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Ultra Unlimited Review

Unlimited data on T-Mobile with a 10GB hotspot and calling to 90+ countries — but the 24GB tier is cheaper and tethers better.

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

At a Glance

Price
$23.80/mo on 12 months (renews at $34); $49 month-to-month
Network
T-Mobile 5G and 4G LTE; 79–357 Mbps down, 17–32 ms
Data
Unlimited; deprioritization possible above ~35GB
International calling
Unlimited talk to 90+ destinations, text to 200+
Mexico & Canada
Unlimited talk and text plus 5GB Go Roam data
Hotspot
Up to 10GB dedicated
Terms
1, 3, 6 or 12 months — $49 / $44 / $33.15 / $23.80
Video
Approximately 480p
Taxes & fees
Extra — roughly $1.25–$2.25/mo plus state tax
Contract
None; no credit check; payment upfront

How Ultra Unlimited Scores

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

Value for money 7.4
Network & speed 8.0
Hotspot & features 7.4
Customer experience 7.0

Pricing: unlimited at a price the cap undercuts

Ultra Unlimited is $49 monthly, $44 on three months, $33.15 on six and $23.80 on twelve. The annual rate is the only competitive one — at $49 monthly you can buy Visible+ all-in for $35 on Verizon.

It renews at $34/mo. At that point the 24GB tier's $27 renewal looks better still, which is the central problem with this plan: Ultra's own cheaper tier does most of what it does.

What You Get

✓Unlimited data with no cap to monitor
✓10GB dedicated hotspot that doesn't eat phone data
✓Unlimited talk to 90+ countries and text to 200+
✓5GB Go Roam data in Mexico and Canada
✓$23.80/mo on a year is competitive for unlimited on T-Mobile
✓No credit check, no contract, no termination fee

What You Don't Get

−The 24GB tier is $4.90/mo cheaper and rarely runs out
−The $23.80 rate is introductory — it renews at $34/mo
−Hotspot capped at 10GB where 24GB's tethering can use its whole pool
−$49 month-to-month is uncompetitive against Visible or Metro
−Deprioritization above roughly 35GB in busy conditions
−Video capped around 480p, and taxes and fees are extra

How Ultra Unlimited compares

Ultra Unlimited versus 24GB is the comparison to make before buying, and the cheaper plan holds up well.

Feature Ultra Unlimited Ultra Mobile 24GB
Annual term rate $23.80/mo $18.90/mo
Monthly rate $49/mo $39/mo
Renews at $34/mo $27/mo
Data Unlimited 24GB
Hotspot 10GB dedicated Full 24GB available
Mexico & Canada data 5GB Go Roam 5GB Go Roam

Who should choose Ultra Unlimited

✓You reliably use more than 24GB a month
✓You want unlimited data without watching a meter
✓You want a dedicated hotspot allowance separate from phone data
✓You call internationally — 90+ countries included
✓You can prepay a year to get $23.80

Who should skip it

−You use under 24GB — the capped tier is cheaper
−You want month-to-month; $49 is beaten by Visible+ at $35 all-in
−You tether heavily — 10GB is the hotspot ceiling here
−You want all-in pricing; taxes and fees are extra
−You stream high-quality video on cellular; Ultra caps around 480p

Final Verdict

Unlimited done competently, priced just badly enough against its own sibling to be hard to recommend. On an annual term it costs $4.90/mo more than 24GB while limiting hotspot to 10GB — so the only people it clearly suits are those who genuinely burn more than 24GB and don't tether much. If you tether seriously, Unlimited+ and its 25GB hotspot is the tier that earns the upgrade. If you don't, take 24GB.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Ultra Unlimited?

$49/mo month-to-month, $44 on three months, $33.15 on six and $23.80/mo on twelve. The annual rate renews at $34/mo. Taxes and fees are extra.

Is it really unlimited?

There's no hard cap, but heavy users above roughly 35GB a month can be deprioritized when the network is busy. Video is capped around 480p.

How much hotspot do I get?

Up to 10GB dedicated. If you need more, Ultra Unlimited+ raises it to 25GB for about $4.90/mo more on an annual term.

Should I buy this or the 24GB plan?

24GB unless you consistently exceed it. It's $4.90/mo cheaper on the same term and its hotspot can draw on the full 24GB rather than a 10GB sub-cap.

Does Ultra have a multi-line deal?

Yes — four unlimited lines for $100/mo, or $25 each against $49 for a single monthly line. It applies to single-month unlimited 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.

Ultra Unlimited+ Ultra Mobile · $28.70/mo 7.6 Ultra Mobile 24GB Ultra Mobile · $18.90/mo 8.5 Ultra Mobile 12GB Ultra Mobile · $14/mo 8.4 Ultra Mobile 8GB Ultra Mobile · $11.90/mo 8.3
See every Ultra Mobile plan →

Same budget, different carrier

Plans priced within a few dollars of Ultra Unlimited, from carriers we rate independently. Worth a look before you commit.

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