When do AT&T's new 2.0 plans launch?

The Reddit leak points to March 12, 2026, but AT&T hasn't officially confirmed the date or the plans. We'll update this page the moment they do.

How do the rumored AT&T 2.0 plans compare to T-Mobile and Verizon?

T-Mobile's Better Value plan runs three lines for $140/month with 250GB of hotspot and free Netflix and Hulu. Verizon's comparable tier offers 200GB. AT&T's Premium 2.0 tops out at 100GB of hotspot, but adds a 50% watch and tablet discount that neither rival currently matches.

AT&T's Launches All-New Unlimited Plans—But Are They Better?

Q: Will AT&T automatically move me to a new 2.0 plan?

Probably not right away. AT&T typically lets existing customers stay on legacy plans, though prices on older tiers may eventually increase.

Jessica Santero Staff Writer

Updated 13 March 2026

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TL;DR: AT&T's revamped unlimited plans—here's what changed

AT&T replaced its entire Unlimited Your Way lineup on March 13 with Value 2.0, Extra 2.0, and Premium 2.0.
Plans start as low as $50/month—up to $16 cheaper than the discontinued Starter SL.
Expect more premium and hotspot data across the board, except on Value 2.0, which loses 2GB of hotspot.

AT&T officially launched its new Unlimited Your Way lineup on March 13, 2026. Value 2.0, Extra 2.0, and Premium 2.0 replace the old Starter SL, Extra EL, and Premium PL plans entirely. In general, the 2.0 plans offer lower monthly pricing, a simpler naming system, and an overall boost in data—with one caveat on the entry tier.

If you're on a legacy plan, AT&T won't automatically move you over. Switching to a 2.0 plan triggers a line activation fee of up to $50, so it's worth doing the math before you make any changes. Here's exactly what's different.

New plans and new prices detailed

AT&T old and new plans compared

Plan	Old plan	New 2.0 plan	Difference
Entry-level Starter SL → Value 2.0	$65.99/mo (1 line) $35.99/line (4 lines) 5GB premium data, 5GB hotspot	$50/mo (1 line) $30/line (4 lines) 5GB premium data, 3GB hotspot	✓ Cheaper, but less hotspot
Mid-tier Extra EL → Extra 2.0	$75.99/mo (1 line) $40.99/line (4 lines) 75GB premium data, 30GB hotspot	$70/mo (1 line) $40/line (4 lines) 100GB premium data, 50GB hotspot	✓ Cheaper, and more data
Premium Premium PL → Premium 2.0	$85.99/mo (1 line) $50.99/line (4 lines) Unlimited data, 60GB hotspot	$90/mo (1 line) $55/line (4 lines) Unlimited data, 100GB hotspot, 50% off watch/tablet	⚠ More expensive, but more data and a new device perk

Value 2.0 is the new budget plan

Value 2.0℠

Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data
AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
3GB mobile hotspot data
Deal: Get up to $180 off for new line activation on Value 2.0 Plan via 36 months credit. Port-in required OR Get up to $800 Visa Reward card

$50.00/mo

+ $35 Upfront

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$50.00/mo

+ $35 Upfront

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Value 2.0 includes:

5GB of premium data
3GB hotspot
Unlimited talk, text, and data in the US, Canada, and Mexico
International texting to 200+ countries
ActiveArmor security

Value 2.0 costs $50/month for one line (about $16 less than Starter SL). For four lines, it drops to $120/month total ($30/line), versus Starter's $35.99/line. It's a more affordable plan for budget customers and families.

That said, the hotspot drops from 5GB to 3GB. And once you burn through it, speeds fall to 128Kbps, which is too slow to do much more than some email browsing. If you rely on hotspot (even occasionally), Value 2.0 probably isn't for you.

Extra 2.0 gets a daa boost and a price drop

Extra 2.0℠

Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data
AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
50GB mobile hotspot data
Deal: Get up to $360 off for new line activation on Premium 2.0 or Extra 2.0 Plan via 36 months credit. Port-in required. OR Get Up to $800 Visa Reward card

$70.00/mo

+ $35 Upfront

View Plan

$70.00/mo

+ $35 Upfront

View Plan

Extra 2.0 includes:

100GB of premium data
50GB hotspot
Unlimited talk, text, and data in the US, Canada, and Mexico
International texting to 200+ countries
ActiveArmor security

Extra 2.0 costs $70/month for one line, which is cheaper than the previous Extra EL's $75.99/month. The price drop is also reflected on multiple lines, like $40.99/line to $40/line for four lines.

Premium data jumps from 75GB to 100GB, and hotspot from 30GB to 50GB. All in all, Extra 2.0 includes more data, a bigger hotspot, and a lower price. It could be the best new plan in the new lineup.

