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Android Authority
18-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
T-Mobile's new prepaid plans look great on paper, but is there a catch?
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T‑Mobile is shaking up its prepaid offerings with three plans, ranging from $40 to $60 per month for one line. The new plans largely look like an upgrade, but there are a few possible catches around prioritization and family discounts. The new plans look similar to what you'll find from other prepaid plans based on T-Mobile's network, though whether they are better or not remains unseen until we know a bit more. Earlier this year, T-Mobile unveiled its new Experience plans, which largely felt like a step in the wrong direction for its postpaid service. Now, T-Mobile is back with a shakeup to its prepaid plans, and this time, the new offerings might actually be an improvement. Unfortunately, 'might' is the operative word here. What do you think of the new T-Mobile prepaid plans? 0 votes Yes NaN % No NaN % Unsure/Other (tell us more in comments) NaN % There are a few red flags here, but before I get to that, let's start by breaking down the new plans that will go into effect on June 24: Starter Monthly : Priced at the same $40 as the former 10GB plan, this option now provides an upgraded 15GB of data. : Priced at the same $40 as the former 10GB plan, this option now provides an upgraded 15GB of data. Unlimited Monthly: For only $40 per month, customers receive unlimited talk, text, and 50GB of high-speed data, alongside unlimited 3G hotspot access — around $10 cheaper than the previous base unlimited plan. For only $40 per month, customers receive unlimited talk, text, and 50GB of high-speed data, alongside unlimited 3G hotspot access — around $10 cheaper than the previous base unlimited plan. Unlimited Plus Monthly: Includes everything from the Unlimited Monthly plan, plus 5GB of high-speed hotspot access (unlimited 3G afterward), unlimited texting to 215 countries from within the US, and unlimited talk and text roaming in Canada and Mexico. As you can see, the revised plans aren't dramatically different from their predecessors, aside from some incremental improvements. Taxes and fees are separate, but that's consistent with the previous prepaid plans. Notably, the new plans seem slightly cheaper or at least offer enhanced features compared to the options they're replacing. Anything else new? The updated plans all come with the same 5-year guarantee extended to T-Mobile's postpaid and Metro by T-Mobile customers. T-Mobile is even taking a page out of another rival's playbook by offering a way to upgrade to postpaid, similar to the AT&T Level Up prepaid plan. Dubbed Smartphone Equality, the new feature allows T-Mobile prepaid customers to upgrade to the best T-Mobile postpaid deals after 12 months of on-time payments, with no credit check required. None of these things sound bad at all, right? They might not be, but there are a few potential catches worth noting. First, the exact details of the family discounts remain unclear. The provided information suggests you'll pay just $30 per month per line for two or more lines across all three plans, which seems suspiciously good unless it's either a limited-time promotion or there's some other catch that's not easily apparent. Even setting aside the seemingly generous multi-line discounts, the overall pricing appears quite low, which raises questions about potential compromises — particularly regarding data priority levels. Currently, T-Mobile Prepaid plans offer a higher data priority level compared to most other prepaid services on its network. It's plausible that T-Mobile has quietly reduced this priority to align more closely with Metro by T-Mobile and other value-based options. Such a reduction would explain the lowered pricing, and T-Mobile has a history of subtly introducing such changes. After all, the company initially downplayed that its Experience plans did not include taxes. Another possibility is that the initial 50GB of high-speed data maintains a higher priority, after which users experience a lower-tier priority. If true, this approach wouldn't significantly differ from its previous prepaid plans. Bottom line: The updated prepaid plans appear promising, but I'd definitely do my homework before jumping in, as there are still a few unknowns here. I've reached out to T-Mobile for clarification on its prioritization levels, though companies generally remain tight-lipped about QCI levels, so it's very likely I won't get a direct answer here. If priority has indeed been reduced, the value proposition diminishes somewhat, though these plans would still align well with many other T-Mobile-based prepaid competitors. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
15-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
T-Mobile delists Go5G plans from its retail system and introduces bizarre new policy
