What's the Big Deal About T-Mobile's New Plan?
Is it really as good as it sounds? The main difference is not just a lower monthly price. T-Mobile wants customers to get valuable features without paying for the highest tier. With AutoPay, three lines cost $140 per month before taxes and fees, or about $46 per line.
What Do You Get With This Plan?
The plan includes unlimited talk, text, and 5G data. T-Mobile says this is premium data, so there should be no unexpected slowdowns during normal use. But is this true? The plan is especially notable for its
hotspot and international features, offering 250GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data. For travelers, there’s also 30GB of high-speed data usable in Canada, Mexico, and more than 215 international destinations, making it easier to rely on your phone abroad without having to hunt for Wi-Fi right away.
- Unlimited talk, text, and 5G data
- 250GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data
- 30GB of high-speed data in Canada, Mexico, and 215 international destinations
- Netflix Standard and Hulu with ads
- Apple TV+ available for a small extra monthly fee
But is it possible that this plan isn’t for everyone? You need at least three lines to qualify, and some legacy discounts may not carry over if you switch.
Be careful, if you already have a heavily discounted older plan, switching could end up costing more over time.