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Get our best deals when you switch to T-Mobile. Save on every plan versus AT&T and Verizon. Save on every plan versus AT&T and Verizon. Switch to T-Mobile, and we’ll help pay off your phone—up to $800. Switch to T-Mobile, and we’ll help pay off your phone—up to $800. iPhone 15–Get 4 ON US. Plus, 4 new lines for $25/line.​ iPhone 15–Get 4 ON US. Plus, 4 new lines for $25/line.​ Check out how easy it is to switch to T-Mobile. Check your coverage. Check your coverage. Estimate your monthly payments. Estimate your monthly payments. Choose a phone. Choose a phone. Select a plan. Select a plan. Premium benefits. Brands you love. Get your VIP vibes. Premium benefits. Brands you love. Get your VIP vibes. Switch confidently. Switch confidently. Help block scam calls. Help block scam calls. Coverage down the road and across the globe. Coverage down the road and across the globe. Upgrade your travel benefits with Go5G plans. Upgrade your travel benefits with Go5G plans. Switch confidently. Switch confidently. Get the Galaxy S24 ON US. No trade-in required. Get the Galaxy S24 ON US. No trade-in required. iPhone 15. Get one ON US. iPhone 15. Get one ON US. Bring your phone, we’ll pay it off. Plus, get a new 5G phone ON US. Bring your phone, we’ll pay it off. Plus, get a new 5G phone ON US. Bring your phone. Pay $50/month on Essentials Saver plan. Bring your phone. Pay $50/month on Essentials Saver plan. iPhone 15—Get 4 ON US 4 new lines for $25/line. iPhone 15—Get 4 ON US 4 new lines for $25/line. FREE select smartphones. $0 down for all. FREE select smartphones. $0 down for all. Your favorite phones. Now with a lower down payment. Your favorite phones. Now with a lower down payment. More resources to help you switch. Want to keep your phone? Want to keep your phone? Want to check your phone’s trade-in value? Want to check your phone’s trade-in value? Want to transfer your number? Want to transfer your number? Need to back up your phone? Need to back up your phone? Got questions? Why should I join T-Mobile? Can I keep my phone when I switch to T-Mobile? Can I switch to T-Mobile but keep the phone number I already have from another carrier? Can I join T-Mobile at any store location or online? Does T-Mobile require a long-term service contract? How do I know if I'll have coverage in my area? Can I trade in my old phone for a new one when I switch to T-Mobile? Can I transfer my current contacts to my new phone? Can I transfer my current content to my new phone? What is Go Back Guarantee? FAQs References

Switch now and keep the phone you love—we’ll help pay it off up to $800. Find out howor chat with an agent at 888-536-2612.

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Save on every plan versus AT&T and Verizon.

​​Enjoy more value, more benefits, and more of what you love on our best plans that include wireless and streaming, plus the VIP experiences of Magenta Status. Choose a phone plan and the number of lines to find out how much you can save with our savings calculator.​

Pick your plan

Cost comparison of buying similar plans and equivalent streaming services with AT&T and Verizon, review T-Mobile.com/plans for full pricing and plan details as included benefits vary. Taxes vary by location and are likely higher than estimated minimum provided. Included streaming services vary by T-Mobile plan (e.g. Netflix, Apple TV+). AutoPay discount requires bank account or debit card, otherwise $5 more/line/month. For Go5G plans, sales tax and regulatory fees included in monthly rate plan price; for Essentials plan, monthly Regulatory Programs (RPF) & Telco Recovery Fee (TRF) totaling $3.49 per voice line ($0.50 for RPF & $2.99 for TRF) applies; taxes/fees approximately 4-38% of bill. $35/line device connection charge applies. Third Line discounted for new customers via monthly bill credits; credits end if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limited-time offers; subject to change. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

Switch to T-Mobile, and we’ll help pay off your phone—up to $800.

Break free from your locked phone, and switch to the network with more 5G coverage than AT&T and Verizon combined.

