AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot – Full Guide (Price & FAQs)

Plan Name	AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot
Price	$50/month with AutoPay (approx)
Talk & Text	Unlimited calls and texts in the U.S.
Data	Unlimited high-speed data, may be deprioritized when network is busy
Hotspot Data	5 GB high-speed hotspot data per month
5G Access	5 GB high-speed per line, then unlimited at 128 kbps
International	Includes Canada & Mexico (data/talk/text roaming; some limits) and international texting to many countries
Streaming Quality	Standard Definition (SD) streaming quality.
Extras	AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security, fraud/spam block etc. included.
Validity	30 days (month-to-month prepaid)

Description:

Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot is a prepaid (no contract) unlimited data plan from AT&T that includes 5GB of hotspot use. You pay month-to-month. Good if you want unlimited talk, text, & data plus some hotspot without the commitment of a postpaid plan.

Price 2025 Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot

$50/month with AutoPay; $65/month without AutoPay.
$4.99 for SIM/eSIM (activation type fee) in many cases.

How to Sign Up for AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot

Go to AT&T’s website & navigate to Prepaid Plans section.
Select the “Unlimited + 5GB Hotspot” plan. Sometimes shown under “Unlimited Phone Plans” with hotspot addon.
Choose if you want AutoPay (to get the $50 price) or pay without AutoPay (costs more).
Get a SIM card or eSIM (often $4.99 fee) if you don’t already have one.
Activate service, insert SIM or set up eSIM. Then you can start using data, talk, texts & hotspot.

Features You Get In Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot

Unlimited calls and texts in the U.S.; includes unlimited text to 230+ countries; includes talk/text/data between U.S., Mexico & Canada.
Unlimited high-speed data (4G LTE / 5G where available); may slow (throttle) during network congestion.
5GB high-speed hotspot per month. After that, hotspot use is limited or slowed.
Standard Definition (SD) streaming quality.
AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security, fraud/spam block etc. included.

What People Like in Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot

Strong value: unlimited data + some hotspot at reasonable cost, especially with AutoPay.
5G included where available.
International benefits: texting to many countries; talk/text/data across U.S., Canada & Mexico included.
No long-term contract. Prepaid means more flexibility.

What People Complain About

Hotspot is only 5GB → not enough if you tether often or use laptop heavily.
After heavy data use or in busy areas, network speed may slow down (data deprioritization).
Streaming is limited to SD quality → not ideal for HD/4K streaming.
Without AutoPay, cost is significantly higher.

FAQs Prepaid Unlimited Plus 5GB Hotspot

Will data really be unlimited?

Yes — for most usage. But AT&T may slow data during times of network congestion.

What happens once I use up the 5GB hotspot?

Hotspot usage over 5GB will be limited or slowed — or you may not be able to use more hotspot until next billing period.

Can I use this plan outside the U.S?

You can for Mexico & Canada (talk/text/data included between U.S., Mexico & Canada). But check coverage & speed in those areas.

Do I get 5G with this plan?

Yes, where 5G is available and you have a compatible device.

Are there any extra fees?

Yes — taxes & fees are not included in the base price. Also, SIM or activation may cost $4.99.

AT&T Prepaid Unlimited + 5GB Hotspot – Terms & Conditions

Unlimited Talk & Text: Available within the U.S. only.
Data Usage: Unlimited high-speed data in the U.S. After 22GB of usage, speeds may be temporarily slowed during congestion.
Hotspot/Tethering: Includes 5GB hotspot data per month. After 5GB, hotspot speeds reduce to 128 kbps.
Video Streaming: Limited to SD quality (480p) unless a Video Management feature is turned off (if available).
International Texting: Unlimited text messages from the U.S. to over 100 countries.
Roaming: Talk, text, and data usage allowed in Mexico & Canada, but data speeds may be reduced if usage is more than 50% of total usage over 2 months.
Prepaid Nature: Payment must be made in advance each month. No credit checks or contracts.
Taxes & Fees: May vary by state and are added on top of the plan price.
Refund Policy: Payments are non-refundable. No credits for partial month usage.
Device Compatibility: Must use with an AT&T-compatible or unlocked GSM device.