Bring Your Phone to Metro and Get Unlimited 5G for $25 a Month

People are looking to tighten their budgets these days, and Metro by T-Mobile is answering the call.

Metro is offering a no-nonsense prepaid unlimited* 5G plan for individuals who want to keep their current phone and avoid the surprise rate hikes and activation fees from their existing mobile carriers.

Bring your own device (BYOD) to Metro and you can get a single line with unlimited talk, text, and 5G data for just $25 a month, taxes and fees included. The price for the first month is $30, and then it’s $25 a month after that with autopay.* There are no activation fees, no data transfers necessary since you’re using your own phone, and Metro guarantees the $25 price on talk, text, and data for five years, though some exclusions apply.*

If you’re waiting for the catch, there isn’t one. Metro is simply offering a straightforward and affordable plan that checks all the boxes for people who want to keep using the phone they love, without any surprises or price changes down the road. 

Metro

Lock in unlimited talk, text and 5G data for just $25 per month

---

You can also rest assured that Metro runs on the T-Mobile network, which has been rated the best mobile network in the country, based on Ookla Speedtest*(owned by PCMag’s parent company, Ziff Davis). Metro’s BYOD autopay unlimited $25 plan is a great way to get 5G service on the reliable T-Mobile network at a steal of a price. 

Switch to Metro in Minutes Online

If the phone you plan on keeping is unlocked and has an eSIM, you can sign up for the web-exclusive $25 a month Metro plan online, fast and hassle-free. After verifying that your phone is compatible with Metro, you’ll have the option to either keep your existing number or get a new number. The latter option is ideal if you have a spare phone lying around and want to fire up a separate business line, or if you want a new line for your kids.

Next, you’ll simply click on Metro’s ‘Bring your phone plans’ and pick the $25 a month autopay 5G plan. Set up your Metro account, and then download and activate your Metro eSIM over a Wi-Fi connection. 

If you’re using a phone with a physical SIM card, Metro will send you a free SIM card after you sign up. You’ll need to wait for the SIM card to arrive by mail and follow the instructions included with it to complete the activation, which is a straightforward process. 

Get Our Best Stories!

A Smart, Bold Take on the Wireless World

Sign up for the Fully Mobilized newsletter to get our top mobile stories delivered right to your inbox.

Sign up for the Fully Mobilized newsletter to get our top mobile stories delivered right to your inbox.

By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Thanks for signing up!

Your subscription has been confirmed. Keep an eye on your inbox!

Score Scam Shield For Free With the $25 Metro Plan

In addition to the unlimited talk, text, and 5G data, Metro’s $25 prepaid plan unlocks a slew of T-Mobile perks to sweeten the deal.

Scam Shield is one such perk available with Metro’s BYOD $25 plan, as well as to all Metro customers. It includes the free Scam ID and Scam Block features, which are deployed on the T-Mobile network and automatically identify and block likely scam calls before they get to you, an essential these days. 

T-Mobile Tuesday Deals Are Also Baked In

The $25 Metro plan also includes T-Mobile Tuesdays. This popular customer appreciation program gives you loads of weekly freebies and deals, like $5 movie tickets and deep discounts at the gas pump. One recent deal even included 40% off on the adidas website. You redeem the deals through the Metro app every Tuesday before they expire on Wednesday morning. 

Keep Your Phone, Data, and Number But Ditch the Fees

Whether you want a brand-new number or want to keep your existing one, Metro by T-Mobile offers an affordable solution to get you talking, texting, streaming, and browsing in no time. It comes with a five-year price guarantee and no activation fees. Bring your phone and sign up online for Metro’s web-exclusive $25 unlimited talk, text, and 5G data plan today and keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs—in your wallet. 

Disclaimers:

*Bring your number. Speeds may slow if using >35GB/month. Add’l terms apply. With autopay. 1st month $30 when you bring your phone and activate online.

*Exclusions apply. Guarantees mo. plan price of on-network talk, text, and 5G data on eligible plan. See details at MbyTMO.com.

*Based on analysis by Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® 1H 2025 data. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission. When network is busy, Metro speeds may be reduced vs. T-Mobile speeds due to prioritization.