Find out how

Via virtual prepaid Mastercard. Card typically takes 15 days. Coverage not available in some areas Some uses may require certain plan or feature; review plan for details

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​​APPLE​

iPhone 15–Get 4 ON US.
Plus, 4 new lines for $25/line.​

​​When you switch with four new qualifying lines and trade in four eligible devices. Call 855-980-5142.

​​Shop this deal​ ​​Check out rate plans​

Via 24 monthly bill credits. With AutoPay discount using eligible payment method. Plus taxes & fees. For well-qualified customers. If you cancel before 24 credits, credits stop & balance on required finance agreement may be due; contact us.

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Check out how easy it is to switch to T-Mobile.

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Check your coverage.

Before you get started, let’s make sure you’re covered.

Check coverage

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Estimate your monthly payments.

Find out how much your monthly payments might be on a new phone, without affecting your credit score.

Get my estimate

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Choose a phone.

Check out our best phone deals, or if you want to bring your phone with you, make sure it’s compatible with our network.

Shop phone deals Check phone compatibility

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Select a plan.

Choose the best plan for you, and get unlimited talk, text, and data on all our plans.

Compare our phone plans

Capable device req'd. See plan for details.

Ready to make the switch?

Shop now
Call 1-800-T-MOBILE

Find a store

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MAGENTA STATUS

Premium benefits.
Brands you love.
Get your VIP vibes.

Find out more

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​​YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE​

Switch confidently.

Try T-Mobile

​​Via virtual prepaid Mastercard. Allow 5 weeks for card.​

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SCAM SHIELD

Help block
scam calls.

Find out more

Qualifying service & capable device required. Turning on Scam Block might block calls you want; disable any time.

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TRAVEL WITH T-MOBILE

Coverage down the road and across the globe.

Check out our coverage

​​High-speed data and texting with qualifying plans in 215+ countries and destinations. Capable device required. Not for extended international use. Coverage not available in some areas. See plan for details.

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TRAVEL BENEFITS

Upgrade your travel benefits with Go5G plans.

Check it out

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Switch confidently.

You can save on America’s largest and fastest 5G network, all while getting some of the best benefits in wireless. We’re so confident you’ll love T-Mobile that if you decide to go back to your old carrier within 30 days, we’ll pay you $125 for each voice line you switched.

Try T-Mobile

SAMSUNG

Get the Galaxy S24 ON US.
No trade-in required.

Shop now Check it out

Allow 8 weeks for virtual prepaid card.

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ONLINE ONLY

iPhone 15.
Get one ON US.

Shop now

Via 24 monthly bill credits when you bring your number and trade in an eligible device on Essentials or any other qualifying rate plan.

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BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE

Bring your phone, we’ll pay it off. Plus, get a new 5G phone ON US.

Switch now

​​New device, qual'g credit, service & port-in req'd. Card typically takes 15 days. ​Via 24 monthly bill credits when you trade in an eligible device and add a line on a qualifying rate plan. For well-qualified customers; plus tax & $35 device connection charge.

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ONLINE ONLY

Bring your phone.
Pay $50/month on
Essentials Saver plan.

Switch now

During congestion, customers using >50GB/month may notice reduced speeds due to data prioritization.Video streams in SD.

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ONLINE ONLY

iPhone 15—Get 4 ON US
4 new lines for $25/line.

Shop now Check out rate plans

Via 24 monthly bill credits. With AutoPay discount using eligible payment method.

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NO DOWN PAYMENT

FREE select smartphones.
$0 down for all.

Shop smartphones

Via 24 monthly bill credits.

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NEW LOWER DOWN PAYMENT

Your favorite phones.
Now with a lower down payment.

Check it out

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If you cancel wireless service before receiving all credits, credits stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement is due. For well-qualified customers, plus tax.

More resources to help you switch.

Want to keep your phone?

First, make sure your phone is compatible with our network.

Check compatibility

Want to check your phone’s trade-in value?

Use our simple tool to estimate the value of your device.

Check trade-in

Want to transfer your number?

Check if your number is eligible to transfer. You'll need your ID, account number, and PIN or passcode.

Get the details

Need to back up your phone?

Back up your current one so your contacts, pictures, and more are ready to go.

