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AT&T offers a selection of three unlimited data plans, including the entry-level Value Plus 2.0 ($50/month), the midrange Extra 2.0 ($70/month), and the top-tier Premium 2.0 ($90/month). These plans replace AT&T's previous lineup of plans, which have been grandfathered as of March 2026.
In this article, we’ll outline our favorite all-around AT&T unlimited plan (Extra 2.0), our favorite AT&T unlimited family plan (Premium 2.0), and our favorite budget AT&T unlimited plan (Value 2.0). We’ll also tell you what you can expect in terms of AT&T coverage.
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If you’re looking for a carrier with great national cell phone coverage, going with AT&T is a wise move indeed. By the numbers, AT&T wields the best 4G LTE network in the country, spreading to more areas of the U.S. than competitors Verizon or T-Mobile.
AT&T also operates a fast-growing 5G network, just one percentage point in total area covered behind industry leader T-Mobile. This 5G network is made up of both standard 5G, and pockets of so-called 5G+. AT&T's 5G+ denotes its mmWave (millimeter-wave) 5G network, which offers ultra-fast speeds and low latency compared to its standard 5G network.
If there’s one area in which AT&T lags behind its competitors, it’s perks. AT&T unlimited plans don’t include any streaming bundles like T-Mobile’s do (free Netflix), nor does the carrier give you the ability to add them on, like Verizon does (via its myPlan system). AT&T's partnership with HBO, and its inclusion of HBO Max with its plans, is a thing of the past.
For most customers, this won’t be a deal breaker, but if you’re someone who wants to save on streaming subscriptions by getting them included with your cell phone plan, you’ll want to look to other carriers.
AT&T plans share certain characteristics, including the following:
Looking to keep your cell phone plan costs down? AT&T’s appropriately-named Value 2.0 is the way to go, since it's the cheapest of the carrier's unlimited plans.
Value Plus VL is admittedly a bit more pared-back features-wise than the other selections on this list, as it's premium data is limited to 5GB/month. After that, you're data will be subject to deprioritization anytime the AT&T network is busy.
However, Value 2.0 does include Mexico and Canada privileges, a 3GB mobile hotspot dat allowance, and access to AT&T’s powerful 5G network. Better still, the plan costs just $50/month for a single line—which is a significantly more affordable price tag than the ones we've mentioned so far.
This plan gets even cheaper as you add lines, coming down to just $30/month when you add four. This makes Value 2.0 a great option if you’re also looking for a cheap multi-line plan on AT&T’s great network.
AT&T's Extra 2.0 includes just enough perks (dedicated hotspot data, international usage privileges) to justify its $70/month price tag. That's why we've chosen it as the best AT&T plan you can buy right now.
AT&T's Extra 2.0 features 100GB of premium (i.e., un-deprioritized) data to use each month, along with 50GB of mobile hotspot data, and Mexico and Canada calling and texting. Better still, it includes the backing of the best combined 4G and 5G coverage in the country, meaning you can enjoy all of this in more places than any other cell phone carrier.
If you're on the hunt for a great family plan, we suggest taking a look at the carrier’s Premium 2.0 offering.
While Unlimited Premium 2.0 is AT&T’s most expensive plan at $90/month for a single line, it comes down in price as you add them. Each line costs just $65/month, for example, when you add three, or $55/month when you add four.
Unlimited Premium PL is the only AT&T plan to include truly unlimited premium data, meaning you can stream, browse, or game to your heart's content without worrying about hitting any data ceilings or deprioritization. Better still, the plan includes a very generous 60GB high-speed mobile hotspot data allowance, along with unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data in 20 Latin American countries at no extra cost.
AT&T’s unlimited plans range from $65 to $85/month. This puts AT&T in line with competitors T-Mobile and Verizon price-wise.
AT&T’s unlimited plans do provide unlimited data, but speeds may vary depending on the plan and network conditions. The basic plan can be slowed anytime during network congestion, while higher-tier plans offer a set amount of high-speed priority data before potential slowdowns.
The average AT&T cell phone bill is around $141 per month, reflecting a slight decrease from last year’s average of $156 across major carriers.
AT&T’s unlimited plans range from $65 to $85/month. This puts AT&T in line with competitors T-Mobile and Verizon price-wise.
AT&T’s unlimited plans do provide unlimited data, but speeds may vary depending on the plan and network conditions. The basic plan can be slowed anytime during network congestion, while higher-tier plans offer a set amount of high-speed priority data before potential slowdowns.
The average AT&T cell phone bill is around $141 per month, reflecting a slight decrease from last year’s average of $156 across major carriers.





