FreeUP Mobile Debuts New Plans Ahead of Black Friday

Chris Holmes Staff Writer

Updated 21 November 2018

Article Summary

FreeUP has debuted two new plans
One of FreeUP's new plans includes 500 minutes of talk and text and 100MB of data each month for free
FreeUP allows subscribers to lower their monthly bills via a rewards system
FreeUP runs on AT&T's excellent network

FreeUP Mobile launched service last spring with an intriguing proposition: subscribers could lower their monthly cell phone by performing tasks like filling out online surveys, downloading mobile apps, watching videos and buying from participating online retailers. The idea would have no doubt failed to resonate were it not for the FreeUP's solid cell coverage aboard "America's top GSM network," i.e. AT&T.

The company launched the second version of its service in July, and has slightly revamped its offerings again with the debut of some new plans.

FreeUP's New Plans

FreeUP has added a totally free cell phone plan to its quiver. The plan includes a monthly allotment of 500 minutes or 500 texts, along with 100MB of data. It's a pretty modest plan, but again, it costs nothing.

FreeUP has also added a $60 plan that features unlimited talk and text and 12GB of 4GLTE data per month (after that you can still access data but slowed to 2G speeds, unlimited). It also includes calling to over 150 countries (including Mexico and Canada) and access to 4 million plus WiFi hotspots.

FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Talk & Text No Data Included Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $10.00/mo View Plan	$10.00/mo	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Starter 3 Month Plan 5GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $15.00/mo $45 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $15/month). Plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$15.00/mo $45 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $15/month). Plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Starter Monthly Plan 3GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $18.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$18.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Value 3 Month Plan 15GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $20.00/mo $60 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $20/month). Plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$20.00/mo $60 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $20/month). Plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Popular 3 Month Plan 20GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $25.00/mo $75 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $25/month). Plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$25.00/mo $75 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $25/month). Plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Unlimited 3 Month Plan 30GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $30.00/mo $90 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $30/month). Plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$30.00/mo $90 advance payment for 3 months (equals to $30/month). Plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Popular Monthly Plan 10GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $30.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$30.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Premium Monthly Plan 15GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $36.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$36.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan
FreeUP Mobile	FreeUP Mobile Unlimited Monthly Plan 30GB 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 4G LTE Network No mobile hotspot data Deal: FREE SIM Card + FREE Shipping with purchase $45.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges View Plan	$45.00/mo plus taxes & surcharges	View Plan

How FreeUP's New Plans Compare

There are a smattering of "freemium" MVNOs on the market, but few that offer full-strength cell service on a great network like AT&T—many of FreeUP's competitors feature less reliable WiFi or VoIP style calling and texting. That makes FreeUP's new starter plan easy to recommend.

FreeUP's new $60 plan is more difficult to recommend since there is a good selection of cell phone plans that offer fully unlimited data for $60 or less (again, FreeUP's plan tops out at 12GB/month of full speed data).

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile Unlimited Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 3 Major 5G Nationwide network in select areas with compatible devices No mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this Unlimited plan for only $10/mo. for the first 3 months of service with Boost Mobile! $10.00/mo with AutoPay View Plan	$10.00/mo with AutoPay	View Plan
#2	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
#3	Google Fi Wireless	Google Fi Wireless Unlimited Essentials for 1 Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices No mobile hotspot data Deal: Get 50% off this plan for 12 months when you bring your own Pixel phone and activate a new line on Unlimited Essentials plan $17.50/mo View Plan	$17.50/mo	View Plan
#4	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS) Unlimited 6-Month Plan (BYOD) Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices No mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for only $120 for six months of service or $20/mo. $20.00/mo Upfront payment of $120 for 6 months <br>(equivalent to $20/month)<br>Taxes and regulatory fees included. View Plan	$20.00/mo Upfront payment of $120 for 6 months <br>(equivalent to $20/month)<br>Taxes and regulatory fees included.	View Plan
#5	Tello	Tello Unlimited Text, Talk, and Data Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 10GB mobile hotspot data $25.00/mo View Plan	$25.00/mo	View Plan
#6	Ting	Ting Unlimited 25 Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 2 Major 5G Nationwide networks in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data Deal: Get $15 off this plan with Ting internet required. $25.00/mo View Plan	$25.00/mo	View Plan
#7	US Mobile	US Mobile Unlimited Starter Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 3 Major 5G Nationwide networks in select areas and compatible devices 10GB mobile hotspot data whistleOut Exclusive: Get this plan for only $45 for 3 months ($15/mo.) with new number activation OR $5 off per month for 6 mo. (up to 3 lines) OR 30 Days FREE Trial $25.00/mo $20/mo. for 6 months; $25/mo. thereafter View Plan	$25.00/mo $20/mo. for 6 months; $25/mo. thereafter	View Plan

On the other hand, you could potentially lower this price by participating in FreeUP's reward incentives.

FreeUP Phones

If you're planning on bringing your phone to FreeUP's network, you'll want to confirm its compatibility first.

Alternatively, you can purchase a new phone from FreeUP—a selection of midrange and inexpensive devices are offered from brands like Motorola, Samsung, Alcatel, BLU, LG Nokia and CoolPad. You can get free shipping by entering the coupon code "FreeUP."

Chris Holmes

Staff Writer

Chris Holmes is a Contributing Writer for WhistleOut, where he covers the cell phone and internet industries. His work has been cited in publications like The Verge, The New York Times, and WIRED.

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