To add more hotspot data on Verizon, you need to choose the correct method based on your device: add a Mobile Hotspot perk to an eligible smartphone plan or buy a Data Boost for a dedicated hotspot device. The quickest and cheapest way to add more hotspot data Verizon offers depends on whether you need a recurring monthly boost for your phone or a one-time fix for a dedicated hotspot.
Add a Mobile Hotspot perk to your smartphone plan
If you have an eligible postpaid smartphone plan (such as Simplicity, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Welcome), you can add a Mobile Hotspot perk for a fixed monthly fee. This perk stacks on top of any existing hotspot data allowances already included with your plan, giving you extra high-speed data immediately.
- Open the My Verizon app or go to My Verizon Online and sign in to your account.
- Navigate to "Products & plan perks."
- Select the Mobile Hotspot perk you want: the 100 GB option or the "Unlimited Mobile Hotspot" option (which provides up to 200 GB of premium mobile hotspot data).
- Confirm the enrollment. The full monthly amount is charged when added and is not prorated.
This perk renews automatically each month until you cancel it. Unused data does not carry over to the next billing cycle. Note that the Unlimited Ultimate plan already includes up to 200 GB of premium mobile hotspot data per month and cannot add the 200 GB Mobile Hotspot perk.
Buy a Data Boost for your dedicated hotspot device
For dedicated mobile hotspot devices (like a Jetpack or MiFi), Verizon offers Data Boosts to add more data when you run out. Each Data Boost provides an extra 5 GB of 4G LTE / 5G / 5G Ultra Wideband data for mobile hotspot use.
- Sign in to My Verizon and go to the "Usage" page for your dedicated hotspot line.
- Tap "Get a data boost."
- Complete the purchase. Each Data Boost costs $35 (tax may apply).
- You can add up to 5 Data Boosts per line, per bill cycle, through My Verizon or by contacting Customer Service.
What to expect after you run out of high-speed data
After you exceed the high-speed mobile hotspot data allowance on most plans, your speeds are reduced for the remainder of the billing cycle. On 5G or 4G LTE, speeds drop to 600 Kbps; on 5G Ultra Wideband, speeds are reduced to between 1 and 4 Mbps. This throttling applies whether you use a smartphone hotspot or a dedicated device, so plan your data usage accordingly. To conserve hotspot data, disable background app refresh (Settings > General > Background App Refresh). Use built-in data monitoring tools in device settings to track hotspot usage and identify data-hungry apps. Use Wi-Fi for non-essential tasks like streaming videos, downloading large files, or browsing to save hotspot data.
Options for Verizon prepaid customers
Verizon Prepaid customers on eligible plans can also add more hotspot data. A Prepaid 100 GB Mobile Hotspot perk is available for $10/month. Eligible plans include the $60, $65, and $75 Unlimited Plans, as well as the $70 Unlimited Plus Plan for phones. For tablets, the $50 Unlimited 5G Plan and the $60 More Unlimited 5G Plan qualify. This perk works similarly to the postpaid version, it stacks on your existing data and renews monthly. Use the Verizon Wi-Fi hotspot locator tool on their website or the Verizon Wi-Fi app to find public Verizon Wi-Fi hotspots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a Data Boost to my smartphone's hotspot?
No. Data Boosts are only available for dedicated mobile hotspot device lines. For smartphone hotspot data, you need to add a Mobile Hotspot perk or upgrade your plan.
Will adding a perk or boost change my plan's contract?
No. Adding a Mobile Hotspot perk or a Data Boost does not change your underlying plan terms or contract. You can cancel the perk at any time, and Data Boosts are one-time purchases that do not renew.
Can I use a Data Boost on more than one device?
No. Each Data Boost is tied to the specific dedicated hotspot line you purchase it for. It cannot be shared across multiple lines or devices.
What happens if I add a perk mid-cycle?
The perk is charged the full monthly amount immediately and is not prorated. You get the full high-speed data allowance for that billing cycle, even if you add it partway through.
Is there a limit to how many Mobile Hotspot perks I can add?
You can only add one Mobile Hotspot perk per eligible smartphone line at a time. You cannot stack multiple perks on the same line, but the perk itself stacks on top of any hotspot data your plan already includes.
Related reading: How To Add More Data To My Verizon Phone.
