"AT&#038;T button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='317328' data-tag-product-name='AT&#038;T' data-tag-brand='AT&#038;T' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>PROVIDER SCORE: \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AT&amp;T offers a wide range of data-only options across AT&amp;T PREPAID and postpaid DataConnect, including mid- to high-capacity buckets (~25GB, 50GB, 100GB). Plans include 4G LTE\/5G access on compatible hotspots\/tablets and reduce speeds after you use the high-speed allowance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/prepaid\/mobile-hotspot-tablet\/\">AT&amp;T<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Value seekers may find a lower $\/GB at select MVNOs (see Cricket below), but AT&amp;T\u2019s device compatibility and network reach are strong. In recent customer care rankings, AT&amp;T is competitive but generally behind T-Mobile (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireless-customer-care-study-vol-2\">J.D. Power<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td> <strong>\u2713 Best For<\/strong> <\/td><td> \u2717 <strong>Not For<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td> Multiple device types and plan structures<\/td><td> Rock-bottom pricing per GB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Typical list pricing ranges roughly $55\u2013$90\/month for ~25\u2013100GB, varying by plan type and discounts (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/prepaid\/mobile-hotspot-tablet\/\">AT&amp;T<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Download\/Upload Speeds<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>4G LTE\/5G on compatible devices; speeds vary by location and congestion. Outside strong 5G, your device will spend significant time on LTE (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Data Cap<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>High-speed bucket followed by reduced speeds (often ~128 Kbps). Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC Broadband Label<\/a> and plan details for exact thresholds and video optimization policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Customer Service<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Competitive experience; T-Mobile leads full-service carriers in recent customer care studies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireless-customer-care-study-vol-2\">J.D. Power<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"speeds\" title=\"Fastest Speeds\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>T-Mobile: Fastest Speeds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"t-mobile\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Fastest Speeds<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/cell-phone-plans?rvitemid=307593-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='307593' data-tag-product-name='T Mobile' data-tag-brand='T-Mobile' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"T-Mobile button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/tmobile-logo.png\" alt=\"Image for tmobile-logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                T-Mobile\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                T Mobile\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/cell-phone-plans?rvitemid=307593-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"T-Mobile button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='307593' data-tag-product-name='T Mobile' data-tag-brand='T-Mobile' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>PROVIDER SCORE: \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T-Mobile pairs aggressive pricing on larger data buckets (widely available 100GB around $50\/month before taxes\/fees) with industry-leading download performance in many U.S. markets. Plans include 4G LTE\/5G access on compatible hotspots\/tablets and reduce speeds after your high-speed allowance is used (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/plans\/mobile-internet-plans\">T-Mobile<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td> <strong>\u2713 Best For<\/strong> <\/td><td> \u2717 <strong>Not For<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td> Fast typical downloads and strong $\/GB <\/td><td> Users who routinely exceed 100GB and need full-speed all month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>About $50 for 100GB; smaller buckets (e.g., 5\u201350GB) cost less. Taxes\/fees and promos vary by market (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/plans\/mobile-internet-plans\">T-Mobile<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Download\/Upload Speeds<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>T-Mobile typically leads U.S. download speeds; strong 5G mid-band coverage is the driver. Its Ultra Capacity 5G covers about 300 million people nationwide (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\">T-Mobile<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Data Cap<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>High-speed buckets (commonly 5\u2013100GB) with post-cap speeds typically around 128 Kbps; video may default to SD unless HD is enabled where available (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/plans\/mobile-internet-plans\">T-Mobile<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/responsibility\/consumer-info\/policies\/internet-service\">T-Mobile network management<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Customer Service<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211;&nbsp; <\/strong>T-Mobile leads full-service carriers for customer care in recent studies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireless-customer-care-study-vol-2\">J.D. Power<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"family-plans\" title=\"Best Family Plans\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sprint: Best Family Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"sprint\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Family Plans<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l7tZs\/pubref:r15709?rvitemid=317118-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='317118' data-tag-product-name='Sprint' data-tag-brand='Sprint' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Sprint button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/sprint-logo.png\" alt=\"Image for sprint-logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Sprint\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Sprint\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101l7tZs\/pubref:r15709?rvitemid=317118-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Sprint