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Metro by T-Mobile is easily the most recognizable prepaid brand in T-Mobile’s portfolio, followed closely by Mint. While Mint is clearly aimed at the budget segment, the difference between Metro and T-Mobile is less obvious. After all, Metro has its own stores and offers many features typically associated with major carriers, such as free phone promotions, streaming perks, and family discounts.
T-Mobile versus Metro by T-Mobile: Which would you pick? 259 votes T-Mobile 38 % Metro by T-Mobile 52 % Other (Tell us in comments.) 10 %
To clear up some of the confusion, I took a deeper look at the two providers. While they share many similarities, a few notable distinctions set them apart. Curious about which one is the better fit for you? Join me as I explore pricing, phone selection, network priority, and more.
Mint vs T-Mobile: At a glance Metro by T-Mobile is better if y ou want to save money. Metro is typically the cheaper option, though not always.
Metro is typically the cheaper option, though not always. T-Mobile is better if you care about network priority. Metro has lower priority than T-Mobile, except for T-Mobile's Essentials plans.
Price range and value
T-Mobile: Price range for single-line plans : $50 to $100 per month
: $50 to $100 per month Price range for multi-line plans: $25 to $35 month per line for 4 Metro by T-Mobile: Price range for single-line plans : $20 to $60 per month
: $20 to $60 per month Price range for multi-line plans: $25 to $53.75 month per line for 4
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