T-Mobile Essentials 2.0
Reliable nationwide coverage with unlimited talk and text, 480p streaming, a 600Kbps hotspot, and free international texting to 210+ countries, plus affordable add-ons for international calls and data.
Taxes and fees not included
- Unlimited high-speed
- 600Kbps hotspot
- 480p video streaming
- $15 calls to 70+ countries
We don't recommend T-Mobile Essentials 2.0 for 1 line. There are similar plans with the same or more data at a better price.
Description
T-Mobile Essentials 2.0 gives you unlimited data on T-Mobile's network for $60 a month. It includes free international texting to over 210 countries. Plus, you get unlimited talk, text, and data at 2G speeds (128Kbps) in Canada and Mexico. It gets cheaper with more lines: four lines cost $100, or $25 per line.
The hotspot is limited to 600Kbps. Video streams at 480p, and your data is deprioritized. Taxes and fees are extra, there's a $4.49 monthly carrier fee, and there's a $35 activation fee.
For unlimited data on the same T-Mobile network for less, our top pick is Mint Mobile Unlimited Annual: $30 a month when you pay for a year upfront, with a 20GB hotspot. If you'd rather pay month to month, Metro Unlimited $30 BYOD is $30 a month with taxes included.
Consider T-Mobile Essentials 2.0 if: you want service directly from T-Mobile and travel to Canada or Mexico.
Plan Details
Multi-line Pricing Breakdown
| Line | Cost per Line | Total cost per month | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60 | $60/month | |
| 2 | $45 | $90/month | |
| 3 | $30 | $90/month | |
| 4 | $25 | $100/month | |
| 5 | $24 | $120/month |
Full Cost Breakdown
| Activation Fee | $35 |
| Carrier Fees | $4.49 |
| Government Taxes & Fees | $0.80 |
| Monthly plan cost | $60 |
| Estimated first month total | $100.29 |
| Estimated ongoing monthly cost | $65.29 |
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
Add-Ons
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