Best T-Mobile cell phone plans in 2025

I've got some good news and bad news if you're on the hunt for the best T-Mobile cell phone plans. Earlier this year, T-Mobile reshuffled its multitude of unlimited data plans, streamlining things into a trio of easier-to-parse options. The problem? The purge did away with a lower-cost plan that was a favorite of mine, leaving more expensive options in its wake.

That's not to say you can't find good value with T-Mobile. The remaining plans at the carrier pack in some good perks in most cases — free streaming services, the ability to use your plan when you travel and more. And if none of those perks appeal to you, there are still a couple of options that give you cellular service for a low monthly rate.

The challenge, then, is identifying what you want out of your cell phone plan — a low monthly rate or a lot of perks — and then finding the option at T-Mobile that best fits those needs. I can help with the latter part of that, as I keep tabs on the best cell phone plans for Tom's Guide. That means being aware of the different options at every carrier, including T-Mobile.

As you might imagine from the remaining unlimited offerings at T-Mobile, you'll find some of the best unlimited data plans through the Uncarrier. T-Mobile's discounts on multi-line plans also mean that the best family cell phone plan can be found here, too. And the carrier continues to offer discounted rates on plans for anyone 55 years or older that are worth looking at, too.

The quick list

Philip Michaels

My name is Philip Michaels, and as the managing editor for mobile devices at Tom's Guide, I oversee our smartphone coverage. That includes looking at phone carriers in the U.S. and the various cell phone plans they provide. I've been doing this for a decade now, so I'm quite familiar with wireless carriers big and small — including T-Mobile and all the lower-profile carriers that use T-Mobile towers for their cell phone coverage.

The best T-Mobile cell phone plan overall

T-Mobile Experience More | unlimited data | $85/month - T-Mobile's best plan overall
I'm not crazy about the fact that T-Mobile's new Experience More costs $15 more than my previous pick, the apparently discontinued Go5G offering. But at least the perks in this unlimited data plan have improved considerably.

For starters, you get unlimited data with no caps on speed no matter how much data you use. (Speeds can slow on the cheaper Essentials plan if you use more than 50GB of data in a month.) The plan also features 60GB of hotspot data and a price-lock guarantee for the next five years.

I also appreciate the streaming perks that come with Experience More, which include subscriptions to the standard ad-supported tier of Netflix as well as Apple TV Plus. And travelers will appreciate the ability to use 5GB of high-speed data in 215-plus countries, plus in-flight texting and Wi-Fi on flights where internet connectivity is available.

Pros: Lots of perks for travel and streaming, truly unlimited data
Cons: More expensive than past T-Mobile plans, satellite connectivity not included

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Best value plan at T-Mobile

T-Mobile Connect | 5GB data | $15/month — Best low-cost T-Mobile cell phone plan
T-Mobile's Connect plan is a great option if you're on a tighter budget and don't need a lot of data. The plan has grown to 5GB of data, thanks to annual boosts from T-Mobile, though it seems like those boosts have come to an end.

This plan only costs only $15 a month, but once you hit your data cap, you can't use any more for the rest of the billing cycle.) If you have bigger data needs, try T-Mobile's Connect plan with 8GB of data for $25/month.

Pros: Low costs, 500MB data boosts annually
Cons: Out of data once you hit your cap

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The best T-Mobile cell phone plan for families

T-Mobile Essentials | unlimited data | $100/month (4 lines) - T-Mobile's best family plan
The Essentials plan at T-Mobile is pretty bare bones in terms of perks, but if you're a family looking to save on unlimited data, it's the place to start. That's especially true at the moment, when you'll pay just $100/month for four lines of data. Even at its normal rate of $120 for four lines, though, the Essentials plan is T-Mobile's cheapest offering.

You can use up to 50GB per month with Essentials; after that, your speeds will be slowed until the end of the billing cycle. Other T-Mobile unlimited plans don't have this cap, but they also cost a lot more than Essentials.

Families that want a bit more in the way of perks should look to the Experience More plan, which has the streaming and travel perks I mentioned when talking about T-Mobile's best plan overall. It's currently $170/month for four lines, a discount off the regular $220 monthly rate.

Because T-Mobile doesn't let you mix and match plans for multiple lines like other carriers, you've got to choose between a low price or great perks. For my family plan pick, I've gone with the latter, but your mileage may vary.

Pros: T-Mobile's cheapest plan, unlimited data
Cons: 50GB cap on high-speed data, no perks like other T-Mobile plans

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The best T-Mobile cell phone plan for seniors

T-Mobile Experience More w/ 55+ Savings | Unlimited data | $100/month (2 lines) - Best senior plan at T-Mobile
IUnlike AT&T and Verizon, which limit their discounted senior plans to people living in Florida, anyone 55 years or older qualifies for a discounted rate from T-Mobile. (It's why we think the carrier has the best cell phone plans for seniors.) The Experience More w/ 55+ Savings plan — try saying that fast — may not be the lowest-cost option, but it does offer the best blend of price and perks.

