T-Mobile has been the carrier to 'shake-up' the cellular industry in the past few years. Their April 2020 merger with Sprint gave them greater coverage and spectrum ownership. It is slowly evolving to operate more like its competitors.
Plan Information
T-Mobile Postpaid currently offers a variety of smartphone-based unlimited plans, tiered plans, and data-only plans for hotspots, tablets, and wearables.
**TOP PICKS**
Top Pick Notes: T-Mobile direct offers a few plans that we consider top picks worth focusing your research on. Here are the highlights of the plans we recommend and why we consider them top picks:
Mobile Internet
- Device: Hotspots, Routers
- Data/Pricing: 100GB for $50/mo
- Top Pick Notes: Also comes with 15GB of high speed data in Canada/Mexico.
- More Info: View the 'Data Only Plans' tab on this page
Experience Beyond
- Device: Smartphones
- Data: Unlimited On Device. No network management deprioritization, 250GB high-speed hotspot data.
- Price: $100/month
- Top Pick Notes: Experience Beyond is T-Mobile's current top-tier smartphone plan with no deprioritization, 250 GB of hotspot data, and 30 GB of Canada/Mexico data included.
- More Info: View this page's 'Smartphones Plans' tab for these plans.
Magenta Plus Tablet Add-On
- Device: Tablets
- Data: Unlimited On Device, 10-30GB Hotspot, 1080p video, 5GB of high-speed data in Canada and Mexico and international
- Price: $30-45/month when added to an existing phone line ($70-90 if purchased as a standalone plan)
- Top Pick Notes: There are several options with varying high-speed hotspot data and other terms, and availability for some options may depend on having existing voice lines.
- More Info: View the 'Data Only Plans' tab on this Page
Business Internet
- Device: Routers and Hotspots
- Data: Unlimited
- Price: $60/month
- Top Pick Notes: These plans are eligible for BYOD, including most mobile routers. These plans are intended for fixed business use, but T-Mobile advertises them as options for remote and "popup" locations. T-Mobile has not enforced any geo-location restrictions. The Unlimited plan is available only in limited areas, but capped data plans are also available in other locations. Often confused with the Home/Small Business Internet plans.
- More Info: Business Plans by T-Mobile
For more plans that provide lots of data: Top Pick Data Plans Guide
Data Only Plans
Data Only Plans
In December 2020, T-Mobile launched data-only plans for hotspots and routers called 'Mobile Internet' plans, including a 100GB option.
The 100GB option has had varying device compatibility since it launched (May 2021, June 2021, August 2021). Previous versions of the plan could only be used in T-Mobile branded 5G hotspot devices, but now this plan can be activated on 4G devices as well. Members can check the Retired Plans section below for more on this history.
Mobile Internet for Hotspots & Routers
- 100GB - $50/month **TOP PICK**
- 25GB - $25/month
- 15GB - $20/month ($10/month with installment device purchase) - only available on the Linkport IK511 device.
The pricing above includes an autopay discount of $5/month, and do not reflect any taxes and fees. However, the fine print states that 'up to a $50/month' charge may apply if you don't have other lines of service. We have not received a single report of any additional charges being applied for a stand-alone Mobile Internet line on an account, but the terms are there.
These plans cannot be activated BYOD online, you need to contact T-Mobile via phone/chat or go to a T-Mobile store. If you purchase a compatible device from T-Mobile, they can be activated online.
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Data Only
- Device Types Permitted: Hotspots, Routers, Tablets
- Unlimited: No
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes, data caps according to plan
- Throttling: After allotment of high-speed data is used, speeds are reduced to 2G (128 kbps)
- Network Management: Yes
- Video Streaming Resolution: 480p
- 5G Access: Yes, with a compatible device
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: No
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming:
- 100GB plan: 15GB in Canada/Mexico; 5GB in in 210+ countries.
- 25GB: plan: 5GB in Canada/Mexico; 5GB in 11 other countries
- Linkport/15GB plan: 2GB in Canada/Mexico; 5GB in 11 other countries
- Domestic Roaming: 200MB/month
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: None
- Lines permitted per account: Not specified
- Extras: T-Mobile Tuesdays; Google One Storage Plans,
Tablets
Tablets can be activated as stand-alone devices on Essentials or Magenta plans, or as an add-on to an account with an existing phone line.
Currently Available Plans
Plans Available Online:
- Tablet Unlimited Plus: $65 standalone / $25 when added to a voice line
- Tablet Unlimited: $60 standalone / $20 when added to a voice line
- 25GB tablet - $30/month / $5 when added to an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next phone line
Plans Available in Stores:
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet Plus with 30GB Hotspot Data - $90 standalone / $45 when added to a voice line
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 20GB Hotspot Data - $75 standalone / $35 when added to a voice line
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 10GB Hotspot Data - $70 standalone / $30 when added to a voice line **TOP PICK**
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with Unlimited 3G Hotspot Data - $60 standalone / $20 when added to a voice line
Pricing reflects autopay discount, but does not include taxes and fees. Data add-ons are for high-speed mobile hotspot data - after the data cap is exceeded, speeds are reduced to 3G speeds for hotspot data.
While there is some information on tablet plans on T-Mobile's website, we have found that not all options are available online. Additionally, some options appear to be reserved for existing customers. We recommend ordering these plans in a corporate store rather than online, as the online options do not reflect everything that is available.
