Is Metro PCS the Cheapest Cellphone Service?

If you are considering getting a Metro by T-Mobile plan, you are probably wondering about how well its prices stack up to the competition. It is almost the cheapest cellphone service available. Many of its competitors have the same rates or higher rates. In some cases, competitor rates are a lot higher. Only one of its competitors is cheaper.

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Dec 9, 2022

If you are looking at Metro by T-Mobile, formerly known as MetroPCS, to be your new cellphone service provider, you may be wondering if it is the cheapest service provider. This article will help you figure that out.

Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited Data Plans

  • Metro by T-Mobile only offers cellphone plans with unlimited data. It has three plans, for $40 per month, $50 per month and $60 per month.
  • AT&T also has three unlimited data plans. These cost $65 per month, $75 per month and $85 per month.
  • Verizon has a starter unlimited plan for $65 per month, and other unlimited plans for $80 per month and $90 per month.
  • Boost Mobile offer one unlimited data plan. It costs $50 per month.
  • Xfinity Mobile also has one unlimited plan. It costs $45 per month.
  • Sprint has three unlimited data plans. They cost $60 per month, $70 per month and $80 per month. These plans are only available to existing customers, though.
  • Visible has one unlimited data plan. It costs $40 per month.
  • Mint Mobile has an unlimited data plan for just $30 per month.

The Takeaway

Metro by T-Mobile is not quite the cheapest cellphone service around, but it's close. Almost all of its competitors cost the same as Metro by T-Mobile or more. In some cases, like those of AT&T and Verizon, a lot more. Only Mint Mobile has a cheaper unlimited plan, and it suffers from issues that do not affect Metro by T-Mobile.

Contacting Metro by T-Mobile

If you have any questions about the details of Metro by T-Mobile's plans, you can contact a customer service representative. You can get hold of one by phone, help forum, email or chat .

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