Prepaid Data Plans for Hotspots & Tablets | T-Mobile Prepaid (2024)

FAQs

Is T-Mobile hotspot free with unlimited data? ›

The short answer is, no. You can't get truly unlimited data from a T-Mobile hotspot. Hotspots and hotspot plans rarely come with unlimited data. T-Mobile technically offers unlimited data on its hotspot plans, but the reality is that all your high speed 5G and 4G LTE data is capped at a certain amount.

By turning your smartphone into a mobile hotspot, you can securely share your smartphone's internet connection with up to ten devices on T-Mobile's high-speed nationwide network. Most of our current phone plans include 5 GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data and 3G data speeds after.

Prepaid 20GB: $25 per month, 5G speed, hotspot only. Prepaid 50GB: $55 per month, 5G speed, hotspot only. Prepaid 100GB: $90 per month, 5G speed, hotspot only. Unlimited Premium: $85 per month, 5G speed, 50 GB high-speed hotspot data.

No, you don't need to do a thing! Your data will automatically reset to 100GB on the annual anniversary of the day you activated your hotspot device until your five years of data expire.

Choosing a plan with unlimited data may lead you to wonder if it covers hotspot usage as well. However, it's crucial to note that some carriers may have limitations on hotspot usage, even with unlimited data plans. To find out, take a closer look at your plan's details.

Mobile hotspot: A mobile hotspot (sometimes called a portable hotspot) is a hotspot that's just that—mobile! While a “regular” Wi-Fi hotspot is tied to a physical location, you can create a mobile hotspot by using your smartphone's data connection to connect your laptop to the Internet.

Is Hotspot Data Usage Limited? Yes, but usage limits depend heavily on your cell phone plans, and whether hotspot plans are included. Different carriers handle hotspot data usage in different ways. For example, some cell carriers count hotspot data as part of the same overall cell phone data pool.

Mobile Hotspot lets you share the high-speed data of your phone, tablet, or Wi-Fi Hotspot with up to 10 other Wi-Fi-enabled or tethered devices. Price and high-speed Mobile Hotspot data allotment varies depending on your plan.

Where can you find free public Wi-Fi hotspots? The best place to find reliable Wi-Fi is a coffee shop, restaurant, or public library. In these places, the Wi-Fi is usually more reliable and there are places to sit so you can study or work. It's actually becoming rare to find a restaurant that doesn't offer free Wi-Fi.

How do prepaid hotspots work? ›

Prepaid data-only plans: Prepaid data-only plans allow you to purchase a set amount of hotspot data for your smartphone or internet device each month. This can help you limit your data consumption and avoid paying for data you don't need. All plans offer HD-quality streaming, and some include access to 5G networks.

Do I need a data plan for my hotspot? Yes. Hotspots connect you to our network when Wi-Fi can't. Having a data plan allows you to do that internationally and generally, at faster speeds than Wi-Fi.

Quick answer: Yes, T-Mobile's plans come with unlimited hotspot data at 3G speeds. Some of T-Mobile's plans come with a monthly allotment of high-speed data, so you can use your tablet or computer as usual in a pinch, but you can't rely on it for all of your home Wi-Fi needs.

Yes, You can get free internet on your Android phone without service by using public Wi-Fi hotspots, guest Wi-Fi, or mobile tethering. There are also apps that can help you find free Wi-Fi hotspots or earn free data by completing tasks or watching ads.

Obtaining free home internet access typically involves exploring limited-data plans, public Wi-Fi hotspots, or community programs. Some internet service providers offer introductory free trials or low-income assistance programs. Additionally, libraries, coffee shops, and community centers often provide public Wi-Fi.

Does Unlimited data mean unlimited personal hotspot? Yes. If you've got an Unlimited data plan, you can use your unlimited data allowance as a personal hotspot and connect other devices when you don't have access to Wi-Fi.

Home Internet Lite are plans with data buckets of either 100 GB or 150GB per month while 5G Home Internet is an unlimited plan. If you start on a Lite plan, simply signup for the Waitlist to be notified once your address qualifies for the unlimited 5G Home Internet plan.

Once the high-speed data bucket is reached, unlimited data continues at reduced speeds. To continue service with high-speed data, another pass must be purchased. On-Demand passes can be purchased with refill cards or prepaid service account balances.

With 10GB of high-speed data, you can: Send/receive 1600 emails with attachments. Surf the web for 100 hours. Stream music for 70 hours.