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.
Common Questions (5)
Yes, the plan stays unlimited after 50GB, but data is deprioritized and speeds can be lower than other customers. The 50GB is the priority-data bucket, so heavy users may notice slower performance once they pass it.
Canada and Mexico are included, plus unlimited texting in 215 countries and up to 5GB of data in certain Central European countries. It also includes abroad data/text features and T-Mobile Tuesdays.
Yes, it is for new accounts, not existing T-Mobile customers. The Walmart link may still show the regular Essentials Savers price online, so the $25 offer appears to require the in-store activation path.
Hotspot is included, but it is limited and can be very slow; one report says it runs at 3G speed, while another notes hotspot is capped at 5Mbps. If you rely on hotspot, this plan may be a poor fit.
No, taxes and fees are extra. A practical estimate is to add about 20% to the plan price, and the autopay discount requires a T-Mobile Visa card or a debit card.
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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.
Network prioritization doesn't differ depending on location. Their network uses the same Quality of service indicators across the board. The only difference is usage. This plan has the same priority as any MVNO, yet they say you get 50 GB "premium" data.
Their experience more plans also get "premium" data, but are higher priority. Their legal cop out is the line about lesser priority than other plans. This is misleading at best.
This is not a deal when you can get mint (SAME PRIORITY DATA) for $180+tax for a year ~ $15-17 a mo
Hey there, I'll be one of your T-Force advocates today. Welcome back!
This plan looks like an amazing way to save if you've been considering re-activating with T-Mobile with a new account, and with it being a Walmart exclusive plan you'll need to visit your local Walmart location to activate, and take advantage of this plan.
Do you have any other questions for us before you head over to get started?
They will be sued. The regulatory scrutiny is not how you describe, I know first hand. They will market anything that barely passes their legal department, and the third party auditors are in their pocket. They are liberally using the term "premium" data, which they themselves define.
Network prioritization doesn't differ depending on location. Their network uses the same Quality of service indicators across the board. The only difference is usage. This plan has the same priority as any MVNO, yet they say you get 50 GB "premium" data.
Their experience more plans also get "premium" data, but are higher priority. Their legal cop out is the line about lesser priority than other plans. This is misleading at best.
This is not a deal when you can get mint (SAME PRIORITY DATA) for $180+tax for a year ~ $15-17 a mo
To begin arbitration or any other legal proceeding, you must serve T-Mobile's registered agent, Corporation Service Company, which can be contacted at 1-855-898-6293
They will be sued. The regulatory scrutiny is not how you describe, I know first hand. They will market anything that barely passes their legal department, and the third party auditors are in their pocket. They are liberally using the term "premium" data, which they themselves define.
Network prioritization doesn't differ depending on location. Their network uses the same Quality of service indicators across the board. The only difference is usage. This plan has the same priority as any MVNO, yet they say you get 50 GB "premium" data.
Their experience more plans also get "premium" data, but are higher priority. Their legal cop out is the line about lesser priority than other plans. This is misleading at best.
This is not a deal when you can get mint (SAME PRIORITY DATA) for $180+tax for a year ~ $15-17 a mo
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Also... Why do you think they made that change to force arbitration shortly before they started violating the terms of their own agreement? In case you don't understand it the reason is because it forces customers to individually file a case over the violation instead of filing a class action suit. Filing an individual suit over a $10 a month increase in violation of T-Mobile's own terms isn't financially feasible given the cost of lawyers and filing fees.
Network prioritization doesn't differ depending on location. Their network uses the same Quality of service indicators across the board. The only difference is usage. This plan has the same priority as any MVNO, yet they say you get 50 GB "premium" data.
Their experience more plans also get "premium" data, but are higher priority. Their legal cop out is the line about lesser priority than other plans. This is misleading at best.
This is not a deal when you can get mint (SAME PRIORITY DATA) for $180+tax for a year ~ $15-17 a mo
They will be sued. The regulatory scrutiny is not how you describe, I know first hand. They will market anything that barely passes their legal department, and the third party auditors are in their pocket. They are liberally using the term "premium" data, which they themselves define.
Network prioritization doesn't differ depending on location. Their network uses the same Quality of service indicators across the board. The only difference is usage. This plan has the same priority as any MVNO, yet they say you get 50 GB "premium" data.
Their experience more plans also get "premium" data, but are higher priority. Their legal cop out is the line about lesser priority than other plans. This is misleading at best.
This is not a deal when you can get mint (SAME PRIORITY DATA) for $180+tax for a year ~ $15-17 a mo
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