Unlimited Monthly
T-Mobile · 1 line
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- T-Mobile
- No contract
$45/mo$540first year
Starter Monthly
Verified tariffEditorial score 3.1/5Last verified Oct 29, 2026Autopay price
Our editorial score is 3.1 out of 5, based on the real cost over 24 months ($40.00 a month with the activation fee included), the 15 gb of data it includes, and whether it carries a contract, forced autopay or upfront months. How we score plans
Real monthly price
$40/month
$480 for the first year · $40.00 standard monthly price
- 15 GB data
- 1 line
- T-Mobile
- No contract
Is the Starter Monthly worth it?
On real cost over 24 months, the T-Mobile Starter Monthly is the cheapest of the 3 T-Mobile plans we track, at $40.00 a month on average once the promotional period, where there is one, and the activation fee are included.
What you actually pay
| Period | Promo price | Standard price | Activation | Total cost | Average / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | — | $40.00 × 12 mo | — | $480.00 | $40.00 |
| 24 months | — | $40.00 × 24 mo | — | $960.00 | $40.00 |
Plan details
| Provider | T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Data | 15 GB of data |
| Lines | 1 line |
| Network | T-Mobile |
| Hotspot | Not included |
| Contract | No contract |
| Activation fee | None recorded |
| Taxes & fees | Not included — expect a surcharge on the bill |
| Speed | Price with AutoPay; $5 more for the first month without it. |
| International | Not stated by the provider |
| Data status | Verified tariff |
Price history
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No price record yet for this plan.
How the Starter Monthly compares with other T-Mobile plans
Real cost over 24 months, promotional period and activation fee included, ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive in the T-Mobile range. The plan described on this page is highlighted.
| Plan | Data | Monthly | First year | Average / mo over 24 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Monthly This plan | 15 GB | $40 | $480.00 | $40.00 |
| Unlimited Monthly | Unlimited | $45 | $540.00 | $45.00 |
| Unlimited Plus Monthly | Unlimited | $60 | $720.00 | $60.00 |
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Other T-Mobile plans
Unlimited Plus Monthly
T-Mobile · 1 line
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- T-Mobile
- No contract
$60/mo$720first year
Alternatives on the T-Mobile network
These providers buy wholesale access to the same physical network as 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 T-Mobile Starter Monthly cost?
- The rate is $40 a month. Including any activation fee, the first 12 months cost $480.00 in total, an average of $40.00 a month.
- Is there a contract on the Starter Monthly?
- No. The plan carries no fixed-term commitment; the advertised price applies with autopay.
- How much data does the Starter Monthly include?
- 15 GB of data, with no hotspot allowance stated.
- Which network does T-Mobile use?
- T-Mobile runs on the T-Mobile network. Coverage and speeds are those of T-Mobile.
- Are taxes and fees included in the Starter Monthly price?
- No — the advertised price excludes taxes and fees, so expect a higher figure on the bill. No activation fee is recorded.
- Is the Starter Monthly good value against other T-Mobile plans?
- On real cost over 24 months it is the cheapest of the 3 T-Mobile plans we track.
- How up to date is the Starter Monthly 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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