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# United States Data Providers

## Introduction

In this section, I'm specifically covering mobile data providers based in the USA.There is also a page about [International Data Providers](/data-providers/international-data-providers.md) if you're interested in that.

## [AT\&T Unlimited](https://www.att.com/plans/unlimited-data-plans/) (Not Prepaid)

Though Prepaid is fine, specifically getting the AT\&T Unlimited Premium® PL plan is probably the best IRL streaming plan on the market. This is because it never gets throttled. They specifically advertise 'high-speed data that can’t slow down based on how much you use.' It also includes 60 GB/month of hotspot data as well, but it does get throttled after you hit 60 GB. It currently costs $85.99/month if you just activate one single line. If you're on a family plan though, you can get it for as low as $45.99/month by adding additional lines. Also see the [AT\&T Coverage Map](https://www.att.com/maps/wireless-coverage.html) to just be sure you're going to be covered.\
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This plan also has you covered in basically all of Canada, Mexico, and South America. See [International Data Providers](/data-providers/international-data-providers.md) for more information!

## [AT\&T Unlimited](https://www.att.com/buy/wireless/prepaid/plans) (Prepaid)

I used Prepaid for a while, but ultimately switched to the AT\&T Unlimited Premium® PL plan. The Prepaid Plan is subject to throttling, but I never really experienced it. It's something you should be aware of though that could happen. Also see the [AT\&T Coverage Map](https://www.att.com/maps/wireless-coverage.html) to just be sure you're going to be covered.

## [Verizon](https://www.verizon.com/sales/nextgen/plans/popularplan.html?line=newLine1\&mtnFlow=P)

Verizon seems to be the most popular provider based on IRL streamers I know personally. I do have a Verizon Unlimited Plus plan, which does offer unlimited data for $90/month. I will say, it's really just preference here, but I prefer the AT\&T plan. If I'm ever streaming from my phone, I reach for the AT\&T phone. I have been in situations where using AT\&T, while IRL streamers I'm with are using Verizon, that sometimes I lose connection and they don't, sometimes they lose connection and I don't. I just recommend either getting AT\&T or Verizon.

## [T-Mobile](https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans)

I don't recommend T-Mobile. The prices on their prepaid plans may be attractive, but every plan can get throttled after 50GB/month, and it's very likely you will exceed that. They also have the least attractive 5G, advertising it as nationwide, even though they simply upgraded and rebranded their 4G as 5G. I will say that in heavily populated areas, where most people are using AT\&T and Verizon, T-Mobile can shine. There was one single case I remember well, where a massive crowd of people prevented me from being able to stream, and the one guy with T-Mobile was able to stream.

## [Straight Talk](https://www.straighttalk.com/all-plans/unlimited-nationwide-extended-6month-no-contract)

An unexpected winner in my book is Straight Talk, but I would never use it as my phone plan while IRL streaming. It's specifically valuable as a WIRED connection via USB-C sharing in [Streaming Backpacks](/streaming-backpacks.md) solutions. Linked above is the specific plan I purchase. What I have experienced with this plan in this application is a solid, reliable unlimited and unthrottled connection. I'm not certain this would work in every application, but it does for me. I have it on a [Samsung Galaxy S10e](https://amzn.to/4a9R7vI). Straight Talk is a reseller, meaning it uses other popular provider towers to provide services.

## Other Resellers

Resellers are data providers who use other popular provider towers, like AT\&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Typically they're cheaper, but more prone to being throttled, as during throttling, AT\&T, Verzion, and T-Mobile target these reseller plan holders first. Because of this, I don't recommend any of them personally. If you already have something like Mint Mobile, Visible, Consumer Cellular, etc, give it a shot. If you don't experience issues, great! If you do, get AT\&T or Verizon and accept that you're going to have to pay a little more if you want to be an IRL Streamer.

## Xfinity Now (For Connection Bonding)

Click [Xfinity Now](/data-providers/united-states-data-providers/xfinity-now.md) to read more about this and why it's so great for Connection Bonding!

## Starlink (For Connection Bonding)

Check the [Starlink](/data-providers/united-states-data-providers/starlink.md) section for information about Starlink devices!