METRO BY T-MOBILE PLAN

Metro $25 Review

Metro's entry tier: unlimited 5G on T-Mobile's network with taxes included and a five-year price guarantee, for twenty-five dollars and no hotspot.

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

At a Glance

Price$25/mo with AutoPay
First month$30
NetworkT-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE
High-speed dataUnlimited 5G; may slow past 35GB when the network is busy
HotspotUnlimited at max 3G speeds: no high-speed allowance
Taxes & feesIncluded in the advertised price
Price guarantee5 years on talk, text and 5G data (exclusions apply)
PerksT-Mobile Tuesdays, Scam Shield
ContractNone: no credit check
Retail supportYes: Metro stores nationwide

Our Score

Value for money7.8
Network & speed7.5
Hotspot & features3.0
Customer experience7.8

Pricing: all-in at twenty-five dollars

$25 with AutoPay, taxes and fees included. Against Straight Talk's StraightSAVINGS at $25 plus tax (roughly $28–30 effective), Metro is genuinely cheaper as well as simpler.

The first month is $30, then the AutoPay rate applies. The five-year price guarantee covers talk, text and 5G data, with exclusions.

What You Get, and What You Don't

What we like
✓Unlimited 5G data for $25 with nothing added at checkout
✓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
✓No contract and no credit check
✓T-Mobile Tuesdays and Scam Shield included
Where it has limits
✕No mobile hotspot at all: the $30 tier includes 10GB
✕Video streams in SD
✕Data may slow past 35GB during congestion
✕Requires AutoPay; the first month costs $30
✕Metro may be slower than T-Mobile itself when the network is busy

Metro $25 vs. Metro $30

The comparison that decides this plan is Metro's own $30 tier.

FeatureMetro $25Metro $30
Price$25/mo$30/mo
DataUnlimited 5GUnlimited 5G
HotspotNone10GB
TaxesIncludedIncluded
Price guarantee5 years5 years
AvailabilityIn store and onlineWeb exclusive

Choose it if

✓You want the cheapest all-in unlimited plan on T-Mobile's network
✓You never tether
✓You want a store you can walk into
✓You want a price fixed for five years

Skip it if

✕You tether at all: the $30 tier adds 10GB of hotspot
✕You watch video on cellular and want better than SD
✕You regularly exceed 35GB a month
✕You won't enrol in AutoPay

Final Verdict

6.8/10 · Metro $25

A strong entry plan with one significant hole. Unlimited 5G on T-Mobile's network for $25 all-in, fixed for five years and backed by retail stores, is a better package than most $25 plans manage. But there's no hotspot whatsoever, and Metro's own $30 tier includes 10GB, more than the $50 plan does. If you tether even occasionally, spend the extra five dollars.

Consider instead: Visible+ Plan. If you need hotspot at this price, Visible runs unlimited on Verizon's network with hotspot included and all-in pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Metro $25 plan include hotspot?

No. The $25 plan includes no mobile hotspot data at all. Metro's $30 web-exclusive tier includes 10GB, which is more hotspot than the $50 plan's 8GB.

Are taxes included in Metro's $25 plan?

Yes. Metro includes taxes and fees in its advertised prices, so $25 with AutoPay is what you pay. The first month costs $30.

Does the Metro $25 plan throttle data?

Data is unlimited, but above roughly 35GB a month you may see slower speeds for the rest of the cycle when the network is busy. Metro also notes it may be slower than T-Mobile's own customers during congestion.

What is Metro's 5-year price guarantee?

Metro commits to holding your rate on talk, text and 5G data for five years. Exclusions apply, and it covers the service rather than promotions or add-ons.

Sources
  1. Metro by T-Mobile plan page and price label, checked Oct 25, 2026
  2. Our scoring method: How we rank

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