button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='317118' data-tag-product-name='Sprint' data-tag-brand='Sprint' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>PROVIDER SCORE: \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprint no longer sells new plans under the Sprint brand; the company merged into T-Mobile and legacy accounts have been migrated to T-Mobile\u2019s network and plan structures over time. If you are shopping today, compare T-Mobile\u2019s current multi-line discounts and data-only options; Sprint-branded family plans are not available for new activations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performance and data policies for former Sprint customers now align with T-Mobile\u2019s network (4G LTE\/5G) and plan rules, including fixed high-speed buckets on data-only plans followed by reduced speeds until the next cycle (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/plans\/mobile-internet-plans\">T-Mobile<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td> <strong>\u2713 Best For<\/strong><\/td><td> \u2717 <strong>Not For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td> Legacy Sprint users navigating migration<\/td><td> New activations (use T-Mobile)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>No new Sprint pricing; new lines are offered through T-Mobile with current plan structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Download\/Upload Speeds<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Legacy Sprint devices use T-Mobile\u2019s network; performance depends on local coverage (4G LTE\/5G) and congestion (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Data Cap<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>See T-Mobile\u2019s current data-only plans for high-speed bucket sizes and any post-cap speed reductions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/plans\/mobile-internet-plans\">T-Mobile<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Customer Service<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Customer care now aligns with T-Mobile\u2019s service channels and policies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireless-customer-care-study-vol-2\">J.D. Power<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"flexible-plans\" title=\"Most Flexible Data Plans\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cricket: Best Flexible Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"cricket-wireless\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Most Flexible Data Plans<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t\/?lid=26672699&#038;cr=27680&#038;last_updated=1594066285&#038;sid=2041f4dd-0495-4aa3-99d7-8e836c286143\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='307589' data-tag-product-name='Cricket Wireless' data-tag-brand='Cricket Wireless' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Cricket Wireless button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Cricket-Wireless-Logo-for-4G.png\" alt=\"Image for Cricket-Wireless-Logo-for-4G\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Cricket Wireless\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Cricket Wireless\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t\/?lid=26672699&#038;cr=27680&#038;last_updated=1594066285&#038;sid=2041f4dd-0495-4aa3-99d7-8e836c286143\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Cricket Wireless button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='307589' data-tag-product-name='Cricket Wireless' data-tag-brand='Cricket Wireless' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View details<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n        \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>PROVIDER SCORE: \u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cricket\u2019s Simply Data plans deliver strong value per GB on AT&amp;T\u2019s network with month-to-month flexibility: 20GB for $35, 50GB for $55, and 100GB for $90 as data-only SIMs for hotspots\/tablets. You get 4G LTE\/5G access where available; after your high-speed bucket, speeds are reduced (commonly around 128 Kbps) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketwireless.com\">Cricket<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td> <strong>\u2713 Best For<\/strong> <\/td><td> \u2717 <strong>Not For<\/strong> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td> No-contract data-only and low $\/GB at higher tiers<\/td><td> Postpaid-level prioritization and top-tier speeds in congestion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>20GB $35\/month (~$1.75\/GB), 50GB $55 (~$1.10\/GB), 100GB $90 (~$0.90\/GB) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketwireless.com\">Cricket<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Download\/Upload Speeds<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Runs on AT&amp;T\u2019s 4G LTE\/5G network. MVNO plans can be deprioritized during congestion versus postpaid. After the high-speed bucket, speeds drop to a very low rate (often ~128 Kbps).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Data Cap<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>High-speed buckets up to 100GB; then slowed until the next cycle (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC Broadband Labels<\/a> make thresholds clear at checkout).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Customer Service<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 snapshot &#8211; <\/strong>Support is primarily digital\/retail as an AT&amp;T sub-brand. Value-carrier care scores vary by study wave; the draw here is simple pricing and month-to-month flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5e95dde167ea6\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How We Chose the Best<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p>We updated our approach for 2025 to focus on: (1) pricing\/value ($\/GB) and size of high-speed data buckets (e.g., 20\u2013100GB), (2) coverage\/performance context using independent measurement (e.g., Opensignal\u2019s U.S. Mobile Network Experience report), (3) customer care benchmarks (e.g., J.D. Power\u2019s Wireless Customer Care), and (4) transparency using providers\u2019 plan pages and the FCC Broadband Consumer Labels. We verified data-only plan details on carrier sites \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/plans\/mobile-internet-plans\">T-Mobile<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\">Verizon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.att.com\/prepaid\/mobile-hotspot-tablet\/\">AT&amp;T<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketwireless.com\">Cricket<\/a> \u2014 and cross-referenced network experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>. Customer care standings are based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdpower.com\/press-releases\/2024-us-wireless-customer-care-study-vol-2\">J.D. Power (2024)<\/a>. Because plan names and promos change, we do not publish a static numeric score; instead, we present editorial picks grounded in current plan data and third-party measurement.