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Prepaid phone plans in Houston — every major carrier

Compare prepaid plans from the major carriers at one counter, get set up in store, and keep your number. Prepaid means no contract, no credit check and no surprise bills.

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Plans & prices

Compare prepaid plans from every carrier.

Every plan below is available at our counter. We'll help you pick the right one, activate it and move your number — in English or Spanish.

Prices checked October 12, 2026

Unlimited plans, side by side

Sorted by monthly price.

CarrierPrice
Cricket WirelessSelect Unlimited$35/mo with AutoPay
H2O WirelessUnlimited (slower after 40GB) · 10GB hotspot$40/mo
T-Mobile PrepaidUnlimited Monthly · Unlimited hotspot at 3G speeds$45/mo with AutoPay
AT&T PrepaidUnlimited Enhanced Select · 10GB hotspot$45/mo
Cricket WirelessSmart Unlimited · 15GB hotspot$45/mo with AutoPay
Lyca MobileUnlimited data · 15GB hotspot$49/mo
Verizon PrepaidUnlimited · 5GB hotspot$50/mo with AutoPay
Simple MobileUnlimited World · 20GB hotspot$50/mo
TracfoneTracfone Freedom · 15GB hotspot$50/30 days
H2O WirelessUnlimited (slower after 60GB) · 15GB hotspot$50/mo
Gen MobileUnlimited data · Up to 10GB hotspot$50/mo
Cricket WirelessSupreme Unlimited · 50GB hotspot$55/mo with AutoPay
Lyca MobileUnlimited data · 25GB hotspot$59/mo
T-Mobile PrepaidUnlimited Plus Monthly · 5GB high-speed hotspot$60/mo with AutoPay
Verizon PrepaidUnlimited Plus · 25GB premium hotspot$60/mo with AutoPay
AT&T PrepaidUnlimited Ultra Select · 30GB hotspot$60/mo
Simple MobileUnlimited World+ · 30GB hotspot$60/mo
H2O WirelessUnlimited (slower after 60GB) · 20GB hotspot$60/mo
AT&T PrepaidUnlimited Premier Select · 50GB hotspot$75/mo

T-Mobile Prepaid

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • 5-year price guarantee on talk, text & 5G data
  • Free Caller ID and Scam ID
  • Use it in Mexico & Canada (up to 5GB high-speed data)

  • $40/mo with AutoPay

    Starter Monthly

    15GB 5G data

    • $45 the first month

  • $45/mo with AutoPay

    Unlimited Monthly

    Unlimited 5G data

    Unlimited hotspot at 3G speeds

    • $50 the first month
    • Video streams in SD
  • Most popular

    $60/mo with AutoPay

    Unlimited Plus Monthly

    Unlimited 5G data

    5GB high-speed hotspot

    • $65 the first month
    • International benefits included

Good to know

  • Without AutoPay, $5 more per month.
  • Add-ons: $5 Mexico & Canada unlimited calling & texting; $15 international calling to landlines in 70+ countries and mobiles in 30+.
  • Heavy users (over 35GB/mo) may see lower speeds during congestion. A device connection charge applies at activation.

Source: prepaid.t-mobile.com

Verizon Prepaid

Verizon network

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • International texting
  • Talk, text & data to and from Mexico & Canada
  • Call Filter, Digital Secure (basic) & Verizon Cloud

  • $35/mo with AutoPay

    15GB 5G data

    Hotspot from your data

    • $45 the first month

  • $50/mo with AutoPay

    Unlimited

    Unlimited 5G data

    5GB hotspot

    • $60 the first month
    • Add a line for $30/mo

  • $60/mo with AutoPay

    Unlimited Plus

    Unlimited · 5G Ultra Wideband

    25GB premium hotspot

    • $70 the first month
    • 50GB premium network access
    • Global Choice: calling to 1 country/mo
    • Add a line for $40/mo

Good to know

  • Loyalty discounts: save $5/mo per line after 3 payments, then $10/mo after 9 payments.
  • Save $20/mo when you add an Unlimited line. Smartwatch line $10/mo.
  • TravelPass: use your plan in 140+ countries for $12/day.

Source: Carrier brochure at our counter

AT&T Prepaid

AT&T network

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited talk & text on unlimited plans
  • Texting from the U.S. to 230+ countries
  • AT&T ActiveArmor mobile security
  • AT&T Level Up
  • New

    $20/mo

    Simple. Affordable.

