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
T-Mobile might raise P360 rates and reduce some deductibles.
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-Mobileincreased 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.
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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.
Is the P360 price increase justified?
Yes.
25%
No.
25%
I'd rather use Apple Care or Samsung Care.
50%
T-Mobile can afford to increase rates now
While T-Mobile is still leaning on its Un-carrier branding, its market dominance means it no longer relies on the aggressive undercutting that defined its underdog era.
T-Mobile is ahead of its rivals, at least as far as 5G is concerned. The company is also leading the charge to modernize the switching process. It may also have surpassed Verizon to become the number one provider by subscriber count.
We have asked T-Mobile for comment and will update the article if we hear back.
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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