This means any time you want to switch phones, whether you’re upgrading to a new device or just one to try a device out, you have to pay $20. Some users are reporting the app can be hit or miss. While it works natively on iPhones, Android users are required to use the dedicated visual voicemail app. Downsides to Metroīesides the lack of international data roaming, there are two big cons with Metro’s service: You may consider an international eSIM plan from carriers such as US Mobile or Airalo, or you may consider signing up for a plan from a carrier local to the country you’re visiting. So if you need coverage when traveling abroad, you’ll need a different solution. They also used to have a Mexico unlimited add-on, but that is no longer an option on their website. Metro previously offered a $10 World Calling add-on that included 200MB of roaming data in 18 countries, but customer support says that the add-on was discontinued over 2 years ago. Interestingly, the only option for international data roaming is in Canada with the Canada unlimited add-on at $5 per month. However, the exact amount of roaming data hasn’t been confirmed, but is likely around 100MB similar to T-Mobile Prepaid. Domestic roaming means you can get calls, texts, and data on partner networks in certain areas where T-Mobile’s network doesn’t have coverage. The 5G support includes access to T-Mobile’s Ultra Capacity 5G network which gives blazing-fast speeds where deployed, as T-Mobile gives this access to all MVNOs that use their network.ĭata on Metro will be deprioritized compared to T-Mobile’s postpaid customers, but Metro does include domestic roaming. You’ll get support for VoLTE, Wi-Fi calling, visual voicemail, 5G access on T-Mobile’s 5G network, domestic roaming data, and mobile hotspot (on the plans that support it). Of course, all of Metro’s plans include excellent feature support. That way the two services are not tied together, so you won’t lose your Prime membership if you cancel your Metro service or switch providers. And, unless you need the extra hotspot data, I would recommend using the $50 plan and get an Amazon Prime membership separately. So the only real difference between the $50 and $60 plans are that the $60 plan includes 10GB more of hotspot data. Considering Amazon Prime is $120 per year for the annual plan, that is $10 a month, which is exactly the difference in cost between the two top plans. This plan is the same as the $50 plan, but increases the hotspot data to 15GB, and adds membership to Amazon Prime. To add the storage you need to reach out to customer support, or use the Metro app on an Android phone, but I never got around to this in the short time I used this plan.įinally we have the $60 unlimited plan. Unfortunately, the link in my Metro account to add the 100GB of Google One storage brought me to a broken URL filled with ads. Normally Google charges $2 per month or $20 per year for 100GB of storage, so it’s a nice perk. This storage can be used for any Google service like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, and for backing up your phone. Hotspot data is shut off after the 5GB allotment.Īnother interesting perk Metro includes is 100GB of Google One storage. Metro also adds support for the mobile hotspot and includes 5GB of hotspot data. This includes unlimited talk, text, and unlimited data. Like the 2GB plan, this 10GB plan does not allow you to use the mobile hotspot feature. This lets you stream unlimited music from your favorite services like Spotify, Apple Music, iHeartRadio and more, without counting the data usage against your high-speed allotment. Metro also includes Music Unlimited as a perk on the $40 plan. The $40 plan includes unlimited talk, text, and 10GB of high-speed data before data is slowed to 2G speeds. Hotspot data is not supported on this plan. After using 2GB, unlimited data works at 2G speeds (128Kbps). The $30 plan includes unlimited talk and text with 2GB of high speed data. Unlimited data with 15GB hotspot for $60/month.Unlimited data with 5GB hotspot for $50/month. Metro by T-Mobile offers four plans to choose from: I’ll also compare Metro to competing MVNOs so you can get the best deal for your needs. In this full review of their plans and perks, I’ll cover everything you need to know about their coverage, data prioritization, plan add-ons, and account management. Metro by T-Mobile is a T-Mobile owned prepaid service.
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