How much does it cost for a portable WiFi?
The Cheapest Mobile WiFi Hotspot Plans
AT&T hotspot
$25/mo: 2GB
$50/mo: 5GB
$75/mo: 8GB
Varies. $0+
AT&T 4G LTE, 3G
Pre-paid option called "AT&T PrePaid Mobile Hotspot". Additional data added at varying prices.
Boost Mobile hotspot
$25/mo: 1.5GB
$50/mo: 10GB
ZTE Warp Connect: $49.99
Sprint 4G LTE, Enhanced LTE
Connect up to 10 devices.
FreedomPop hotspot
$0/mo: <500MB
$19.99: 2GB
$28.99: 3GB
$34.99: 4GB
$39.99: 5GB
$74.99: 10GB
Varies. $0
4G
Data is supported in many countries.
Karma hotspot
$3/month + $10/1GB used
No Expiry
OR
$39.99/mo: 5GB
$79.99/mo: 10GB
$99.99mo: 20GB
Karma Go: varies
Sprint 4G LTE, 3G
If you're a heavy data user, Karma is an attractive offering.
Net10 hotspot
$10/14 days: 500MB
$20/mo: 1GB
$30/mo: 2.5GB
$50/2 mo: 5GB
ZTE: $29.99
Varies 4G LTE
Net10 is a Tracfone owned company and runs of varying networks.
NetZero hotspot
$0/mo: 200MB
$17.95/mo: 500MB
$27.45/mo: 1GB
$42.95/mo: 2GB
$63.95/mo: 4GB
$89.95/mo: 6GB
$79.95 (certified pre-owned)
Sprint 4G LTE, 3G
$3.95 monthly access fee on plans (excludes the free plan).
Total Wireless hotspot
$35/mo: 5GB
$60/mo: 15GB
$85/mo: 20GB
$100/mo: 25GB
Unimax U240C, $0
Varies 4G LTE, 3G
Tracfone brand sold online and at WalMart. High data plans.
Straight Talk hotspot
$15/mo: 1GB
$25/mo: 2GB
$40/2 mo: 4GB
$50/2 mo: 5GB
$75/2 mo: 7GB
Varies. $0+
Verizon 4G LTE, 3G
2 month plans offer solid pricing w/ flexibility.
T-Mobile hotspot
$5/1 day: 500 MB
$10/7 days: 1GB
$30/mo: 3GB
OR
"Simple Choice" (auto renew plans):
$20/mo: 2GB
$35/mo: 6GB
$50/mo: 10GB
$65/mo: 14GB
$80/mo: 18GB
$95/mo: 22GB
Alcatel Linkzone: $99.99
T-Mobile 4G LTE, 3G
If you're in a T-Mobile coverage area, the auto-renew plans are a great deal. And its network is vastly improved.
Xfinity Mobile hotspot
$12/GB (resets each month, 1st 100 MB each month are free)
or
$45/mo. for unlimited
Xfinity Mobile compatible device
Verizon, 4G LTE
Only available to Xfinity Internet customers. Unlimited plan speeds 4G LTE up to 20 GB per month, then reduced speeds
Verizon hotspot
$20/mo: 2GB
$30/mo: 4GB
$40/mo: 6GB
$50/mo: 8GB
$60/mo: 10GB
$70/mo: 12GB
$80/mo: 14GB
Varies. $19.99+
Verizon 4G LTE, 3G
Verizon has the top 4G LTE network in speed and coverage. But, it's pricey.