Update: This very popular Frontpage Deal is still available for a limited time.
US Mobile is hosting their
US Mobile Mid-Winter Blowout Annual Plan Sale listed below when you apply the respective promo code. Port-in required only through
Dark Star Plan only (
bring your own number).
Thanks to community member
a_tigerchen for finding this deal.
- Note, must apply the listed promo code for discount to apply.
Available Plan Option(s):
- 1-Year US Mobile Annual Unlimited Starter Plan
- $119/Line
- Promo Code: WINTER119
- Includes
- Unlimited Uncapped Data
- 50GB on Starter (Hotspot)
- 1GB on Starter (International Plan)
- 50% Off Multi-Network Add-On
- 1-Year US Mobile Annual Unlimited Premium Plan
- $149/Line
- Promo Code: WINTER149
- Includes
- Unlimited Talk/Text
- Unlimited Hotspot on Premium
- 20GB International Data in 120+ Countries
Top Comments
"However, with the multi-network add-on, you can add a second line with a separate number to your primary line that shares your unlimited data plan, but that is on a different network (for example, if your primary line is on Light Speed, you could add a second line on Warp). This addon will not allow your primary line on WINTER149 to change networks."
I have no clue how ATT hasn't closed down because everywhere I've been their network is shit.
I don't know all the workings behind the scenes. I've been with them (5 lines) for a bit over 4 years with no issues (Warp and Lightspeed only)
They are REALLY pushing Darkstar, so gotta be getting some sweet deal from ATT or planning to get a ton of subscribers and hoping ATT buys them out???
Community Reviews
US Mobile's annual Dark Star plan stands out as a cheap way to get AT&T network service, with Premium adding strong speeds, solid customer support, and useful extras like hotspot and international data. Coverage and performance look very area dependent, ranging from excellent 5G and indoor service to weak spots, low upload speeds, or poor local AT&T reception. The biggest catch is that this promo is locked to Dark Star for the full year, and switching networks can void the discount or trigger extra charges. It is a strong value if AT&T works well where you live.
The deal can work well when AT&T coverage performs indoors for your area.
The multi-network add-on can add a second eSIM on another network for shared data.
Some users report strong real-world speeds and no call drops on Dark Star.
A free up-to-30-day trial reportedly lets you test service before committing to a full year.
Dark Star performance can be weak in some locations, including reports of very low speeds.
The promo requires keeping the primary line on Dark Star for the full annual cycle.
Switching networks or spending time off Dark Star can reportedly void the discount and trigger full-price charges.
The promo is reportedly port-in only, which can require porting out for about 30 days.
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I don't know all the workings behind the scenes. I've been with them (5 lines) for a bit over 4 years with no issues (Warp and Lightspeed only)
They are REALLY pushing Darkstar, so gotta be getting some sweet deal from ATT or planning to get a ton of subscribers and hoping ATT buys them out???
But this is AT&T and that is shit around here.
No. You have to manually submit a request to change networks ("Teleport") through the app or web portal. No way to trigger it accidentally.
As others have mentioned, it's very sketchy how USM advertises this, but if you know / suspect / ultimately determine that you'll need access to T-Mobile or Verizon, the annual add on for "multi-network" would allow you to add one of those networks for cheap, which then allows you to use the secondary network for data.
In that case, the backup network would be added to the device as a secondary line / eSIM, and you can toggle between the two as desired (and, at least on an iPhone, you can designate the secondary line as default for data and/or enable automatic network switching).
The downside to this approach is if DarkStar (AT&T) has no coverage, your calls and text messages won't go through (though you could still use Wi-Fi calling while connected to Wi-Fi, and/or iMessage and FaceTime calling on an iPhone through the secondary line). That may be too complicated for someone who isn't tech savvy, but ultimately isn't too difficult overall.
Basically have the Dark Star line be a random ported in number from whatever, and then have a 2nd line on Warp that has your real number.
The line must remain on Dark Star for the full duration of the annual cycle. Attempts to transfer the line to any other network will void the discount, and the line's authorized payment method will be charged the difference between the full price of the annual Unlimited Premium plan and the discounted price.
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Dark Star = AT&T
Warp = Verizon
Lightspeed = T-Mobile
Dumb to have to talk in code, but most of the major carriers prevent MVNOs (like USM) from explicitly naming the parent network they're using.
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What is odd is that if anyone complains on their subreddit, an army of their employees/fan club will downvote, reply with negative comments, etc. It has to be a management decision to do this to push the posts further down, because why would their regular customers care if someone is having an issue with their service? You can review the sub and see the trend.
What is odd is that if anyone complains on their subreddit, an army of their employees/fan club will downvote, reply with negative comments, etc. It has to be a management decision to do this to push the posts further down, because why would their regular customers care if someone is having an issue with their service? You can review the sub and see the trend.
ive been using USM for a year now (was on T-mobile), reception is phenomenal since i have both ATT and VZ lines on my phone but it kills the battery. rarely use support, very transactional. since they have these porting deals, one can try swapping lines every now and then since they screw loyal customers
ive been using USM for a year now (was on T-mobile), reception is phenomenal since i have both ATT and VZ lines on my phone but it kills the battery. rarely use support, very transactional. since they have these porting deals, one can try swapping lines every now and then since they screw loyal customers
Basically have the Dark Star line be a random ported in number from whatever, and then have a 2nd line on Warp that has your real number.
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What is odd is that if anyone complains on their subreddit, an army of their employees/fan club will downvote, reply with negative comments, etc. It has to be a management decision to do this to push the posts further down, because why would their regular customers care if someone is having an issue with their service? You can review the sub and see the trend.
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