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Metro by T-Mobile: Plans, Coverage & Deals
About Metro by T-Mobile
Metro by T-Mobile is T-Mobile's own prepaid brand, running on the same T-Mobile network but sold separately to reach budget-minded customers. Plans start at $40 per month and include unlimited talk, text, and varying amounts of high-speed data. The top-tier plan even includes a free Amazon Prime membership.
Because Metro is a carrier-owned prepaid brand rather than an independent MVNO, you get T-Mobile coverage and truly unlimited high-speed data without a pricy T-Mobile postpaid bill. If you are curious about how these arrangements work, check out my article on how some cell phone plans can cost so much less than others.
Metro by T-Mobile Deals and Promotions
Metro by T-Mobile Plans
1 line
6-Month Unlimited (BYOD)
T-Mobile coverage
$20/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
No hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Not supported
$10 int'l calling
$5 for 5GB in CAN & MEX
Not supported
1 lineTop Pick
Unlimited 25 (BYOD)
T-Mobile coverage
$25/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
No hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Not supported
$10 int'l calling
$5 for 5GB in CAN & MEX
Not supported
1 lineTop Pick
Unlimited 30 (BYOD)
T-Mobile coverage
$30/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Not supported
$10 int'l calling
$5 for 5GB in CAN & MEX
Not supported
1 line
Unlimited 35 (MX & CA)
T-Mobile coverage
$35/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
10GB hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Texts to CAN & MEX
Calls to CAN & MEX
5GB in CAN & MEX
Not supported
1 line
$40 Unlimited
T-Mobile coverage
$40/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
No hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Not supported
$10 int'l calling
$5 for 5GB in CAN & MEX
Not supported
1 line
$50 Unlimited
T-Mobile coverage
$50/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
8GB hotspot
480p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Not supported
$10 int'l calling
$5 for 5GB in CAN & MEX
Not supported
1 line
$60 Unlimited
T-Mobile coverage
$55/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed
Deprioritized
25GB hotspot
1080p video streaming
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
Int'l texting to 210+ countries
$10 int'l calling
$5 for 5GB in CAN & MEX
Not supported
Metro by T-Mobile Cellular Router Plans
Metro by T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
T-Mobile coverage
$45/mo.tax included
Unlimited
high-speed; $50/mo without AutoPay
Deprioritized
Full speed download download
Full speed upload upload
No overage charge
Metro by T-Mobile Coverage
T-Mobile
Network
62.7 %
Total coverage
1,962,291
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
52.8 %
5G coverage
1,653,294
5G square miles covered
332 million people (97%)
5G population covered
Metro by T-Mobile Add-ons
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 10GB of additional high-speed data that you can use on your phone or as mobile hotspot data. This add-on is recurring and will renew each billing cycle until canceled.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$20/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 10GB of extra high-speed data
- Works for phone or hotspot
- Renews each billing cycle
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 2GB of additional high-speed data that you can use for your phone or hotspot.
This add-on is recurring and will renew each billing cycle until canceled.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$5/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 2GB of extra high-speed data
- Works for phone or hotspot
- Renews each billing cycle
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 5GB of additional high-speed data that you can use for your phone or hotspot.
This add-on is recurring and will renew each billing cycle until canceled.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 5GB of extra high-speed data
- Works for phone or hotspot
- Renews each billing cycle
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Double the amount of your included Google One storage from 100GB to 200GB.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$1/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Google One storage up to 200GB
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Increase the amount of your included Google One storage from 100GB to 2TB (2,000GB).
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$8/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Google One storage up to 2TB
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Stream video content at up to 1080p HD video quality.