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Data Only
- Device Types Permitted: Tablets
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use:
- Tablet Unlimited Plus: 15GB
- Tablet Unlimited: None
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 30GB Hotspot Data: 30GB high speed, then 600 Kbps
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 20GB Hotspot Data: 20GB high speed, then 600 Kbps
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 10GB Hotspot Data: 10GB high speed, then 600 Kbps
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with Unlimited 3G Hotspot Data: Unlimited, capped at 600 Kbps
- Throttling: Yes, on hotspot data after high-speed caps are met
- Network Management: Deprioritized after 50GB
- Video Streaming Resolution:
- Tablet Unlimited Plus and Tablet Unlimited: 1080p
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 30, 20, and 10GB Hotspot Data: 1080p (once activated on the T-Mobile App or account website)
- Unlimited Magenta with Unlimited 3G Hotspot Data: 480p
- 5G Access: Yes, with a compatible device
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: No
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming:
- Canada/Mexico:
- Tablet Unlimited Plus: 15GB in Canada/Mexico.
- Tablet Unlimited: 5GB in Canada/Mexico.
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 30, 20, and 10GB Hotspot Data: 5GB high speed, then 256 Kbps
- Unlimited Magenta with Unlimited 3G Hotspot Data: 5GB high speed, then 128 Kbps
- Unlimited Essentials with Unlimited 3G Hotspot Data: Unlimited at 128 Kbps
- International:
- Tablet Unlimited Plus: 5GB in in 210+ countries.
- Tablet Unlimited: 5GB in in 210+ countries.
- Unlimited Magenta Tablet with 30, 20, and 10GB Hotspot Data: Unlimited at 256 Kbps
- Unlimited Magenta with Unlimited 3G Hotspot Data: Unlimited at 128 Kbps
- Unlimited Essentials with Unlimited 3G Hotspot Data: None
- Canada/Mexico:
- Domestic Roaming: 200MB/month on all plans
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: None
- Lines permitted per account: Not specified
- Extras: Google One Storage Plans
Tablet usage is prioritized over tethering usage, which may result in higher speeds for data used on the tablet.
Home Internet
There are mobile friendly plans, home internet backup plans, and other plans from $20 to $160/month, which must be used with the provided T-Mobile Home Internet Gateway Device.
For more information, see our Gear Center: Unlimited Home and Business Data Plan and Gateways by T-Mobile
Wearables
Wearables can be activated as stand-alone devices for $25/month or can be added to any existing unlimited plan account for $10/line.
Smartphone Plans
Smartphone Plans
Plan Specifications:
- Plan Names:
- Experience Beyond **TOP PICK**
- Experience More
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Phone (unlimited talk/text), Tablet
- Device Types Permitted: Phone
- Tablet Add-on: $15-$35/month, depending on plan.
- Wearables: $5-15/month.
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use:
- Experience Beyond: 250GB, then 600 Kbps
- Experience More: 60GB, then 600 Kbps
- Throttling: None on device
- Network Management: None
- Video Streaming Resolution: 4K UHD
- Canada & Mexico: 480p
- 5G Access: Yes, with a compatible device and in an area where 5G service is available
- eSIM: Yes
- Device Purchase Required: No
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming:
- Experience Beyond:
- 30GB high-speed data in Canada/Mexico per month, followed by unlimited data at 256 Kbps.
- 15GB high-speed data in 215+ countries per month, followed by unlimited data at 256 Kbps.
- Experience More:
- 15GB high-speed data in Canada/Mexico per month, followed by unlimited data at 256 Kbps.
- 5GB high-speed data in 215+ countries per month, followed by unlimited data at 256 Kbps.
- International Day Passes can be added.
- Experience Beyond:
- Domestic Roaming: 200MB
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: None
- Lines permitted per account: 5 lines, but can contact T-Mobile for more lines
- Extras:
- Experience Beyond:
- Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV+, Hulu with Ads, MLB.TV, MLS Season Pass, and Inflight Connection
- Experience More:
- Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV+, MLB.TV, MLS Season Pass, and Inflight Connection
- All plans get T-Mobile Tuesdays and Magenta Status (a collection of add-ons including discounts at Hilton hotels and LiveNation concerts, ReFuel on Us with Hertz/Dollar, and more.)
- Experience Beyond can upgrade device once a year; Experience More can upgrade every two years.
- Experience Beyond:
- Price:
- Experience Beyond - $100/month
- Experience More - $85/month
We only track smartphone plans that meet our criteria for mobile internet, which is having at least 50GB of mobile hotspot data. Other smartphone plans may be available from the carrier other than those listed here.
If you want information on other available smartphone plans, our friend Stetson Doggett manages the website Best Phone Plans, which provides comprehensive information on all plans provided by each carrier.
Pricing Grid Comparison
Business Plans
Business Plans
See our Business Plans by T-Mobile Gear Center for information on T-Mobile Business Plans.
Network Pass
The T-Mobile Test Drive app was retired in April 2025. They changed to the Network Pass. Members have access to retired information in the member Deep Dive section.
T-Mobile Network Pass
T-Mobile offers potential customers a way to test out their service before purchasing: T-Mobile Network Pass. Those interested in trying T-Mobile for the first time can access 90 days with unlimited data per month (after 50GB/month, may notice reduced speeds).
- You need an unlocked, eligible eSIM-capable phone
- Download the T-Mobile app. (T-Life App)
- Wi-Fi internet connection required for setup
How it works with eSIM:
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
- Carrier Relationship: Direct
- Plan Types Available: Phone
- Device Types Permitted: Unlocked Phone with available eSIM (eligible phones)
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: 50GB - tethering not available
- Throttling: None
- Network Management: After 50GB speeds are slower until next monthly cycle
- Video Streaming Resolution: SD quality
- 5G Access: Yes, with a compatible device and in an area where 5G service is available
- eSIM: Yes - required
- Device Purchase Required: No
- Plan Period: 90 days
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: Not Specified
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: None
- Lines permitted per account: 1
- Extras:
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