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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.

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

At a Glance

Price
$11.90/mo on 12 months (renews at $17); $24 month-to-month
Network
T-Mobile 5G and 4G LTE; 79–357 Mbps down, 17–32 ms
Data
8GB high-speed per month
International calling
Unlimited talk to 90+ destinations, text to 200+
Mexico & Canada
Unlimited talk and text included; no roaming data on this tier
Hotspot
Included, drawing from the 8GB allowance
Terms
1, 3, 6 or 12 months — $24 / $22 / $16.15 / $11.90
Video
Approximately 480p
Taxes & fees
Extra — roughly $1.25–$2.25/mo plus state tax
Contract
None; no credit check; payment upfront

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.

Value for money 8.8
Network & speed 8.0
Hotspot & features 6.8
Customer experience 7.0

Pricing: skip the three-month term

8GB is $24 monthly, $22 on three months, $16.15 on six and $11.90 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.

Renewal is $17/mo on the annual term, a $5.10 step up. Worth checking against the 12GB tier, which renews at $20 for half again as much data.

What You Get

✓$11.90/mo on an annual term for 8GB and full international calling
✓Unlimited talk to 90+ countries and text to 200+
✓Unlimited talk and text in Mexico and Canada included
✓8GB is a comfortable margin over 4GB for $2.80/mo more
✓Available on every term length including monthly
✓No credit check, no contract, no termination fee

What You Don't Get

−The $11.90 rate is introductory — it renews at $17/mo
−Squeezed between two better-known tiers; 12GB is only $2.10 more
−The three-month term at $22 is barely a discount on monthly's $24
−Taxes and fees are extra
−Hotspot shares the 8GB allowance
−No Mexico or Canada roaming data below the 24GB tier

How Ultra Mobile 8GB compares

The real question is whether to spend $2.10 more per month for 12GB.

Feature 8GB Ultra Mobile 12GB
Annual term rate $11.90/mo $14/mo
Monthly rate $24/mo $29/mo
Renews at $17/mo $20/mo
Data 8GB 12GB
Hotspot From plan data From plan data
International calling 90+ countries 90+ countries

Who should choose Ultra Mobile 8GB

✓You've measured your usage and it lands between 4 and 8GB
✓You call internationally and want that included at a low rate
✓You can prepay six or twelve months
✓You want T-Mobile coverage without a T-Mobile bill
✓You travel to Mexico or Canada and mainly need talk and text there

Who should skip it

−You want month-to-month flexibility — that costs $24, not $11.90
−You're undecided on usage; 12GB gives headroom for $2.10 more
−You tether often — hotspot comes out of the 8GB
−You want all-in pricing; taxes and fees are extra
−You stream video on cellular; Ultra caps around 480p

Final Verdict

A fine plan that struggles to justify its own existence. 8GB at $11.90 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Ultra Mobile's 8GB plan?

$24/mo month-to-month, $22 on three months, $16.15 on six and $11.90/mo on twelve. The annual rate is introductory and renews at $17/mo. Taxes and fees are extra.

Should I buy 8GB or 12GB?

12GB, for most people. On an annual term it's $14 against $11.90 — $2.10/mo for 50% more data, with identical international calling and hotspot behaviour.

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 annual term. The $11.90 rate applies to the first term only.

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.

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.

Ultra Mobile Talk & Text Ultra Mobile · $10/mo 7.0 Ultra Mobile 12GB Ultra Mobile · $14/mo 8.4 Ultra Mobile 4GB Ultra Mobile · $9.10/mo 8.2 Ultra Mobile 24GB Ultra Mobile · $18.90/mo 8.5
See every Ultra Mobile plan →

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