Find out how

Got questions?

Why should I join T-Mobile?

Only T-Mobile provides you with the lowest upfront cost on the latest devices with no annual service contract and no overages on an award-winning 5G network. With our Go5G plans, we separate the cost of the device from the cost of your service. Bring your own eligible device, and you’ll save even more on your monthly bill. Now that's what we call better wireless. Learn more about the perks of joining T-Mobile.

Can I keep my phone when I switch to T-Mobile?

Yes, but first,check your phone’s compatibility with the T-Mobile network. If you have questions, please call us at 1-800-T-MOBILE orvisit your nearest T-Mobile store.

Can I switch to T-Mobile but keep the phone number I already have from another carrier?

Yes, it is possible to keep the number you already have from another wireless or landline carrier. First,check if your existing number is eligible for transfer to T-Mobile. If it is, simply follow the on-screen instructions displayed during check-out to authorize the transfer. We'll do the rest. In rare circumstances, we are unable to transfer a number to our network—usually because we don't have a transfer agreement with the original service provider. Be sure to keep your old phone and old account until your number is fully activated on your new T-Mobile account for seamless service. If you are interested in a prepaid phone and transferring your number to T-Mobile,visit your nearestT-Mobilestore.

Can I join T-Mobile at any store location or online?

You can get startedonlineanytime, find a store near you, or call us1-800-T-MOBILE.

Does T-Mobile require a long-term service contract?

No. T-Mobile doesn’t lock you into an annual service contract. We want to be the company you want to be with, not the one you’re stuck with.

How do I know if I'll have coverage in my area?

Our 5G network is the best place to get dependable coverage in the places you live, work, and play. To find out what coverage is like in your area, check out ourCoverage Map.

Can I trade in my old phone for a new one when I switch to T-Mobile?

You can trade in your old, working phone or device for credit toward a new purchase with T-Mobile's Device Trade-In Program. It is not required that your trade-in device was purchased from T-Mobile. When you activate your T-Mobile account, you can apply that trade-in credit to your bill. To get started, go to Phone Trade-Inand follow the on-screen instructions.

Can I transfer my current contacts to my new phone? Can I transfer my current content to my new phone?

Yes! For help setting up your new phone, check out our device switch and data transfer guide.

What is Go Back Guarantee?

This is a limited offer where if you switch to T-Mobile and don’t love us, you can switch back to your previous carrier within 30 days of line activation and get a $125 rebate for each eligible line. To become eligible, you must activate a new account with at least one new voice line and bring your number (port-in) from a participating carrier (AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, Claro [Puerto Rico], Liberty Wireless, Xfinity, and UScellular). Your T-Mobile account must also be in good standing.

Contact us prior to switching back to request payout.Complete the switch within 30 days of your account activation, and you’ll receive a $125 virtual prepaid Mastercard®(no cash access; expires in six months)for each eligible line, up to 12 lines. One offer per subscriber. Allow five weeks for card to arrive.

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FAQs

Do you get anything for switching to T-Mobile? ›

​​We'll pay off your phone contract when you switch.​

Carrier's Early Termination Fee and remaining device balance, including lease purchase option, up to $650, paid via virtual prepaid Mastercard® (no cash access & expires in 6 months) typically within 15 days.

What do you need to transfer your number to T-Mobile? ›

Here's the information you'll need to transfer your number:
  1. Phone number(s) you want to transfer from your current service provider.
  2. Current service provider name.
  3. Account number (usually located on your bill or service provider portal).
  4. Billing address(including ZIP code).

What carrier pays off your phone to switch? ›

T-Mobile Carrier Freedom. Bring your eligible unlocked phone with you and we'll reimburse your remaining phone payment balance when you switch from select carriers (including AT&T, Verizon, Spectrum, Claro, Liberty, Xfinity or UScellular) to T-Mobile – up to $800/line (up to 4 lines) via virtual prepaid card.

How to switch phone carriers and keep your number and phone? ›

Do not terminate your service with your existing company before initiating new service with another company. Contact the new company to start the process of porting your number. Provide the new company with your 10-digit phone number and any additional information required.

