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T-Mobile Review 2023: Cost, Plans, and More

CableTV.com’s experts spent more than a month researching every major T-Mobile service.

Internet price: $50/mo.

Phone and internet price: $115–$230/mo.

Internet speed: 33–182Mbps

Plan Price Max download speed Max upload speed Details
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo.* 33–182Mbps 6–23Mbps View plan
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet with T-Mobile phone plan $30/mo.** 33–182Mbps 6–23Mbps View plan

*With AutoPay.
**Requires one line with T-Mobile Magenta MAX plan.
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Is T-Mobile good?

T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet plans and phone coverage offer excellent value if you’re searching for cell phone or internet service. 5G home internet isn’t necessarily a one-size-fits-all solution, but it’s hard to beat T-Mobile’s options if you need these services.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Nationwide coverage
  • Affordable 5G internet service
  • No contracts

Cons

  • Limitations for 5G home internet discounts
  • Mixed availability for 5G home internet
  • Variable download speeds

Looking for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet?

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T-Mobile deals

T-Mobile’s best deals include cell phone discounts, 5G internet savings, and more. Check out our full T-Mobile deals page for the latest T-Mobile offers.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans

Plan Price Max download speed Max upload speed Details
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo.* 33–182Mbps 6–23Mbps View plan

*With AutoPay.
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet connects your home to the internet using T-Mobile’s 5G mobile data network. Home 5G internet isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for households with high internet demands. Still, if the price is your biggest concern and your home is eligible for service, you’ll find much to like with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet service.

Check out our T-Mobile 5G Home Internet review for a full breakdown of T-Mobile’s internet service.

Interested in T-Mobile 5G Home Internet?

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offers fast home 5G internet at a low cost. Enter your zip code below to see if T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is available in your area.

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T-Mobile cell phone and internet bundles

Plan Price Max download speed Max upload speed Details
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet with T-Mobile phone plan Starting at $105/mo.* 33–182Mbps 6–23Mbps View plan

*Requires AutoPay and one T-Mobile Magenta MAX plan.
Data effective as of publish date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Interested in a home internet and cell phone bundle? T-Mobile offers a $20 discount on 5G Home Internet when you bundle it with at least one T-Mobile Magenta MAX plan.

Magenta MAX is T-Mobile’s high-end phone plan, and it includes features such as unlimited mobile data, a free Netflix subscription, and 40GB of mobile hotspot data. You’ll also get large per-line discounts when you add up to five cell phone lines to your T-Mobile account.

Check out our cell phone and internet bundles guide to learn more about combining cell phone and internet service.

Is T-Mobile available in my area?

T-Mobile has nationwide cell phone coverage, but its 5G Home Internet service availability can vary by region. Visit our T-Mobile availability guide to learn more about T-Mobile’s service area, and enter your zip code below to confirm coverage in your area.

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T-Mobile features

Whether searching for home internet or cell phone coverage, T-Mobile offers a lot to new customers. Check out our other T-Mobile coverage to learn more about the mobile carrier and internet provider.

T-Mobile hotspots

Are you a road warrior? Do you need to get your kid’s tablet online? T-Mobile offers multiple ways to add a hotspot (or hotspot functionality) to your cell phone plan. Our T-Mobile hotspot guide has a full breakdown of the available hotspot options.

T-Mobile customer service

Having problems with your T-Mobile service? Visit our T-Mobile customer service page to learn how to reach a live T-Mobile customer support agent.

T-Mobile vs. the competition

T-Mobile’s biggest 5G home internet competitor is Verizon, which offers similar 5G home internet and cell phone bundles. Our T-Mobile vs. Verizon 5G Home Internet guide highlights each provider’s biggest strengths and weaknesses.

Pro tip: 5G home internet is the latest way to get internet to your home, and it can be more affordable than cable internet. Visit our 5G Home Internet guide to learn more about 5G internet service.

Final take

Whether you’re an existing T-Mobile customer or a new shopper, T-Mobile’s cell phone and internet plans offer a strong combination of value and speed. T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet availability can be tricky to parse, but if your address gets coverage and you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to pricey cable internet plans, we’d recommend giving T-Mobile a second look.

T-Mobile FAQ

Is T-Mobile better than Verizon?

Whether T-Mobile is better than Verizon depends on location, budget, and service needs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is more widely available than Verizon 5G Home Internet, but Verizon offers perks like free streaming service subscriptions and discounts on its mobile plans.

How fast is T-Mobile home internet?

T-Mobile home internet has guaranteed download speeds between 33 and 182Mbps. However, your download speed will also depend on local network traffic and T-Mobile’s 5G coverage in your area.

Where is T-Mobile home internet available?

T-Mobile home internet is available in over 40 million homes, including cities like Detroit, Denver, and Oklahoma City. However, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet isn’t fully nationwide—it’s rolling out on a city-by-city basis—so you’ll need to confirm your address with T-Mobile beforehand.

Methodology

CableTV.com spent over a month researching T-Mobile’s home internet and cell phone services. We also analyzed how T-Mobile compares to competitors in coverage, speeds, price, and reliability.

To learn more about our methodology, check out our How We Rank page.

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