Inflation-proof phone bills: Metro by T-Mobile's rare 5-year price guarantee is live
In a time when many households in the United States are feeling the squeeze of rising prices across home essentials, gas and electronics, it can be tough to find the companies trying to help you save.
One wireless brand is seriously flipping the script by putting real money back in your pocket with a new five-year price guarantee.
Metro by T-Mobile is offering special deals for prepaid customers who tend to be students, workers and working-class families by lowering prices, adding perks and locking the discounts in for five years.
5-Year Price Guarantee at Metro by T-Mobile
Metro by T-Mobile is offering rare price protection for five full years. That means the price you sign up for today is the price you'll pay tomorrow and for years to come!
This is pretty much unheard of, so we suggest checking out the Metro by T-Mobile plans below!
Four new Metro by T-Mobile plans
Metro by T-Mobile
Discover the affordable new Metro by T-Mobile prepaid phone plans with an incredible five-year price guarantee.
Explore all Metro by T-Mobile deals
1. What is the Metro Starter Plan?
Just $25 per line for 4 lines with AutoPay ($105 total first month)
Unlimited talk, text and 10GB high-speed data
Includes T-Mobile Tuesdays and Scam Shield
Free 5G phone: No number porting required
Explore the Metro Starter Plan
2. What is the Metro Starter Plus (The $40 Period Plan) Plan?
$40 flat rate: No AutoPay, no hidden fees
No AutoPay, no hidden fees Unlimited talk, text and 5G data
Includes MLB TV, MLS Season Pass, T-Mobile Tuesdays, Scam Shield
2-line deal: $65 per month with 2 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G phones
Explore the Metro Starter Plus Plan
3. What is the Metro Flex Unlimited Plan?
$30 per line for 4 lines with AutoPay ($125 total first month)
Unlimited talk, text and data + 8GB hotspot
Free phone + annual upgrades after 12 months
Includes 100GB Google One, Scam Shield, T-Mobile Tuesdays
Explore the Metro Flex Unlimited Plan
4. What is the Metro Flex Unlimited Plus Plan?
Adds $250+ in value at a $10 per month lower price
All Flex Unlimited perks, plus: Amazon Prime Membership ($14.99 per month value) 25GB hotspot, HD streaming Tablet and smartwatch connectivity for just $5 per mo Unlimited texting to 210+ countries
Explore the Metro Flex Unlimited Plus Plan
Prepaid customers are sometimes overlooked in the wireless world but Metro by T-Mobile is offering affordable plans with premium perks, powerful phones and prices that won't get inflated. Check out the quality phone service plans to help you stay connected today.
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