T-Mobile also offers discounted versions of many of its regular plans for customers older than 55. For those who want a bit more functionality, data and extras such as getting a new phone every couple of years, T-Mobile’s slightly discounted Experience More w/ 55 Plus is worth checking out.
Its Experience More w/ 55 Plus plan is $70 per month for one line or $100 per month for two lines with autopay enabled. (Note that it doesn’t allow adding a third or fourth line.) The plan includes the same perks as T-Mobile’s standard offerings, such as up to 4K streaming, 60GB of 4G LTE hotspot data and 15GB of high-speed data in Mexico and Canada (although in some areas, speeds may be limited to 4G LTE rather than 5G). It also comes with subscriptions to Netflix (with ads) as well as the option to get Apple TV Plus for $3 extra per month.
This plan also allows subscribers to upgrade their phone every two years. The only caveat is that plan owners will need to pay off 50% of their existing phone by the time they upgrade, which shouldn’t be too much of a problem for most subscribers. Subscribers can also get the same discounts on devices that T-Mobile offers new customers switching from other carriers.
T-Mobile offers one other plan for seniors — its priciest. Experience Beyond w/ 55 Plus plan is $85 per month for one line or $130 per month for two lines (also expandable up to four lines) but offers a few extras, most notably that subscribers can upgrade their phones using new customer device offers every year instead of every two years. Plus, this plan also gets access to Hulu, a five-year price guarantee and satellite connectivity service beyond T-Mobile’s network.
One standout perk of every T-Mobile 55 Plus plan? Only the primary account holder needs to be 55 or older — the second line can be for anyone, regardless of age.
Why we like it
Now that T-Mobile has eliminated a few of its older offerings, the Experience More w/ 55 Plus plan is the best option for seniors who want a few extra perks at a moderate price — and not just a handful, but nearly every feature included in the standard plans, from hotspot data to international coverage.
Who it’s best for
The T-Mobile Experience More w/ 55 Plus plan is best for seniors who want a few extra perks, like upgrading their phone every other year. It’s also for seniors who don’t want to worry about their data use every month, especially if they’re using their phone to tether other devices to get online beyond Wi-Fi networks.
Customer service options
• Online: T-Mobile
• Phone: 1-855-315-6244
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