MetroPCS is now Metro by T-Mobile; adds Amazon Prime and Google One to data plans
Just over five years ago, T-Mobile and MetroPCS merged together. Since then, the pre-paid carrier has more than doubled its customer base. Despite this, T-Mobile CEO John Legere still believes that the perception of consumers is that of a subpar service. Because of this, the number three carrier has announced that it will be rebranding its pre-paid business and updating its plans in the process.
Moving forward, the MetroPCS name will cease to exist and, in its place, will be the new Metro by T-Mobile branding. This is designed to emphasize the fact that Metro customers have access to the exact same network as T-Mobile ones. In regards to the plans, Metro will be introducing a new data plan that kicks off at $50 for one line and increases to $140 for four lines. This will include unlimited data and 5GB of tethered data for tablets or laptops. Additionally, it will include free Google One storage. Alongside this plan, a slightly more expensive one that starts at $60 per month for one line and $150 for four also offers unlimited data and Google One. However, it ups the tethered data limit to 15GB and also throws in a free Amazon Prime subscription on top.
These two new plans will replace Metro’s current $50 and $60 offerings and will be accompanied by some updates to the cheaper plans. Specifically, the existing $40 plan will now offer 10GB of data instead of five. Also, it’s understood that some updates to the $30 offering will be made too, although what this entails is yet to be specified.
The new Metro by T-Mobile branding and updated data plans will enter into effect starting October. Thus, those interested in the new offerings will have to wait a week. When it comes to existing customers, these will automatically receive the new perks without needing to make any changes.
Moving forward, the MetroPCS name will cease to exist and, in its place, will be the new Metro by T-Mobile branding. This is designed to emphasize the fact that Metro customers have access to the exact same network as T-Mobile ones. In regards to the plans, Metro will be introducing a new data plan that kicks off at $50 for one line and increases to $140 for four lines. This will include unlimited data and 5GB of tethered data for tablets or laptops. Additionally, it will include free Google One storage. Alongside this plan, a slightly more expensive one that starts at $60 per month for one line and $150 for four also offers unlimited data and Google One. However, it ups the tethered data limit to 15GB and also throws in a free Amazon Prime subscription on top.
These two new plans will replace Metro’s current $50 and $60 offerings and will be accompanied by some updates to the cheaper plans. Specifically, the existing $40 plan will now offer 10GB of data instead of five. Also, it’s understood that some updates to the $30 offering will be made too, although what this entails is yet to be specified.
The new Metro by T-Mobile branding and updated data plans will enter into effect starting October. Thus, those interested in the new offerings will have to wait a week. When it comes to existing customers, these will automatically receive the new perks without needing to make any changes.
source: Metro by T-Mobile
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