Introducing Spectrum Mobile Unlimited Plus Premium

Spectrum Mobile® has a new top tier plan, and it changes what an unlimited phone plan can include. Unlimited Plus Premium is built for people who use their phone as the hub of their whole day, from streaming and hotspot use to travel and a connected smartwatch. Spectrum Internet required.

Here's what's inside the new plan, how it compares to other Spectrum Mobile options, and how to know if it's the right fit for your household.

What's Included with Unlimited Plus Premium

Unlimited Plus Premium is priced at $50 per month per line for multi-line accounts or $60 per month for a single line with taxes and fees included. Here's what that gets you:

• Unlimited talk, text and data in the U.S. with no speed reductions or data thresholds
• 50 GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data each month
• Free international roaming, including calls, texts and data, in 215+ countries and destinations, with 20 GB of high-speed international data
• 2,000 monthly international long-distance minutes to Canada and Mexico
• Anytime Upgrade access, so you can upgrade your device without waiting for your current one to be paid off
• A Smartwatch Access data plan included when a smartwatch is paired to a phone on the plan (a $10/mo value)
• Up to a $10 per month device payment plan credit toward a new phone
• Video streaming up to 4K UHD quality, with a customer controlled toggle in the My Spectrum App

That's a longer list than most unlimited mobile plans offer, and it's worth breaking down a few of these in more detail.

Backed by Nationwide 5G and WiFi Calling

Unlimited Plus Premium runs on America’s most dependable 5G network, and it carries over the unlimited talk, text and WiFi calling that comes standard with Spectrum Mobile. WiFi calling is especially useful indoors or in areas with weaker cell coverage, since your calls and texts can route over a WiFi connection instead. Add in access to Spectrum's WiFi access points nationwide, and you have a connection that follows you between cellular and WiFi without any extra setup.

An Unlimited Data Plan without the Fine Print

The headline feature is right in the plan's name. Unlimited Plus Premium includes unlimited high-speed data in the U.S. with no speed reductions, no data thresholds and no slowdowns during network congestion. If you stream video, work from your phone or just use a lot of data during the month, you won't need to watch a usage meter.

The plan also includes 50 GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data, which is useful if you travel for work, need backup Internet at home or want to connect a laptop or tablet on the go. Mobile hotspot speeds are reduced after that 50 GB threshold, but the allotment itself is one of the more generous hotspot amounts among Spectrum Mobile's unlimited phone plans.

An International Roaming Package Built for Travelers

If you travel outside the U.S. often, the roaming benefits in Unlimited Plus Premium are worth a closer look. The plan includes free international roaming, covering calls, texts and data, across more than 215 countries and destinations. That includes 20 GB of high-speed international data before speeds are reduced, plus 2,000 monthly minutes for international long-distance calls to Canada and Mexico.

For anyone who has dealt with a surprise roaming bill after a trip abroad, this is a meaningful shift. Rather than adding an international roaming package on top of your plan or buying a temporary local SIM, Unlimited Plus Premium builds that coverage in from the start.

More Than Data: Ecosystem Perks That Add Up

Unlimited Plus Premium isn't only about the data allowance. It's designed around how people actually use their devices today, which for a lot of households now includes a smartwatch, a phone that needs upgrading and a video habit that leans on higher resolution streaming.

A few of the standout perks:

• Included Smartwatch Access data plan. If you pair an eligible smartwatch to a phone on Unlimited Plus Premium, the smartwatch's data plan is included at no extra cost, starting with your second billing cycle.
• Device payment plan credit. Financing a new phone through Spectrum Mobile on an eligible line can earn you up to a $10 monthly credit toward that device, which lowers your effective monthly cost over the life of the payment plan.
• 4K UHD video streaming. Video defaults to 480p to conserve data, but a simple toggle in the My Spectrum App lets you bump that up to 4K UHD whenever you want the higher resolution.
• Anytime Upgrade access. Swap your phone for a new one up to four times in any 12-month period – no waiting out a device payment plan.

Is Unlimited Plus Premium Right for You?

Spectrum Mobile offers a few unlimited mobile plans, so it helps to think about how you actually use your phone before choosing a tier. Unlimited Plus Premium tends to make the most sense if:

• You regularly rely on mobile hotspot data for a laptop, tablet or another device
• You travel internationally more than once or twice a year
• You've been holding onto an older phone because of upgrade timing or cost
• You have a smartwatch, or you're thinking about adding one
• You want the option to stream in higher resolution without a second thought

If your usage is lighter, one of Spectrum Mobile's other unlimited data plans may cover what you need at a lower monthly cost. The nice part about choosing a mobile plan is that you're not locked in. If your needs change, you can move to a different tier.

How to Get Started

Switching to Unlimited Plus Premium, or adding it as a new Spectrum Mobile line, starts with confirming Spectrum Internet service at your address, since Spectrum Mobile is available to Spectrum Internet customers. From there, you can add a line, bring your own device or shop new phones with device payment plan pricing.

Unlimited Plus Premium is available to new Spectrum Mobile customers and existing customers looking to upgrade from another Spectrum Mobile plan. Setup can typically be handled online, through the My Spectrum App or at a Spectrum store.