The only decent free phone plan is now taking a turn for the worse

It seems that the one free plan that mattered is no longer truly free. The big question is whether or not it's worth it still.
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T-Mobile Announces “Better Value” Family Smartphone Plan With 250GB of Hotspot And 30GB of International Use – But Also Strict Signup Conditions

T-Mobile announced a new family smartphone plan option that will be available starting January 14th, 2026, called "Better ...
Business Wire

Helium Mobile Introduces the Nation’s First Free Phone Plan

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helium Mobile, a cell phone service built on the world’s first community-powered network and the nation’s largest 5G network, today launched the Zero Plan, a truly free ...
AOL

Best T-Mobile Plans: How to Choose and Which Ones to Pick in 2025

T-Mobile plans look a lot different than they did a few months ago. The carrier hasn’t just retired the name “Go5G.” It’s added services, introduced a five-year price guarantee and improved its 5G ...
Android Authority

Are free phone plans actually worth using and what's the catch?

While there are plenty of affordable phone service providers, just how low can you go on your phone bill? Believe it or not, it’s actually possible to get cellular service for free. You might assume ...
BGR

5 Phone Carriers With The Best Cheap Plans

There's no shortage of mobile phone plans. The three major carriers in the United States are Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, with each offering plans with varying features and price points. On top of ...