T-Mobile launches new revamped 5G home internet plans.
New 5G internet plans have been launched.
T-Mobile has undergone a reorganization of its 5G internet options, incorporating a streaming package into its most expensive plan and presenting a new mid-tier option. The new plans, which will be available starting December 11, have a starting cost of $50 per month, with an automatic payment discount applied. Apparently, the prices remain constant compared to T-Mobile’s previous Home Internet options for new users.
Discounts for existing customers with a T-Mobile voice line are not as favorable in the new plans. The newly created T-Mobile Rely Internet plan is offered to new customers for $50 per month, which is the same price currently charged for the Home Internet Unlimited plan. For current T-Mobile subscribers, the cost will be $35 per month, representing a $5 increase from the previous promotion of $30 being offered. Unlike the more expensive plans, Rely includes an older generation 5G router.
The next level is the new T-Mobile Amplified Internet plan, which costs $60 per month for new customers with auto-subscription, or $45 for those who have a T-Mobile voice line. This plan offers the company’s latest 5G gateway, while the small business version also includes a mesh access point.
The top-tier plan, All-In, includes the latest router along with a streaming package that contains Hulu with ads and Paramount Plus Essential. This plan continues to be offered to new customers for $70 per month, while existing customers will need to pay $55. This amount is lower than the $50 promotion for the Internet Plus plan that is being replaced. According to Katie Brinton, a spokesperson for T-Mobile, there will be no changes for existing customers under the current plans. Additionally, the home internet backup plan will remain available for those who need an option when their primary Wi-Fi fails.
Telecommunications companies in the U.S. are betting on fixed wireless internet as a strategy to make the most of the high-cost 5G spectrum they have acquired. T-Mobile is at the forefront with 6 million wireless internet users, according to its October 2024 earnings report. However, the net addition of internet customers has decreased compared to the previous year, partly attributed to an increase in disconnects within a growing customer base. A new set of internet offerings that include additional streaming services seems to be a key element in T-Mobile’s strategy to advance in this market segment.
