FreeUP Mobile Debuts New Plans Ahead of Black Friday

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.

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	PureTalk	PureTalk Unlimited Data w/ 2GB Hotspot Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 2GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for only $15/mo. for the first 3 months of service with new line activation. Plan renews at standard pricing thereafter. $15.00/mo View Plan	$15.00/mo	View Plan
#2	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
#3	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
#4	Twigby Mobile	Twigby Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text and Data Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 20GB mobile hotspot data Deal: New customers get this Unlimited plan for $25 a month for 3 months! $25.00/mo for the first 3 months then $35.00/month View Plan	$25.00/mo for the first 3 months then $35.00/month	View Plan
#5	Red Pocket	Red Pocket Premium Monthly Plan (CDMA) Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 10GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get 50% off your first month of service with this monthly plan. New customer only. $30.00/mo View Plan	$30.00/mo	View Plan
#6	Spectrum Mobile	Spectrum Mobile Unlimited Data Unlimited Full speeds up to 30GB Available on 1 Major 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data $30.00/mo + $20 Upfront View Plan	$30.00/mo + $20 Upfront	View Plan
#7	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 $35.00/mo View Plan	$35.00/mo	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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