T-Mobile’s new prepaid plans look great on paper, but is there a catch?

T-Mobile's new prepaid plans don't look half bad, but we have to wonder if there's more going on here than meets the eye.

Jun 18, 2025 - 21:50
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T-Mobile’s new prepaid plans look great on paper, but is there a catch?
T-Mobile logo on an Android phone.
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  • T‑Mobile is shaking up its prepaid offerings with three plans, ranging from $40 to $60 per month for one line.
  • The new plans largely look like an upgrade, but there are a few possible catches around prioritization and family discounts.
  • The new plans look similar to what you’ll find from other prepaid plans based on T-Mobile’s network, though whether they are better or not remains unseen until we know a bit more.

Earlier this year, T-Mobile unveiled its new Experience plans, which largely felt like a step in the wrong direction for its postpaid service. Now, T-Mobile is back with a shakeup to its prepaid plans, and this time, the new offerings might actually be an improvement. Unfortunately, “might” is the operative word here.

There are a few red flags here, but before I get to that, let’s start by breaking down the new plans that will go into effect on June 24: