Metro $30 Review
The best-value plan Metro sells — unlimited 5G with 10GB of hotspot for $30 all-in, which is more tethering than the tier costing twenty dollars more.
At a Glance
How Metro $30 Scores
We scored Metro $30 against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: the anomaly in Metro's ladder
$30 all-in for unlimited 5G with a 10GB hotspot. The $25 tier has no hotspot at all, so five dollars buys the whole allowance.
The odd part is what sits above it. Metro's $50 plan includes only 8GB of hotspot — two gigabytes less for twenty dollars more. Unless you need the 50GB slowdown threshold or Google One, there's no tethering reason to move up.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Metro $30 compares
The comparison that exposes Metro's pricing ladder.
Who should choose Metro $30
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
The plan to buy if you're going to be on Metro. Unlimited 5G with 10GB of hotspot for $30 all-in, fixed for five years, is better value than anything else in the lineup — and it out-tethers the $50 tier. The constraints are minor: it's web-only, video is SD, and heavy users may slow past 35GB. For ordinary use, nothing above it is worth the money.
See plan details →Frequently asked questions
How much hotspot does the Metro $30 plan include?
10GB, which is more than Metro's $50 plan offers at 8GB. It's the cheapest Metro tier with any hotspot at all — the $25 plan has none.
Can I buy the Metro $30 plan in a store?
No. It's a web exclusive, available online only. You can get a new number or bring your own.
Are taxes included in the Metro $30 plan?
Yes. Metro includes taxes and fees in the advertised price, so $30 with AutoPay is what you pay. The first month costs $35.
Is the Metro $30 plan better than the $50?
For most people, yes. It has more hotspot (10GB against 8GB) and the same unlimited 5G data and five-year guarantee, for $20 less. The $50 plan's advantages are a 50GB slowdown threshold instead of 35GB, plus Google One and phone upgrades.
Does the Metro $30 plan slow down?
Above roughly 35GB a month you may notice slower speeds for the rest of the cycle when the network is busy. Video streams in SD.
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Same budget, different carrier
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