Simple Mobile Unlimited World+ Review
The only Simple Mobile tier with 5G Ultra Wideband, 720p video and roaming across 140+ countries — built for people who leave the country.
At a Glance
How Simple Mobile Unlimited World+ Scores
We scored Simple Mobile Unlimited World+ against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: a travel plan priced like one
$60, or $57 with AutoPay, plus about $4.12 in fees — roughly $64–66 all-in. That is real money for a prepaid plan and only makes sense if you use what it includes.
The international package is the justification. 140+ roaming countries with 10GB of data, against 17 countries and 5GB on the $50 tier, plus a $20 calling credit. For a frequent traveller that gap is worth more than the $10 difference.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Simple Mobile Unlimited World+ compares
Against the tier below, which is the only sensible comparison.
Who should choose Simple Mobile Unlimited World+
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
The best-specified plan Simple Mobile sells, and priced accordingly. Ultra Wideband speeds, a 30GB hotspot, 720p video and roaming across 140+ countries with 10GB of data make it a genuine travel plan rather than a domestic plan with a roaming add-on. If you don't leave the country, you're paying for infrastructure you won't touch — take the $40 tier instead.
See plan details →Frequently asked questions
What makes Unlimited World+ different from Unlimited World?
Five things: 5G Ultra Wideband access, a 30GB hotspot instead of 20GB, roaming in 140+ countries instead of 17, 10GB of roaming data instead of 5GB, and 720p video instead of 480p. It also adds a $20 calling credit and 50GB of cloud storage.
How fast is Simple Mobile Unlimited World+?
Typical speeds are 163–622 Mbps down on Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband with 35–55 ms latency, falling to 35–148 Mbps on standard 5G and LTE.
How much does Unlimited World+ really cost?
About $64–66/mo. The plan is $60, or $57 with AutoPay, and Simple Mobile adds roughly $0.35 for the federal universal service fund and $3.77 for a regulatory and telco recovery charge, plus state tax.
What happens to the cloud storage if I change plans?
Cloud storage is tied to an active $60 plan. If you cancel or move to a cheaper tier, the content stays available for download for 45 additional days and is then deleted.
Is Unlimited World+ good for international travel?
It's the strongest option Simple Mobile offers — roaming across 140+ countries with 10GB of data, unlimited calling to 200+ countries and a $20 calling credit. Simple Mobile notes the service isn't intended for extended international use; primary usage must be in the US.
Related comparisons & plans
Other Simple Mobile plans we’ve reviewed
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 Unlimited World+, from carriers we rate independently. Worth a look before you commit.