Ditch Your Home Internet for a Metro by T-Mobile Hotspot!

Chris Holmes Staff Writer

Updated 25 July 2019

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What is Hotspot Data?
Is Hotspot Data Right for Your Home
Best Metro by T-Mobile Hotspot Plans
Best Metro by T-Mobile Hotspot Tips

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to home internet and you're a current or future Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS) customer, then you can use a Metro by T-Mobile hotspot to connect up to 6 devices at a time and lower your overall monthly internet bill.

Of course, there's a trick to it—we'll tell you more about that below.

All Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS) customers have access to a mobile hotspot, via adding it to your current plan or upgrading to a plan that includes it. So if you live alone, and only need to keep yourself connected—or you're always on the go, switching to a mobile hotspot will save you money and give you a more secure internet connection. Read on to find out more.

Best Metro by T-Mobile hotspot plans

Plan name	Hotspot data	Learn more
$60 Unlimited Plan	25GB data high-speed hotspot data	View Plan
$50 Unlimited Plan	8GB data high-speed hotspot data	View Plan

What is a hotspot and how does it work?

To connect to the internet with a cable or DSL plan, you need a router and a modem. Using a mobile hotspot is very similar, but instead of using broadband via your internet service provider, you're using available data from your mobile plan. And instead of using a modem and a router, you're using your cell phone (or a hotspot device) to enable the connection.

Using your mobile hotspot is also referred to as a "tether" because you are connecting your devices via that hotspot. To find out how to tether your devices to your mobile hotspot, take a look at our guide below.

Is hotspot data right for you?

Replacing your home internet with a mobile hotspot will not only save you money, but it's incredibly easy to do.

To use a mobile hotspot, you will need a smartphone or hotspot device that is capable of sharing your mobile data and connecting other devices to the internet. Your smartphone doesn't need to be brand new, just new(er) and capable of connecting to a 4G LTE network. While many mobile companies say that you can connect up to six devices at a time, your data will begin to slow when you connect more than two at a time. That is especially true if one device is streaming video.

Finally, it's essential to know that you'll (most likely) never find a hotspot plan that includes unlimited hotspot data. So if you need to use a lot of data each month, then a Metro by T-Mobile hotspot plan might not be right for you. Their top plans offer up to 15GB of monthly hotpot data. You can add more in the middle of a billing cycle for an added fee, but that can get expensive. At that point, it might be less expansive to move to a home internet plan—but you never know until you try it out.

Metro by T-Mobile hotspot pros & cons

Secure internet connection
Easy to use
Low monthly cost
Add more data if needed
Can't connect a lot of devices
Some downloads/uploads require WiFi
Hotspot data is not unlimited

Best Metro by T-Mobile hotspot plans

Metro by T-Mobile offers hotspot data with their unlimited plans, but none of their plans offer unlimited hotspot data. What's more, all streaming is limited to DVD quality, unless you have added HD streaming to your plan for an additional monthly fee.

Metro by T-Mobile's $60 Unlimited plan includes 70GB of premium data at 5G/4G LTE speeds; Apart from its hotspot data, with this plan you also get 25GB of hotspot data. It's important to note that you might experience reduced speeds during times of network congestion if you manage to use over 70GB of data. Luckily, Metro by T-Mobile will not charge you for overages.

This plan also gets you 100GB of Google One cloud storage, which can be used for mobile backups and family sharing, as well as a free Amazon Prime membership.

$60 Unlimited Plan

Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data
T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
25GB mobile hotspot data

$60.00/mo

with AutoPay. Taxes and regulatory fees included.

View Plan

$60.00/mo

with AutoPay. Taxes and regulatory fees included.

View Plan

A step down from Metro's top-tier plan is its $50 Unlimited Plan, providing 50GB of premium data, but with a smaller hotspot limit at 8GB. Users on this plan may still experience slower speeds when the network's busy once you reach 50GB of data. You'll also be able to enjoy the same perks, like 100GB of Google One cloud storage.

