AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX Plus 25GB Hotspot Plan – Full Guide (Price & FAQs)

Plan Name	AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX Plus 25GB Hotspot
Price	Around $65–$75/month (varies by autopay & offers)
Talk & Text	Unlimited nationwide calling (USA only), Unlimited nationwide texting + international texting to 100+ countries
Data	Unlimited high-speed data (subject to deprioritization after heavy use)
Hotspot Data	25GB high-speed hotspot (then speeds reduced)
5G Access	5 GB high-speed per line, then unlimited at 128 kbps
Streaming Quality	HD (up to 1080p)
Extras	5G access included (with compatible device)
Validity	30 days (month-to-month prepaid)

Description:

The AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX Plus 25GB Hotspot plan is a prepaid, no-contract mobile plan. You pay each month, and you get:

It’s meant for users who want lots of data and hotspot power without signing up for a postpaid contract.

Go to AT&T’s website www.att.com Prepaid Plans → find Unlimited MAX + 25GB Hotspot.
Choose to pay with AutoPay to get the $55 price. If you skip AutoPay, cost may be higher.
Pick whether you bring your own phone or buy one via AT&T.
Activate: SIM/eSIM gets sent or set up; put it in your phone and activate service.
Start using – calls, texts, data, and hotspot.

Great value for prepaid: you get a lot (25GB hotspot) for reasonable price.
Includes 5G, HD streaming, cloud storage – features often seen in postpaid plans.
Roaming/data usage to Mexico & Canada included (with some limits). Good for people who travel or communicate internationally.

After ~50 GB of high-speed usage, AT&T may slow (“deprioritize”) data during congestion. So experience might degrade in busy areas.
Roaming speed limits: when data used in Canada/Mexico goes over certain thresholds, speed drops.
Hotspot is 25GB, which is good but heavy tether users may exhaust that quickly.

Yes — if you use more than ~50 GB of data in a month, during busiest times AT&T may slow your speed (deprioritize) until network is less busy.

Yes — 25GB of high-speed hotspot is generous. But after that, hotspot may be slowed or limited. If you heavily use your laptop/tablet, might run out.

Yes, calls / data / messaging in Canada & Mexico included. But there are speed caps if you exceed certain data usage in those countries.

Yes — HD streaming is supported under this plan.

Yes — taxes & fees are extra. Also there might be small SIM/activation fee (~$0.99).

Unlimited Talk & Text: Available across the U.S. only.
Data Usage: Truly unlimited high-speed data, but after 50GB of use per month, AT&T may temporarily slow speeds during network congestion.
Hotspot/Tethering: Includes 25GB of high-speed hotspot data per month. After 25GB, hotspot speeds drop to 128 kbps.
Video Streaming: Streams are capped at SD (480p) quality unless you manage settings (if available).
International Texting: Unlimited texting from the U.S. to 100+ countries included.
Roaming: Talk, text, and data in Mexico & Canada are included. Data usage in these countries should not exceed 50% of total use over two months, or restrictions may apply.
Prepaid Nature: Plan must be paid in advance each month. No long-term contracts or credit checks.
Taxes & Fees: Extra charges may apply depending on your state.
Refund Policy: No refunds for unused data or partial months. All payments are final.
Device Compatibility: Must be used with AT&T-certified or unlocked GSM devices.
Plan Changes: AT&T may adjust or discontinue this plan with prior notice.