Unlimited Plus 5G and Unlimited Plan for Hotspots ❘ Verizon (2024)

FAQs

Is Verizon unlimited hotspot really unlimited? ›

Unlimited Ultimate plan: Unlimited data is restricted to on-device smartphone usage. After exceeding 60 GB/mo of 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G or 4G LTE mobile hotspot data, mobile hotspot data reduced to speeds up to 3 Mbps when on 5G Ultra Wideband and 600 Kbps when on 5G / 4G LTE for the rest of your monthly billing cycle.

50 GB premium mobile hotspot data Your device can become a Wi-Fi connection for other devices. After exceeding 100GB/mo of 5G Ultra Wideband/5G/4G LTE data, speeds reduced to up to 3 Mbps when on 5G Ultra Wideband and 600 kbps when on 5G/4G LTE.

Note: 60 GB Mobile Hotspot is included with Unlimited Ultimate. 30 GB Mobile Hotspot is included with Unlimited Plus. You can also buy 100 GB/month extra Mobile Hotspot for $10/month with Unlimited Plus and/or Unlimited Welcome.

At its core, Unlimited Plus is very similar to Unlimited Welcome. Both offer unlimited talk, text and data on Verizon's network and can tap into extras like adding in perks at $10/month per perk. You'd primarily want Plus because of the faster 5G speeds and hotspot data.

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.

You can stream 20,000 songs with 100 GB of data. That's approximately 1,000 hours of streaming three-minute songs, or roughly 20 straight days of song streaming, for two people. You could watch about 200 hours of standard definition video with your 100 GB of data.

Slow(ish) speeds on cellular networks.

Cell phone data speeds don't come close to the speeds of a fiber or cable internet connection. That's changing, of course, with the advent of services like 5G home internet. But even with the best 5G speeds, you may have to deal with fluctuating speeds and even outages.

Understanding Your Hotspot Data Limits

So, if your plan comes with 20 GB of data per month, all your data use (hotspot or not) will count toward that 20 GB limit. If you exceed your data limit, your provider will charge you an overage fee.

You can use your phone as a hotspot for several hours to a full day, depending on your phone's battery and data usage. If you're only browsing the web and using apps, it might last around 6-8 hours. But if you're streaming videos or playing online games, it could be closer to 4-6 hours.

Mobile Hotspot is included in many Verizon plans, including Unlimited plans, Shared plans and Prepaid plans. Check whether you have Mobile Hotspot by going to the Products & Apps page in My Verizon and clicking the Manage My Products tab. If you don't already have it, you can add it there.

Can I use my Verizon phone as a hotspot for free? ›

Many of our monthly phone plans and certain prepaid plans let you use Mobile Hotspot on capable devices for no additional monthly charge. When a device is connected to your phone's Mobile Hotspot feature or app, data usage is applied to your data plan's monthly allowance.

Is there a data cap on Verizon Home Internet services? No. Verizon Home Internet service has no data limit or data usage cap. Any device connected to your network enjoys unlimited data usage when using Wi-Fi.

So, while you can technically use unlimited data, the quality and speed can vary. Throttled speeds can significantly reduce streaming quality and make everyday tasks from web browsing to downloading files frustratingly slow. Knowing these details is key to deciding if an unlimited data plan suits your needs.

Along with letting you pick only the perks you want, Unlimited Plus provides: 5G Ultra Wideband. 30 GB premium Mobile Hotspot. Verizon Home Internet as low as $35/month, service availability varies.

Total 5G+ plans have unlimited hotspot data at speeds up to 5 Mbps. Upgrade Bonuses require a new line of activation, uninterrupted service on a $40/$55/$65 Total Wireless plan, and enrollment in Total Rewards.

Free T-Mobile hotspot options

We don't recommend having your entire family connect to your phone hotspot, but it works if you're on the go and need to connect one or two devices to the internet. Every T-Mobile Unlimited plan technically includes unlimited hotspot data, but hotspot speeds depend on your exact plan.