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T-Mobile $25 Connect Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: July 2026
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Data
8GB
Calls & texts
Unlimited
US calls only
International
—
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Estimate taxes for:
This state has significant local wireless taxes. Major cities may add 5–8 percentage points above the state average.
Lines
Per line
Total/mo
Est. all-in
Advertised plan price
$25
Regulatory programs / Telco recovery fee
Not a government tax — collected and retained by T-Mobile
+ $0.00
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $6.70
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$31.70/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
$10 in-store activation fee (Free online)
SIM card fee
Free
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
8GB data
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Hotspot included
Best for
Moderate data users, looking for no-contract flexibility on T-Mobile's network, with generous hotspot
Think twice if
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$31.70 vs $25.00)
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Data
High-speed data
8GB
Video streaming quality
SD (480p)
5G access
Included
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Satellite service
Not available
Data notes
Monthly data ends once the allotment is reached
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Included
Spam & scam protection
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Add-on available
Calls from US to Mexico
Add-on available
Calls from US to other countries
Available as add-on — From $5/mo · 2 options →
Texting from US (international)
Not included
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Calling features & extras
Video calling (VoLTE)
Included
Hotspot
Hotspot data
Included
Shares plan data
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Limited (talk/text only or data-capped)
Roaming data
Full-speed data included
Notes
Up 200 MB of usage per billing cycle
International
International roaming
Pay-per-use
International data
Not included
International talk
Pay per minute
Rates vary by country
International text
Pay per message
In Canada & Mexico
Available as add-on / pass
Talk & text in Canada/Mexico
Pay-per-use
Data in Canada/Mexico
Not available
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Optional add-ons
Optional features you can add to this plan for an additional monthly fee.
Calls from US to Other International
$5/mo
Unlimited calls/texts between the US, Mexico & Canada, plus unlimited texts to 215+ countries. Adds up to 5GB data in Mexico & Canada (or your plan's max).
$15/mo
Unlimited calls from US/MX/CA to 70 countries, plus unlimited texts to 215+ destinations and discounted calling worldwide.
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with T-Mobile before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G speeds
144-561 Mbps
Upload 6-34 Mbps · Latency 15-27 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M0006945950PRI000000000035
Carrier
T-Mobile
The largest 5G network in the US: postpaid and prepaid options, multi-line pricing that drops per-line cost as you add lines, and a 5-year price lock on eligible plans.
Compass Value Score
3 perks included, though its other measures score higher
Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from T-Mobile’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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