T-mobile cell service plan for 55+: any experience?
 

There is a senior (over 55) plan now available with T-mobile that I've read about. We use Verizon now and it seems like it would be about a $40. per month savings for us. Netflix is included. I was wondering if any of you have made the switch and what you think about the service? We are about to become snowbirds.
thanks to all,

We have used that 55+ T-mobile plan for years. We are grandfathered in at $60 per month for two lines. I think it is a bit more now. No matter who you use there are going to be areas where the signal isn't as good as you might like but overall we are very happy with it.

Prior to covid we traveled a lot (and hope to again soon!) and T-mobile is great if you go overseas. You get cheap calls in most countries (10c per minute, I think), free texting, and free (slow) internet which is good enough to check email and such. You can also upgrade during your trip to get faster service if you like.

kathy

Aren’t you on Verizon’s 55+ plan? $40 per line. Unlimited everything including Canada and Mexico.

If you are interested in the T-Mobile network, an alternative option is Mint Mobile, a prepay MVNO that uses the T-Mobile network. It is available for $15 per month for unlimited voice and text and 4 gigabytes of data. I have not had any issues in the 2 years I have had them.

If you have Xfinity internet, one of the best cell phone deals is Xfinity Mobile. You get the Verizon network and unlimited talk and text and 1gb of data or $13.77 per month. Verizon is almost always rated as the best cell network.

I have had T mobile south of 44 for over 2 years and no issues. We saved about $60 per month over what Verizon was charging us.

not sure about the villages, but t-mobile has always had spotty coverage around the country. Verizon is the deluxe standard for signal strength throughout the country. Signal strength/coverage is mandatory when traveling if you are using your phone for GPS. I used ATT before Verizon and just going 20 miles outside of Atlanta or other decent size towns, you would get no coverage. I have been on Verizon's 55+ plan for many years and pay $40 a month per line plus taxes for unlimited everything.

We have had tmobile for 2 years
 

T-mobile merged with Sprint and since the merger our signal has been very spotty. I called them and they said they were working on towers and they don’t know when everything is going to be completed.

Switched to T-Mobile from Verizon several months ago and are happy. Two phones, two cellular watches for $90/'mo. Free Netflix too.

What is a MNVO

You can try T-mobile, but I would bet the Netflix is not a permanent fixture with their cell service, probably just a hook to sucker you in. My husband and I used to use Verizon for our cell carrier, and we would pay on average 158.10/2 cell phones. I got tired of their ridiculous surcharges and fees in general. We switched to Consumer Cellular, and now we only pay 68.18/month, including taxes and fees. We haven't had any interruptions in our service, just as comparable to Verizon's minus the big bill. We have been very happy with them. You can go to any Target store, and purchase Consumer Cellular in their electronics/cell phone department. Good luck, hope this helps.

Great plan, no issues.

I use Xfinity we use very little data and my wife vary rarely use her phone, but for both phone we pay a little over $30.

mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) is a wireless communications services provider that does not own the wireless network infrastructure over which it provides services to its customers.

Xfinity Cell service you should be paying only about $15.50 with all taxes per month for 2 lines sharing 1G. The best deal in the industry by a landslide.

We've been with Sprint/Tmobile for 25 years. Coverage is good in most places but not as good as Verizon, or so I keep hearing. Overall we're happy with the coverage and pricing. 4 phones with unlimited minutes and data are $150 month on the 55+ plan with military discount. Great deal in my opinion.

Ooops, a typo - MVNO.

We have 3 phones on our plan for $69.11/mo. Unlimited calls & texts, 10 GB shared data. We have 5G coverage in most areas on the T-mobil network. Unlimited data is available for $20 more per month. We have never used over 5 GB data in a month. Our plan is with Consumer Cellular. You can choose a SIM card from AT&T or T-Mobil. AARP gets a 5% discount. No contract. One other thing to think about is porting your phone number. Most companies will port for free There's no fee to transfer your number to T-Mobile, and it gets even better! With Carrier Freedom​, T-Mobile will pay early termination fees or device payments for up to five lines that are currently under a postpaid contract with AT&T or Verizon.

We've been on TMobile for what seems like ever. We are on the military plan, however even the 55+ plan is almost the same - bottom line on TMobile it doesn't get any lower than $40 a line and yes they pay my netflix account of which the transfer of who is paying Netflix was easy and seamless.

I have TMobile for personal phone and Verizon for work phone and I have had far better service from TMobile.

hope that helps

I'm in Fenney and switched to T-Mobile when I moved here 3+ years ago.
1. The signal is very good including 5G. This appears to be true around the Villages.
2. The price is good: $70 all in including taxes.
Includes MLB (as it has for several years)
Includes Netflix (one device at a time)
3. Very good if you travel to Europe and other areas.
Unlimited texting and data in 210+ countries & destinations.
No international data-roaming charges
It was great on a cruise when you get into port, T-Mobile welcomes you.
4. T-Mobile Tuesday app. Each week, T-Mobile offers you discounts on different items.
1. Every week: 10 cents off a gallon of Shell
2. Discounts on hotels and car rentals.
3. Fast food: This weed was a free Breakfast Baconator with purchase at Wendys.

