AT&T Prepaid: Plans, Prices, & Features
About AT&T Prepaid
AT&T Prepaid is AT&T's own no-contract prepaid service.
It runs on the same AT&T network that powers the carrier's postpaid plans.
It is aimed at people who want AT&T coverage without a credit check, an annual contract, or activation fees, and it lets you mix and match plans across lines on one account.
The brand was previously known as GoPhone before AT&T renamed it in 2017. AT&T also owns the larger prepaid brand Cricket Wireless, which runs on the same network at its own price points.
AT&T Prepaid Plans
16GB Annual
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Unlimited Level Up
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Unlimited Saver
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Unlimited Enhanced Plus
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Unlimited Ultra
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AT&T Prepaid Data Plans
AT&T Prepaid 100GB
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AT&T Prepaid 15GB
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AT&T Prepaid 20GB
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AT&T Prepaid 50GB
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AT&T Prepaid Coverage
AT&T
Network
76.8 %
Total coverage
2,403,572
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
44.7 %
5G coverage
1,399,661
5G square miles covered
320 million people (98.6%)
5G population covered
AT&T Prepaid Add-ons
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
From AT&T’s website:
Data from your mobile hotspot data Add-On is used before the hotspot data included in your plan. This Add-on allows you to connect compatible devices to the internet using your phone. It is recommended that you use all or most of the hotspot data in your plan before buying a mobile hotspot Add-On.AT&T broadband info is available at att.com/broadbandinfo.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 5GB of hotspot data
- Used before your plan's hotspot data
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
From AT&T’s website:
The 2TB Add-on provides up to 2TB of storage when using the AT&T Personal Cloud app. The app provides a way to safely store and protect valuable mobile content in the cloud. Through the app, customers can backup, sync, restore, access, create, and share their content.
Add-On will automatically renew each month at the then prevailing rate (currently $9.99/mo.) unless you cancel, and you authorize AT&T to deduct that amount from your prepaid account balance each month. You can elect not to Auto Renew by going to “Add-Ons” and managing your Auto Renew setting anytime through att.com/myprepaid. For more info go to att.com/prepaidcloud.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included
- Up to 2TB of cloud storage
- Renews monthly unless you cancel
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
From AT&T’s website:
The 500GB Add-on provides up to 500GB of storage when using the AT&T Personal Cloud app. The app provides a way to safely store and protect valuable mobile content in the cloud. Through the app, customers can backup, sync, restore, access, create, and share their content.
Add-On will automatically renew each month at the then prevailing rate (currently $4.99/mo.) unless you cancel, and you authorize AT&T to deduct that amount from your prepaid account balance each month. You can elect not to Auto Renew by going to “Add-Ons” and managing your Auto Renew setting anytime through att.com/myprepaid. For more info go to att.com/prepaidcloud.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included
- Up to 500GB of cloud storage
- Renews monthly unless you cancel
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
AT&T Prepaid Turbo gives your line priority data for $7 per 30 days per line. Turbo requires a 5G phone and the $75 AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX Plus plan.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Priority data every 30 days
- Needs Unlimited MAX Plus and a 5G phone
- Charge
- One-time · 1 day
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
AT&T Prepaid Turbo Day gives your line priority data for 24 hours for $2 per line. Turbo requires a 5G phone and the $75 AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX Plus plan.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Priority data for 24 hours
- Needs Unlimited MAX Plus and a 5G phone
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
From AT&T’s website:
250 Minutes of calling from the U.S. to landlines in over 70 other countries including Mexico, Canada, China, and India. If your plan includes unlimited calling to Mexico and you add an international Add-On, calls to Mexico will not be deducted from your international Add-On.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 250 minutes to 70+ countries
- Includes Mexico, Canada, China and India
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
From AT&T’s website:
Unlimited calls to 85 countries, and reduced per-minute rates to over 140 other countries . Applicable per-minute calling rates extra. Standard rates apply if Add-On is not renewed after 30 days.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Unlimited calls to 85 countries
- Reduced rates to 140+ countries
- Charge
- One-time · 7 days
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Use your AT&T Prepaid phone while traveling abroad. The International Travel add-on is $35 and includes unlimited talk and text plus up to 5GB of data while traveling.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Unlimited talk and text abroad
- Up to 5GB of data
- Lasts 7 days
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Whole account
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
From AT&T’s website:
Add Purchase Blocker to your AT&T PREPAID account to block the purchase of any premium services (i.e. apps, games, alert services, etc.) that can be deducted from your AT&T PREPAID account. Purchase Blocker does not restrict credit card purchases from app stores. To remove Purchase Blocker from your account, call 611 or 800-901-9878.