$50 Unlimited Plan

Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data
T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices
8GB mobile hotspot data

$50.00/mo

with AutoPay. Taxes and regulatory fees included.

View Plan

$50.00/mo

with AutoPay. Taxes and regulatory fees included.

View Plan

Metro by T-Mobile Mobile hotspot plans

The Metro by T-Mobile (formerly MetroPCS) data plans below can be shared between your mobile phone and your devices (such as your laptop or tablet) for tethering. No matter which data plan you pick, you can make adjustments to your plan at any time by calling Metro by T-Mobile.

#1	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS) $40 Period Unlimited Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices No mobile hotspot data $40.00/mo Taxes and regulatory fees included. View Plan	$40.00/mo Taxes and regulatory fees included.	View Plan
#2	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS) Unlimited 6-Month Plan (BYOD) Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices No mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for only $120 for six months of service or $20/mo. $20.00/mo Upfront payment of $120 for 6 months <br>(equivalent to $20/month)<br>Taxes and regulatory fees included. View Plan	$20.00/mo Upfront payment of $120 for 6 months <br>(equivalent to $20/month)<br>Taxes and regulatory fees included.	View Plan
#3	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS)	Metro by T-Mobile (MetroPCS) $60 Unlimited Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 25GB mobile hotspot data $60.00/mo with AutoPay. Taxes and regulatory fees included. View Plan	$60.00/mo with AutoPay. Taxes and regulatory fees included.	View Plan

Other Metro by T-Mobile hotspot tips

If you're looking for more Metro by T-Mobile hotspot info, we've got it all below for you.

If you run out of hotspot data in the middle of your billing cycle, you can add more by contacting Metro
If you're not happy with their DVD quality streaming, you can always add HD quality streaming to your plan for an additional monthly fee
It's also important to mention that Verizon and AT&T also have some pretty generous (and ultra-fast) hotspot plans to check out too

Our goal at WhistleOut is to ensure that you're getting a plan you love at the best price possible. If you would like to compare all unlimited mobile plans before you switch to a Metro by T-Mobile plan, then take a look below. You can also use our state-of-the-art comparison engine to get customized results in an instant.

#1	Visible	Visible $25 Visible Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data $25.00/mo Taxes & Fees included View Plan	$25.00/mo Taxes & Fees included	View Plan
#2	Mint Mobile	Mint Mobile Unlimited Data Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 20GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for just $25/mo. when you switch to Mint Mobile using promo code 15OFF at checkout. Upfront payment required $25.00/mo $75.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $25.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only. View Plan	$25.00/mo $75.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $25.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only.	View Plan
#3	XFINITY Mobile	XFINITY Mobile Mobile Select Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 5G Nationwide network in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data Deal: Get a FREE 1 year of Xfinity Mobile Select Plan with Xfinity Internet required $0.00/mo (for the first year of service) <br>Regular rate of $30/mo. thereafter View Plan	$0.00/mo (for the first year of service) <br>Regular rate of $30/mo. thereafter	View Plan
#4	US Mobile	US Mobile Unlimited Starter Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 3 Major 5G Nationwide networks in select areas and compatible devices 10GB mobile hotspot data whistleOut Exclusive: Get this plan for only $45 for 3 months ($15/mo.) with new number activation OR $5 off per month for 6 mo. (up to 3 lines) OR 30 Days FREE Trial $25.00/mo $20/mo. for 6 months; $25/mo. thereafter View Plan	$25.00/mo $20/mo. for 6 months; $25/mo. thereafter	View Plan
#5	Cricket	Cricket Supreme Unlimited Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data Available on 1 Major 5G Nationwide network in select areas with compatible devices 50GB mobile hotspot data $55.00/mo with AutoPay; $60 for the first month. + $9.99 Upfront View Plan	$55.00/mo with AutoPay; $60 for the first month. + $9.99 Upfront	View Plan

Chris Holmes

Staff Writer

Chris Holmes is a Contributing Writer for WhistleOut, where he covers the cell phone and internet industries. His work has been cited in publications like The Verge, The New York Times, and WIRED.

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