Some T-Mobile users might be paying more starting in March [UPDATED]

The monthly cost of T-Mobile's Protection 360 (P360) device protection program will go up for some device types in March, according to a new rumor.

Changes coming in March

P360 covers repair and replacement for lost and damaged devices. The monthly charge can range from $7 to $25, depending on your tier or device type.

Reddit user CallMeCrow claims that prices for Tier 5 and Tier 6 devices, typically flagship phones and tablets, are going up $1. The changes are expected in March.

T-Mobile might lower deductibles for rear glass damage and device loss, so you might be paying less overall if you file a claim.

Worth it?

Customers who are subscribed to the service but haven't made much use of it might not be receptive to the price change. Similarly, customers who feel the prices are already too high might balk at the increase.

In the grand scheme of things, a $1 increase might be negligible for many users, but for those tracking T-Mobile's recent pricing trends, this follows a string of direct and indirect rate hikes. After raising plan prices in March, T-Mobile increased the "Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery Fee" for both voice and data-only lines in April. In November, the company increased the late fee. T-Mobile has also stopped including taxes and fees in its plan prices, so customers now pay more than the advertised rates.

There's also the specter of tariff-related surcharges hanging over customers' heads.

One consolation for customers is that the company has ruled out any further rate plan optimizations for the near future.

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