At a Glance
- The new plan costs $140 for three lines, matching the Experience More plan.
- It offers 250GB of high-speed hotspot data-more than double the 60GB in the Experience More plan.
- The offer is marketed as a limited-time deal, though the company says there is no set end date.
T-Mobile has rolled out a new Unlimited plan that promises a mix of high-speed data, international perks and a five-year price guarantee. The plan, called T-Mobile’s Better Value plan, comes in at $140 per month for a three-line account, the same price as its Experience More rival. While the headline numbers look attractive, a closer look reveals a number of conditions that could affect whether the plan truly delivers better value.
Pricing and Features
The Better Value plan and Experience More are almost identical on the surface: both provide unlimited 5G data, a five-year price guarantee and two-year device upgrade options. The key differentiator is the amount of high-speed hotspot data. Better Value gives 250GB before throttling to 600 kbps, whereas Experience More offers only 60GB before it drops to the same speed.
| Feature | Better Value | Experience More |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed 5G data | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Mobile hotspot | 250GB high-speed, then unlimited at 600 kbps | 60GB high-speed, then unlimited at 600 kbps |
| International call/data | Unlimited talk and text; 30GB high-speed in Mexico/Canada and 215+ countries, then unlimited at 256 kbps | Unlimited talk and text; 15GB high-speed in Mexico/Canada and 5GB in 215+ countries, then unlimited at 256 kbps |
| Extras | Netflix Standard with Ads, Hulu with Ads, Apple TV add-on $3/mo | Netflix Standard with Ads, Hulu with Ads, Apple TV add-on $3/mo |
| Price guarantee | 5 years | 5 years |
| T-Satellite | Included | Optional $10 add-on |
| Cost for 3 lines | $140 | $140 |
| Limited-time offer? | Yes | No |
The table shows that the Better Value plan’s hotspot and international data allowances are significantly larger than those of Experience More. Both plans, however, throttle data to 600 kbps after the high-speed allotment is exhausted.
Fine Print and Eligibility
The fine print is where the Better Value plan starts to look less like a straightforward upgrade. If you’re moving from another carrier, the plan requires:
- Three or more lines on the account.
- Two eligible ports from the former carrier.
If you’re already a T-Mobile customer, the plan demands:
- At least five years of postpaid service.
- No taxes or fees on the new plan, which could differ from your current plan’s billing structure.
These conditions are designed to encourage group plans and customer loyalty, but they also mean that many existing customers may not qualify for the lower price.
Streaming Services and Extras
Both the Better Value and Experience More plans bundle popular streaming services to sweeten the deal. Subscribers receive:
- Netflix Standard with Ads.
- Hulu with Ads.
- Apple TV can be added for an extra $3 per month.
The inclusion of these services is a common tactic in the unlimited-plan market, and it adds tangible value for families or households that already use these platforms.
Limited-Time Offer Clarified
T-Mobile brands the Better Value plan as a limited-time offer, yet a spokesperson confirmed that the plan currently has no specified end date. The company’s messaging suggests that the promotion could end at any time, but there is no concrete deadline to watch for.
The plan is available through the T-Life app and on T-Mobile.com. When customers visit a retail store, staff typically direct them to the app or website to complete the sign-up process.
Key Takeaways
- $140 for three lines is the same price as Experience More, but Better Value offers 250GB of high-speed hotspot data versus 60GB.
- The plan’s eligibility requirements favor new customers or those switching from another carrier, and existing customers must have been with T-Mobile for at least five years.
- Both plans include unlimited 5G data, a five-year price guarantee, and two-year device upgrades, but Better Value adds the T-Satellite service at no extra cost.
- Streaming bundles are identical across both plans, with Netflix Standard with Ads, Hulu with Ads, and optional Apple TV for $3/mo.
- Although marketed as a limited-time deal, there is no announced end date, leaving the offer’s longevity uncertain.
Consumers should weigh the higher hotspot allowance and international data against the eligibility constraints before deciding whether the Better Value plan truly delivers better value for their needs.
