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T-Mobile Offers Discounted Wireless Plans for Seniors 55+
T-Mobile provides reduced-price versions of its standard mobile plans specifically for customers aged 55 and older. For senior subscribers seeking enhanced features, increased data allowances, and benefits such as periodic smartphone upgrades, the T-Mobile Go5G Plus 55 plan presents a compelling option. This plan delivers significant value and caters to the needs of tech-savvy seniors.
Go5G Plus 55 Plan: Detailed Overview
The Go5G Plus 55 plan is priced at $75 monthly for a single line or $110 per month for two lines. It is expandable to accommodate up to four lines—$165 for three and $220 for four—when enrolled in autopay. Notably, current promotional discounts align this plan’s cost with the regular Go5G Plus plan when utilizing autopay. However, without autopay, the 55+ plan becomes more economical. Subscribers enjoy the same advantages as standard T-Mobile plans, including up to 4K resolution streaming, 50GB of 4G LTE hotspot data, and 15GB of high-speed data in Mexico and Canada (speeds may be limited to 4G LTE in certain areas instead of 5G). Moreover, subscriptions to Apple TV Plus and Netflix are included.
Key Benefits of Go5G Plus 55
- Smartphone Upgrades: Eligible for phone upgrades every two years.
- Trade-in Deals: Access to device promotions similar to those offered to new customers switching carriers.
- 50% Payoff Requirement: Subscribers must pay off 50% of their existing phone before upgrading.
Go5G Next 55 Plan: Annual Phone Upgrades
The Go5G Next 55 plan is a slightly premium option, costing $85 per month for one line or $130 per month for two lines, with scalability up to four lines. It mirrors the Go5G Plus 55 plan in most aspects, except for a significant enhancement: subscribers can take advantage of new customer device offers for phone upgrades every year, instead of every two.
Go5G 55 Plan: A More Affordable Option
T-Mobile also features the Go5G 55 plan, a more budget-friendly alternative to the Go5G Plus 55 and Go5G Next 55 plans. While more economical, it provides less mobile hotspot data, fewer bundled streaming services, and does not include bi-annual phone upgrades. For users who can forgo phone upgrades and seek monthly savings, the Go5G 55 plan is priced at $60 for a single line or $90 for two lines, offering 15GB of hotspot data per month and a Netflix with ads subscription.
Magenta 55+ Plan: Legacy Option with Value
T-Mobile continues to offer the Magenta 55+ plan, starting at $50 per month for one line and scaling to $140 per month for four lines. This plan provides up to 100GB of monthly data per account and includes a six-month subscription to Apple TV Plus, along with Netflix with ads. However, it offers a more limited 5GB of hotspot data. This plan is not prominently displayed in T-Mobile’s plan comparison tools; customers must contact T-Mobile directly or explore the “Learn more about Magenta and Magenta MAX plans” link on the main cell phone plans page to find this option and the slightly pricier Magenta MAX 55+ plan within the pop-up window.
Eligibility for T-Mobile 55+ Plans
For all T-Mobile 55+ plans, only the primary account holder needs to be 55 years of age or older. Individuals on additional lines do not need to meet this age requirement, making these plans accessible for families with senior members.