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Share data with up to 10 lines
Spectrum Mobile By the Gig Data Plan
STAY CONNECTED ON A BUDGET
Pay By the Gig
for What You Need
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5G access included with no extra fee
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Mix and match plans or upgrade at any time
Is By the Gig Right for You?
It’s the best plan for the money if you use mostly WiFi and less than 3 GB of cellular data per month. Need more data? View our Unlimited Plans.
Share Data
Each line starts with 1 GB. Share data with up to 10 lines.
Add Data
Pay as you go for more data, just $14 per GB.
Save Data
Use WiFi at home or Spectrum’s out-of-home WiFi spots.
Get Alerts
View your usage and upgrade anytime with the My Spectrum App.
What Can You Do With 1 GB of Cellular Data?
Your data needs depend on how you use your phone and how often you use it while not on WiFi.
It’s Easy to Get Started
STEP 3
Customize Your Plan
Mix and match data plans to suit your needs
Get More from Your Mobile Plan
MOBILE
Your Mobile Data
Find out how much mobile data you need to fit your budget and lifestyle.
MOBILE
WiFi Calling
Did you know that using WiFi calling can cut down on the mobile data you use? Spectrum tells you how.
WiFi
WiFi On-the-Go
Find out how Spectrum Mobile customers can get free WiFi wherever they go.
3 Simple Ways to Get Spectrum Mobile Service
Spectrum Mobile is only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
In a shared data plan like By the Gig, each line starts with 1 GB. Each additional GB is $14. Additional GBs of data are shared between all By the Gig lines on the account and are accrued by the GB. Once a full GB has been used, another is automatically added to the account.
You can see your data usage on your Spectrum Mobile online account or through the My Spectrum app. Select the "Activity" tab to view your data usage details.
Connect your phone to your home's WiFi to use Spectrum Internet instead of cellular data. If you are not at home, you can connect to one of our many out-of-home WiFi access points. Find an access point near you.
Data usage accrues by full, single gigabytes.
After you use a full gigabyte, another is added directly to your account for an additional $14. If you are concerned about your data usage, you can switch to Unlimited at any time through the My Spectrum app.
No, data sharing is limited to By the Gig plans on an account.
Pricing & Other Info
- Plan Comparison
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Main Features |
By the Gig |
Unlimited |
Unlimited Plus |
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$14/GB per month |
$29.99/Line per month |
$39.99/Line per month |
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All Taxes & Fees Included |
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Unlimited Talk & Text |
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5G Access (req. 5G device) |
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4G LTE |
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Unlimited Mobile Data |
1 GB included - $14 each additional GB |
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Full Speed Mobile Data Allowance |
After 5 GB/line of data usage speeds reduced to 256 Kbps up/down & data de-prioritized. |
After 20 GB/line of data usage speeds reduced to 1 Mbps down/512 Kbps up & data de-prioritized. |
After 30 GB/line of data usage speeds reduced to 1 Mbps down/512 Kbps up & data de-prioritized. |
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Video Resolution |
DVD Quality |
DVD Quality |
HD Quality |
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Available to Residential Customers (10 lines) |
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Available to Business Customers (10 lines) |
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Mobile Hotspot Tethering (data counts towards mobile data allowance; after 5 GB speeds reduced to max. 600 kbps & By the Gig reduced to max. 256 kbps) |
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Access to Spectrum Mobile out-of-home WiFi (req. Spectrum Broadband Service) |
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WiFi Calling |
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No Hassle Benefits |
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No Contract |
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Switch plans at any time |
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Devices |
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Smartwatch Access Includes unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE Data. When smartwatch is paired to phone, data usage will count toward plan data allowance |
Add to any plan for +$10 |
Add to any plan for +$10 |
Add to any plan for +$10 |
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Tablet Access Tablets require separate data plans. Voice and text services are not included for tablet devices. |
Additional line required |
Additional line required |
Additional line required |
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International Features |
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Free Calls to Mexico and Canada (2,000 minutes/mo) |
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Free International Texting from US (to over 200 countries) |
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Low International Roaming Rates |
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Activation
A one-time activation charge of $10 per line.
Eligibility
A residential or business Spectrum Internet account is required before signing up for Spectrum Mobile. If a Spectrum Internet subscription isn't maintained, an additional $10 per-line monthly charge to Unlimited and Unlimited Plus plans will be applied.
Auto Pay
Auto Pay is required for Spectrum Mobile service. All Spectrum Mobile payments will be charged automatically to your credit or debit card on file. We don’t accept cash payments for Spectrum Mobile service.
Switching Plans
For more information, see switching plans.
Equipment
Sales tax is charged for any devices or accessories purchased through Spectrum Mobile. Applicable taxes on equipment sales are billed separately. Taxes are based on the full price of products purchased and must be paid in one up-front payment, regardless of whether items are being paid in full or on an installment plan.
Tablets
Tablets require separate data plans, regardless of any other existing phone plans on your account. Voice and text services are not included for tablet devices.
Data Speed and Management
For more information, see broadband disclosures.
Network Coverage
5G Nationwide Access is included. See our coverage map for more details. You need a 5G capable device to access the 5G network.
