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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.

JG Reviewed by Jean Gilles · Prices re-verified July 30, 2026 · How we rank

At a Glance

Price
$25/mo — identical to Unlimited 25
Data
5GB
The problem
Unlimited 25 is unlimited data for the same $25
Network
Nationwide 5G + LTE; Ting assigns your host network at activation
Hotspot
Included, drawing from your own data
Overage
None — Ting states no overage charges on any plan
International
Pay-per-use rates; no bundled international minutes
Billing
Billed after your first month, not prepaid upfront
Contract
None; cancel or change any time
Taxes & fees
Extra on the advertised price

How Ting Set 5 Scores

We scored Ting Set 5 against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.

Value for money 2.5
Network & speed 7.0
Hotspot & features 5.5
Customer experience 7.0

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

✓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

What You Don't Get

−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

How Ting Set 5 compares

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

Feature Set 5 Unlimited 25
Price $25/mo $25/mo
Data 5GB Unlimited high-speed
Hotspot From plan data From plan data
Overage None None
With Ting Internet No discount $10/mo
Verdict No reason to buy Buy this instead

Who should skip it

−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

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.

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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.

Other Ting Mobile plans we’ve reviewed

Same carrier, same network — different price and data. Here’s how the rest of the Ting Mobile lineup scored.

Ting Unlimited 25 Ting Mobile · $25/mo 8.2 Ting Set 12 Ting Mobile · $35/mo 3.8 Ting Flex Ting Mobile · $10/mo 7.4 Ting Unlimited ($45) Ting Mobile · $45/mo 3.5
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