Metro by T-Mobile
Uses T-Mobile's network
Metro by T-Mobile $40 Unlimited 5G Data US/MEX Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
Last updated: October 2026
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Data
Unlimited
Calls & texts
Unlimited
US calls only
International
Mexico & Canada
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Plan price
$40/mo
Taxes & fees
$0 — included in price
You pay
No surprises on your first bill
$40/mo
With AutoPay
Save $5/mo with AutoPay
$35/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
$25
SIM card fee
$10
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
Unlimited data
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Taxes & fees included
Best for
Heavy users who want unlimited data, looking for no-contract flexibility on T-Mobile's network, with taxes and fees included
Think twice if
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Included perks
T-Mobile Tuesdays
Included
Perk values are approximate. Carriers may modify or discontinue perks with limited notice.
Offer details
Additional details
Optional add-ons
- Security & Protection
- $5/month — Security Bundle: Scam Shield™ Premium + McAfee® Security with ID Theft Protection
- $3/month — McAfee® Security for Metro® by T-Mobile: Standalone device and antivirus protection
- $2/month — Scam Shield™ Premium: Advanced spam blocking and caller ID
- Storage & Bundles
- $8/month — Google One 2TB: High-capacity cloud storage
- $3/month — Storage and Security Bundle: Google One 20GB + Scam Shield Premium
- Media & Call Features
- $10/month — Upgrade to HD video: Stream video in high definition
- $3/month — Call Detail: Review all of your local outbound calls for up to 3 months of call history
Data
High-speed data
Unlimited
Video streaming quality
SD (480p)
5G access
Included
5G tier
Nationwide 5G only
Satellite service
Not available
Data notes
Potentially slower speeds during network congestion after 35 GB of usage in a bill cycle
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Voicemail to text
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Add-on
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 $10/mo · 3 options →
Texting from US (international)
Available as add-on
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Hotspot
Hotspot data
10GB high-speed
Separate hotspot bucket
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Included (full access)
Roaming data
Full-speed data included
Notes
Data limits vary by partner network.
International
International roaming
Not supported
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Included
Talk & text in Canada/Mexico
Included
Data in Canada/Mexico
Included (high-speed up to cap)
5GB high-speed
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
AutoPay discount
$5/mo off
AutoPay
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
$10/mo
Global Voice · International calling with varying minutes to 210+ countries, plus unlimited texting to select destinations.
$10/mo
Latin America ILD · Talk and text to 15+ Latin American countries with varying minute allotments per destination.
$20/mo
Global Voice+ · Double international calling with varying minutes to 210+ countries, plus unlimited texting to select destinations.
Data Usage
2GB for $5/mo
Insurance Protection
$2/mo
PHP Device Insurance · Coverage for loss, theft, damage, and hardware failures + free next-day shipping (up to $9/mo based on device tier). Available in all states except AK & HI.
$3/mo
Metro Protection Basic · Unlimited hardware failures and 1 yearly damage/loss/theft claim ($20–$275 fee/deductible). Available in all states except AK, HI, & NY.
$5/mo
Premium Handset Protection® (PHP) · Coverage for loss, theft, damage, and hardware failures + McAfee® Security (up to $12/mo based on device tier). Available in all states except AK & HI.
$6/mo
Metro Protection Advanced · Unlimited hardware failures, screen repair ($20–$29), 5 yearly damage/loss/theft claims ($20–$275 fee/deductible), plus McAfee Security & tech support. Available in all states except AK, HI, & NY.
$10/mo
Metro Protection Complete · Unlimited hardware & accidental damage claims ($10–$90 fee), $0 screen repairs, unlimited loss/theft claims ($20–$275 deductible), plus McAfee Security, Scam Shield Premium & tech support. Available in all states except AK, HI, & NY.
International Region Pass
5GB for $5/mo
Mexico and Canada Unlimited · Includes international texting
North America · 30-day pass · Talk & text unlimited · Data allotment
10GB for $10/mo
Mexico and Canada Unlimited · Includes international texting
North America · 30-day pass · Talk & text unlimited · Data allotment
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with Metro by T-Mobile before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G speeds
127-455 Mbps
Upload 6-33 Mbps · Latency 15-27 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M0006945950MTI000000000089
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Metro by T-Mobile
T-Mobile's in-house prepaid brand on the same network as T-Mobile postpaid: taxes-included pricing, a multi-year price guarantee, no credit check, and physical stores nationwide.
Compass Value Score
3 perks included, though its other measures score higher
Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from Metro by T-Mobile’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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