AT&T Turbo is an optional add-on service offered by AT&T for select postpaid plans with 5G-capable smartphones. For $7 per month per line, it provides prioritized and enhanced wireless data connectivity, especially useful in congested network areas. This add-on effectively upgrades your data to "performance data," improving speed, stability, and responsiveness during high-demand activities such as mobile gaming, live streaming, and video calls. Key points about AT&T Turbo:
- It is available for specific plans like Unlimited Premium PL, Unlimited Extra EL, and Unlimited Elite.
- Turbo prioritizes your data traffic over standard users when network congestion occurs, giving you a higher Quality of Service Class Indicator (QCI).
- The add-on only applies to your existing data allotments (premium and hotspot data); it does not add more data.
- If you exceed your plan's data limits, normal speed reductions apply regardless of Turbo.
- It does not affect messaging, voice, or roaming and is only for use on 5G smartphones on the AT&T network.
- Customers can activate or deactivate Turbo monthly through the myAT&T app or online account.
- AT&T Turbo aims to reduce lag and improve real-time performance but may not always be noticeable if the network isn’t congested.
AT&T positions Turbo as a way to give users control over their data experience by enhancing network performance for applications where milliseconds matter, such as gaming and live video.