T-Mobile's Experience More and Experience Beyond plans introduced in April were expected to replace Go5G plans from the get-go and the inevitable has now happened. T-Mobile claims that its new plans provide more value, but that statement might be a little misleading, considering unlike Go5G plans, the Experience plans don't include taxes and fees. In late April, shortly after the new plans were announced, it was reported that T-Mobile was discouraging employees from activating Go5G plans for customers. The company didn't deny the rumor and only reiterated that the plans would remain available for a limited time. In May, Go5G plans were removed from the company's website but it mentioned other ways to sign up for them, such as calling T-Mobile or placing an order via chat. And now, the plans have also vanished from T-Mobile 's systems. In essence, the plans have been grandfathered, which means that while people already on Go5G will be able to keep plans, others won't be able to sign up for them. —SettleAsRobin, Reddit user, June 2025 Apparently, you might still be able to activate Go5G plans through customer care staff, but the retail staff has lost access to them. Additionally, T-Mobile is also retiring watch and tablet plans with included taxes and fees. From June 18, the company will only offer taxes and fees-excluded versions of these plans. Unlike before, you will be able to mix tax and untaxed plans. This means that even if you are on an old, tax-included plan, your new lines will be tax-included. This might result in some billing confusion, but that's just the way things are now. With Go5G plans all but gone, T-Mobile has moved away from its "What You See Should Be What You Pay" slogan of 2017. The company appears to be reinventing itself as a premium brand. Switch to Total 5G+ Unlimited 3-Month plan or Total 5G Unlimited and get a free iPhone. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
CNET
10-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Prices Everywhere Are Rising, but T-Mobile Is Locking in Prices for 5 Years
It seems like these days the cost of everything is going up, especially with things like tariffs on the rise. But T-Mobile is helping you at least keep your phone bill price the same. Just like all monthly expenses, your phone plan can start to add up. But when you opt to join T-Mobile's Experience plans, you can guarantee that your rate will be locked in for five years. You won't have to worry about a price hike until 2030. Keep in mind, this offer is not valid for T-Mobile's Essentials plan. You can chose between the Experience More or Beyond plans to get a locked in rate for five years. Both plans have unlimited talk, text and data and full in flight texting and Wi-Fi. The phone plan also comes with Netflix. The Experience More plan includes 60GB of hotspot and 5GB of data in 215+ countries. The Experience Beyond plan comes with unlimited hotspot, 15GB of data in 215+ countries and access to Apple TV and Hulu. And if you want to add a watch or tablet to your Beyond plan, you can do so for just $5 more per month. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Both plans are currently offering a third line for free as well. The Experience More plan is $140 per month for three lines, when you use autopay. The Experience Beyond plan is $170 a month when you use autopay. These prices do not include taxes and fees. You're saving up to $60 when getting a third line for free. If you're over the age of 55, a first responder or a veteran, you can get an additional discount. You'll also get to take advantage of T-Mobile perks every Tuesday, from discounted movie tickets to freebies. Why this deal matters The T-Mobile five-year price guarantee is a great way to ensure that your phone bill won't go up for a long time, until 2030 to be exact. So many items are increasing in price, like everyday essentials, it's nice to have one thing that you know will remain consistent. Especially when it's something most of us can't go without.
CNET
27-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Looking for Consistent Phone Plan Pricing? Save with T-Mobile's 5-Year Guarantee
Wouldn't it be nice to have one of your monthly expenses remain stable for a while? Phone plans have seemed tumultuous recently, which is why T-Mobile's 5-year price guarantee with new Experience plans was such a surprise when it was announced earlier this year. With costs increasing on everything, and knowing that phone plans often come with strings attached, we've looked into the details of this deal so you can start saving on your next phone plan. T-Mobile's price guarantee applies to the Experience plans, but not the Essentials plans. The first tier is Experience More, which starts at $90 per month for a single line and includes Unlimited Premium data and text. It also offers 60GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at 3G speeds), Apple TV Plus, Netflix (with ads), Hulu (with ads) and is upgrade-ready every two years. If you need three lines, you'll get the third one free. This plan includes 5-year price protection and is $5 less when you sign up with AutoPay. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Experience Beyond is the next tier, which starts at $105 per month and offers unlimited talk and text, plus 250GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at 3G speeds). Every streaming service listed above is included, as well as smartwatch and tablet lines starting at $5 per month. Beginning July 2025, Experience Beyond customers get T-Satellite service included in the plan (Experience More customers can get T-Satellite free through the end of 2025, then pay $10 a month as an add-on). Other perks include upgrade eligibility every year and 30GB of high-speed data in Mexico and Canada. T-Mobile will knock off an extra $5 per month when you sign up for AutoPay, which means you'll pay just $100. Families can sign up for two lines and get the third line free, which can save them up to 20% when switching from other carriers. A quick reminder that the 5-year price guarantee applies only to the Experience plans and doesn't apply to other T-Mobile plans. Looking for more ways to save on your phone bill but aren't sure if this deal is right for you? We've rounded up a list of the best phone plans so you can view all of your options. Why this deal matters T-Mobile's 5-year price guarantee is a great way to have a consistent phone bill that can also save you extra on data fees and subscriptions. Both eligible Experience plans are an extra $5 off when you sign up for AutoPay. With so many price increases on other basics, this is a great deal for anyone who wants to save on a recurring monthly expense.
