Take your own phone over to Metro by T-Mobile at a discount right now.
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If you’re looking for an affordable phone plan, consider this deal from Metro by T-Mobile: Right now, you can sign up for one line of unlimited 5G coverage for just $25 a month when you enroll in autopay, and bring over your own phone. And that price is guaranteed for five years.
The fine print: The first month costs $30, and when you enroll in autopay, it’s $25 a month after that, which includes taxes and fees. There are also no activation fees, and no contract — you can change providers at any time with no cancellation fee.
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With a Metro by T-Mobile plan, you’ll get unlimited 5G data, unlimited talk and text, and the Scam Shield feature, which blocks scam calls on capable devices. The website does note that if you use a lot of data (over 35GB per month), you may notice slower speeds when the network is very busy.
You’ll also get to take part in T-Mobile Tuesdays, with discounts like 10% cash back at participating restaurants and $0.10 off per gallon of gas at Shell every Tuesday.
You can bring your own phone number over to Metro by T-Mobile, or buy a new one.
To get started, go to Metro by T-Mobile’s website, and click “Get started.” You can log in if you already have an account, or continue as a guest. You’ll first have to enter your phone’s IMEI number (its unique number that identifies the make and model, and if it’s compatible with the network), which the site tells you how to find in your settings. This will tell you if your phone is compatible. If it is, you’ll next choose if you want to keep your number or get a new one.
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How I rated this deal
This is a solid deal for this level of phone provider, and while it’s not a major discount per month off the original price, it’s still worth considering.
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