About AT&T
AT&T traces its history back to Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone in 1876. American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) was established in 1885 to build and operate long-distance telephone networks and eventually became the central company behind the Bell System. For much of the 20th century, AT&T was the dominant telecommunications provider in the United States and became widely associated with the Bell System and the nickname “Ma Bell.” In 1984, following a major antitrust agreement with the U.S. government, AT&T was broken up and its local telephone operations were divided among seven Regional Bell Operating Companies, commonly called the “Baby Bells.” One of those companies, Southwestern Bell Corporation, later became SBC Communications. SBC expanded through acquisitions and ultimately acquired the original AT&T Corporation in 2005, adopting the AT&T name and creating the modern AT&T Inc. AT&T subsequently expanded its wireless business through Cingular Wireless and the acquisition of BellSouth, becoming a major nationwide wireless carrier. The company was also an important part of the early smartphone era, including its exclusive U.S. launch partnership with Apple for the original iPhone in 2007. Today, AT&T is primarily known for its wireless service, 5G network, AT&T Fiber broadband, and FirstNet, a purpose-built communications network for first responders. AT&T continues to emphasize the combination of fiber and wireless connectivity, making it one of the major telecommunications providers in the United States.
Plans
Elite 2.0
AT&T's top-tier unlimited plan, offering unlimited high-speed data, 250GB of hotspot data, international connectivity, 4K UHD streaming, and included tablet and smartwatch connectivity.
- Unlimited data in 20 Latin American countries
- International data in 210+ destinations
- Unlimited international talk & text
- 1 tablet + 1 smartwatch included per phone line
Premium 2.0
AT&T's premium unlimited plan with unlimited high-speed data, 100GB of hotspot data, 5G and 4K UHD streaming, Latin American roaming, and discounted tablet or smartwatch connectivity.
- Unlimited data in 20 Latin American countries
- 50% off one tablet or smartwatch connection
- No usage-based data slowdown
Extra 2.0
AT&T's mid-tier unlimited plan offering 100GB of high-speed data, 50GB of hotspot data, 5G access, and unlimited talk, text, and data in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
View PlanValue 2.0
AT&T's most affordable Unlimited Your Way plan, providing unlimited talk, text, and data with 5GB of high-speed data, 3GB of hotspot data, 5G access, and U.S., Canada, and Mexico connectivity.
- Lowest-priced AT&T Unlimited Your Way option
AT&T 4GB
AT&T 4GB is a low-cost postpaid plan that provides unlimited talk and text plus 4GB of data per line in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with hotspot access and AT&T ActiveArmor security.
- Unlimited texting from the U.S. to 120+ countries
- No 5G access
Build-A-Plan
AT&T's customizable prepaid-style option that lets customers build a single-line plan around their actual data and hotspot needs, starting at $15/month.
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Next Up Anytime
AT&T Next Up Anytime is an optional, $10 monthly add-on feature for AT&T installment plans that allows you to trade in your current smartphone and upgrade to a new one early, bypassing the need to pay off your remaining phone balance. Subject to availability per device.
+$10.00/mo