Normally video is streamed at standard definition 480p quality and limited to 2.5Mbps data speeds.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Up to 1080p HD video
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 100 minutes of calling and unlimited text messages to numbers in the following countries while you are within the United States:
Bermuda, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland and Vietnam.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 100 minutes of calling
- Unlimited texts
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 200 minutes of calling and unlimited text messages to numbers in the following countries while you are within the United States:
Bermuda, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland and Vietnam.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$20/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 200 minutes of calling
- Unlimited texts
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 200 minutes of calling and unlimited text messages to numbers in the following countries while you are within the United States:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 200 minutes of calling
- Unlimited texts
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 400 minutes of calling and unlimited text messages to numbers in the following countries while you are within the United States:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$20/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 400 minutes of calling
- Unlimited texts
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 50 minutes of calling and unlimited text messages to numbers in the following countries while you are within the United States:
Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Macau, Mali, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis Anguilla, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Maarten/Nld, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, Turks And Caicos Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Yemen.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 50 minutes of calling
- Unlimited texts
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 100 minutes of calling and unlimited text messages to numbers in the following countries while you are within the United States:
Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Macau, Mali, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis Anguilla, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Maarten/Nld, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Trinidad And Tobago, Turkey, Turks And Caicos Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay and Yemen.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$20/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 100 minutes of calling
- Unlimited texts
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Make and receive unlimited calls to and from landlines in the following countries:
American Samoa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Unlimited calls to landlines in 50 countries
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Make and receive unlimited calls and text messages to/from: Brazil, China (excl. Taiwan, HK), Colombia, French Guyana, Guam, India, Malaysia, Peru, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand from your Metro phone while you are within the U.S.
This add-on is also compatible with the Mexico and Canada Unlimited add-ons, World Calling, and other Metro Global Voice services, but may not be compatible with other Metro add-ons besides those.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Unlimited calls and texts to 11 countries
- Includes India, China and Brazil
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Call landlines and mobile phones in Latin America and select other countries from the US for $10/mo. Here's what it includes:
- Mexico, Peru, Colombia, and Brazil: uncapped
- Cuba: 15 minutes
- Panama, Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Uruguay: 50 minutes
- Guatemala and Honduras: 100 minutes
- Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Spain, and Portugal: 200 minutes
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Uncapped calls to Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Brazil
- Minutes to other Latin American countries
- Calls landlines and mobiles from the US
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Make unlimited calls to and from mobile phones and landlines in Mexico and Canada, plus unlimited texting. This add-on also includes up to 5GB of data roaming in Mexico and Canada.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$5/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Unlimited calls to and from Mexico and Canada
- Unlimited texting
- 5GB of roaming data in Mexico and Canada
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Make unlimited calls to and from mobile phones and landlines in Mexico and Canada, plus unlimited texting. This add-on also includes up to 10GB of data roaming in Mexico and Canada.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Unlimited calls to and from Mexico and Canada
- Unlimited texting
- 10GB of roaming data in Mexico and Canada
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Device protection for your Metro phone that includes screen repair and multiple claims, for $6/mo plus tax.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$6/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Screen repair
- Multiple claims
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Basic device protection for your Metro phone for $3/mo plus tax.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$3/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Basic device protection
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Metro's most comprehensive device protection, with unlimited claims, for $10/mo plus tax.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Metro's most comprehensive protection
- Unlimited claims
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Premium Handset Protection for your Metro phone, starting at $5/mo per device.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$5/month and up
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Protection for your Metro phone
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Review the details of your local outbound calls for $1/mo.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$1/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Details of your local outbound calls
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
McAfee Security helps protect your device against threats, viruses, and risky apps for $3/mo.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$3/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Protection against threats and viruses
- Flags risky apps
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Scam Shield Premium adds advanced scam call blocking for $2/mo.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$2/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Advanced scam call blocking
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
The Security Bundle combines data threat protection and scam call protection for $5/mo.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$5/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Data threat protection
- Scam call protection
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 1,000 minutes per month of calling to shared calling numbers for $10/mo.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$10/month
Taxes and fees not included
- 1,000 minutes a month to shared calling numbers
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 300 minutes per month of calling to shared calling numbers for $3/mo.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$3/month
Taxes and fees not included
- 300 minutes a month to shared calling numbers
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
This add-on includes a variety of perks and benefits. Here's exactly what's on the Metro by T-Mobile website:
Google One Membership
- Plenty of space: With 200GB of cloud storage you have plenty of space to store all your high-resolution photos, videos, and other important files. You can even share your storage with up to 5 additional people.
- Automatic Backup: Keep the photos, videos, contacts, and more on your phone automatically backed up with Google One. And if you break, lose, or want to upgrade your device, you can seamlessly transfer everything from your old phone to your new one.
