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Updated · Cord Cutters News · Jul 17

Metro by T-Mobile Launches $20 Unlimited Plan as Back-to-School Push Adds Free Phones

Updated

Updated · Cord Cutters News · Jul 17

Metro by T-Mobile Launches $20 Unlimited Plan as Back-to-School Push Adds Free Phones

Q: Metro's family plan offers four free phones for $100. How does this value stack up against deals from Verizon and Mint Mobile?

Metro’s four-lines-for-$100 offer stands out mainly because it bundles four free phones, something Verizon and Mint Mobile generally do not match at the same all-in price. Against Mint Mobile, Metro is more expensive on monthly service alone but stronger on total upfront value. Mint’s pricing can be lower, with four lines around $80 a month on a 15GB plan, or even less in some promotional periods, but customers usually must pay months in advance and bring their own phones or buy devices separately. That makes Mint cheaper for families that already have phones, but less attractive for those needing four new devices. Against Verizon, Metro is usually the better budget play. Verizon can reach roughly $100 for four lines on its entry unlimited tier, but that price typically does not include phones. Verizon’s “free phone” promotions usually require new lines, higher-tier plans in some cases, trade-ins for the best deals, and 36 months of bill credits. In practice, a family seeking four new phones from Verizon often ends up paying more over time than Metro’s simpler prepaid bundle. The tradeoff is that Verizon may offer stronger premium-network features and more plan flexibility, while Mint can undercut Metro on service price alone. But if the goal is to get four lines and four phones with minimal upfront cost and no long contract, Metro’s offer is one of the strongest value deals in this segment.

3 articles · Updated · Cord Cutters News · Jul 17

$120 upfront buys Metro’s new six-month prepaid offer, cutting unlimited talk, text and 5G service to an effective $20 a month for customers bringing a compatible phone.
The back-to-school campaign also waives activation fees and pairs switcher plans with free devices, including a Samsung Galaxy A17 5G on a $40 plan and an iPhone 16e on a $50 AutoPay plan.
Families and new-line customers get additional options, including up to four lines on eligible offers, free budget phones on qualifying plans and some in-store bundles at four lines for $100 a month.
Metro is extending the push beyond mobile service with T-Mobile Home Internet at $50 for the first month and $45 with AutoPay, targeting students and households seeking simpler no-contract bills.