AT&T is revamping its unlimited plans with simpler names and more data

AT&T has updated its unlimited data phone Versions 2.0 is planned for Thursday’s launch AT&T Premium 2.0, AT&T Extra 2.0, and AT&T Value 2.0 Options. In software, when products are promoted by the full version number, it means there is a lot of new material. But does this move indicate a comprehensive overhaul of the company’s 5G lines or just a cosmetic update?

These plans replace the AT&T Value Plus VL, Unlimited Extra EL, and Unlimited Premium PL plans. However, the carrier also cut its Unlimited Starter SL plan, which was an entry-level plan (you had to know where to look to find the limited, but cheaper, Value Plus VL plan). Basically, all but the highest-tier plans are fairly affordable; While the AT&T Premium 2.0 plan is more expensive than the plan it replaces, it offers unlimited high-speed data and more hotspot data.

If you’re looking to upgrade your current AT&T plan, shop around for New provider Or looking forward to Compare carriersKeep in mind that AT&T plans allow each person on the account to have their own plan. So, you could set up a bundle where one person has the Premium 2.0 plan for unlimited 5G speeds and another, like a child, has the Value 2.0 plan to save money.

Also, if you’re on an existing AT&T plan, you won’t automatically be moved to one of the new plans. If you wish to do this, you will be charged a line activation fee of up to $50. Remember, the price below is the automatic payment amount; Carriers offer a discount (usually $10) if you sign up for automatic payments.

One nice change is that the new plans are priced in round numbers. For example, the Value Plus VL plan was $50.99 for a single line, and the Value 2.0 plan was $50 (in the comparisons below, I’ve rounded historical prices to full dollar amounts). Taxes and fees are added on top of that, so you’ll never see an invoice with a round number, but I like to think it’s a quiet admission that pricing things a penny less than a larger number is an insult to customers.

Let’s dig into the details.

Value 2.0, budget plan

The Value 2.0 plan replaces both the Value Plus VL plan and the retired Unlimited Starter SL plan and costs $50 per month for one line or $120 per month when you have four lines in the account. This is $1 cheaper per line than Value Plus VL.

So, you get 5GB of high-speed 5G data, and then unlimited data drops to a measly 128kbps for the rest of the month. Unlimited calls and text messages.

You can also use up to 3GB of high-speed hotspot data to share your cellular connection with other devices, and the speed is also slowed down to 128 Kbps after the limit is reached. The Value Plus VL plan did not offer hotspot data.

It also includes unlimited talk, text and data between the US, Mexico and Canada.

Plus 2.0, faster data for much less money

The Extra 2.0 plan costs $70 per month for one line or $160 per month for four lines, which is $6 cheaper for one line and $4 for four lines than the old Unlimited Extra EL plan.

The Extra 2.0 plan includes 100GB of high-speed data (with the caveat that speeds can slow if the network is busy), which drops to 128kbps until the following month’s billing cycle. This is an increase from the 75GB available in the Unlimited Extra XL plan.

For hotspot data, the new plan includes 50GB of high-speed data, which is 20GB more than its predecessor.

As with the Value 2.0 plan, international options include unlimited talk, text and data between the US, Mexico and Canada.

Premium 2.0, for everything faster

Replacing the Unlimited Premium PL plan is Premium 2.0, which costs $90 per month for one line and $220 per month for four lines. These prices are actually higher than the Unlimited Premium PL plan, which is $86 for one line and $204 for four lines.

For this higher cost, you get unlimited 5G talk, texts, and high-speed data without any restrictions.

Hotspot data has a cap of 100GB before dropping to 128Kbps, which is 40GB more than the Unlimited Premium PL plan.

As for international calls and data, unlimited high-speed talk, text and data are available in 20 countries in Latin America.

AT&T also has plans for cellular-enabled tablets ($21 per month) and wearables like smartwatches ($11 per month). If you subscribe to the Premium 2.0 plan, this price will be reduced by 50%.

Some thoughts on AT&T’s new plans

What AT&T’s plans lack, at least compared to other carriers, are any streaming perks or bundled services. The 4K streaming option on the Premium 2.0 plan opens up a wider data line to services like Netflix that support 4K playback, but you still pay separately for those entertainment subscriptions.

in contrast, T-Mobile It combines Netflix and Hulu (both with ads) and offers Apple TV for an additional fee on its Experience Beyond and Better Value plans. Verizon It takes a different approach with its streaming packages, which you can opt for at discounted prices instead of subscribing to them separately.

I also want to mention that I’m glad that plan names are no longer saddled with VL, EL, and PL extensions. Mobile plans are full of details as it is — always read the fine print before signing up for one — so I appreciate conveying them to customers in ways that don’t look like internal spreadsheet codes.

Although the new plans carry version numbers of 2.0, I would honestly rate them as closer to 1.5 based on their features and pricing, with the exception of the Premium 2.0 plan, which is more expensive than the Unlimited Premium PL plan. As always, if you’re happy with the plan you’re working on, it’s okay to stick with it. But if you’re facing high-speed data limits or considering AT&T as an alternative to another carrier, it’s worth looking at the details to see if one of the new plans is right for you.

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AT&T 2.0 plans and the plans they replace

	Price per line per month	Price of 4 lines per month	High speed data	Mobile hotspot
AT&T value 2.0	$50	$120	5G	3 GB
AT&T Extra 2.0	$70	$160	100 GB	50 GB
AT&T Premium 2.0	$90	$220	unlimited	100 GB
Old: AT&T Value Plus VL	$51	$124	Unlimited, but can slow down if the network is busy	no one
Old: AT&T Unlimited Starter SL	$66	$144	Unlimited, but can slow down if the network is busy	High speed 5GB, then unlimited at 128Kbps
Old: AT&T Unlimited Extra EL	$76	$164	75GB, and speeds can slow if the network is busy	30GB high speed, then unlimited at 128kbps
Old: AT&T Unlimited Premium PL	$86	$204	Unlimited high-speed data	High speed 60GB, then unlimited at 128Kbps