Launching in-store at Walmart on 8/6
Max 2 lines
$0 Activation Fee
No Port-In Required
Post Paid (requires credit check)
Unlimited talk & text US/Canada/Mexico
Unlimited 5G & 4G LTE data on our network
Premium data 50GB (prioritized after)
Mobile hotspot unlimited 3G speeds after 50GB
Data and texting while abroad
Use your device in Mexico and Canada
T-Mobile Tuesdays
Scam Shield Premium
Video streaming
Unlimited international texting from home
ON US offers - not eligible
"customers may notice speeds lower than other customers and further reduction if using >50GB/month"
https://www.walmart.com/cp/t-mobile/7435226
Community Reviews
This Walmart T Mobile plan is mainly about getting direct T Mobile service at a lower entry price, with store support, live representatives, T Mobile Tuesdays, and extras like Canada and Mexico coverage, texting in 215 countries, and some international data. The plan is unlimited, but the first 50GB is prioritized data and speeds can drop after that, so heavy users may notice slower performance. Taxes and fees are extra, autopay requires a T Mobile Visa or debit card, and the offer is for new accounts only. A practical pick if in person support matters more than the cheapest MVNO price.
People who want in-person account help, because the plan includes retail-store support and live representatives instead of only app or chat support.
Light-to-moderate data users, because the first 50GB is prioritized and the plan stays unlimited afterward at lower priority.
People who want T-Mobile network features like Tuesdays, in-flight GoGo access, and native satellite support, because those extras are included.
Frequent travelers to Canada or Mexico, because the plan includes Canada and Mexico service plus unlimited texting in 215 countries.
People who need full-speed data beyond 50GB, because speeds can be reduced after the priority allowance is used.
Heavy hotspot users, because hotspot is capped at 3G speeds or 5Mbps even when the plan itself is unlimited.
Rural or weak-signal commuters, because coverage can drop outside city areas and inside buildings.
Existing T-Mobile customers trying to keep their current line, because this offer is for new accounts only.
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If the Total BYOD Max plan is not the slickest plan available today, find another plan that includes all of this for $20/month:
Premium/Unlimited 5G on Verizon's network with ZERO speed throttling (no deprioritization games)
$20/mo rate is guaranteed for 5 years
Includes data roaming in 140+ countries
Unlimited hotspot (5 Mbps)
100GB of cloud storage
One Western Union money transfer per month with 0 fees
I'll wait. 😅
Unless you're 98 years old, nobody goes to a cell phone store. Everyone wants you to use their online AI chat (which is what you'll get with T-Mobile).
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If you care about data priority, you're better off with t-mobile prepaid 2 for 75. It includes some hotspot but no international data. Daily 5% off prepaid cards at target, so around $71 including taxes and fees. I will switch to that after my Google Fi 50% off byod deal is over.
If you care about data priority, you're better off with t-mobile prepaid 2 for 75. It includes some hotspot but no international data. Daily 5% off prepaid cards at target, so around $71 including taxes and fees. I will switch to that after my Google Fi 50% off byod deal is over.
If a publically traded company was "lying" about consumer related network activity and services not only would they fail the audit, they would be fined and even sued by the federal government, their shareholders or in a consumer class action.
The network prioritizaiton in downtown New York would differ from the prioritization in Omaha Nebraska. Carriers spend millions building out reliable systems that can load and offload users in order to maintain the most reliable speeds and services in order to compete with one another.
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Visible: Does not include postpaid roaming, does not have 5G Standalone, Does not have physical stores for support, Virtual support only(Email or chat), 1 year unlock policy.
Metro: Supports everything T-Mobile direct does but has limited Corporate stores and more Authorized dealers who can be less helpful, 1 year unlock policy.
Google Fi: Terrible support, 256k data throttle after premium data used(worse than every T-Mobile MVNO).
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