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AT&T rolls out brand new core plans, but only one of them appears to be an upgrade

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Why This Matters

AT&T's new core plans introduce slight adjustments to pricing and data offerings, with only the Premium 2.0 plan providing a notable upgrade. While the plans aim to cater to different user needs, many consumers may find the changes to be minor or even less advantageous, depending on their usage patterns. This rollout highlights the ongoing industry trend of shifting plan structures and the importance for consumers to carefully evaluate their options.

Key Takeaways

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority

TL;DR AT&T is rolling out three new plans: Value 2.0, Extra 2.0, and Premium 2.0.

The new plans range from $45 to $90 for a single line, and offer discounts that range from $30 to $55 per line for those with four lines or more.

Overall, the new plans are more of a sidegrade or minor downgrade than an upgrade, but it will depend on how many lines you have and what plans you’re interested in.

The new plans are live now and are called Value 2.0, Extra 2.0, and Premium 2.0, respectively. As expected, the previous Starter and Value plans no longer exist, with Value 2.0 replacing them both.

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Starting with the cheaper plan, Value 2.0 costs $45 per line, or as low as $30 per line for four or more. The pricing is cheaper than the older Starter plan, though it lines up well with the pre-existing Value tier. One upgrade over Value is that you now get 5GB of premium data, versus nothing in the older plan. Just be aware that speeds will be throttled after this during times of congestion.

You’ll also get 3GB of hotspot access (reduced from Starter’s 5GB) before speeds drop down to an unusable 128kbps. Beyond this, you’ll get AT&T ActiveArmor security and unlimited talk, text, and data in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Speeds will vary internationally, and could be as low as 2G levels.

The Extra 2.0 plan is the next tier up, starting at $60 and dropping to as low as $40 per line for four or more lines. You’ll get 100GB of premium data, 50GB of hotspot access, and the same calling, text, and data perks in Canada and Mexico.

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