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Ting Set 5 Review

Twenty-five dollars for 5GB, which is exactly what Ting charges for unlimited data on the plan next to it.

Reviewed by Jean Gilles·How we rank
4.2 OUR SCORE Ting Mobile

At a Glance

Price$25/mo: identical to Unlimited 25
Data5GB
The problemUnlimited 25 is unlimited data for the same $25
NetworkNationwide 5G + LTE; Ting assigns your host network at activation
HotspotIncluded, drawing from your own data
OverageNone: Ting states no overage charges on any plan
InternationalPay-per-use rates; no bundled international minutes
BillingBilled after your first month, not prepaid upfront
ContractNone; cancel or change any time
Taxes & feesExtra on the advertised price

Our Score

Value for money2.5
Network & speed7.0
Hotspot & features5.5
Customer experience7.0

Pricing: the same money for a fifth of the plan

Set 5 is $25/mo for 5GB. Unlimited 25 is $25/mo for unlimited high-speed data. Same carrier, same network, same hotspot behaviour, same no-overage policy, same price.

There is no version of this comparison where Set 5 wins. If you're already on it, switching to Unlimited 25 costs nothing. Ting has no contract and lets you change plans at any time.

What You Get, and What You Don't

What we like
✓No overage charges if you exceed the allowance
✓Hotspot included, drawing from your data
✓Billed after the month rather than prepaid
✓No contract; change plans any time
Where it has limits
✕Unlimited 25 costs the same $25 and has unlimited data
✕There is no feature here that the $25 unlimited plan lacks
✕A legacy tier Ting still sells but hides behind a "See all plans" link
✕No bundled international minutes
✕Taxes and fees are extra

Set 5 vs. Unlimited 25

There is one comparison to make and it takes five seconds.

FeatureSet 5Unlimited 25
Price$25/mo$25/mo
Data5GBUnlimited high-speed
HotspotFrom plan dataFrom plan data
OverageNoneNone
With Ting InternetNo discount$10/mo
VerdictNo reason to buyBuy this instead

Choose it if

✓Honestly, we can't name a case: Unlimited 25 costs the same $25 with unlimited data
✓Only if you're already on it and don't want to touch your account, though switching is free

Skip it if

✕Always: Unlimited 25 is the same price with unlimited data
✕You're already on it; switching is free and immediate
✕You have Ting Internet, which drops Unlimited 25 to $10/mo
✕You want the cheapest Ting line: that's Flex at $10 plus usage

Final Verdict

4.2/10 · Ting Set 5

Don't buy this plan, and if you're on it, switch today. Set 5 is a legacy tier that charges $25 for 5GB while the plan directly above it in Ting's own lineup charges $25 for unlimited data with an identical feature set. Ting keeps it behind a "See all plans" link, which tells you what the carrier thinks of it too. Changing plans is free and takes effect immediately.

Consider instead: Ting Unlimited 25. The same $25 for unlimited high-speed data instead of 5GB, and $10/mo if you have Ting Internet. Switch to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Ting Set 5?

$25/mo for 5GB, plus taxes and fees, the same price Ting charges for unlimited high-speed data on Unlimited 25.

Is there any reason to choose Set 5?

No. Unlimited 25 costs the same and has unlimited data, the same hotspot behaviour and the same no-overage policy.

Can I switch off Set 5?

Yes. Ting has no contract and lets you change plans at any time, so moving to Unlimited 25 costs nothing and takes effect immediately.

Why does Ting still sell it?

It's a legacy tier kept for existing customers, hidden behind a "See all plans" link rather than shown on the main compare page.

Sources
  1. Ting Mobile plan page and price label
  2. Our scoring method: How we rank

Prices change often; confirm with the carrier before you order.

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