UScellular Basic Unlimited Plan

UScellular Basic Unlimited is best described as UScellular’s entry-level wireless plan.

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UScellular Basic Unlimited Plan Details

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UScellular Basic Unlimited: Who is it good for?

UScellular Basic Unlimited is the entry-level option in UScellular's plan lineup. This unlimited plan is well suited for users seeking unlimited talk and text whose internet connectivity needs are restricted primarily to light data activities. UScellular Basic Unlimited is not the right fit for those who want to use their phones as mobile hotspots.

UScellular Basic Unlimited Plan Price

UScellular Basic Unlimited is a competitively priced unlimited data option compared to other entry-level plans from carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Thanks to its multi-line discount pricing, the price of UScellular Basic Unlimited becomes even more affordable as you add additional lines. However, the advertised plan price does not include applicable taxes and fees, which can raise the total cost by approximately 10-12%.

UScellular Basic Unlimited Data

UScellular Basic Unlimited features a generous amount of deprioritized data that’s more than sufficient for light data activities such as occasionally scrolling social media, reading the news, and checking email. Although deprioritized data is subject to reduced speeds during periods of network congestion, these slowdowns often go undetected by all but the heaviest of mobile data users—for example, people who rely on their phones for video streaming and online gaming. While the deprioritized data allotment for UScellular Basic Unlimited is high compared to other entry-level offerings, hotspot data is notably absent from this plan.

UScellular Basic Unlimited Add-Ons and Perks

UScellular does not offer add-on video streaming services or subscriptions included in the plan price.

Pros and Cons of UScellular Basic Unlimited 

Pros

• Competitive pricing for an entry-level service plan
• Multi-line pricing discount
• Plenty of deprioritized data
• 5G and 4G LTE coverage on UScellular’s own network

Cons

• Speeds can be reduced in times of network congestion
• Does not include any perks or features found among som other plans in the same entry-level category
• No hotspot data

Where It Fits In the UScellular Lineup

Positioned as the carrier’s entry-level unlimited plan, the UScellular Basic Unlimited plan sits beneath the mid-level UScellular Everyday Unlimited plan and the carrier’s top-tier offering, UScellular Even Better Unlimited.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UScellular Basic Unlimited plan?

The UScellular Basic Unlimited plan is UScellular’s entry-level plan. It features unlimited talk & text and unlimited deprioritized data, which is sufficient for some video streaming and web browsing. Customers can also access 5G coverage when the network isn’t too busy.

Is the UScellular Basic Unlimited plan worth it?

If you’re looking for a basic plan at a low cost, the UScellular Basic Unlimited plan is a good choice. However, if you want faster data and good mobile hotspot access, this might not be an ideal unlimited plan for you.

Does UScellular unlimited data slow down?

Yes, U.S. Cellular’s unlimited data plans can slow down under certain conditions. All of their plans offer high-speed unlimited data, but depending on the plan, there may be a threshold after which data speeds slow down.