Optimum Mobile Unlimited Plan

Optimum Mobile Unlimited is Optimum Mobile’s entry-level unlimited data plan.

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Optimum Unlimited Plan Details

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Optimum Mobile Unlimited: Who Is It Good For?

If you’re looking for something more than just unlimited talk and text, but you don’t do a lot of streaming or gaming, Optimum Mobile’s entry-level unlimited plan is a good option. 

Optimum Mobile Unlimited is a potential fit for those who primarily use their phone for light data needs, such as checking emails, browsing social media, and scrolling through the web. It also works best for users who only rely on their mobile hotspot about once a week at most.

Note that you can access Optimum Mobile plans if you’re not already an Optimum Internet customer, but you’ll have to pay an additional monthly fee on your cell phone plan if so. These fees can come close to doubling the price of your monthly plan, so it's usually not a cost-effective option for most.

Optimum Mobile Unlimited Plan Price

Compared to other entry-level plans from competitors like Cox Mobile, Spectrum Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile, Optimum Mobile Unlimited is a competitively priced option. For cost-conscious Optimum Internet customers, it’s worth a look.

One great price benefit is that you can add multiple lines to your Optimum Mobile Unlimited plan, giving you multi-line discounts. This means that as you add lines to your plan, the cost per line decreases.

Just keep in mind that Optimum Mobile does not include the cost of taxes and fees in the advertised price for Optimum Mobile Unlimited, so be ready for the listed price to increase by around 10-12 percent when it comes time to pay your bill.

Interested in getting a great deal on a new phone? While Optimum Mobile customers do get access to some phone switch or trade-in deals, these deals tend to be better with providers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T.

Optimum Mobile Unlimited Data

With Optimum Mobile Unlimited, you get unlimited data, but make sure you read the fine print – you’ll notice that Optimum Mobile says they will slow down your data speeds once you reach a certain point of data usage. Your data is still unlimited, but after that point, it decreases to 3G speeds (read: very slow). 

Optimum Mobile Unlimited also includes a modest amount of hotspot data.

If you’re a typical phone user, meaning you use your phone to watch the occasional YouTube video, but you’re not a big gamer or streamer, this amount of data will likely suffice. The hotspot data cap will stretch to once per week or so, but not much more than that. 

If that doesn’t sound like you, it might be worth thinking about plans with more premium data, so you always have access to the fastest available data speeds. Examples include T-Mobile Go5G Plus, T-Mobile Go5G Next, AT&T Unlimited Premium PL, UScellular Even Better Unlimited, and Verizon Unlimited Ultimate.

Optimum Mobile Unlimited Add-Ons and Perks

Optimum Mobile doesn’t include any additional perks like streaming services in Optimum Mobile Unlimited.

Pros and Cons of Optimum Mobile Unlimited

Pros

• A competitively priced plan, especially with multi-line savings
• Includes hotspot data, which is not always the case for entry-level unlimited data plans
• Reliable 5G and 4G LTE coverage on T-Mobile’s network

Cons

• The advertised plan prices are only available to those on an Optimum Internet plan
• Unlimited data slows down after a certain amount of use

Where It Fits in the Optimum Mobile Unlimited Lineup

Optimum Mobile offers two unlimited data plans. First up is this entry-level option, Optimum Mobile Unlimited. Then comes Optimum Mobile’s mid-level plan, Optimum Mobile Unlimited Max. 

Not interested in unlimited data? Optimum Mobile’s capped data plans are another option to consider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Optimum Mobile Unlimited plan?

Optimum Mobile Unlimited is Optimum’s entry-level unlimited data plan. This plan includes enough data for the average user and some hotspot data, but the amount is limited compared to Optimum Mobile’s higher-tier plan.

Is the Optimum Mobile Unlimited plan worth it?

If you’re okay with data that slows down after a certain amount of use and just enough hotspot data to create a mobile hotspot around once a week, Optimum Mobile Unlimited could be a good fit for you. This plan is suitable for those on a budget who don’t mind slower speeds at times, but still want reliable connectivity. 

Is the Optimum Mobile Unlimited plan really unlimited?

Yes, technically speaking, Optimum Mobile's Unlimited plan is really unlimited. With Optimum Mobile Unlimited, you get unlimited data, but make sure you read the fine print – you’ll notice that Optimum Mobile says they will slow down your data speeds once you reach a certain point of data usage. Your data is still unlimited, but after that point, it decreases to 3G speeds (read: very slow).