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MetroPCS Doubles Data To 2GB On $30 Plan

By Joe Paonessa – Apr 26, 2017
MetroPCS Doubles Data Of Thirty Dollar Plan
MetroPCS Adds More Data To Its $30 Prepaid Plan

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T-Mobile owned MVNO MetroPCS has just increased the amount of data included with its $30 phone plan.  Previously customers on the plan got unlimited talk, text and data with the first 1 GB at 4G LTE speeds.  The updated plan now contains 2 GB of high speed data.

MetroPCS is also offering a group discount on the plan, which gives customers two lines for $50/month.  That's not a too bad of a deal for unlimited talk, text and 2 GB of data per line. You can see how it compares to other plans at that price point by viewing this list of cheap cell phone plans with at least 500 MB of data.

Unfortunately, MetroPCS did not change around any of its other prepaid plans.  At some point I'd imagine the companies $40 plan will also see a big increase in the amount of data that it includes.  Currently, it comes with just 3 GB of high speed data, which is not very competitive compared to prepaid plans from other networks such as AT&T whose $40 GoPhone plan includes 6GB of data.  T-Mobile's network still isn't as robust as AT&T's, so I'd like to see more data at that price point from MetroPCS to compensate.  MetroPCS's plans do at least include Music Unlimited, which allows customers to stream audio from numerous providers without having it count against their high speed data cap.

 

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With the new plan change to MetroPCS, their current phone plan lineup looks like this:

MetroPCS Latest Cell Phone Plans

Plan/FeaturesPrice
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile Free ACP Plan

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: 5 GB
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Special Features:
  • Data Maximizer-reduces video streams to DVD quality of about 480p so your data lasts longer.
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling available for $10/month.

$0
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile $40 ACP 10GB

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: 10 GB
Mobile Hotspot: No
Special Features:
  • Only one discounted line per account
  • Switch your number to Metro by T-Mobile and this plan and you’ll get unlimited high-speed data instead of 10GB
  • Music Unlimited, over 40 music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple.  Music can be used without having it count against your high speed data cap.
  • Video streams to DVD quality or a resolution of about 480p.
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling for $10.
  • Full service roaming while in Mexico for $5/month, includes unlimited calling and texting to and from Mexico as well as 5GB high speed data usage.
  • Full service roaming while in Canada for $5/month, includes unlimited calling and texting to and from Canada as well as 5GB high speed data usage.
  • Add global calling for $10/month

Add $5/month value bundle to get the following additional services

  • Name iD: Blocks calls from unwanted, restricted, anonymous, private or unknown parties.  Also includes Reverse Number Lookup and Real Time Caller ID. This service is currently not available on iPhones.
  • International Text Messaging: Send text messages across the globe.
  • Voicemail to Text: Converts your voicemails to texts and delivers them straight to your phone.
  • Call Forwarding: Forward calls from your cell phone to any local number.
  • Unlimited Directory Assistance: Unlimited calls to directory assistance for business and residential listings in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

$10
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile ACP Unlimited $10

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited GB
Mobile Hotspot: No
Special Features:
  • Only one discounted ACP benefit plan allowed per household
  • You must switch your number to Metro by T-Mobile to get this plan
  • Data Maximizer-reduces video streams to DVD quality of about 480p so your data lasts longer.
  • During times of heavy network congestion, speeds may be temporarily slowed if more than 35GB of data consumed in a billing cycle.
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling for $10.
  • Full service roaming while in Mexico for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Mexico as well as data usage.
  • Full service roaming while in Canada for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Canada as well as data usage.

$10
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile ACP Unlimited $20

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited GB
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Special Features:
  • Only one discounted ACP benefit plan allowed per household
  • Full speed hotspot is only for the first 5 GB, speeds are throttled thereafter
  • Includes subscription to Google One with 100GB of storage
  • Data Maximizer-reduces video streams to DVD quality of about 480p so your data lasts longer.
  • During times of heavy network congestion, speeds may be temporarily slowed if more than 35 GB of data consumed in a billing cycle.
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling for $10.
  • Full service roaming while in Mexico for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Mexico as well as data usage.
  • Full service roaming while in Canada for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Canada as well as data usage.

$20
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile $30

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: 5 GB
Mobile Hotspot: No
Special Features:
  • Data Maximizer-reduces video streams to DVD quality of about 480p so your data lasts longer.  International texting available for $5 month, global calling available for $10/month.
  • eSIM activation available on iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices

$30
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited ACP $30

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited GB
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Special Features:
  • Only one ACP discounted benefit plan allowed per household
  • Data Maximizer-reduces video streams to DVD quality or a resolution of 480p.
  • Data prioritization applied once more than 35 GB of data has been used in billing cycle
  • Full speed hotspot is only for the first 15 GB, speeds are throttled thereafter
  • Includes subscription to Google One with 100GB of storage
  • Includes subscription to Amazon Prime, for new Amazon Prime customers only
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling for $10.
  • Full service roaming while in Mexico for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Mexico as well as data usage.
  • Full service roaming while in Canada for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Canada as well as data usage.

$30
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile $40

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited GB
Mobile Hotspot: No
Special Features:
  • Video streams to DVD quality or a resolution of about 480p.
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling for $10.
  • Full service roaming while in Mexico for $5/month, includes unlimited calling and texting to and from Mexico as well as 5GB high speed data usage.
  • Full service roaming while in Canada for $5/month, includes unlimited calling and texting to and from Canada as well as 5GB high speed data usage.
  • Add global calling for $10/month
  • Includes 1 year of ViX+ streaming subscription for free
  • eSIM activation available on iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices

Add $5/month value bundle to get the following additional services

  • Name iD: Blocks calls from unwanted, restricted, anonymous, private or unknown parties.  Also includes Reverse Number Lookup and Real Time Caller ID. This service is currently not available on iPhones.
  • International Text Messaging: Send text messages across the globe.
  • Voicemail to Text: Converts your voicemails to texts and delivers them straight to your phone.
  • Call Forwarding: Forward calls from your cell phone to any local number.
  • Unlimited Directory Assistance: Unlimited calls to directory assistance for business and residential listings in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

$40
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile $50

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited GB
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Special Features:
  • Full speed hotspot is only for the first 5 GB, speeds are throttled thereafter
  • Includes subscription to Google One with 100GB of storage
  • Data Maximizer-reduces video streams to DVD quality of about 480p so your data lasts longer.
  • During times of heavy network congestion, speeds may be temporarily slowed if more than 35 GB of data consumed in a billing cycle.
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling for $10.
  • Full service roaming while in Mexico for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Mexico as well as data usage.
  • Full service roaming while in Canada for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Canada as well as data usage.
  • Includes 1 year of ViX+ streaming subscription for free
  • eSIM activation available on iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices

$50
Metro By T-Mobile Logo

Metro by T-Mobile Unlimited $60

Talk: Unlimited
Text: Unlimited
Data: Unlimited GB
Mobile Hotspot: Yes
Special Features:
  • Data Maximizer-reduces video streams to DVD quality or a resolution of 480p.
  • Data prioritization applied once more than 35 GB of data has been used in billing cycle
  • Full speed hotspot is only for the first 15 GB, speeds are throttled thereafter
  • Includes subscription to Google One with 100GB of storage
  • Includes subscription to Amazon Prime, for new Amazon Prime customers only
  • International texting available for $5 month, global calling for $10.
  • Full service roaming while in Mexico for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Mexico as well as data usage.
  • Full service roaming while in Canada for $5/month, includes calling and texting to and from Canada as well as data usage.
  • Includes 1 year of ViX+ streaming subscription for free
  • eSIM activation available on iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices

$60

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