Spectrum Mobile is a service offered to Spectrum Internet customers who would like to bundle their Internet and Mobile services together into one cost-effective package. Plans for this service include talk, text and a variety of data amounts to meet the needs of individual mobile users. With the perks of bundling and plan variety, Spectrum Mobile is a useful deal for customers who have (or are interested in) Spectrum Internet.
- What Is Spectrum Mobile?
- What Plans Are Available for Spectrum Mobile?
- Get the Comfort of Premium Data with Spectrum Mobile Unlimited
- Get Only What You Need With Spectrum Mobile By the Gig
- Spectrum Mobile Plans Compared to Other Carriers
- Extra Benefits of Spectrum Mobile
- What Else Should You Know About Spectrum Mobile?
- How Do You Sign Up for Spectrum Mobile?
- Spectrum Mobile FAQ
What Is Spectrum Mobile?
Spectrum Internet customers can now enjoy mobile service bundled into their monthly plans through Spectrum Mobile! This service from Spectrum includes talk, text, and data for customers on any of Spectrum's current three plans. 5G service is even available through Spectrum Mobile as long as you have a compatible 5G device. All Spectrum Mobile plans also include access to Spectrum’s Out-of-Home WiFi Hotspot network in case you need a little boost! Just check the Spectrum Out-of-Home WiFi map to see if there’s a Hotspot near you
What Plans Are Available for Spectrum Mobile?
With Spectrum Mobile, you can have your choice of three plans: Spectrum Mobile By the Gig, Spectrum Mobile Unlimited, or Spectrum Mobile Unlimited Plus.
These line types can be mixed and matched on your plan to create a combination tailored to the needs of those on your plan. When making sure that everything is in order on your plan, maintenance is a snap when you use the My Spectrum mobile app.
You can also use this easy app access to manage plans as needed at any time of the month. For up to ten lines per plan, Spectrum Mobile offers an affordable no-nonsense mobile service for Spectrum Internet customers.
Get the Convenience of Premium Data With Spectrum Mobile Unlimited
With Spectrum Mobile Unlimited, you can enjoy up to 30 GB of premium data for all your browsing, surfing, streaming and networking needs. Get 50 GB of premium data with Unlimited Plus.
Having this data available would be helpful for plan members who typically need to access their data at times when they’re not connected to WiFi. Included in this plan is all the unlimited talk and text within the United States that you need. Here’s something you may not know you need: 5GB of data for making your phone into its own hotspot.
This can be a useful feature if you ever find yourself in a spot where there are no reliable WiFi networks available. At the moment, Spectrum Mobile Unlimited is only $30 per line per month.
Get Only What You Need With Spectrum Mobile By the Gig
Not all customers need a bunch of premium data to get what they need out of their mobile plan. With the Spectrum Mobile By the Gig plan, Spectrum customers can enjoy a pay-as-you-go plan to avoid overpaying for data they don’t use. Members on this plan will start at 1 GB for $20 per line per month. After that initial GB of data is used up, the next GB of data can be added to the plan for another $5. Once one line begins the second GB of data, all other By the Gig lines in the plan can also share in that data. In other words, all extra data is communal to the plan once each line has exhausted their first GB of the month.
Now, Spectrum understands that accidents and emergencies do happen. If it looks like a By the Gig line is going to exceed the monthly price of even Spectrum Mobile Unlimited, Spectrum provides the chance for customers to switch to the next line up at any time without penalty. Therefore, if you find that one of your By the Gig lines is approaching that fourth GB of monthly data, you would be able to bump that line up to Spectrum Mobile Unlimited to save money.
As a side note, all Spectrum Mobile plans include access to Spectrum’s network of out-of-home WiFi hotspots. Therefore, if you are trying to conserve your data on your Spectrum Mobile plan for any reason while you’re away from home, all you need to do is look up the nearest Spectrum Hotspot and log in using your Spectrum account credentials once you’re in range.| Spectrum Mobile Plan Options | ||||||
| Plan | Talk/Text | Data | Mobile Hotspot | 5G Access | Price Per Month | Best Perk |
| By the Gig | Unlimited | Pay as you go (per 1 GB) | No | No | $20/GB/first line | Pay for only what you need |
| Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 GB premium + unlimited | Yes | Yes | $30/mo per line | Great overall option |
| Unlimited Plus | Unlimited | 50 GB premium + unlimited | Yes | Yes | $40/mo per line | Includes free International Roaming (IR) talk and data in Mexico and Canada |
Spectrum Mobile Plans Compared to Other Carriers
The availability of premium data on Spectrum Mobile plans is what makes them most comparable to the plans of other big providers. Premium data is data that is prioritized before the service requests of non-premium data users or other users who have completed their data allotment. If you haven’t exhausted your provisioned amount of premium data, you can expect your data to be pretty fast whenever you need it. If you’re beyond your data limit, however, you’d notice significantly slower speeds. Those snail-paced speeds happen because your data request is being processed after the data requests of other users
Below, you’ll find a side-by-side comparison of single-line pricing for Spectrum Mobile and other well-known mobile service carriers.
