Is AT&T Prepaid the cheapest?
AT&T Prepaid is not the cheapest in any of the 6 usage profiles we compare, across the 237 plans from 30 operators we checked in the United States.
- For data only (at least 1 GB, no calls), AT&T Prepaid Unlimited (12-month prepay) is the cheapest at AT&T Prepaid: $20.00 a month. Mobile X Build Your Plan Your Way is cheaper: $3.88 a month averaged over 12 months (incl. $1.90 a month for use beyond the plan).
- For at least 5 GB and 100 minutes of calls, AT&T Prepaid Unlimited (12-month prepay) is the cheapest at AT&T Prepaid: $20.00 a month. Lycamobile USA $23 Unlimited International Plan (12 months) is cheaper: $9.00 a month for the first 12 months, then $23.00 a month.
- For at least 20 GB and 100 minutes of calls, AT&T Prepaid Unlimited (12-month prepay) is the cheapest at AT&T Prepaid: $20.00 a month. Lycamobile USA $39 Unlimited International Plan (12 months) is cheaper: $14.00 a month for the first 12 months, then $39.00 a month.
- For at least 50 GB and 100 minutes of calls, AT&T Prepaid Unlimited (12-month prepay) is the cheapest at AT&T Prepaid: $20.00 a month. US Mobile Unlimited Starter is cheaper: $16.58 a month for the first 12 months, then $22.50 a month.
- For at least 100 GB and 100 minutes of calls, AT&T Prepaid Unlimited (12-month prepay) is the cheapest at AT&T Prepaid: $20.00 a month. US Mobile Unlimited Starter is cheaper: $16.58 a month for the first 12 months, then $22.50 a month.
- For unlimited data and 100 minutes of calls, AT&T Prepaid Unlimited (12-month prepay) is the cheapest at AT&T Prepaid: $20.00 a month. Mobile X MobileX Unlimited 10 is cheaper: $14.88 a month.
All AT&T Prepaid plans
| Plan · source | USD/month | Data | Minutes | Contract | Who can buy | Hotspot | Priority data | eSIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Prepaid Unlimited (12-month prepay)prepaid | $20.00 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 12 months paid up front (prepaid) | Everyone | 10 GB | not stated | unknown | Go to AT&T Prepaid |
| AT&T Prepaid Exclusiveprepaidrenewal unknown | $25.00 | 30 GB high speed, then slower | Unlimited | prepaid, no subscription | Some customers onlyOnline only; requires a new single line. New single-line customers only. | not stated | not stated | unknown | Go to AT&T Prepaid |
| AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Saverprepaidrenewal unknown | $35.00 | 30 GB high speed, then slower | Unlimited | prepaid, no subscription | Some customers onlySingle line only. | 0 GB | not stated | unknown | Go to AT&T Prepaid |
| AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Enhanced Plusprepaidrenewal unknown | $45.00 | Unlimited | Unlimited | prepaid, no subscription | Everyone | 10 GB | not stated | unknown | Go to AT&T Prepaid |
| AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Ultraprepaidrenewal unknown | $60.00$45.00 first 6 mopromo $45.00 × 6 mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | prepaid, no subscription | Some customers onlyOnline only; requires new single line. | 30 GB | not stated | unknown | Go to AT&T Prepaid |
AT&T Prepaid eSIM
For 5 plans AT&T Prepaid does not say whether eSIM is possible.
AT&T Prepaid prepaid
AT&T Prepaid sells 4 prepaid cards: you pay in advance, with no subscription. The cheapest is AT&T Prepaid Exclusive: $25.00 a month (renewal unknown). Compare every prepaid card in the United States
What changed in October 2026
- AT&T Prepaid Exclusive: one_off_fees changed ()
- AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Enhanced Plus: one_off_fees changed ()
- AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Saver: one_off_fees changed ()
- AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Ultra: one_off_fees changed ()
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