T-Mobile Leverages Affordable Connectivity Program to Offer Free Service

Metro by T-Mobile has joined the Federal Communications Commission’s new Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Doing so enables the company to offer free service. Beginning January 27, qualifying new and existing low-income Metro by T-Mobile subscribers are eligible for free wireless service with high-speed smartphone data. Eligible subscribers also can get as much as $30 off all Metro by T-Mobile smartphone plans with data or as much as $75 for those on Tribal lands. All those subscribing to the offerings will have access on the carrier’s 5G network and Scam Shield security. This includes Scam ID, free Scam Block and free Caller ID. The T-Mobile free service includes unlimited calling and texting and 5GB of high-speed smartphone data. The Affordable Connectivity Program pays up to $30 a month toward the cost of mobile or fixed connectivity for eligible low-income households, enabling T-Mobile to offer a service for free. To qualify, households must be eligible for one of various government support programs. Alternatively, customers eligible for the ACP can pay $10 to $30 a month to obtain a variety of additional features or capabilities.