Can I keep my same phone if I switch to T-Mobile? ›

Can I keep my phone when I switch to T-Mobile? Yes, but first, check your phone's compatibility with the T-Mobile network. If you have questions, please call us at 1-800-T-MOBILE or visit your nearest T-Mobile store.

How to get a new phone for free without paying? ›

Government assisted programs like Lifeline may offer free or very low-cost basic phones with service plans to those who qualify based on low income. Some carriers offer free phones when signing up for one of their plans, but you would still need to pay monthly for the cell service.

Do you have to pay T-Mobile to change your number? ›

With Scam Shield, T-Mobile offers 1 free mobile number change per year, per line. Additional number changes will be charged $15.

Is T-Mobile cheaper than Verizon? ›

T-Mobile's plans are not only cheaper than Verizon, but they include taxes and fees. T-Mobile's pricing structure is similar to Verizon's in that it offers 3 primary plans as part of its unlimited offering.

Can a phone company refuse to port your number? ›

A consumer wishing to port a number should contact the prospective new carrier, who will start the process of porting by contacting the consumer's current carrier. Commission rules require carriers to port a number when they receive a valid request, and carriers may not refuse to port.

Will I lose everything on my phone if I switch carriers? ›

Backup Your Phone

Backup your cell phone before switching carriers to avoid losing contacts, photos, and messages. A backup allows you to restore your data to the new device easily and protects you in case of an error during the switch.

What's the best cell phone company to switch to? ›

  1. Verizon. The best phone carrier overall. ...
  2. T-Mobile. A good alternative to Verizon. ...
  3. Visible. A cheaper way to get unlimited data. ...
  4. Mint Mobile. Low rates if you pay upfront. ...
  5. AT&T. Some good plans if you know where to look. ...
  6. Google Fi Wireless. The best phone carrier if you go with Pixel. ...
  7. Metro by T-Mobile. ...
  8. Xfinity Mobile.
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Do you have to pay off your phone to switch carriers? ›

Unless you purchased your phone outright or you've had it for a few years, you'll likely have to pay it off. Any outstanding balance must be paid in full before switching carriers.

How do I transfer my number to a new T-Mobile account? ›

Transfer a phone number

Log in to Account Hub and go to Manage Accounts to select the number to transfer. From Manage Accounts find the line with the number to transfer and select the three dots icon. Select Transfer number.

How to switch phone carriers without paying for free? ›

Other ways to switch phone carriers without overpaying
  1. Look for promotions that help pay off balances. ...
  2. Trade in your current phone. ...
  3. Bring your own phone to your new carrier.
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What happens to your phone number when you switch carriers? ›

If you're switching service providers and remaining in the same geographic area, you can keep your existing phone number. This process – often referred to as phone number porting – can be done between wireline, IP and wireless providers. outstanding balances that you are obligated to pay.

How does the T-Mobile 800$ credit work? ›

When you switch to T-Mobile from an eligible carrier we'll reimburse your previous carrier's remaining device payment balance and up to $800 per line via virtual prepaid Mastercard (max of 4 per account), when you activate a new voice line, bring (port) your number to the new line, and submit proof of your eligible ...

Do I get free phone upgrades with T-Mobile? ›

Once you upgrade to a new phone, have it for at least 6 months and have paid half of the device cost, we'll pay off what you owe when you trade in your phone (in good condition), and you can upgrade to a new one!

What phone company gives free iPhones when you switch? ›

Get up to $830 off the iPhone 14 (128GB) by trading in your eligible device with a new line on select T-Mobile plans (Essentials plan starts at $64.17 per month with AutoPay). Free Phone: Trade in an old device and add a new line on Verizon's Unlimited Ultimate plan to score a free iPhone 15 Pro (128GB).

Is there an activation fee to switch to T-Mobile? ›

Unfortunately the discounted fee only applies to new lines, not upgrades. If you're buying a new phone for an existing line, you'll still have to pay the full $35 fee. The good news is the $5 DCC promo for new lines has no limits, and is compatible with pretty much every new line you can add at T-Mobile.

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