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It’s been about a month since T-Mobile introduced its limited-time Better Value plan, aimed at both new and existing customers with at least three lines. The new plan offers many of the same perks as the more expensive Experience plans, yet it is much more affordable than either option for most customers. Although T-Mobile doesn’t intend to offer the plan long-term, those who sign up will be able to continue with it long after it’s no longer officially available.
At the time, I recommended it to some customers who were coming from newer plans, but what about legacy users? I’ve had friends and family reach out about this, and the truth is that the answer is complicated.
There is a wide range of older legacy plans still out there, including customers who are hanging on to legacy Sprint plans. I can’t tell you what specific legacy plans are worth upgrading from, but we can take a look at some of the types of users that should avoid the new plan, as well as those who should consider embracing it.
Would you ever upgrade from a T-Mobile legacy plan to the new Better Value Plan? 2 votes Yes, in fact I already did. 0 % Possibly, I'm considering it. 0 % No, I'll keep my existing T-Mobile plan. 100 % No, I'd rather jump ship for prepaid. 0 %
Here’s who should avoid the new Better Value plan
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T-Mobile’s Better Value plan offers plenty of perks and features starting at just $140 a month for three phone lines, but you should consider avoiding it if any of the following apply to you: Avoid if you have Insider access : While the program hasn’t been available to new customers for a long time, if you have the Insider discount, you’ll permanently lose it when you sign up, and it’s almost guaranteed you’ll pay more for service.
: While the program hasn’t been available to new customers for a long time, if you have the Insider discount, you’ll permanently lose it when you sign up, and it’s almost guaranteed you’ll pay more for service. Avoid if you have free lines: The BV plan doesn’t offer free lines, and so any free line on your account will be converted to a paid line.
The BV plan doesn’t offer free lines, and so any free line on your account will be converted to a paid line. Avoid if your legacy perks are irreplaceable to you : While Better Value plan has great streaming perks, it’s possible you could have some legacy perks that you don’t want to give up.
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