    5GB data with 5G

    Hotspot enabled

    • Unlimited calling · 5,000 texts
    • Mexico & Canada

  • $35/mo

    Unlimited Saver

    30GB at up to 3 Mbps

    • Then up to 1.5 Mbps
  • Most popular

    $45/mo

    Unlimited Enhanced Select

    Unlimited 5G data

    10GB hotspot

    • Talk & text to Mexico & Canada
    • Ask about 3 months free when you prepay

  • $60/mo

    Unlimited Ultra Select

    Unlimited 5G · 50GB high-speed

    30GB hotspot

    • Talk & text to Mexico & Canada
    • 500 min to 30+ countries
    • HD streaming · 100GB AT&T Personal Cloud

  • $75/mo

    Unlimited Premier Select

    Unlimited premium 5G data

    50GB hotspot

    • Talk & text to Mexico & Canada
    • Unlimited calling to 85 countries
    • HD streaming · 100GB AT&T Personal Cloud

Good to know

  • Data-only plans for tablets & hotspots: 15GB $35, 50GB $55, 100GB $90.
  • Add-ons: International $10/mo (250 min to 70 countries), International Plus $15/mo (unlimited to 85+ countries), International travel $40 for 7 days (5GB + unlimited talk & text).
  • Prices are for a single line; taxes & fees extra.

Source: Carrier brochure at our counter

Cricket Wireless

AT&T network

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Talk & text to Mexico & Canada

  • $30/mo with AutoPay

    Sensible 10GB

    10GB data

  • $35/mo with AutoPay

    Select Unlimited

    Unlimited data

    • 4 lines for $100/mo

  • $45/mo with AutoPay

    Smart Unlimited

    Unlimited high-speed data

    15GB hotspot

    • Works in Mexico & Canada
    • Texting to 200+ countries
    • 100GB cloud storage · 2 lines $75/mo

  • $55/mo with AutoPay

    Supreme Unlimited

    Unlimited high-speed data

    50GB hotspot

    • Works in Mexico & Canada
    • Texting to 200+ countries
    • 150GB cloud storage
    • HBO Max Basic with ads

Good to know

  • AutoPay prices include a $5 credit starting the second month.
  • Cricket Passport for travel from $10/day. Unlimited smartwatch plan $10/mo.

Source: Carrier counter sign at our store

Simple Mobile

Verizon network

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited nationwide talk & text
  • Unlimited global texting
  • International calling on every plan

  • $25/mo

    15GB 5G data

    Hotspot capable

    • Calling to 100+ countries
    • Roaming in 17 countries (3GB)
    • $10 international calling credit

  • $30/mo

    20GB 5G data

    Hotspot capable

    • Calling to 125+ countries
    • Roaming in 17 countries (5GB)
    • $10 international calling credit

  • $40/mo

    30GB 5G data

    Hotspot capable

    • Calling to 125+ countries
    • Roaming in 17 countries (5GB)
    • $10 international calling credit
  • 4 lines $25/mo each

    $50/mo

    Unlimited World

    Unlimited 5G data

    20GB hotspot

    • Calling to 200+ countries
    • Roaming in 17 countries (5GB)
    • $15 international calling credit

  • $60/mo

    Unlimited World+

    Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband

    30GB hotspot

    • Calling to 200+ countries
    • Roaming in 140+ countries (10GB)
    • $20 international calling credit

Good to know

  • Get 4 lines on Unlimited World for $25/mo each, plus taxes & fees.
  • International calling country counts depend on the network your line activates on.

Source: Carrier brochure at our counter

Tracfone

Verizon network

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Hotspot included
  • Unused data carries over while service is active

  • $15/30 days

    1GB carryover data

  • $20/30 days

    4GB carryover data

    • Talk & text to Mexico & Canada
    • Spam filter

  • $30/30 days

    10GB carryover data

    • Talk & text to Mexico & Canada
    • Spam filter

  • $40/30 days

    20GB carryover data

    • Talk & text to Mexico & Canada
    • Spam filter

  • $50/30 days

    Tracfone Freedom

    Unlimited data, talk & text

    15GB hotspot

    • Talk, text & roaming in Mexico & Canada
    • Spam filter
    • Identity protection by IDnotify (Experian)

Good to know

  • Save up to 20% with multi-month plans.
  • Tracfone Freedom doesn't include carryover data. Video streams at up to 480p.

