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T-Mobile caps speed on cheapest 5G home internet plan

Created at 5 Jun · 3:55 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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T-Mobile has introduced an artificial speed cap on its most affordable 5G Home Internet plan, the Rely plan. New subscribers will now experience maximum download speeds of 354 mbps, a reduction from previous potential speeds. The carrier has also increased prices for its 5G plans.

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Key Numbers

354 mbpsnew maximum download speed for Rely plan
170 to 498 mbpsprevious typical download speed range for Rely plan

Who's Involved

T-Mobile
telecommunications company that updated its 5G home internet plans

↳ Why This Matters

This change negatively impacts consumers seeking the most affordable 5G home internet option, potentially forcing them to pay more for slower speeds or seek alternatives.

Key facts

  • T-Mobile has added a speed cap to its Rely 5G Home Internet plan.
  • The Rely plan's maximum download speed is now 354 mbps.
  • Previously, the Rely plan offered speeds between 170 and 498 mbps.
  • Prices for T-Mobile's 5G plans have also increased.

T-Mobile has recently updated its least expensive 5G home internet offering, the Rely Home Internet plan, by implementing an artificial cap on data speeds for new customers. Previously, this plan advertised download speeds typically ranging from 170 to 498 mbps, depending on the subscriber's location. However, the plan is now rated to offer speeds up to a maximum of 354 mbps. This change means that new subscribers in areas that previously benefited from higher speeds are now receiving a less favorable deal. Concurrently, T-Mobile has also increased the prices for its 5G home internet plans.

Frequently asked questions

The new maximum download speed for the Rely 5G Home Internet plan is 354 mbps.

Yes, previously the plan offered typical download speeds ranging from 170 to 498 mbps, depending on location.

Yes, T-Mobile has also increased prices for its 5G home internet plans.

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How It Developed

5 Jun · 3:47 PM
T-Mobile's Rely 5G home internet plan now has an artificial speed cap of 354 mbps for new subscribers.
Android Authority via PiQSuite

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T-Mobile's most affordable 5G home internet plan just got worsem.piqsuite.com

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