Metro by T-Mobile

Starter Plus — web exclusive

Verified tariffEditorial score 3.8/5Last verified Oct 29, 2026

Our editorial score is 3.8 out of 5, based on the real cost over 24 months ($41.04 a month with the activation fee included), the unlimited data it includes, and whether it carries a contract, forced autopay or upfront months. How we score plans

Real monthly price

$40/month

$505 for the first year · $40.00 standard monthly price

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract

Is the Starter Plus — web exclusive worth it?

On real cost over 24 months, the Metro by T-Mobile Starter Plus — web exclusive ranks 2nd of 4 Metro by T-Mobile plans we track. 1 plan in the same range work out cheaper once the promotional period ends, the cheapest being the BYOD 10 GB at $26.04 a month on average.

What you actually pay

PeriodPromo priceStandard priceActivationTotal costAverage / month
12 months—$40.00 × 12 mo$25.00$505.00$42.08
24 months—$40.00 × 24 mo$25.00$985.00$41.04

Plan details

ProviderMetro by T-Mobile
DataUnlimited data
Lines1 line
NetworkT-Mobile
HotspotNot included
ContractNo contract
Activation fee$25.00
Taxes & feesIncluded in the price shown
SpeedPriority data up to 35 GB a month. Video streams in SD and speeds may slow when the network is busy.
InternationalNot stated by the provider
Data statusVerified tariff

Price history

Every time the recorded price changes, a new line is added. If the price disappears or looks wrong, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for verification instead of being shown with stale data.

RecordedPromoStandardActivationOrigin
Oct 29, 2026—$40.00$25.00manual

How the Starter Plus — web exclusive compares with other Metro by T-Mobile plans

Real cost over 24 months, promotional period and activation fee included, ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive in the Metro by T-Mobile range. The plan described on this page is highlighted.

PlanDataMonthlyFirst yearAverage / mo over 24 mo
BYOD 10 GB10 GB$25$325.00$26.04
Starter Plus — web exclusive This planUnlimited$40$505.00$41.04
UnlimitedUnlimited$50$625.00$51.04
Unlimited PlusUnlimited$60$745.00$61.04

Showing 4 of 4 published Metro by T-Mobile plans. See the full Metro by T-Mobile range.

Other Metro by T-Mobile plans

Verified tariff

BYOD 10 GB

Metro by T-Mobile · 1 line

  • 10 GB data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract
$25/mo$325first year

$26.04/mo over 24 months ($625.00 total) · $25.00 activation · taxes included

Verified tariff

Unlimited

Metro by T-Mobile · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract
$50/mo$625first year

$51.04/mo over 24 months ($1,225.00 total) · $25.00 activation · taxes included

Verified tariff

Unlimited Plus

Metro by T-Mobile · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract
$60/mo$745first year

$61.04/mo over 24 months ($1,465.00 total) · $25.00 activation · taxes included

Alternatives on the T-Mobile network

These providers buy wholesale access to the same physical network as Metro by T-Mobile and resell it as MVNOs. Reception is identical; the plan, the data allowance and the price are not.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Metro by T-Mobile Starter Plus — web exclusive cost?
The rate is $40 a month. Including any activation fee, the first 12 months cost $505.00 in total, an average of $42.08 a month.
Is there a contract on the Starter Plus — web exclusive?
No. The plan carries no fixed-term commitment.
How much data does the Starter Plus — web exclusive include?
Unlimited data, with no hotspot allowance stated. There is no data cap, although speeds may be reduced past a fair-use threshold.
Which network does Metro by T-Mobile use?
Metro by T-Mobile runs on the T-Mobile network. Coverage and speeds are those of T-Mobile.
Are taxes and fees included in the Starter Plus — web exclusive price?
Yes — the price shown already includes taxes and regulatory fees. A one-off activation fee of $25.00 applies.
Is the Starter Plus — web exclusive good value against other Metro by T-Mobile plans?
On real cost over 24 months it ranks 2nd of 4 Metro by T-Mobile plans we track. 1 plan in the same range work out cheaper over two years.
How up to date is the Starter Plus — web exclusive price?
The tariff was last verified on Oct 29, 2026. When a price can no longer be confirmed, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for review rather than displayed with a stale figure.

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