Simple Mobile $40 (30GB) Review
Thirty gigabytes on Verizon's network for $37.50 on AutoPay — enough headroom that most people will never meet the 2G cliff.
At a Glance
How Simple Mobile $40 (30GB) Scores
We scored Simple Mobile $40 (30GB) against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: the best of the capped tiers
$40, or $37.50 on AutoPay, for 30GB is $1.33 per gigabyte — the strongest rate Simple Mobile offers on a capped plan, and better than most rivals at this allowance.
It also solves the plan's biggest weakness by volume. 30GB is enough that the 2G cliff becomes theoretical for most users, which is worth more than the per-gigabyte saving. Effective cost with taxes is about $43–45.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Simple Mobile $40 (30GB) compares
The question at $40 is whether to spend $10 more for unlimited and a hotspot.
Who should choose Simple Mobile $40 (30GB)
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
The tier to buy if you're going to be on Simple Mobile. 30GB is enough headroom that the 2G fallback stops being a real risk, the international package is the same as the more expensive tiers, and the per-gigabyte rate is the best in the capped range. The one reason to go further is hotspot — that starts at $50.
See plan details →Frequently asked questions
How much data does the Simple Mobile $40 plan include?
30GB of high-speed data per 30-day cycle plus unlimited talk, text and global text. After 30GB, speeds drop to 2G until the plan renews.
Is the $40 plan the best value Simple Mobile offers?
Among the capped tiers, yes. At $1.33 per gigabyte it beats the $25 plan's $1.67 and the $30 plan's $1.50, and 30GB is enough headroom that most users never hit the 2G fallback.
Does the Simple Mobile $40 plan include hotspot?
It's hotspot-capable but the data comes out of your 30GB. Dedicated hotspot allowances start at the $50 Unlimited World plan, which includes 20GB.
What does the $40 plan really cost?
About $43–45/mo, or $37.50 with AutoPay before taxes. Simple Mobile adds roughly $0.23 for the federal universal service fund and $2.51 for a regulatory and telco recovery charge, plus state tax.
Should I buy the $40 plan or Unlimited World at $50?
If you tether, take Unlimited World for its dedicated 20GB hotspot. If you don't, the $40 plan's 30GB covers almost all usage and saves $10 a month.
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Same carrier, same network — different price and data. Here’s how the rest of the Simple Mobile lineup scored.
Same budget, different carrier
Plans priced within a few dollars of Simple Mobile $40 (30GB), from carriers we rate independently. Worth a look before you commit.