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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.

Reviewed by Jean Gilles·How we rank
8.3 OUR SCORE Ultra Mobile

At a Glance

Price$17/mo on a 12-month term ($204 upfront); $24 month-to-month
NetworkT-Mobile 5G and 4G LTE; 79–357 Mbps down, 17–32 ms
Data8GB high-speed per month
International callingUnlimited talk to 90+ destinations, text to 200+
Mexico & CanadaUnlimited talk and text included; no roaming data on this tier
HotspotIncluded, drawing from the 8GB allowance
Terms$24 for one month, $22 on three, $19 on six, $17 on twelve: all per month. $66 / $114 / $204 upfront on the three-, six- and twelve-month terms.
VideoApproximately 480p
Taxes & feesExtra: roughly $1.25–$2.25/mo plus state tax
ContractNone; no credit check; payment upfront

Our Score

Value for money8.8
Network & speed8.0
Hotspot & features6.8
Customer experience7.0

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, and What You Don't

What we like
✓$17/mo on a twelve-month 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
Where it has limits
✕No new-customer discount here; Ultra only discounts 4GB and Unlimited
✕Squeezed between two better-known tiers; 12GB is only $3 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

8GB vs. Ultra Mobile 12GB

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

Feature8GBUltra Mobile 12GB
Annual term rate$17/mo$20/mo
Monthly rate$24/mo$29/mo
Renews at$17/mo$20/mo
Data8GB12GB
HotspotFrom plan dataFrom plan data
International calling90+ countries90+ countries

Choose it if

✓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

Skip it if

✕You want month-to-month flexibility: that costs $24
✕You're undecided on usage; 12GB gives headroom for $3 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

8.3/10 · Ultra Mobile 8GB

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.

Consider instead: Ultra Mobile 25GB. Our pick at Ultra Mobile. 50% more data for $2.10/mo more on an annual term, with everything else identical.

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.

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

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

Ultra Mobile 8GB
8.3/10 · $17/mo
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