T-Mobile's Experience Plans Lock in Big Savings in Uncertain Times
There's no question about it: Economic uncertainty has American consumers looking for ways to cut costs without cutting corners. According to a new CNET survey, 60% of consumers said they were adjusting their budgets in anticipation of tariff-related price hikes, and 38% said they feel pressured to make purchases earlier than planned.
Smartphones are at the top of the list of purchases that are figuring in consumers' new economic worries. Nearly half of Americans have already purchased or are planning to purchase a new phone early to sidestep possible future cost increases. With higher prices continuing to affect everyday life, locking in long-term savings is more important than ever.
That's where T-Mobile's new Experience plans come in. Experience plans offer savings of at least 20% compared to the other big mobile carriers, and let you lock them in for half a decade. And T-Mobile's Family Freedom makes switching a no-brainer even with a cloudy economic forecast: They'll pay off up to four of your family's old phones and e, and give you a new iPhone 16 Pro for free with each line.
Big family savings, with streaming and more
If you're trying to make smart decisions for the future, T-Mobile's Experience plans are for you. Experience More, T-Mobile's most popular option, gets your family three lines for just $140 per month when you enroll in AutoPay. Compared to the competition, that's up to $50 less every month, savings that really add up over the course of a year.
Experience More also includes Apple TV+, Netflix, full-flight texting and Wi-Fi on most domestic U.S. flights, 60GB of high-speed data to use at T-Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and unlimited texting in hundreds of destinations worldwide. Plus, you can get a new iPhone 16 Pro for free with each line, and upgrade your phones every two years to get the latest models.
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Use T-Mobile's Savings Calculator to customize your plan and compare it with other carriers.
There's also the Experience Beyond plan, which adds unlimited high-speed mobile hotspot data and satellite service and lets you add your watches and tablets to your plan for $5 per line. Your streaming package also includes Hulu, and you can upgrade to a new phone every year rather than every two.
T-Mobile helps you switch and locks in your rate
If you already have a phone plan, switching can seem like one more expensive worry. T-Mobile's Family Freedom pays off up to four phones from your old carrier at (up to $800 per line) when you switch to an Experience plan. Whether you're trading in an old phone or not, you can get a new iPhone 16 Pro for free with each line on your new T-Mobile plan.
Once you're on board, you won't have to worry about changing your phone plan again for years. With T-Mobile's 5-year Price Lock Guarantee, you can make the jump knowing you've locked in your savings far into the future.
Feel like a VIP, even in tough times
One way to cut costs on your phone plan is with annoying tradeoffs like data caps, slower speeds and no phone upgrades. But with T-Mobile, you can save while still getting an award-winning customer experience and VIP perks.
All T-Mobile customers get Magenta Status, which offers exclusive perks on travel, dining and concert tickets. From free in-flight Wi-Fi to VIP access at events, your T-Mobile Experience plan comes loaded with benefits that add value far beyond what you spend on your monthly bill.
T-Mobile gives you the peace of mind of knowing you're getting a great price for great service, and that it won't be changing anytime soon. Compare prices with T-Mobile's Savings Calculator, pick your Experience plan and sign up today.
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