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Metro by T-Mobile vs US Mobile: Which Is Right for You in 2026?
US Mobile for network flexibility and hotspot — Metro for the 5-year price lock
Metro by T-Mobile starts at $40/mo on T-Mobile. No annual contract — cancel anytime.
US Mobile starts at $18/mo. Saves $22/mo ($264/yr) vs Metro by T-Mobile's entry plan.
Metro runs on T-Mobile's network footprint; US Mobile can run on T-Mobile (Light Speed), Verizon (Warp), or AT&T (Dark Star) via Teleport. US Mobile wins on data and network flexibility; Metro wins if you want a guaranteed long-term price lock.
US Mobile Starter $25/mo (taxes included) — 70GB premium data, 10GB hotspot on T-Mobile (or switch to Verizon/AT&T). Metro $25/mo (taxes included, BYOD promo) — unlimited T-Mobile data, no hotspot at entry; $30/mo adds 10GB hotspot. Metro offers a 5-year price guarantee on eligible BYOD plans.
Bottom line: Want more data and the ability to switch networks when coverage is weak — US Mobile wins. Want to lock in a low guaranteed rate on T-Mobile for the long term — Metro's price guarantee is hard to beat.
How they stack up, line by line
All plans, head-to-head
3 tiers compared · single-line pricing · w/ AutoPay
All prices single-line w/ AutoPay. Before taxes & fees unless noted.
How we rated each carrier
Weighted out of 100 · Coverage, Value, Features & Support
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