Premium 2.0 is more expensive, but with new perks

Premium 2.0℠

Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data
AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
100GB mobile hotspot data
Deal: Get up to $360 off for new line activation on Premium 2.0 or Extra 2.0 Plan via 36 months credit. Port-in required. OR Get Up to $800 Visa Reward card

$90.00/mo

+ $35 Upfront

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$90.00/mo

+ $35 Upfront

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Premium 2.0 includes:

Unlimited premium data (no throttling)
100GB hotspot
Unlimited talk, text, and data in the US, Canada, Mexico, and 20 Latin American countries
50% off one watch or tablet plan per line
4K UHD streaming
ActiveArmor security

Premium 2.0 goes up from $85.99 to $90/month for one line, and from $50.99/line to $55/line for four lines. But you get what you pay for, and AT&T has added new perks. Premium 2.0 includes more hotspot, jumping from 60GB to 100GB, and you get 50% off one watch or tablet plan per line.

If you've been eyeing a cellular Apple Watch or tablet add-on, Premium 2.0 makes that math a lot easier.

Still not sure which carrier is right for you?

AT&T isn't the only carrier with competitive unlimited plans. Compare the best unlimited data plans available right now and see how AT&T's new lineup stacks up against T-Mobile, Verizon, and smaller carriers on the same networks.

#1	XFINITY Mobile	XFINITY Mobile Mobile Select Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 5G Nationwide network in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data Deal: Get a FREE 1 year of Xfinity Mobile Select Plan with Xfinity Internet required $0.00/mo (for the first year of service) <br>Regular rate of $30/mo. thereafter View Plan	$0.00/mo (for the first year of service) <br>Regular rate of $30/mo. thereafter	View Plan
#2	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plus Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 15GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for only $12.50/mo. or 74% off for the first 9 months of service. Auto-renewal enrollment required. $12.50/mo Pay $12.50/month for the first 9 months<br>Regular rate is $49/month View Plan	$12.50/mo Pay $12.50/month for the first 9 months<br>Regular rate is $49/month	View Plan
#3	Cricket	Cricket 3-Month Unlimited Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 5G Nationwide network in select areas with compatible devices No mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for only $45 for the first 3 months or $15/mo. $15.00/mo $45 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $15/month)<br>regular rate for 3 months is $120 (equals to $40/month) + $9.99 Upfront View Plan	$15.00/mo $45 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $15/month)<br>regular rate for 3 months is $120 (equals to $40/month) + $9.99 Upfront	View Plan

Are AT&T's new plans actually better?

For most people, yes—but it depends on which plan you're on. Extra 2.0 is the clear winner with more premium data, a bigger hotspot, and a slightly lower price. Value 2.0 is cheaper than Starter SL, which makes it a win for budget customers. Just know you're sacrificing 2GB of hotspot to get there. The 128Kbps post-throttle cap also remains, which puts AT&T behind T-Mobile (250GB hotspot) and Verizon (200GB) on that front.

Premium customers pay more, but also get more. The hotspot jump from 60GB to 100GB is meaningful, and the 50% watch and tablet discount is a first for AT&T.

If you're on a legacy Extra or Premium plan and happy with what you have, there's no rush to switch (especially with a $50 activation fee to consider). But if you're coming from Starter SL or shopping AT&T for the first time, the new lineup is a cleaner, better-value option than what came before.

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AT&T	AT&T Value 2.0℠ Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 3GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get up to $180 off for new line activation on Value 2.0 Plan via 36 months credit. Port-in required OR Get up to $800 Visa Reward card $50.00/mo + $35 Upfront View Plan	$50.00/mo + $35 Upfront	View Plan
AT&T	AT&T Premium 2.0℠ Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 100GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get up to $360 off for new line activation on Premium 2.0 or Extra 2.0 Plan via 36 months credit. Port-in required. OR Get Up to $800 Visa Reward card $90.00/mo + $35 Upfront View Plan	$90.00/mo + $35 Upfront	View Plan
AT&T	AT&T Extra 2.0℠ Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 50GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get up to $360 off for new line activation on Premium 2.0 or Extra 2.0 Plan via 36 months credit. Port-in required. OR Get Up to $800 Visa Reward card $70.00/mo + $35 Upfront View Plan	$70.00/mo + $35 Upfront	View Plan

AT&T 2.0 plans FAQ

Will AT&T automatically move me to a new 2.0 plan?

No. AT&T lets existing customers stay on their legacy plans. If you want to switch to a 2.0 plan, expect a line activation fee of up to $50.

Can I mix and match 2.0 plans across lines?

Yes — that's a new feature with the 2.0 lineup. You can put different family members on different plans, so one line gets Premium 2.0 while another stays on Value 2.0.

How do AT&T's 2.0 plans compare to T-Mobile and Verizon?

T-Mobile's Better Value runs three lines for $140/month with 250GB of hotspot and free Netflix and Hulu. Verizon's comparable tier offers 200GB of hotspot. AT&T's Premium 2.0 tops out at 100GB of hotspot — but adds a 50% watch and tablet discount that neither rival currently matches.

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Jessica Santero

Staff Writer

Jessica is a Staff Writer for WhistleOut and the site’s resident app expert. Her coverage frequently includes hands-on comparisons of popular app categories, such as translation, navigation, and dating apps, to evaluate how they perform in real-world mobile use.

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