Works with any AT&T Prepaid plan.
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AT&T Prepaid Frequently Asked Questions
What is AT&T Prepaid?
AT&T Prepaid is a pay-in-advance wireless service from AT&T that needs no contract or credit check. It runs on AT&T's network and generally costs less than AT&T's postpaid plans.
Who owns AT&T Prepaid?
AT&T Prepaid is owned and operated by AT&T. It is the company's in-house prepaid brand, not an independent carrier or a third-party MVNO.
When was AT&T Prepaid founded?
The service traces back to AT&T's GoPhone prepaid brand, which AT&T rebranded as AT&T Prepaid in 2017. The underlying GoPhone name had been in use for years before that across AT&T and its predecessors.
What network does AT&T Prepaid use for coverage?
AT&T Prepaid uses AT&T's own nationwide network, the same towers and spectrum that serve AT&T's postpaid customers. There is no separate prepaid network.
Does AT&T Prepaid have good coverage?
Because AT&T Prepaid runs directly on AT&T's network, its coverage matches AT&T itself, which is one of the three largest networks in the country. How well it performs depends on AT&T's footprint where you live and travel. Check the AT&T coverage map for your area before switching.
What features does AT&T Prepaid support?
AT&T Prepaid supports a full set of modern wireless features:
- VoLTE
- WiFi calling
- Visual voicemail
- MMS (multimedia messaging service)
- eSIM
- Hotspot
- Domestic roaming
- International calling
- Canada and Mexico roaming
- International data roaming
- Multi-line discounts
Does AT&T Prepaid support international calling or data roaming?
Yes. AT&T Prepaid supports both international calling and international data roaming, offered as optional paid add-ons rather than being built into every plan.
Does AT&T Prepaid support hotspot devices?
Yes, AT&T Prepaid supports hotspot devices. The available plans are:
- $20 for 20GB (requires upfront $240 payment for the year)
- $35 for 15GB
- $55 for 50GB
- $90 for 100GB
Does AT&T Prepaid support tablets?
Yes, AT&T Prepaid supports tablets. You can use any of the prepaid data-only plans in a tablet. The plans are:
- $20 for 20GB (requires upfront $240 payment for the year)
- $35 for 15GB
- $55 for 50GB
- $90 for 100GB
Does AT&T Prepaid support smartwatches?
No, AT&T Prepaid does not support smartwatches such as the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, or Pixel Watch. You can still use a smartwatch with your phone by pairing it via Bluetooth, and you still make and receive calls on your watch when it is in Bluetooth range of your phone. However, your watch will not get its own cellular service and it will not be able to make calls when it is out of range of your phone.
What is AT&T Prepaid's device unlock policy?
AT&T will unlock an AT&T Prepaid device once it meets the criteria below:
- The device has at least 6 months of paid AT&T Prepaid service
- It is not active on another AT&T account
- It has not been reported lost, stolen, or linked to fraud
Unlock requests are submitted through AT&T's device unlock portal, and unlocking is free. Active-duty military can request an early unlock with deployment documentation.
How do you contact AT&T Prepaid customer service?
You can reach AT&T Prepaid support by phone or by text:
- By phone: Call (800) 901-9878 from any phone, or dial 611 from your AT&T Prepaid phone. Phone support is available Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm ET.
- By text: Text "prepaid" to 75421 to chat with a representative. Chat support is available Monday through Saturday from 9am to 11pm ET, and Sunday from 10am to 11pm ET.
What phones work on AT&T Prepaid?
AT&T Prepaid works with unlocked phones compatible with AT&T's bands, including recent iPhone and Android models. You can bring your own compatible device or buy one from AT&T, then activate with a physical SIM or eSIM.