The new T-Mobile One plan goes all-in on unlimited data but limits video streaming to 480p
Starting September 6th, T-Mobile will only offer a single plan. Appropriately called the T-Mobile One plan, it will include unlimited voice, text, and LTE data.
The details of the new T-Mobile One plan
T-Mobile’s current Simple Choice plans all include unlimited voice and text. The plans cost $50/$65/$80 per month for 2GB/6GB/10GB. Unlimited data costs $95 per month and includes 14GB of LTE tethering from your smartphone.
Add in the fact that the new plan will also include a bunch of T-Mobile’s other Un-carrier benefits, such as Mobile Without Borders, T-Mobile Tuesdays, and Carrier Freedom, and it might look like the new T-Mobile One plan is everything wireless subscribers from the US could possibly ask for. However, there are a few notable downsides to bear in mind.
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We’re sure that net neutrality experts, Netflix, and other HD video streaming websites will object to this change.
Another potentially controversial change introduced by T-Mobile One plan will axe the ability to use your smartphone as a high-speed mobile hotspot. You’ll have unlimited tethering but your speed will be limited to 2G speeds. If you want high-speed tethering, T-Mobile will offer 5GB buckets for $15.
Aside from covering smartphones, the new T-Mobile One plan can also be applied to wearables and tablets. Supporting a wearable at 2G speeds costs $5 per month, while $20 a month will get you unlimited high-speed data for your tablet.
Existing Simple Choice customers will be able to maintain their current plan. Starting September 6th, however, the T-Mobile One plan is the only one that the Magenta network will offer.
source: T-Mobile
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