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"guide\" title=\"Guide to Mobile Broadband\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guide to Mobile Broadband<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you pick a provider and a plan, it\u2019s important to understand how today\u2019s 4G\/5G mobile broadband works and what changes since 2021 affect your experience and costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3G vs. 4G<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the U.S., 3G networks have been shut down and spectrum refarmed to 4G\/5G. 4G LTE remains the foundational wide-area coverage layer and carries most voice via VoLTE; 5G builds on top for higher capacity and faster typical speeds (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/publication\/d-ind-ict_mdd-2024\/\">ITU<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ericsson.com\/en\/reports-and-papers\/mobility-report\/reports\/june-2025\">Ericsson Mobility Report<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, 4G covers most of the world\u2019s population, while 5G population coverage continues to rise quickly. Where mid-band 5G is dense, users commonly see 2\u20135x higher median download speeds versus 4G (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/02\/global-mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal Global<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LTE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LTE (Long Term Evolution) \u2014 including LTE-Advanced \u2014 is the core 4G technology and the default fallback when 5G isn\u2019t available. LTE is retained alongside 5G to ensure coverage continuity and voice support, with some LTE spectrum gradually refarmed to 5G where device adoption and traffic justify it (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ericsson.com\/en\/reports-and-papers\/mobility-report\/reports\/june-2025\">Ericsson Mobility Report<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5G<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>5G mobile broadband is now mainstream. In the U.S., T-Mobile reports its mid-band Ultra Capacity 5G covers about 300 million people (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\">T-Mobile<\/a>), while Verizon says its 5G Ultra Wideband reaches roughly 266 million people (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\">Verizon<\/a>). Independent testing consistently finds T-Mobile leading in download speeds overall, with Verizon leading Coverage Experience; your device will spend significant time on 4G LTE outside strong 5G footprints (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider fiber or cable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For primary home internet, fiber or cable can deliver higher consistency and avoid mobile post-cap slowdowns. Many fiber ISPs and Spectrum cable advertise no data caps, while some cable ISPs enforce 1.2\u20131.25 TB monthly allowances with overage fees unless you add an Unlimited option (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spectrum.com\">Spectrum<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/learn\/internet-service\/data\">Xfinity data plan<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cox.com\">Cox data plan<\/a>). Cable\u2019s DOCSIS 4.0 is rolling out with symmetric multi-gig potential in select markets (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cablelabs.com\">CableLabs<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xfinity.com\/10g\">Xfinity 10G<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"questions\" title=\"FAQ\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6011b8da539d0\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Will my 5G phone work on 4G\/3G networks? <\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p>Yes on 4G, no on 3G in the U.S. Modern 5G phones automatically fall back to 4G LTE where 5G isn\u2019t available. U.S. 3G networks have been sunset and spectrum refarmed, so 5G\/4G devices rely on LTE for wide-area coverage and VoLTE for voice (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/publication\/d-ind-ict_mdd-2024\/\">ITU<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ericsson.com\/en\/reports-and-papers\/mobility-report\/reports\/june-2025\">Ericsson Mobility Report<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6011b8ed539d1\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How does 5G coverage compare to 4G?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p>5G is now mainstream but 4G LTE remains the baseline coverage layer. In the U.S., T-Mobile\u2019s mid-band Ultra Capacity 5G covers about 300 million people and Verizon\u2019s 5G Ultra Wideband reaches roughly 266 million people; outside those footprints, devices rely on LTE. Independent testing finds T-Mobile typically fastest in download speeds while Verizon leads Coverage Experience (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\">T-Mobile<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\">Verizon<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/10\/usa\/mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal USA<\/a>). Globally, 5G median download speeds are commonly 2\u20135x higher than 4G in markets with strong mid-band deployments (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensignal.com\/reports\/2025\/02\/global-mobile-network-experience\">Opensignal Global<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_6011b905539d2\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Will 5G cost more than 4G? <\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p>On most carriers, 5G access is included at no extra charge versus 4G on current plans. Pricing differences come from plan tiers (e.g., size of high-speed data buckets, &#8220;premium data&#8221; amounts, hotspot limits), not a separate 5G fee. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\">FCC Broadband Consumer Label<\/a> to compare deprioritization thresholds, post-cap speeds (often ~128 Kbps), and video policies before you buy.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best 4G mobile broadband service providers with our 2025 research on five widely used carriers and sub-brands. We evaluated AT&amp;T, Cricket, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon using updated criteria: pricing\/value, size of high-speed data buckets for hotspots\/tablets, real-world coverage\/performance context, and customer care. 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