Back-to-school shopping doesn’t stop at notebooks and laptops anymore. Between keeping kids connected, helping college students move into dorms, and managing family budgets, wireless service has become another major expense.
Metro by T-Mobile is hoping to ease that burden with a fresh lineup of back-to-school promotions that include free smartphones, lower-cost unlimited plans, and waived activation fees for qualifying customers. Whether you’re sending a student off to college, buying your teen’s first phone, or simply looking to cut your monthly bill, the carrier’s latest offers are among its biggest value plays of the summer.
Unlimited 5G for Just $20 a Month
Right now, the most eye-catching offer may be Metro’s prepaid six-month plan. Customers who bring their own compatible phone can get unlimited talk, text, and 5G data for the equivalent of just $20 per month by prepaying for six months of service upfront ($120).
For students heading back to campus or anyone looking for predictable monthly expenses, it’s one of the lowest-priced unlimited wireless offers currently available from a national carrier. The price includes taxes and fees, T-Mobile Tuesdays, and Scam Shield.
Stay Connected and Save Big With Metro’s Home Internet Offer
As part of its back-to-school push, Metro is offering savings on T-Mobile Home Internet. Eligible customers can get service starting at $50 for the first month, and then $45/mo with AutoPay. The plan is designed to keep pricing simple, with no annual contract and no equipment rental fee, making it a straightforward option for everyday home use like streaming, homework, video calls and browsing. Availability depends on your address.
Free Phones on Metro’s Back-to-School Plans
Metro’s back-to-school promotions include two standout device deals for customers bringing their number to the carrier. Customers who switch to Metro’s $40 plan can get a free Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. The plan includes unlimited 5G data, unlimited talk and text, taxes and fees included, T-Mobile Tuesdays, Scam Shield, and Metro’s 5-year price guarantee. Metro is also waiving activation fees, and the offer is available on up to four lines for families adding multiple devices.
Apple fans can get a free iPhone 16e when they bring their number and sign up for Metro’s $50 monthly plan with AutoPay. Metro is also offering a $100 virtual Mastercard after the third monthly payment, with activation fees waived to help keep upfront costs low.
- Get a moto g (2026) for free with a new line on a qualifying plan.
- Get a TCL K32 for free with a qualifying plan when you get a new number
- Save $250 on iPhone 17e with a new line on a qualifying plan when you bring your number (pay only $349.99).
- Get a TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro for free with a new line on a qualifying plan when you bring your number.
- Exclusive in-store offers: Get four lines for $100/mo. + four FREE phones:
- Galaxy A16, moto G Play (2026) or Revvl 8
What Makes Metro by T-Mobile Different?
Wireless bills can add up quickly once the school year begins, especially for families with multiple lines or students living away from home for the first time. Unlike many traditional wireless providers, Metro focuses on prepaid service with straightforward pricing and no annual contracts.
Many plans include taxes and fees in the advertised price, and customers can take advantage of benefits such as:
- Unlimited 5G data on qualifying plans
- No activation fees on these back-to-school promotions
- T-Mobile Tuesdays rewards
- Scam Shield spam call protection
- A 5-year price guarantee on eligible plans
- Hotspot data and additional perks on higher-tier plans
Because Metro runs on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network, customers get access to the same network while paying significantly less than many postpaid plans. And with these latest promotions, shoppers are unlocking more value without sacrificing unlimited data or modern smartphones.
Between free devices, waived activation fees, and an unlimited plan that starts at the equivalent of $20 a month, Metro by T-Mobile is offering some of the best wireless deals in July 2026 for anyone considering a switch before back-to-school season is in full swing.
