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T-Mobile has been awfully quiet about new affordable hotspot plan

By Anam Hamid

Published: Dec 01, 2023, 2:47 PM

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Usually, when T-Mobile introduces a new plan, you see the carrier promote it on its website but for some reason, the company did not say anything about a reasonably priced hotspot plan introduced not too long ago.

Brought to light by The Mobile Report, T-Mobile introduced a hotspot plan in August but not many people seem to be aware of it.

The plan costs $10 a month with autopay or $15 without and gets you 30GB of high speed. Once you use up all the data, the download speed will be reduced to 600kbps.

This is a bring-your-own-device (BYOD)-only plan and according to alleged internal documents, the plan is meant for devices like "Hotspots, connected laptops, or a Chromebook."

Both consumers and business accounts can sign up for the deal and it's available for both accounts that are taxes excluded, such as Essentials, and taxes included, such as Magenta.

A voice line is not a pre-requisite so new customers who only want a data line can also subscribe to this plan. Basically, it's a nice option for consumers who already have a device, especially when compared to plans offered by AT&T -- which needs you to have a voice line for their 15GB $10/month hotspot plan -- and Verizon, which hasn't made a voice line mandatory but offers a more expensive $90/month $100GB plan.

If you move to T-Mobile's new plan from another hotspot plan, you may lose benefits associated with that line. The plan is not price-locked, so T-Mobile is free to increase the price in the future.

For now, this sounds like an affordable plan for those who need another line but don't need a lot of data or a voice line.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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