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Our takeEditorial$40 for 10 GB taxes-in with a 5-year price lock -- what's locked in is the question: solid pricing commitment, middling data allotment.
Metro by T-Mobile
Powered by T-Mobile$40 Unlimited
5.5/10 UpPhone score
$40 flat for 10 GB on T-Mobile, taxes in, with a 5-year price guarantee -- though locking in the rate on a feature-thin plan raises the obvious question.
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Metro by T-Mobile subscribers who want 10 GB data.
5G + LTE10 GB DataNo ContractTaxes Included
Data
10 GB
Hotspot
None
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
5G + 4G LTE
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get $40 Unlimited?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“No AutoPay hoops, all-in price, and Metro won't raise it for five years. That's a real commitment.”
“A 5-year price guarantee on a 10 GB plan is brave when unlimited costs $10 more from the same carrier.”
Pricing for $40 Unlimited
· $40/mo. Period. No AutoPay required. 5-year price guarantee. Taxes included. (Plan code 40L1WEB)Autopay discount
Many carriers offer a discount with autopay + paperless billing. Prices above may already reflect this.
Prices may vary by region, promotions, and account history. Check Metro by T-Mobile's website for current offers.
View $40 Unlimited Plans Line by Line
1 Line
10 GB
$40.00/mo
Our review
Metro's $40 plan doesn't have an AutoPay discount -- it's a flat $40 with all taxes and fees included.
The hook is a 5-year price guarantee: Metro won't raise the price for at least five years on talk, text, and 5G data. What that gets you is 10 GB of high-speed data, no hotspot, and 480p video streaming. Whether the lock-in is valuable depends on how you feel about paying $40 for a 10 GB plan in an era when unlimited on the same network runs $25 more per month from the same carrier.
What we love
- Flat $40 with no AutoPay requirement, taxes included
- 5-year price guarantee on talk, text, and data
- No contract, no credit check
- T-Mobile 5G access
What we don't
- Only 10 GB of high-speed data -- the $25 plan gives you unlimited (capped) for less
- No mobile hotspot
- Video capped at 480p (standard definition)
- Price guarantee locks in a feature-thin plan
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl calling—
Data
High-speed data10 GB
HotspotNone
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
RoamingUS & territories
Frequently asked questions about $40 Unlimited
What features does $40 Unlimited include?
No contract, no credit check. Taxes and fees included. No AutoPay discount -- $40 is the flat rate. The 5-year price guarantee covers talk, text, and 5G data and also applies to wearable, tablet, and mobile internet lines added to the plan. No hotspot included.
How much data, talk, and text does $40 Unlimited include?
Unlimited talk and text. 10 GB of full-speed 5G data. After 10 GB, data continues at reduced speeds -- slow enough to feel like slow LTE or worse during busy periods. Video streams at 480p (standard definition) throughout.
What is the network speed on $40 Unlimited?
T-Mobile 5G speeds for the first 10 GB. After that, the network slows you down, especially on busy towers. No throttle speed is published by Metro, but expect noticeably degraded performance.
Does $40 Unlimited include mobile hotspot?
No hotspot on this plan. Tethering is not available.
What happens if you exceed your data on $40 Unlimited?
No overage charges. Once you pass 10 GB, data continues at reduced speeds rather than stopping.
Does $40 Unlimited require a contract?
No contract. Cancel anytime. No credit check required. $25 activation fee for new lines. The 5-year price guarantee is a Metro commitment, not a contract binding you -- you can still leave.
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Broadband Facts
Metro by T-Mobile · $40 Unlimited
Monthly Price
$40.00
Additional Charges & Terms
Speeds Provided with Plan
| Technology | Download | Upload | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | 11-56 Mbps | 2-18 Mbps | 24-42 ms |
| 5G | 79-357 Mbps | 6-30 Mbps | 17-32 ms |
Typical ranges as reported by Metro by T-Mobile. Real speeds vary.
Data & Features
Data included with monthly priceUnlimited
Data throttleAfter 35GB, Speeds may be temporarily reduced after 35 GB/mo when network is busy (congestion-based deprioritization)
Mobile hotspotNot included
Video streaming qualitySD (480p) — Data Maximizer feature limits video to 2.5 Mbps
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