That's all I can think of... Hope it helps.

I’ve had the T-Mobile 55 plan tor about 5 years … it’s unlimited talk text & data on 2 lines! It’s a great plan and I have great service! Customer service is wonderful also!

Does MVNO work overseas and what if you have AT&T is it restricted to T-mobile network

I've had similar experiences with ATT. As snowbirds we need coverage everywhere and VZ does it. We are on the 55+ plan with taxes our bill is about $94.88 each month. When we first signed up this past winter we also received 3 months free of Discovery+

I currently have T-Mobile plan unlimited talk and text but limited data, $15.00 per month prepaid , very happy with service and have had no problems.

Mobile Virtual Network Operator

An MVNO is a reseller of network services. They buy chunks of service from the big guys, Verizon, ATT, TMobile and resell it.

Mint Mobile, which uses the T-Mobile network, works overseas. Check their website for the list of countries. You need to add money to your account, via their website, for roaming charges.

T-Mobil is Deutsche Telecom, a German company. It thus works perfectly in Europe. We have had it for years. Two phones unlimited data, $70 / month.

I switched my family plan to T-Mobile 4 years ago. Pay $147 for 8 lines including free Netflix. Taxes and fees included. I did get 2 of those lines on a BOGO promotion. I needed another line 2 weeks ago but am maxed out so I got the prepaid T-Mobile Connect for $15/month + fees. However if you I use a T-Mobile gift card to prepay then no taxes and fees.

Loved using it overseas. Free data was usable. On occasion I got 4G speeds.

I use WiFi calling at home since reception isn't great near Savannah Center. Reception in The Villages has improved compared to 4 years ago. I expect it will continue to get better.

$40 per line PLUS taxes and fees
The $70 T-Mobile plan includes ALL taxes and fees

I asked for a range extender and installed it in my house, I get 5 bars in the house and outside on the patio
No issues
They also have t mobile Tuesday’s with prizes and discounts on gas

Its also the most expensive and the quickest to tack on additional fees for things. I used them for about 15 years until I finally took the time to look around and get better service n rateswith AT&T. Shop around and youll see how overpriced verizon is

Yeah, it it is TMobile. Not Verizon. Anything associated with Sprint can’t be good.

We switched from T-Mobile paying $70/mo for two lines to Xfinity and now pay $33/mo for two lines. We had been T-Mobile users for years in Atlanta, but changed when we moved to TV last year. Xfinity’s data doesn’t seem as responsive, but it hasn’t let us down.

I have the 55 magenta plan 50 a month..I've had tmobile for years..have had no issues and they have great customer service

It’s surprising to me that people are still paying $30 or more for cell service. We’ve used Mint Mobile for about 2 years now which uses TMobile towers and pay $15 a month per phone for unlimited talk, text and data! To get that rate, you have to prepay for a year.

All cell providers have some dead spots but we’ve previously had ATT and Verizon and I think that after Sprint and TMobile merged they now have the best coverage.

I switched from Verizon to T-Mobile a year ago. Two lines, unlimited everything, two new phones all for $70 a month - tax included - 2-year contract. I saw no difference in service between Verizon and T-Mobile. Remember the commercials for Sprint? The former Verizon spokesman touted that Sprint had the same coverage as Verizon. Well, T-Mobile bought Sprint. Also, as long as you make calls while connected to the Internet (WiFi). calls and texting are free - anywhere in the world.

And you can pick the sims card you want, either an AT&T or be T-Mobile, $10 at Target and Consumer Cell credits your acct for the $10. We change to the T-Mobile card when we go to Europe because you can use your phone there just like you do here using that sim card, as part of your plan. We have 3 phones, includes the home phone, unlimited calls, texts and 10gb of data for $74/mo. We rarely use anywhere near the data allotment, so we may cut back on our plan and save even more. Verizon was near $100 for 2 phones with limits on everything.

We've been with Sprint/Tmobile for 25 years. Coverage is good in most places but not as good as Verizon, or so I keep hearing. Overall we're happy with the coverage and pricing. 4 phones with unlimited minutes and data are $150 month on the 55+ plan with military discount. Great deal in my opinion.

We switched last year from Verizon to T Mobile. Coverage here in the southern villages is great. The Verizon coverage at our home was terrible. We saved about $80 a month over Verizon. Our bill is $95 two lines unlimited data talk and text. Plan includes Netflix