We broke Metro down into the four things people actually shop for. Jump to the one that fits you, or read the whole guide.
Metro is T‑Mobile's prepaid brand. You pay each month upfront, skip the annual contract, and run on T‑Mobile's nationwide 5G network.
Move your number from another carrier and Metro takes the phone price off instantly on select devices.
Want a new phone with your plan? These are the Metro plans that come with phone deals or upgrade perks.
Keeping your phone? The cheapest options are "bring your own phone" plans. Need more lines or perks? Start here.
| Price | What you get | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| $20/mo | 6-month unlimited 5G, $120 upfront | Bring your phoneNew customers |
| $25 | Unlimited 5G, 5-year price guarantee | Bring your phoneAutoPayWeb only |
| $30 | Unlimited 5G + 10GB hotspot | Bring your phoneWeb only |
| $35 | Unlimited 5G + Mexico & Canada calls/texts, 10GB hotspot | Bring your phone |
| $40 | Unlimited 5G "Period", taxes and fees included | Free phone offers |
| $50 | Unlimited 5G + phone upgrades, 8GB hotspot | Upgrades |
| $55 | Premium unlimited 5G + 25GB hotspot, upgrades | AutoPayUpgrades |
Single-line prices as listed by Metro on Sep 27, 2026. Multi-line discounts are available on some plans.
Yes. Metro is T‑Mobile's prepaid brand and runs on T‑Mobile's nationwide 5G network.
For most free-phone offers, yes. A qualifying number transfer (port-in) from another carrier is required.
Most new-customer offers exclude anyone who's been with Metro or T‑Mobile in the past 180 days.
Bring your own unlocked phone. The 6-month plan works out to $20/mo, and the $25/mo plan needs AutoPay.