By-the-gig plans

By-the-gig plans are our most flexible plan option, allowing you to purchase exactly the data you need. As an added bonus, you can share that data across multiple lines, which makes them a great fit for families, groups, and businesses.

Plan details

Feature	By-the-gig plans
Nationwide 5G	Included
High speed data	Custom
Hotspot data	Included
Data priority	Standard; High priority for purchase on Dark Star
Talk and text	Unlimited
International roaming	For purchase
Network switches	First two free, then $2/switch

Setting up a new by-the-gig plan

1. Sign in to your US Mobile dashboard.
2. Go to Pools and select Create new pool.
3. Select Start, then follow the setup steps:
   • Name and customize your pool with an icon and color.
   • Select a pool size based on your monthly data needs. Prices include the access fee for your first line.
   • Add Starter Kits if you need physical SIMs (up to 5 complimentary kits).
   • Add existing US Mobile lines to the pool by selecting + Choose US Mobile lines under the Lines tile.
   • Enter your payment and shipping information, then select Create Pool.

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You can always add lines to your pool later.

Adding lines to your pool

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Your cycle starts when you add your first line to the pool. You can create a pool and add lines later without starting your billing cycle.

You can add or remove lines at any time during the billing cycle. If you add a line mid-cycle, the access fee is prorated based on the remaining days. For example, adding a line 10 days into the cycle means you'll be charged 2/3 of the $8 access fee (~$5.33).

1. Sign in to your account dashboard.
2. Select My Pools and select your pool.
3. Select Add New Line.
4. Choose to add an existing line, get a new number, or transfer a number from another carrier.
5. Select a line from the available options and select Add your new lines.

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If you're moving an existing line into the pool, you can move it immediately or at the end of the cycle.

Removing a line from your pool

1. Sign in to your account dashboard.
2. Select My Pools and select your pool.
3. Select the Lines tab and select the line(s) you want to remove.
4. Select Edit > Remove Line.
5. Choose whether to deactivate the line or change its plan.

Changing your base plan

1. Sign in to your account dashboard.
2. Select My Pools and select the pool you want to manage.
3. Go to Settings > Edit next to Pool Information.
4. Select Base Plan and choose a new data amount.
5. Select your payment method and select Save Changes.

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Changes to your base plan take effect at the start of your next billing cycle — you won't be billed immediately.

Understanding your usage

Term	Description
Pool Size	The total data (in GB) shared across all lines in the pool
Top-up	A one-time data purchase — unused top-ups roll over each cycle
Remaining Data	How much data is left in the current cycle
Total Usage	How much data your lines have used, individually or collectively

Viewing usage

In Pools, select your pool to view a chart of cumulative data usage across all lines. Hover over the chart to view daily usage. A leaderboard shows which lines are using the most data, and you can compare the current cycle to the previous one using the cycle selector above the chart.

Usage data is typically about one hour behind real-world activity, as we rely on our network partner for this information. We'll notify you of any significant delays and won't pause service until we have accurate data.

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When your by-the-gig plan runs out of data, all lines on it will lose data service. We'll notify you when you're approaching your limit. You can add more data at any time if your usage approaches or exceeds your base plan amount.

Getting notified

• At 90% usage: we'll send you an email notification.
• At 100% usage: we'll send another email.
• In the app, your pool page will show when data is exhausted and if you're on track to exceed your base plan.

Restoring data service

You can purchase a top-up to add more data or wait until your next cycle which will refresh your data amount.

Setting up automatic top-ups

Automatic top-ups trigger when your pool has only 10% of its data remaining.

1. Sign in to your account dashboard.
2. Select My Pools and select your pool.
3. Select Add top-up under the Remaining data tile.
4. In the sidebar, select Set up automatic top-ups.
5. Turn on auto top-ups, set the amount and spending limits, then select Save Changes.

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Unused top-ups roll over to the next billing cycle.

Getting a manual top-up

1. Sign in to your account dashboard.
2. Select My Pools and select your pool.
3. Select +Add top-up under the Remaining data tile.
4. Select your top-up amount, choose a payment method, and select Save Changes.

The top-up will increase your pool balance immediately.

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Unused top-ups roll over to the next billing cycle.

Deactivating your pool

Option	What it does
Snooze	Pauses specific lines or the entire pool for a small fee — your number is retained and can be restored at any time
Remove Lines	Removes lines from the pool — they'll show as expired in your dashboard
Deactivate	Cancels the pool at end of the current cycle — you have ~30 days to restore your number before it's released

To deactivate your pool:

1. Sign in to your account dashboard.
2. Select My Pools and select the pool you'd like to deactivate.
3. Go to Settings > Edit next to Pool Information.
4. Select Pool Status > Deactivate.
5. Enter "DEACTIVATE" and confirm.

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You can undo the deactivation before the current cycle ends.

International coverage

Check out how to set up coverage abroad in our guide for international roaming on by-the-gig plans.