Red Pocket Essentials
Access 4K streaming with no hotspot support on T-Mobile and Verizon networks, plus free international calling to 20 countries and roaming benefits in Canada, Mexico, and over 60 countries.
Taxes and fees not included
- 3GB high-speed, then 256Kbps
- 4K video streaming
- Int'l calls to 20 countries
We don't recommend Red Pocket Essentials for 1 line. There are similar plans with the same or more data at a better price.
Description
For $10 a month, Red Pocket Essentials gives you 3GB of high-speed data on T-Mobile or Verizon coverage. It comes with 4K video. It also includes free international calling to 20 countries. Plus, you get 100 minutes, 100 texts, and 1GB of data roaming in Canada and Mexico. You can add a 3GB tablet line for $10 a month.
After 3GB, speeds slow to 256Kbps. There's no hotspot. Your data is deprioritized. Taxes and fees are extra.
If you can spend a little more, US Mobile Unlimited Starter Dark Star gets you unlimited data on AT&T's network for $25 a month, taxes included.
Consider Red Pocket Essentials if: you use little data and call family or friends abroad.
Plan Details
Multi-line Pricing Breakdown
| Line | Cost per Line | Total cost per month | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10 | $10/month |
Full Cost Breakdown
| Activation Fee | $0 |
| Carrier Fees | $0 |
| Government Taxes & Fees | $3.62 |
| Monthly plan cost | $10 |
| Estimated first month total | $13.62 |
| Estimated ongoing monthly cost | $13.62 |
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
T-Mobile
Network
62.7 %
Total coverage
1,962,291
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
52.8 %
5G coverage
1,653,294
5G square miles covered
332 million people (97%)
5G population covered
Verizon
Network
72.5 %
Total coverage
2,270,671
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
23.2 %
5G coverage
724,811
5G square miles covered
280 million people (81.8%)
5G population covered
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