Metro by T-Mobile Review 2026
T-Mobile's network with taxes included — starting at $25/mo.
Metro by T-Mobile is one of the cheapest ways to get unlimited data on T-Mobile's network with taxes and fees included in the price. The $25/mo entry plan includes 35GB of priority data and a 5-year price guarantee. The $30/mo plan adds 10GB hotspot. The $60/mo plan (with AutoPay) is a hidden gem — unlimited premium data (no throttle), 25GB hotspot, HD video (toggle required), Amazon Prime, and 100GB Google One (Android only), all taxes included. If T-Mobile covers your area and you want simple, predictable pricing with no annual prepay commitment, Metro is a strong pick.
Best For
Metro by T-Mobile is the right call if you fit these
Budget-conscious users who want T-Mobile's network with taxes included
People who want a 5-year price guarantee — rare in prepaid
Users who don't need big hotspot allowances
Month-to-month flexibility with no prepay commitment (unlike Mint)
BYOD users — best pricing assumes you bring your own phone
Skip If
Probably not worth it when…
You need a large hotspot — max is 25GB on the $60 plan
You want international roaming or MX/CA perks (not included on lower tiers)
You need device financing — Metro's best pricing assumes BYOD, though higher plans do sell devices
T-Mobile coverage is weak in your area
You want the absolute cheapest T-Mobile plan — Mint's annual prepay can undercut Metro
All Metro by T-Mobile Plans
$40 Period
Entry$50 Unlimited
Best Value$60 Unlimited
PremiumPros & Cons
What we like
6 reasonsTaxes and fees included on all plans — the price you see is the price you pay
5-year price guarantee on eligible plans — your rate won't increase
$25/mo unlimited entry with 35GB priority data is hard to beat
Month-to-month — no annual prepay required (unlike Mint)
T-Mobile's 5G network included on all plans
$60 plan (AutoPay) includes Amazon Prime ($14.99/mo value) + 100GB Google One (Android only)
What to know
5 caveatsNo hotspot on the $25 plan — need to step up to $30/mo for 10GB
No international roaming or MX/CA perks on lower plans
Best pricing assumes BYOD — Metro does sell devices on higher plans, but deals are limited vs. T-Mobile postpaid
Deprioritized behind T-Mobile postpaid customers during congestion
SD video streaming on lower plans — $60 plan gets HD (1080p, but requires manual toggle in MyMetro app)
Network & Coverage
Metro runs entirely on T-Mobile's network, including T-Mobile's 5G. As a prepaid brand, Metro customers can be deprioritized behind T-Mobile postpaid subscribers during network congestion. The $25 plan includes 35GB of priority data before potential deprioritization. The $30 plan includes unlimited data with a 10GB hotspot. The $60 plan (Metro Flex Unlimited Plus, requires AutoPay — $65 without) includes unlimited premium data (no throttle, no deprioritization), 25GB hotspot, HD video streaming (must be enabled manually in the MyMetro app — defaults to 480p), a full Amazon Prime membership ($14.99/mo value — cancels if you leave the plan), and 100GB Google One cloud storage (Android devices only — activate via the Google One app on the Metro network). All Metro plans include taxes and fees in the listed price and come with a 5-year price guarantee on eligible plans.
Metro is the set-it-and-forget-it T-Mobile pick
Metro's value proposition is simplicity: taxes included, 5-year price lock, and T-Mobile's network for $25–60/mo with no annual commitment. The $30 plan is the sweet spot — unlimited data with a 10GB hotspot for $5 more than the base plan. For lighter users, the $25 plan with 35GB priority data is one of the best entry-level unlimited deals in wireless. The $60 plan (AutoPay required) is quietly one of the best prepaid values in wireless — unlimited premium data (no throttle), 25GB hotspot, HD video (toggle it on in the MyMetro app), Amazon Prime ($180/yr value, cancels if you leave the plan), and 100GB Google One (Android only) for $60/mo taxes included. The trade-off vs. Mint: Metro costs slightly more month-to-month but doesn't require prepaying 3–12 months upfront. The trade-off vs. T-Mobile postpaid: you lose full device financing and international roaming perks — but save $30+/mo on a single line.
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