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Metro $50 Review

A higher slowdown threshold, a Google One membership and phone upgrades, but a smaller hotspot than the plan costing twenty dollars less.

Reviewed by Jean Gilles·How we rank
6.4 OUR SCORE Metro by T-Mobile

At a Glance

Price$50/mo with AutoPay
First month$55
NetworkT-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE
High-speed dataUnlimited 5G; may slow past 50GB when the network is busy
Hotspot8GB
Taxes & feesIncluded in the advertised price
Price guarantee5 years on talk, text and 5G data (exclusions apply)
Perks100GB Google One, phone upgrades included, T-Mobile Tuesdays, Scam Shield
ContractNone: no credit check
Retail supportYes: Metro stores nationwide

Our Score

Value for money5.5
Network & speed7.5
Hotspot & features6.0
Customer experience7.8

Pricing: paying for a threshold, not a hotspot

The $50 tier's real upgrade is the 50GB slowdown threshold instead of 35GB, plus a 100GB Google One membership and included phone upgrades.

What it doesn't buy is tethering. The 8GB hotspot is smaller than the $30 plan's 10GB: a genuine anomaly in Metro's ladder. If hotspot is why you're moving up, this is the wrong step.

What You Get, and What You Don't

What we like
✓50GB before any slowdown, against 35GB on the cheaper tiers
✓100GB Google One membership included
✓Phone upgrades included
✓Taxes and fees are included: the advertised price is the price
✓5-year price guarantee on talk, text and 5G data
✓Walk-in retail support at Metro stores nationwide
Where it has limits
✕8GB hotspot is less than the $30 plan's 10GB
✕Video still streams in SD at this price
✕$20/mo more than the $30 tier for a benefit most users never reach
✕Requires AutoPay; first month is $55
✕Only the $60 tier has genuinely premium, never-slowed data

Metro $50 vs. Metro $30

Against the tier that costs $20 less and tethers better.

FeatureMetro $50Metro $30
Price$50/mo$30/mo
Hotspot8GB10GB
Slowdown threshold50GB35GB
Google One100GBNot included
Phone upgradesIncludedNot included
VideoSDSD

Choose it if

✓You regularly use between 35GB and 50GB a month
✓You want the Google One storage and included phone upgrades
✓You want taxes included and a five-year fixed rate
✓You want retail support alongside a higher data threshold

Skip it if

✕You tether: the $30 plan has more hotspot for $20 less
✕You want HD video, which needs the $60 tier
✕You never approach 35GB, in which case the cheaper tiers are identical in practice
✕You want premium data that's never slowed

Final Verdict

6.4/10 · Metro $50

The awkward middle of Metro's lineup. The 50GB threshold matters if you're a heavy user, and Google One plus upgrades have real value. But the hotspot allowance goes down relative to the $30 plan, and video is still SD. For most people the choice is between the $30 tier below and the $60 tier above; this one only makes sense if you specifically want the higher threshold without paying for premium data.

Consider instead: Visible+ Pro Plan. For a similar price, Visible+ Pro runs on Verizon's network with premium data that isn't deprioritized and a larger hotspot allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much hotspot does the Metro $50 plan include?

8GB, which is less than the $30 web-exclusive tier's 10GB. If tethering is your priority, the cheaper plan is the better buy.

What does the Metro $50 plan add over the cheaper tiers?

A 50GB slowdown threshold instead of 35GB, a 100GB Google One membership and included phone upgrades. Taxes, the five-year guarantee, T-Mobile Tuesdays and Scam Shield are on every tier.

Does the Metro $50 plan stream in HD?

No. Video streams in SD on every Metro plan except the $60 tier, where HD can be activated on a capable device.

Is the Metro $50 plan worth it over the $30?

Only if you use more than 35GB a month. The $30 tier has more hotspot, the same unlimited 5G data and the same guarantee — the $50 plan's advantage is the higher threshold plus Google One and upgrades.

Sources
  1. Metro by T-Mobile plan page and price label
  2. Our scoring method: How we rank

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Metro $50
6.4/10 · $50/mo
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