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Prepaid Starter for 1 Line

Prepaid Starter pricing at 1 line on the T-Mobile network.

Your family bill at 1 line
Per month
$45.00
Per year
$540.00
Best for
Solo plan, full features
Prepaid Starter at 1 line on the T-Mobile network. 15 GB data + hotspot per line.
Line count (this page)
1 line
Per line at 1 line
$45.00/mo
Total $45.00/mo · $540.00/yr

How Prepaid Starter changes with line count

Each tier links to its own page.
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Why 1 line on Prepaid Starter

At 1 line, Prepaid Starter offers competitive pricing.

Coverage and perks remain consistent across all line counts on Prepaid Starter. Activation fees and taxes are not included in the headline price — check T-Mobile's website for the full bill estimate.

Pros at 1 line
  • T-Mobile network coverage
  • 15 GB data per line
Cons at 1 line
  • Taxes and fees not included in headline price
  • Price increases if you add lines past 1

FAQ — Prepaid Starter for 1 line

How much is Prepaid Starter for 1 line?

Prepaid Starter runs $45.00/mo total for 1 line. The pricing breakdown above shows totals across all line tiers T-Mobile offers.

Is a single line on Prepaid Starter a good deal?

Prepaid Starter at 1 line costs more per line than 2+ line tiers because the multi-line discount doesn't apply. If you're a single user, compare against MVNOs (Mint, Visible, Cricket) which often beat single-line carrier pricing for similar coverage.

Can I add more lines to my Prepaid Starter plan later?

Yes — T-Mobile lets you add lines mid-plan with prorated billing. The per-line price drops automatically as you cross line-count thresholds (typically at 2, 3, and 4 lines). Removing lines is also straightforward with no ETF on no-contract plans.

Does Prepaid Starter include hotspot for 1 line?

Hotspot allowances on Prepaid Starter are typically per-line (each line gets the published hotspot allowance). Check the plan-detail page for the exact GB; most premium unlimited plans include 25–60 GB per line at high speeds, dropping to slow speeds afterward.

What's the activation cost for 1 line on Prepaid Starter?

T-Mobile typically charges a one-time activation fee per line ($25–$45/line is common). The pricing breakdown above does not include activation; budget for it on your first bill.

The verdict, & two little voices

Should you actually get Prepaid Starter for 1 line?

The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
UP
Our takeEditorial
T-Mobile's own prepaid network at $45 with taxes in -- 15 GB, then the speeds fall off a cliff to 128 kbps. Good ceiling if you stay under it.
— UpPhone Team
The Optimist
“$45 with taxes included and no credit check, on T-Mobile's actual towers -- not a reseller.”
— the angel on your shoulder
The Cynic
“15 GB disappears fast, and 128 kbps after is just barely faster than not having data.”
— the devil in your other ear

Same plan, different line count

1 line
$45.00/mo
This page
2 lines
$37.50/line
3 lines
$35.00/line
4 lines
$33.75/line
5 lines
$33.00/line
Canonical
Compare Prepaid Starter (all line counts)