Source: Carrier brochure at our counter

H2O Wireless

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited talk & text
  • Unlimited talk & text to 100+ countries (from the U.S.)
  • Works in 100+ destinations when you travel
  • No contracts, no overage fees

  • $20/mo

    10GB high-speed data

    2GB hotspot

    • $5 international roaming credit
    • $1.50 international calling credit
  • Best deal

    $30/mo

    30GB high-speed data

    5GB hotspot

    • $10 international roaming credit
    • $5 international calling credit

  • $40/mo

    Unlimited (slower after 40GB)

    10GB hotspot

    • $20 international roaming credit
    • $10 international calling credit

  • $50/mo

    Unlimited (slower after 60GB)

    15GB hotspot

    • $30 international roaming credit
    • $20 international calling credit

  • $60/mo

    Unlimited (slower after 60GB)

    20GB hotspot

    • $40 international roaming credit
    • $30 international calling credit

Good to know

  • Data, hotspot and international top-ups are available — ask at the counter.

Source: Carrier counter sign at our store

Lyca Mobile

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited international talk & text to 100 countries
  • $19+ plans: unlimited roaming talk & text in Mexico & Canada
  • eSIM, WiFi calling & hotspot

  • $15/mo

    1GB data

    1GB hotspot

  • Popular

    $19/mo

    5GB data

    5GB hotspot

    • $5 international calling credit

  • $23/mo

    8GB data

    8GB hotspot

    • $5 international calling credit

  • $29/mo

    15GB data

    10GB hotspot

    • $5 international calling credit

  • $33/mo

    18GB data

    10GB hotspot

    • $5 international calling credit

  • $39/mo

    25GB data

    10GB hotspot

    • $5 international calling credit

  • $49/mo

    Unlimited data

    15GB hotspot

    • $10 international calling credit
    • 5GB data in Mexico & Canada

  • $59/mo

    Unlimited data

    25GB hotspot

    • $15 international calling credit
    • 5GB data in Mexico & Canada

Good to know

  • Prices for new customers.
  • Unlimited plans: first 40GB at 5G speeds. International calling covers the first 10 numbers dialed per country.

Source: Carrier brochure at our counter

Gen Mobile

Every plan includes

  • Unlimited nationwide talk & global text
  • Unlimited talk to 100+ international destinations
  • $20+ plans: $10/mo international talk credit + $10/mo Mexico & Canada roaming credit
  • Lowest price

    $10/mo

    2GB data

    Hotspot included

  • $20/mo

    8GB data

    Up to 5GB hotspot

  • $30/mo

    15GB data

    Up to 10GB hotspot

  • $40/mo

    25GB data

    Up to 10GB hotspot

  • $50/mo

    Unlimited data

    Up to 10GB hotspot

    • 45GB high-speed, then up to 512kbps

Good to know

  • On the $10–$40 plans, speeds slow to 128kbps after your data; video streams at about 360p.

Source: Carrier brochure at our counter

Prices and features are set by each carrier and shown as advertised. Plus taxes & fees. Carriers change plans often — we'll confirm today's price before you pay.

We also carry Metro by T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, GoSmart. Ask at the counter for their current plans.

Questions about a plan? Call (713) 339-9300.

Carriers we offer

  • T-Mobile Prepaid, Verizon Prepaid, AT&T Prepaid, Cricket, Simple Mobile, Tracfone, H2O Wireless, Lyca Mobile, Gen Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Boost Mobile and GoSmart.
  • New activations and switching carriers — keep your number when you transfer.
  • Help choosing the right plan for how much data you actually use.
  • Monthly plan payments in store with no extra charges.
  • International recharge for family abroad.
  • Xfinity Prepaid home internet.

Switching is simple

  1. 1

    Keep your old line active

    Don't cancel first — your number transfers from the active account.

  2. 2

    Bring your account info

    Have your current account number and number-transfer PIN ready.

  3. 3

    Pick a plan

    We compare current plans with you; prices change, so we'll show you today's options.

  4. 4

    Activate in store

    We activate the new service and make sure calls and data work before you leave.

Common questions

Which prepaid carriers do you have?

T-Mobile Prepaid, Verizon Prepaid, AT&T Prepaid, Cricket, Simple Mobile, Tracfone, H2O Wireless, Lyca Mobile, Gen Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Boost Mobile and GoSmart — plus Xfinity Prepaid home internet.

How much are prepaid plans?

Plans start at $10/mo (Gen Mobile, 2GB). Unlimited data starts at $35/mo with AutoPay (Cricket Select Unlimited), and most unlimited plans with hotspot run $45–$60/mo. See every plan above — prices change, so we confirm today's price before you pay.

Can I keep my phone number?

Usually, yes. Keep your old line active until the transfer is done and bring your account number and transfer PIN. Your phone also needs to be unlocked for a different network.

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