If you already have a phone that you're happy with, or you're a savvy deal hunter who knows how to find good deals on unlocked phones, then T-Mobile is offering an affordable prepaid plan that includes all of the essential services. Right now you can BYOD (bring your own device) and sign up for T-Mobile's Metro plan, which offers one line of unlimited talk, text, and 5G data for $30 for the first month and $25 per month afterwards with auto-pay. Taxes and fees are already included. You're guaranteed this price for 5 years, although being a prepaid plan, you're free to opt out at any time.
T-Mobile Metro Plan: Unlimited 5G Talk, Text, and Data for $25
If you already have a phone and don't expect to replace it every year or two, T-Mobile's Metro BYOD plan will save you money in the long run. Whereas the Metro plan only costs $25 per month, T-Mobile's least expensive Unlimited plan costs $40 per month and supplies you with a free 5G phone (plus sales tax). You can opt into the higher tier $50/mo plan to be eligible for discounted phone upgrades every 12 months. However that also means you're paying an extra $20-$30 per month - which totals out to an extra $240-$360 per year - on your phone bill. If you can hold onto your phone for at least three years, you could be saving over $1,000 on your bill.
The Metro BYOD plan is attractively priced, but it still offers unlimited talk, text, and data. You are also connected to the T-Mobile network, now the best 5G network in the nation. Note that speeds may slow if you go over a soft cap of greater than 35GB per month. In addition, you get perks like Scam Shield, which enables Caller ID and blocks or redirects spam calls, and T-Mobile Tuesdays, a program that gives you access to freebies and exclusive discounts every Tuesday.
Note that some exclusions apply. See details at MbyTMO.com.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
