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TL;DR
- Metro by T-Mobile quietly upgraded its top-tier plan over the weekend.
- Previously, users were limited to 70GB of premium data before moving to a lower priority, but there is no fixed limit now.
- The top tier plan is now even better value, but keep in mind that it’s a better deal if you plan to bring up multiple lines.
Until now, only a few prepaid carriers truly offered unlimited premium data, with Visible being one of the best-known options. Now Metro by T-Mobile is also stepping up its game, as it quietly removed its premium data cap weekend top plan.
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Like virtually all carriers, T-Mobile uses different priority tiers for different plans. Metro previously used QCI 7 for its premium access, before dropping to the lower level QCI 9 priority status after users exceeded their premium cap. Going forward, those on the top tier plan will no longer face the previous fixed limit of 70GB.
Users who consume excessive data may still see further changes in priority if Metro deems the behavior irregular, but you should be safe unless you’re consuming a terabyte or more on a regular basis. That said, it’s important to remember that unlimited premium data only applies to cellular connectivity. The hotspot limit remains at 25GB data.
It’s also worth noting that Metro’s premium data is still at a lower tier than the QCI 8 access you get with postpaid T-Mobile or Google Fi plans. That said, the difference between QCI 7 and QCI 8 on T-Mobile’s network isn’t that big.
Overall, it’s a small but significant upgrade. That said, we generally only recommend this plan if you have a large family. Single-line users will find that Visible is a cheaper alternative to Metro’s top plan with a starting cost of $60. That said, families of four will get exceptional value, as the price will drop down to just $35 per line.
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