My Metro by T-Mobile Review (2026): A Cheaper Way to Get on the Fastest Mobile Network

For all our mobile reviews, we give a rating based on four main criteria:

• Dollar value ↓
• Network coverage ↓
• Data performance ↓
• Customer service ↓

Then, we average the scores to make an overall score.

Metro by T-Mobile is what we call a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which is basically just a fancy way of saying that it’s a carrier that doesn’t own its own network. As the name suggests, Metro uses— you guessed it —T-Mobile’s network to offer service.

Most MVNOs offer a lower price than the actual company operating the network. But there are trade-offs, like fewer perks and downgraded speeds. While this is also true in Metro’s case, the carrier still offers a decent mix of perks (like hotspot data and free subscriptions) and performance (like premium data allotments).

Here’s everything you need to know about the company's different plans, including family plans.

Metro offers three main plans, all of which come with unlimited talk, text, and data. Here are some basic components to understand about these plans.

• Speeds: The lowest tier $40/mo. plan has lower typical download speeds than the two higher tiers (even before you hit your 35GB premium data limit)
• Hotspot data: Only the higher-tier plans include hotspot data
• Perks: All plans include T-Mobile Tuesdays rewards and the option to add international perks
• Discounts: Save big when you pay for 6 months of service up front or bundle with a multi-line family plan (more on that below)

If you’re looking to upgrade your phone when you switch to Metro by T-Mobile, you’re in luck. The company offers decent deals on new and used devices, including phones, tablets, and watches. You can even score certain phones for free if you meet certain criteria.

The biggest drawback to getting a device through Metro by T-Mobile is that the company doesn’t always have the latest and most powerful phones, like the Apple iPhone 17 or the Pixel 10.

T-Mobile’s network hasn’t just expanded its 5G footprint. It also made strides to become the fastest network in the country. The network recently outscored both AT&T and Verizon in Ookla’s Speedtest Connectivity Score.

In short, Metro by T-Mobile customers will be on the nation’s fastest mobile network. So, why doesn’t Metro get a 5/5 here? It all comes down to data deprioritization and data throttling.

Most networks prioritize the data speeds of their own customers above those of customers who are on prepaid plans, like those offered by Metro. This is especially true for those on Metro’s $40 plan. The company states that the typical download speeds on this plan (when you’re connected to 5G) are 79–357Mbps, while you’ll see 127–455Mbps (5G) on Metro’s more expensive plans.

Also, on top of this deprioritization, you’ll have to worry about data throttling if you go over your monthly data cap (25, 50, or 70GB, depending on your plan).

Metro makes it easy to sign up, monitor your plan, and access all of your perks. Almost everything can be done from the myMetro app, which maintains a 4.7/5 star rating on both the Apple and Google Play stores.

The only hiccup in Metro’s customer service is that you cannot totally cancel your plan online. You can turn off auto-pay, which means you won’t be charged for service. But to delete your service and account, you have to call.

Of course, Metro by T-Mobile might not be the perfect fit for everyone. If you’re still not sure, I would suggest checking out T-Mobile (for better perks), Mint Mobile (for lower prices), or Visible Wireless (for better rural coverage).