Unlimited — 5-year price lock
AT&T · 1 line
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- AT&T
- No contract
$25/mo$300first year
12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid
Verified tariffEditorial score 4.4/5Last verified Oct 29, 2026
Our editorial score is 4.4 out of 5, based on the real cost over 24 months ($20.00 a month with the activation fee included), the unlimited data it includes, and whether it carries a contract, forced autopay or upfront months. How we score plans
Real monthly price
$20/month
$240 for the first year · $20.00 standard monthly price
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- AT&T
- No contract
Is the 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid worth it?
On real cost over 24 months, the AT&T 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid is the cheapest of the 5 AT&T plans we track, at $20.00 a month on average once the promotional period, where there is one, and the activation fee are included.
What you actually pay
| Period | Promo price | Standard price | Activation | Total cost | Average / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | — | $20.00 × 12 mo | — | $240.00 | $20.00 |
| 24 months | — | $20.00 × 24 mo | — | $480.00 | $20.00 |
Plan details
| Provider | AT&T |
|---|---|
| Data | Unlimited data |
| Lines | 1 line |
| Network | AT&T |
| Hotspot | 10 GB |
| Contract | No contract |
| Prepayment | 12 months prepaid |
| Activation fee | None recorded |
| Taxes & fees | Not included — expect a surcharge on the bill |
| Speed | After 16 GB, speeds are slowed to a maximum of 1.5 Mbps. |
| International | Unlimited texting from the US to more than 230 countries and territories. |
| Data status | Verified tariff |
Price history
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How the 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid compares with other AT&T plans
Real cost over 24 months, promotional period and activation fee included, ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive in the AT&T range. The plan described on this page is highlighted.
| Plan | Data | Monthly | First year | Average / mo over 24 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid This plan | Unlimited | $20 | $240.00 | $20.00 |
| Unlimited — 5-year price lock | Unlimited | $25 | $300.00 | $25.00 |
| Unlimited Saver | Unlimited | $35 | $420.00 | $35.00 |
| Unlimited Enhanced Plus | Unlimited | $45 | $540.00 | $45.00 |
Showing 4 of 5 published AT&T plans. See the full AT&T range.
Other AT&T plans
Unlimited Saver
AT&T · 1 line
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- AT&T
- No contract
$35/mo$420first year
Unlimited Enhanced Plus
AT&T · 1 line
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- AT&T
- No contract
$45/mo$540first year
Alternatives on the AT&T network
These providers buy wholesale access to the same physical network as AT&T and resell it as MVNOs. Reception is identical; the plan, the data allowance and the price are not.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the AT&T 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid cost?
- The rate is $20 a month. Including any activation fee, the first 12 months cost $240.00 in total, an average of $20.00 a month.
- Is there a contract on the 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid?
- No. The plan carries no fixed-term commitment, but 12 months are due upfront.
- How much data does the 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid include?
- Unlimited data, with 10 GB usable as a mobile hotspot. There is no data cap, although speeds may be reduced past a fair-use threshold.
- Which network does AT&T use?
- AT&T runs on the AT&T network. Coverage and speeds are those of AT&T.
- Are taxes and fees included in the 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid price?
- No — the advertised price excludes taxes and fees, so expect a higher figure on the bill. No activation fee is recorded.
- Is the 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid good value against other AT&T plans?
- On real cost over 24 months it is the cheapest of the 5 AT&T plans we track.
- How up to date is the 12-month unlimited (10 GB hotspot) — prepaid price?
- The tariff was last verified on Oct 29, 2026. When a price can no longer be confirmed, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for review rather than displayed with a stale figure.
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