As it gets colder outside and the Hocus Pocus marathon begins, October is definitely a time when you want reliable internet. Now, if you bundle a phone line T-Mobile’s 5G home internetYou’ll save $20 per month – and if you’re a new customer, you can even get a $100 MasterCard gift card.
It seems like every time I see an ad, it’s for a rival Internet or phone service provider that tries to prove why their rates, coverage, or reception are the best. With all the conflicting information, color-coded maps, and endless fine print next to the asterisks, it can be nearly impossible to figure out if an Internet and phone bundle is right for your needs and budget. I spent about half an hour on the phone with a T-Mobile representative to get all the details on their $20-discounted 5G home internet and phone line bundle, so you can get as much information as possible on this deal. Here’s what to know and how to sign up.
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How to take advantage of this T-Mobile deal
First, go to T-Mobile website And enter your address to see if you’re eligible for 5G home internet service (note that the savings will appear at checkout, not on the initial web page). If your address qualifies, you will be taken to a screen with several home internet plans ranging from $55-$75 per month. This is where saving starts.
While the website says it costs $55 per month for Rely 5G Home Internet, T-Mobile will actually deduct $5 per month for all of its plans (on phone and Internet) when you enroll in Auto-Pay, bringing the new starting cost to $50. If you sign up for the Rely plan, you’re also eligible for a $100 rebate via a prepaid Mastercard gift card after 14 weeks.
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Once you add a phone line to 5G Rely Home Internet, you’ll get $15 off per month for Internet, bringing the cost from $55 to $35 when paired with the autopay reduction. However, your bill won’t be as low as $35, as the promotion depends on you adding at least one phone line. T-Mobile has three phone plans to choose from: the Essentials Plan, the Experience More Plan, and the Experience Beyond Plan.
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The Essentials plan is $65 per month per phone line ($60 with autopay), and offers unlimited calls and texts with 50 GB of data per month. The Experience More plan is $90/month per phone line ($85 with autopay), and includes unlimited high-speed data and 60GB of mobile hotspot data (including 15GB in Canada and Mexico), phone upgrades every two years, and accounts for Netflix and Apple TV+. The Experience Beyond plan is $105/month per phone line ($100 with autopay), and offers unlimited mobile hotspot use, 30 GB high-speed data in Canada and Mexico, upgrades every year, the ability to add a watch or tablet line for $5/month, T-Satellite, and accounts for Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu. It’s worth noting that all streaming service accounts will be at the lowest tier (i.e. with ads), but you’ll only have to pay the difference if you choose to upgrade to a more expensive plan.
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T-Mobile’s 5G Really Home Internet According to their website it has typical download speeds of 133-415 Mbps, typical upload speeds of 12-55 Mbps, and typical latency of 16-28 ms, which isn’t too shabby, especially at $30/month. Admittedly, this deal seems a little confusing, since you can’t get $20 off the monthly Internet price without paying at least $60 extra per phone line (bringing the minimum possible monthly total to $90), but it’s still a big discount.
Two more pieces of fine print:
- There is a one-time device connection fee of $35 for home Internet service (even if you install it yourself), although installation is apparently very easy, and can usually be completed within 15 minutes.
- All of their internet bundles come with a 5 year price guarantee, meaning the price will not increase for at least five years.
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How I evaluated this deal
Although it’s a little more complicated than saying T-Mobile is offering 5G home internet for $30/month, $20 off is still a big discount. I didn’t find this deal exceptionally exciting, mainly due to the fact that you have to spend at least 3 times the purported discounted price to take advantage of the discount.
We’re not sure how long this promotion will last, although the T-Mobile representative I spoke to suggested you’ll probably have some time to consider if this deal is right for you and your budget. Deals may sell out or expire at any time, however ZDNET is committed to finding, sharing and updating the best product deals to ensure you get the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks the deals we share to make sure they are still live and attainable. We’re sorry if you missed this deal, but don’t worry — we’re constantly looking for new opportunities to save and sharing them with you on ZDNET.com.
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