For $100/month, you get two lines of data. (The cost for just one line is $70.) In addition to unlimited talk, text and data with no speed cap no matter how much data you use, you also get the same travel and streaming perks as the regular Experience More plan. That means Netflix, Apple TV Plus and the ability to use data when you're overseas.

You can drop the cost of a two-line plan to $60/month if you try the Essentials Choice 55 option. (It's $45 for one line.) But that option features a 50GB cap on high speed data and wipes out all the other benefits that come with the Experience More option.

Pros: Plenty of perks, discounted from the regular Experience More plan, available to any senior regardless of location
Cons: Essentials Choice 55 plan is cheaper

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Best T-Mobile cell phone plan for travelers

T-Mobile Experience Beyond | unlimited data | $100/month - Best T-Mobile plan for travel
The Experience Beyond plan is T-Mobile's most expensive option at $100/month for a single line of data. That's $15 more than you'd pay for the Experience More plan for a lot of the same benefits (Netflix and Apple TV Plus subscriptions, plus in-flight Wi-Fi to name just a few). But if you spend a lot of time globetrotting, the Experience Beyond plan's price becomes a lot easier to justify.

Instead of the 5GB of overseas data you get with Experience More, the Experience Beyond plan bumps that up to 15GB. You'll also enjoy satellite connectivity to stay connected if your travels take you to where there's no cell phone reception once T-Mobile launches that service this summer. And on the streaming front, you get an extra subscription to the ad-supported tier of Hulu.

The price of Experience Beyond means this plan isn't for everyone. But if you want the most perks T-Mobile has to offer, this is the option to get.

Pros: Most extensive perks of any T-Mobile plan, satellite connectivity include
Cons: Very expensive

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Other T-Mobile plans

We've highlighted the main plans at T-Mobile — Essentials, Experience More and Experience Beyond. The company still includes information about its older Go5G plans on its webpage, but these no longer appear to be options for new customers.

Senior plans and Connect by T-Mobile options include choices we didn't highlight above, so here are those additional plans in case any of them appeal to you.

T-Mobile senior plans

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• Essentials Choice 55 ($60/month for two lines): As noted in our Experience More w/ 55+ Savings profile, the cheapest option at T-Mobile lets seniors pick up two lines with unlimited data for $60/month, with no other perks attached. A single line will cost you $45/month.
• Experience Beyond with 55+ Savings ($130/month for two lines): This is the discounted version of the Experience Beyond plan for people 55 years and older. It's best for travelers or people who want to upgrade their phone every year.

T-Mobile prepaid plans

• 12GB plan: T-Mobile's most expensive prepaid plan costs $35/month.
• 8GB plan: Like the 5GB connect plan, T-Mobile has increased the amount of data while keeping the price the same. This plan costs $25/month.

Low-cost T-Mobile alternatives

Pricing on the best T-Mobile cell phone plans compares very well to comparable service at AT&T and Verizon, particularly when it comes to unlimited data plans. But there's a way to get T-Mobile service for even less — turn to a discount carrier that uses T-Mobile's network to provide low-cost coverage.

Such a service is known as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), and there are plenty that use T-Mobile for coverage. Our favorite happens to be Mint Mobile, which T-Mobile now owns. Mint offers four plans, ranging in price between $15 (5GB) and $30 (unlimited data) per month. You get those low rates by paying for your service in advance — prepaying for a year of data gets you the very best rate at Mint. A frequent promotion at Mint drops the month cost of every plan to $15 for the first three months, if you're looking for additional savings.

Mint's a popular choice because it includes full coverage on T-Mobile, including 5G speeds if you've got a comparable phone. As with any MVNO, you do risk seeing your traffic slowed if the network is congested and T-Mobile prioritizes its own customers.

Other MVNOs using T-Mobile's network include Tello, TextNow, Ultra Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. The latter two services are also owned by T-Mobile.

Is T-Mobile a good carrier?

T-Mobile is not just a good carrier — it's currently the runner-up in our best phone phone carriers rankings. This position comes down to a couple of benefits and factors T-Mobile does very well.

When it comes to terms of plans and offers, T-Mobile is one of the most diverse options. It offers a wide array of prices that span family plans, unlimited data choices, prepaid plans and more.

Our own network testing found that T-Mobile is one of the faster carriers available, and more extensive testing by third parties backs that claim. Opensignal's latest report from January 2025 says that T-Mobile has the fastest download speeds, both overall and for 5G service. The carrier also beats AT&T and Verizon for 5G availability and in Opensignal's 5G experience rankings.

Another testing firm, RootMetrics, puts T-Mobile behind Verizon and AT&T for overall performance for its last testing period covering the second half of 2024. However, the report does note T-Mobile has the best 5G availability of any carrier and recognized fast speeds for the Uncarrier in major cities.

T-Mobile also has weekly giveaways and a host of incentives for its customers. The carrier's blend of affordability, features and coverage make it a top choice if you're looking for a wireless provider who offers something more than just a low monthly bill.