Is AT&T the cheapest?
AT&T 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 Value 2.0 is the cheapest at AT&T: $30.00 a month for the first 36 months, then $35.00 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 Value 2.0 is the cheapest at AT&T: $30.00 a month for the first 36 months, then $35.00 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 Value 2.0 is the cheapest at AT&T: $30.00 a month for the first 36 months, then $35.00 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 Value 2.0 is the cheapest at AT&T: $30.00 a month for the first 36 months, then $35.00 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 Value 2.0 is the cheapest at AT&T: $30.00 a month for the first 36 months, then $35.00 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 Value 2.0 is the cheapest at AT&T: $30.00 a month for the first 36 months, then $35.00 a month. Mobile X MobileX Unlimited 10 is cheaper: $14.88 a month.
All AT&T plans
| Plan · source | USD/month | Data | Minutes | Contract | Who can buy | Hotspot | Priority data | eSIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Build-A-Plan 1GB | $15.00 | 1 GB | Unlimited | month-to-month, no annual contract | Some customers onlyOnline only at att.com/plans/build-a-plan/; requires customer's own paid-off, unlocked, eSIM-capable, AT&T-compatible smartphone; max 1 device per account; no credit check. | 0 GB | not stated | Yes | Go to AT&T |
| AT&T Build-A-Plan 5GB | $20.00 | 5 GB | Unlimited | month-to-month, no annual contract | Some customers onlyOnline only at att.com/plans/build-a-plan/; requires customer's own paid-off, unlocked, eSIM-capable, AT&T-compatible smartphone; max 1 device per account; no credit check. | 0 GB | not stated | Yes | Go to AT&T |
| AT&T Build-A-Plan 15GB | $25.00 | 15 GB | Unlimited | month-to-month, no annual contract | Some customers onlyOnline only at att.com/plans/build-a-plan/; requires customer's own paid-off, unlocked, eSIM-capable, AT&T-compatible smartphone; max 1 device per account; no credit check. | 0 GB | not stated | Yes | Go to AT&T |
| AT&T Build-A-Plan Unlimited SD | $35.00 | Unlimited | Unlimited | month-to-month, no annual contract | Some customers onlyOnline only at att.com/plans/build-a-plan/; requires customer's own paid-off, unlocked, eSIM-capable, AT&T-compatible smartphone; max 1 device per account; no credit check. | 0 GB | not stated | Yes | Go to AT&T |
| AT&T Value 2.0 | $35.00$30.00 first 36 mopromo $30.00 × 36 mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | month-to-month, no annual contract | Everyone | 3 GB | 5 GB | unknown | Go to AT&T |
| AT&T Build-A-Plan Unlimited HD | $50.00 | Unlimited | Unlimited | month-to-month, no annual contract | Some customers onlyOnline only at att.com/plans/build-a-plan/; requires customer's own paid-off, unlocked, eSIM-capable, AT&T-compatible smartphone; max 1 device per account; no credit check. | 0 GB | not stated | Yes | Go to AT&T |
AT&T eSIM
5 of the 6 AT&T plans state eSIM. The cheapest with eSIM is AT&T Build-A-Plan 1GB, at $15.00 a month. For 1 plan AT&T does not say whether eSIM is possible.
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