| Multiple-Line Pricing for Spectrum Mobile vs. Other Carriers | ||||||
| Pricing Condition | Spectrum Mobile | T-Mobile Essentials Unlimited | AT&T Unlimited Extra | Verizon Do More Unlimited | ||
| 1 Line | $0** | $60 | $75 | $80 | ||
| 2 Lines | $30** | $90 | $130 | $140 | ||
| 3 Lines | $60** | $1051 | $150 | $165 | ||
| 4 Lines | $90** | $1202 | $160 | $180 | ||
| Max Activation Fee Per Line | $10 | $30 | $30 | $35 | ||
| Additional Charges | Taxes and fees included | Taxes and fees are additional* | Taxes and fees are additional* | Taxes and fees are additional* | ||
*Estimated taxes and fees for cited Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile plans range from $4-6 per line per month.
** Starting price when bundled with Spectrum Internet Premier.
1 Regular non-promotional pricing
2Regular non-promotional pricing
| Single Unlimited Line Provider Comparison | ||||
| Provider | Plan | Premium Data | Talk/Text | Price Per Line |
| Spectrum Mobile | Unlimited | 20 GB | Unlimited | $30/month |
| AT&T Wireless | AT&T UNLIMITED START | None, but with unlimited standard data | Unlimited | $65/month |
| Verizon | Start Unlimited | None, but with unlimited standard data | Unlimited | $70/month |
| Single Pay-as-You-Go Line Provider Comparison | ||||
| Provider | Plan | Data Allowance | Talk/Text | Price Per Line |
| Spectrum Mobile | By the Gig | 1 GB (with options for increase) | Unlimited | $20/GB/month |
| AT&T Wireless | AT&T 4GB | 4 GB | Unlimited | $50/month |
| T-Mobile | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Verizon | Prepaid 5GB | 5 GB | Unlimited | $40/month |
Extra Benefits of Spectrum Mobile
Customers love extra benefits, and we love providing them. Here’s more information about the plan perks you can expect with your Spectrum Mobile subscription:Low-Price Package
If you already have Spectrum Internet (or if you’re planning on subscribing to it), then the price per line is fairly cost-effective for you to be able to bundle into your plan. Furthermore, being able to bundle these services into one package offers a convenient way for you to keep your expenses in order while still getting what you need. Even better: Spectrum Mobile could help you save on other Spectrum services too.Out-of-Home WiFi Availability
If you love streaming, scrolling and posting while on the go but you want to keep your data consumption to a minimum, then you can take advantage of Spectrum’s out-of-home WiFi hotspot network. All you have to do is use the hotspot locator to find the nearest one, select “Spectrum WiFi” upon arrival to that location and log in using your Spectrum username and password.International Talk and Text
Spectrum Mobile plans retain usability for customers who have friends and family in other countries. All plans in this service include FREE texting to any of 200 countries from within the United States. Additionally, customers can enjoy up to 2,000 FREE minutes of talk per month to Canada and Mexico. For out-of-country travelers, there are international plans available, too!
Simple Plan Monitoring
Maintain your Spectrum Mobile plan with ease when you use the My Spectrum mobile app. From the app, you can switch plans, add data and manage your bill right from your phone.
What Else Should You Know About Spectrum Mobile?
Here are a few extra things to know about Spectrum Mobile as you consider whether or not this plan is right for you:
Spectrum Internet Required
Since Spectrum Mobile is only available if you bundle it with Spectrum Internet, not all customers in the country may have the ability to enroll in this service. That said, anyone with Spectrum Internet access is eligible for Spectrum Mobile savings!
Rules for Plan Upgrading
Although you can easily upgrade your plan at any time without penalty, you cannot switch to the next plan tier down whenever you’d like. Changing a line to a lower tier can only happen at the beginning of a new billing cycle. So, for example, if it looks like you’re not going to use up more than a GB on your Spectrum Mobile Unlimited plan, you’ll need to wait until the next month if you want to switch to a By the Gig line.
How Do You Sign Up for Spectrum Mobile?
As mentioned above, once you have Spectrum Internet (or if you plan to sign up for it), you are automatically eligible for Spectrum Mobile!
If that applies to you, then you can call today to get started on your Spectrum Mobile plan.
Once you’ve decided to try Spectrum Mobile, your next decision is a fun one: which phone will be yours while on this plan?
Although Spectrum does provide a variety of phones for purchase, another option is to use a phone you already have. Something to know about using your own phone is that your device must be fully paid off and must have an approved International Mobile Equipment (IMEI) number. Here’s how to check if your phone has a compatible IMEI number:
- Apple: Settings > General > About > Scroll to find IMEI number
- Google, Samsung, LG: Menu > Settings > About Phone > Scroll to find IMEI, ESN or MEID number
Once you find your IMEI number, you can give us a call today to see if you can bring your own device (BYOD) to your Spectrum Mobile plan. You can also search for your phone on Spectrum’s BYOD checker on the official Spectrum website.