What Do You Actually Pay for T-Mobile Home Internet?
What to expect from your monthly bill
Aug 22, 2024 | Share 
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The real price you pay every month for 5G home internet from T-Mobile is straightforward—it’s just the sticker price. The company doesn’t charge rental fees for its basic modem/router combo, and it folds other taxes and fees into regular monthly prices.
If you see an unexpected $5 charge, sign in to your profile and go to the billing tab. From there, set up AutoPay and the fee will disappear.
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How does T-Mobile billing compare?
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is a leader in no-frills pricing. The monthly price T-Mobile advertises is the price you actually pay. There are no equipment fees and no scheduled price hikes down the line.
Most other internet providers advertise a monthly rate that covers just the service charge, then they’ll add taxes and fees on top of that. They may also charge for installation or require deposits for borrowed equipment if you fail a mandatory credit check. Then, they may hike your price by up to $70 per month after a mysterious promo period. Gross, right?
Read more about why monthly bills from many internet providers may be higher than customers expect.
Your first T-Mobile 5G Home Internet bill
Your first bill for T-Mobile’s home internet will likely be higher than the monthly price you pay going forward. It happens because T-Mobile starts charging per day starting the day your internet gateway ships, then adds your standard monthly rate to the prorated charges.
For example, imagine your gateway is shipped on May 10. Your first bill will include a prorated charge for May 10–30 plus the monthly rate for June. That bill will be due 20 days from the day the gateway ships.
Your first bill may also include a $35 device connection charge, depending on which plan you choose. Check your broadband nutrition label for details.
After you’ve paid the prorated charges and the device connection charge, your monthly bill going forward will be for one month of service at a time. With T-Mobile, that amount should match the advertised price (taxes and fees included).
What is the T-Mobile price lock?
You might think a price guarantee means your price won’t change for life, but that’s not quite right. Instead, it means T-Mobile will cover a month of service if rates ever go up.
Here’s a hypothetical example: Your bill for 5G home internet is $50 per month, but two years down the line, T-Mobile raises standard prices to $65 per month. If you don’t want to pay the new price, you have 60 days to tell T-Mobile you want to cancel. If you do, T-Mobile will cover your final bill.
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet rate changes
Pricing for new T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customers is usually consistent, but there was a little variation in the first half of 2025 when the price jumped to $60 per month. The price is back to $50 now (after a $10 monthly discount for signing up online and a $5 autopay discount).
Prices may also be different depending on your exact address, and there’s no way to predict when prices may jump in the future. At least with T-Mobile, you can be confident the price you see on ads is the price you really pay.
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans and prices
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Best cheap plan
Home Internet Unlimited
- Price: $50.00/mo.*
- Speed: Up to 245Mbps
- Data cap: Unlimited data
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Best plan for large homes
Home Internet Plus
- Price: $70.00/mo.*
- Speed: Up to 245Mbps
- Data cap: Unlimited data
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Best plan for emergency internet
Home Internet Backup
- Price: $20.00/mo.*
- Speed: Up to 245Mbps
- Data cap: 130GB per month
Data as of 8/19/2024. Prices and fees subject to change.
*w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts. See full terms.
How to save money on T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
You can save $10 to $20 per month on T-Mobile’s home internet if you pair the service with a qualifying mobile phone plan from T-Mobile. Specifics vary based on where you live and the exact day you sign up, so be sure to read the full terms when you get to the ordering screen.
Learn more about T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
We love T-Mobile for its simplified pricing and wide availability. It’s fast enough for most households, and the service gets our highest customer satisfaction scores. But it’s not right for everyone.
If you’re considering a switch, the following articles from our resource library can help:
How T-Mobile home internet compares
T-Mobile offers some great options, but it isn’t right for everyone. Other providers may be more reliable and cheaper, at least at first.
Here’s a quick roundup of what to expect:
| Provider | Lowest plan price | Scheduled price hike | Price hike amount |
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| $50.00/mo.* | None | None |
 | $55.00/mo.† | None | None |
| $35.00/mo.‡ w/Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans | None | None |
| $29.99/mo.§ | 12 or 24 months | $10.00/mo. |
| $39.99/mo.║ for 12 mo. | 12 or 24 months | $42.00–$48.00/mo. |
| $19.99/mo/# for 12 mo. w/1 yr contract. | 12 or 24 months | $20.00–$55.00/mo. |
Prices as of 8/21/2024. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. See disclaimers.
FAQ about T-Mobile billing
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Disclaimers
How T-Mobile home internet compares
*T-Mobile
w/ Auto Pay. Regulatory fees included in monthly price for qualified accounts. See full terms.
† AT&T
AutoPay and paperless billing required. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. . Service subj. to Internet Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms. Offers may be modified, or discontinued, at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply to all offers. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
‡ Verizon
Price per month with Auto Pay & without select 5G mobile plans.
§ Frontier
w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 200/200 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
║ Spectrum
For 12 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
# Xfinity
For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
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Author - Chili Palmer
Chili Palmer covers breaking news, satellite internet, mobile connectivity, and streaming services for HighSpeedInternet.com. Previously writing under the name Rebecca Palmer, Chili is passionate about providing accurate and accessible information any time you're trying to connect … whether you already speak geek or just got your first smartphone.
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