Ultra Mobile 8GB Review
The quiet middle of Ultra's lineup — 8GB on T-Mobile with unlimited calling to 90+ countries for under twelve dollars a month on a year.
At a Glance
How Ultra Mobile 8GB Scores
We scored Ultra Mobile 8GB against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: skip the three-month term
8GB is $24 monthly, $22 on three months, $19 on six and $17 on twelve. The three-month price is the worst deal in the lineup — two dollars off monthly for a three-month commitment. Six and twelve months are where this tier makes sense.
The twelve-month rate is $17/mo, $204 upfront. Worth checking against the 12GB tier at $20 — three dollars for half again as much data, and that tier is currently advertised with 25GB.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Ultra Mobile 8GB compares
The real question is whether to spend $2.10 more per month for 12GB.
Who should choose Ultra Mobile 8GB
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
A fine plan that struggles to justify its own existence. 8GB at $17 on a year is good value in isolation, but 12GB — Ultra's best tier and our pick for the brand — is $2.10/mo more and 50% more data. Choose 8GB if you have measured your usage and know it sits between 4 and 8GB; otherwise the extra couple of dollars for 12GB buys headroom you'll probably use.
See plan details →Frequently asked questions
How much is Ultra Mobile's 8GB plan?
$24/mo month-to-month, $22 on three months, $19 on six and $17/mo on twelve ($204 upfront). Ultra's current new-customer offer does not cover this tier. Taxes and fees are extra.
Should I buy 8GB or 12GB?
12GB, for most people. On a twelve-month term it's $20 against $17 — three dollars for 50% more data, and that tier is currently advertised as boosted to 25GB.
Does it include international calling?
Yes — unlimited talk to 90+ international destinations and global text to 200+, on every Ultra tier including this one.
What does it renew at?
$17/mo on the twelve-month term, $204 upfront. There is no promotional rate on this tier to expire.
Is the three-month term worth it?
No. At $22 against $24 monthly, it saves two dollars for a three-month commitment. Buy monthly for flexibility or six months for a real discount.
Related comparisons & plans
Other Ultra Mobile plans we’ve reviewed
Same carrier, same network — different price and data. Here’s how the rest of the Ultra Mobile lineup scored.
Same budget, different carrier
Plans priced within a few dollars of Ultra Mobile 8GB, from carriers we rate independently. Worth a look before you commit.