Connected Device Plan FAQs

Connected device plans are used for these types of connected devices:

• Tablet
• Laptop/Netbook
• Jetpacks/hotspots
• Smartwatches
• Hum (connected car system)

Learn more about our connected device plans:

• Unlimited Plus
• Unlimited
• Unlimited for smartwatches
• 10GB shared data plan
• 5GB shared data plan

Visit our Plans page to sign up today.

The monthly cost for your connected device depends on the device, and can vary based on the other devices you have on your account.

Tablet, laptop or hotspot with a smartphone on an Unlimited plan (most common)

If your account:

• Has 1 smartphone line on an Unlimited plan and
• You add a tablet, laptop or hotspot.

The connected device plan prices start at $20/mo plus taxes and fees.

Tablet, laptop or hotspot only

If your account:

• Has no smartphone line on an Unlimited plan and
• Has only 1 connected device line with a tablet, laptop or hotspot on Unlimited.

The plan prices start at $75/mo plus taxes and fees with Auto Pay and paper-free billing, and $80/mo plus taxes and fees without the Auto Pay and paper-free discount*.

2+ Tablets, laptops or hotspots only

If your account:

• Doesn’t have a smartphone line on an Unlimited plan and
• Has 2 or more connected device lines with a tablet, laptop or hotspot on Unlimited

The plan prices for the first line start at $75/mo plus taxes and fees with Auto Pay and paper-free billing, and $80/mo without the Auto Pay and paper-free billing discount*.

All subsequent connected device lines with a tablet, laptop or hotspot, plan prices start at $20/mo plus taxes and fees.

Note:

• *The $5 Auto Pay and paper-free billing discount only applies to the first connected device line.
• A one-time activation fee applies for each connected device you add to your account.

For smartwatches, we recommend the $10/month Unlimited plan. 

You can activate a SmartWatch using Number Share if you want to share your smartphone number with it or you can use a Standalone Number if you prefer to have different mobile numbers for your smartphone and smartwatch.

For new customers purchasing or adding a tablet, laptop, hotspot, or Jetpack we recommend Unlimited Plus. 

Unlimited Plus includes 5G Ultra Wideband access and double the 5G Nationwide/4G LTE premium data than the Unlimited plan. For all other connected devices, we recommend the Unlimited connected device plan.

If you don't need an Unlimited plan you can add your connected device to a shared data plan. We offer 5GB and 10GB shared data plans for sharing data between all your phones and devices.

Plans that come with premium data give you 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE data each month (15 GB/line on the Unlimited plan, 30GB/line on the Unlimited Plus plan), after which you still enjoy unlimited data but may experience slower speeds in times of congestion.

If you run out of premium data or hotspot data on the Unlimited plan, then you can change to the Unlimited Plus plan. The Unlimited Plus plan offers double the amount of 4G LTE premium data and Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband for only $10 more per month.

If you sign up for or already have the Get More Unlimited plan or Do More Unlimited plan on your account, you’re eligible for 50% off an unlimited plan for a connected tablet, Jetpack, hotspot, Hum^x or smart watch. (If you had these plans before 8/20/20, you're eligible to get the discount for a connected tablet or Jetpack only.) Learn more by visiting our Get More Unlimited FAQs and Do More Unlimited FAQs.

Yes, you can bring your own connected devices:

• Tablets
• Smartwatches
• Hotspots
• Laptops
• Connect car
• Security cameras

Visit our Bring your own device page to check your device compatibility.

Unlimited Plus is a connected device plan for those with a tablet, laptop, hotspot or Jetpack who want to connect to the 5G Ultra Wideband network.

The Unlimited Plus plan can also be used by 4G connected devices and is a great option because it offers double the premium 4G LTE data as compared to the Unlimited plan.

Visit our Plans page to see how much a connected device plan costs for each device type.

When you activate a tablet on the Unlimited Plus connected device plan you get:

• Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband¹
• Unlimited 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE data (+30 GB of premium data)²
• Unlimited mobile hotspot (30 GB of 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE data)³
• 720p HD-quality streaming on capable devices

¹Unlimited access to 5G Ultra Wideband. Includes Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband mobile hotspot and 4K UHD streaming on capable devices. 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities; requires a 5G Ultra Wideband–capable device.​

²Get access to unlimited 4G LTE data, plus 30 GB of premium data per month. Only after exceeding 30 GB/mo/line, in times of congestion your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. Includes 720p HD-quality streaming.

³Your device can become a Wi-Fi connection for other devices. Get up to 30 GB of 4G LTE data per month. Only after exceeding 30 GB/mo/line, 600 Kbps speeds for the rest of the month.

When you activate a hotspot or Jetpack on Unlimited Plus you get:

• 5G Ultra Wideband data¹
• Unlimited mobile hotspot (30 GB of 4G LTE data)²
• 720p HD-quality streaming on capable tethered devices

¹Includes unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband mobile hotspot and 4K UHD streaming on capable tethered devices. Only after 50 GB/mo/line of 5G Ultra Wideband data, speeds may be reduced up to 3 Mbps for the rest of the month. 5G Ultra Wideband available only in parts of select cities; requires a 5G Ultra Wideband–capable device.​

²Get up to 30 GB of 4G LTE data per month. Only after exceeding 30 GB/mo/line, 600 Kbps speeds for the rest of the month.

The Unlimited connected device plan gives you access to unlimited data plus 15 GB of premium 4G LTE data per month. Only after 15 GB premium data, mobile hotspot data is slowed up to 600 Kbps. If you have a 5G Ultra Wideband connected device we recommend Unlimited Plus.

When you activate a tablet on the Unlimited connected device plan, you get:

• Unlimited 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE data (+15 GB of premium data)¹
• Unlimited mobile hotspot (15GB of 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE Data)²
• 720p HD-quality streaming on capable devices

¹Get access to unlimited 4G LTE data, plus 15 GB of premium data per month. Only after exceeding 15 GB/mo/line, in times of congestion your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. Includes 720p HD-quality streaming.

²Your device can become a Wi-Fi connection for other devices. Get up to 15 GB of 4G LTE data per month. Only after exceeding 15 GB/mo/lin, 600 Kbps speeds for the rest of the month.

When you activate a hotspot or Jetpack on the Unlimited connected device plan, you get unlimited mobile hotspot 15 GB of 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE Data¹ and 720p HD-quality streaming on capable devices.

¹Get up to 15 GB of 4G LTE data per month. Only after exceeding 15 GB/mo/line, 600 Kbps speeds for the rest of the month.

The Unlimited Plan for smartwatches gives you unlimited 5G Nationwide / 4G LTE¹ data (+15 GB of premium data) and unlimited talk and text² on capable devices. Visit our Plans page for more info.

¹Get access to unlimited 4G LTE data plus 15 GB of premium data per month. Only after exceeding 15 GB/mo/lin, 600 Kbps speeds for the rest of the month.

²Talk and text as much (or as little) as you want on all capable devices.

Yes, if you don't need unlimited data you can activate a connected device on our 5GB or 10GB shared data plan. With shared data plans, you pick a data amount (i.e., 5 GB or 10 GB) and all the phones and connected devices on your account share that data. When connected devices share your 5 GB or 10 GB plan's data, the monthly line access fee is $10 per connected device.

Note: The $10/month Auto Pay discount doesn't apply to Connected Devices.

See our Important Plan Information page for more details.