- Additional Benefits: Also included in your membership are access to Google experts and exclusive member benefits, like a Google Play Credit and 3% credit back on Google products.
- Learn more here or download the app now at Google Play. Not available on iPhone.
Scam Shield Premium
- Your Ultimate Call Control Center: Scam Shield™ app is a free app that lets you manage your anti-scam protections, so you can identify, block, and report likely scam calls.
- Know Who’s Calling: Caller ID reduces unidentified calls by displaying a caller’s information, even if they’re not in your contact list.
- Take Total Control: Optimize and organize your mobile life with control over your calls and voicemails. Get information with reverse phone number lookup and get voicemails texted to you automatically.
- Learn more here or download the app now at Google Play or Apple App Store.
I personally think it's probably best to just get the regular Google One add-on for $1 per month and to save yourself the $24 per year.
Works with any Metro by T-Mobile plan.
$3/month
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- Google One with 200GB storage
- Scam Shield Premium
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Metro by T-Mobile Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metro by T-Mobile?
Metro by T-Mobile is a prepaid wireless brand that runs on T-Mobile's network. It offers no-contract, unlimited talk and text plans aimed at value-conscious customers.
Who owns Metro by T-Mobile?
Metro by T-Mobile is owned and operated by T-Mobile US. It is the prepaid brand formerly known as MetroPCS, which T-Mobile acquired in 2013 and rebranded as Metro by T-Mobile in 2018.
When was Metro by T-Mobile founded?
The company was founded in 1994 as General Wireless, Inc., later becoming MetroPCS. T-Mobile acquired it in 2013 through a reverse merger, and the brand was renamed Metro by T-Mobile in 2018.
What network does Metro by T-Mobile use for coverage?
Metro by T-Mobile uses T-Mobile's network for coverage.
Does Metro by T-Mobile have good coverage?
Metro by T-Mobile rides on T-Mobile's network, so its coverage matches T-Mobile's footprint, including its large 5G network. As with any carrier, real-world performance depends on your area, so check the T-Mobile coverage map for your location before deciding.
What features does Metro by T-Mobile support?
Metro by T-Mobile supports:
- VoLTE
- WiFi calling
- Visual voicemail
- MMS (multimedia messaging service)
- eSIM
- Mobile hotspot
- Managing multiple lines from a single account
- International calling
- Multi-line discounts
Does Metro by T-Mobile support international calling or data roaming?
Metro supports international calling through various international calling add-ons. For roaming, Metro supports use in Canada and Mexico, but it does not support roaming outside of North America.
Does Metro by T-Mobile support hotspot devices?
Yes. Metro by T-Mobile offers data plans for dedicated hotspot devices. The current hotspot plans are:
- $30/mo for 10GB
- $40/mo for 30GB
- $50/mo for 100GB
Does Metro by T-Mobile support tablets?
Yes. Metro by T-Mobile offers tablet plans. The current options are:
- $20 for unlimited high-speed data, 2GB hotspot, 480p streaming
- $25 for unlimited high-speed data, 5GB hotspot, 480p streaming
- $30 for unlimited high-speed data, 8GB hotspot, 480p streaming
Does Metro by T-Mobile support smartwatches?
Yes. Metro by T-Mobile supports cellular smartwatches. If you bring your own Apple watch or Samsung watch, the cost is $5/month on a qualifying plan. Otherwise, the watch line is $10/month.
What is Metro by T-Mobile's device unlock policy?
Metro by T-Mobile will automatically unlock all devices within two business days once the below criteria are met:
- The device was purchased from Metro by T-Mobile
- The devices was not reported lost, stolen, or blocked
- It has been over 365 days since the device was first activated
How do you contact Metro by T-Mobile customer service?
You can contact Metro by T-Mobile customer service by calling (888) 863-8768 or by dialing *611 from your Metro by T-Mobile phone. You can also visit a physical store location or use the online chat feature on the website or mobile app.
What phones work on Metro by T-Mobile?
Metro by T-Mobile works with unlocked phones compatible with T-Mobile's network bands, including recent iPhone and Android models. You can bring your own compatible device or buy one from Metro by T-Mobile, then activate with a physical SIM or eSIM.