If you upgrade your phone every couple of years, T-Mobile’s new Go5G Plus plan may be worth considering. Along with unlimited premium data and 50GB of high-speed mobile hotspot, Go5G Plus comes with a variety of streaming perks and T-Mobile’s unique “New in Two” upgrade perk.
I’ve checked out the details of T-Mobile’s Go5G Plus plan as well as its other new plans, perks and switching benefits.
T-Mobile’s New Go5G Plus Plan: Get a New Device Every Two Years
T-Mobile has just unveiled three new plans: Essentials Savings, Go5G and Go5G Plus. These new unlimited postpaid plans are joining T-Mobile’s original lineup including Essentials, Magenta and Magenta Max.
The biggest news is centered around what’s now T-Mobile’s most expensive plan: Go5G Plus. The plan costs $90 for one line (with autopay) and offers unlimited premium data. With multiline discounts and the third line free, you can get three lines for $150 per month total. This ends up being $20 cheaper than Magenta Max.
Go5G Plus includes 50GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data before unlimited 3G speeds, and you’ll also find all of T-Mobile’s streaming perks with the new plan. However, what makes Go5G Plus so special is the “New in Two” perk.
Customers with the Go5G Plus plan will have access to the same device deals as new customers in addition to 24-month payment plans.
Most device deals at AT&T and Verizon require customers to activate a new line or upgrade to a new plan. However, with T-Mobile’s new Go5G Plus plan, you’ll always have access to the same device deals advertised to new customers without having to add a new line or switch to a new plan.
Additionally, while AT&T and Verizon often lock customers into 36-month payment plans for new devices, T-Mobile is offering 24-month payment plans. This shorter payment plan enables customers with the Go5G Plus plan to upgrade every two years.
Below, you can see a more detailed comparison published by T-Mobile comparing Go5G Plus with Verizon’s Get More Unlimited plan and AT&T’s Unlimited Premium plan:
To learn more about T-Mobile’s new Go5G Plus plan and the “New in Two” device upgrade perk, you can read T-Mobile’s full announcement here.
Other New Plans from T-Mobile: Go5G & Essentials Savings
In addition to Go5G Plus, T-Mobile has added two other new phone plans: Go5G and Essentials Savings.
Go5G is a cheaper alternative to the new Go5G Plus plan. It falls between T-Mobile’s Magenta and Magenta Max plans in both price and perks. Go5G costs $75 for one line and includes 100GB of premium data plus 15GB of high-speed mobile hotspot. It does include a few streaming perks, but it doesn’t include the “New in Two” upgrade perk that makes Go5G Plus stand out.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, T-Mobile has also unveiled its new cheapest plan available: Essentials Savings. It has all of the perks of T-Mobile Essentials (including 50GB of premium data) for a slightly cheaper price on a single line, two lines, four lines or five lines.
In the table below, you can see all six of T-Mobile’s unlimited postpaid plans and how they compare:
| Price for One Line | Multiline Discounts | Data | Hotspot Data | Perks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials Savings | $50 | 2 lines for $80 3 lines for $90 4 lines for $100 5 lines for $110 | 50GB of premium data Unlimited 5G & 4G LTE | Unlimited 3G | No annual service contract |
| Essentials | $60 | 2 lines for $90 3 lines for $90 4 lines for $105 5 lines for $120 | 50GB of premium data Unlimited 5G & 4G LTE | Unlimited 3G | No annual service contract |
| Magenta | $70 | 2 lines for $120 3 lines for $140 4 lines for $160 5 lines for $180 | 100GB premium data Unlimited 5G & 4G/LTE | 5GB high-speed mobile hotspot Unlimited 3G | No annual service contract Netflix (1 screen) for 2+ lines Apple TV+ for 6 months 4 full-flight streaming sessions a year 1-Year AAA membership |
| Go5G | $75 | 2 lines for $130 3 lines for $130 4 lines for $155 5 lines for $180 | 100GB premium data Unlimited 5G & 4G/LTE | 15GB high-speed mobile hotspot Unlimited 3G | No annual service contract Netflix (1 screen) Apple TV+ for 6 months 4 full-flight streaming sessions a year 1-Year AAA membership |
| Magenta Max | $85 | 2 lines for $140 3 lines for $170 4 lines for $200 5 lines for $230 | Unlimited premium data | 40GB high-speed mobile hotspot Unlimited 3G | No annual service contract Netflix (2 screens) Apple TV+ Full-flight texting and Wi-Fi with streaming where available 1-Year AAA membership |
| Go5G Plus | $90 | 2 lines for $150 3 lines for $150 4 lines for $185 5 lines for $220 | Unlimited premium data | 50GB high-speed mobile hotspot Unlimited 3G | No annual service contract New in Two (same device deals as new customers + upgrade every two years) Netflix (2 screens) Apple TV+ Full-flight texting and Wi-Fi with streaming where available 1-Year AAA membership |
For a more detailed comparison of T-Mobile’s unlimited postpaid plans, visit the carrier’s website.
The Easy Unlock and Go Back Guarantee
Whether you’re thinking about trying out one of the new plans or you’ve just been shopping for a new cell phone service provider in general, T-Mobile is making it easier to switch now than ever before.
On top of three new monthly cell phone plans, T-Mobile is now offering The Easy Unlock and Go Back Guarantee perks for new potential customers.
In T-Mobile’s recent announcement, the company singled out AT&T for keeping customers’ phones locked to the AT&T network even once it’s paid off. In an effort to help customers “make their great escape,” T-Mobile is allowing customers to trade in an eligible locked device and get a new smartphone.
Finally, T-Mobile is also offering a Go Back Guarantee. If you switch to T-Mobile and decide that you aren’t happy with your service within the first 30 days, the company will give you $50 back per voice line to help cover the cost of your bill.
T-Mobile has been on top of the competition when it comes to 5G service and now could be a great time to try it out yourself. Plus, you don’t have to opt for the newest, most expensive plan available. However, if you frequently upgrade your phone, the deals that you’ll get with Go5G Plus may be worth it.
If you are thinking about switching to T-Mobile, be sure to avoid this mistake people often make when switching carriers. For more options, check out our guide on the best cell phone plans and deals available now.
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