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Cell phones available on T-Mobile plans

Samsung Galaxy S3 16GB

Apple iPhone 5 16GB

Samsung Galaxy S4 16GB

Samsung Galaxy Note II 16GB

Apple iPhone 4S 16GB

Apple iPhone 4 8GB

Apple iPhone 5 32GB

HTC One 32GB

Apple iPhone 5 64GB

Samsung Galaxy S II 4G

BlackBerry Z10

Google Nexus 4 16GB

LG Optimus L9

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G

HTC Sensation 4G

Phone	Plan	Contract	Minutes	Data	Price	How to Buy
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	500MB First 500MB is at full speed	$50/mthMin. total cost $85	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	500MB First 500MB is at full speed	$50/mthMin. total cost $1,235	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	2.5GB First 2.5GB is at full speed	$60/mthMin. total cost $95	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	2.5GB First 2.5GB is at full speed	$60/mthMin. total cost $1,475	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	Unlimited Conditions Apply	$70/mthMin. total cost $105	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data	24 Months 24 Monthly Payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	Unlimited Conditions Apply	$70/mthMin. total cost $1,715	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	4.5GB First 4.5GB is at full speed	$70/mthMin. total cost $105	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	4.5GB First 4.5GB is at full speed	$70/mthMin. total cost $1,715	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	6.5GB First 6.5GB is at full speed	$80/mthMin. total cost $115	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	6.5GB First 6.5GB is at full speed	$80/mthMin. total cost $1,955	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	8.5GB First 8.5GB is at full speed	$90/mthMin. total cost $125	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	8.5GB First 8.5GB is at full speed	$90/mthMin. total cost $2,195	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	10.5GB First 10.5GB is at full speed	$100/mthMin. total cost $135	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	10.5GB First 10.5GB is at full speed	$100/mthMin. total cost $2,435	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	12.5GB First 12.5GB is at full speed	$110/mthMin. total cost $145	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	12.5GB First 12.5GB is at full speed	$110/mthMin. total cost $2,675	Go to site

500MB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 500MB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text

Here's a usage example:

437 web pages
+250 emails
+20 videos
=500MB

First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 500MB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text

Here's a usage example:

437 web pages
+250 emails
+20 videos
=500MB

First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 2.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB

Here's a usage example:

2235 web pages
+1274 emails
+101 videos
=2.5GB

First 2.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 2.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB

Here's a usage example:

2235 web pages
+1274 emails
+101 videos
=2.5GB

First 2.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

Unlimited Data

(Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data)
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data

Unlimited 4G data on T-Mobile network for accessing the web, streaming music and HD video, and downloading cool apps - as much as you want. No limits and no overages.

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

Unlimited Data

(Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data)
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data

Unlimited 4G data on T-Mobile network for accessing the web, streaming music and HD video, and downloading cool apps - as much as you want. No limits and no overages.

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

4.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 4.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

4034 web pages
+2304 emails
+184 videos
=4.5GB

First 4.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

4.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 4.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

4034 web pages
+2304 emails
+184 videos
=4.5GB

First 4.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

6.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 6.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

5825 web pages
+3328 emails
+266 videos
=6.5GB

First 6.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

6.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 6.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

5825 web pages
+3328 emails
+266 videos
=6.5GB

First 6.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

8.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 8.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

7617 web pages
+4352 emails
+348 videos
=8.5GB

First 8.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

8.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 8.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

7617 web pages
+4352 emails
+348 videos
=8.5GB

First 8.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

10.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 10.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

9408 web pages
+5376 emails
+430 videos
=10.5GB

First 10.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

10.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 10.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

9408 web pages
+5376 emails
+430 videos
=10.5GB

First 10.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

12.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 12.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

11200 web pages
+6400 emails
+512 videos
=12.5GB

First 12.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

12.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 12.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

11200 web pages
+6400 emails
+512 videos
=12.5GB

First 12.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

Phone	Plan	Contract	Minutes	Data	Price	How to Buy
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	500MB First 500MB is at full speed	$50/mthMin. total cost $1,235	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	2.5GB First 2.5GB is at full speed	$60/mthMin. total cost $1,475	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data	24 Months 24 Monthly Payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	Unlimited Conditions Apply	$70/mthMin. total cost $1,715	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	4.5GB First 4.5GB is at full speed	$70/mthMin. total cost $1,715	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	6.5GB First 6.5GB is at full speed	$80/mthMin. total cost $1,955	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	8.5GB First 8.5GB is at full speed	$90/mthMin. total cost $2,195	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	10.5GB First 10.5GB is at full speed	$100/mthMin. total cost $2,435	Go to site
13Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB Available In Store Only	24 Months of monthly handset payments	Unlimited Conditions Apply	12.5GB First 12.5GB is at full speed	$110/mthMin. total cost $2,675	Go to site

500MB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 500MB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text

Here's a usage example:

437 web pages
+250 emails
+20 videos
=500MB

First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 2.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB

Here's a usage example:

2235 web pages
+1274 emails
+101 videos
=2.5GB

First 2.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

Unlimited Data

(Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data)
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data

Unlimited 4G data on T-Mobile network for accessing the web, streaming music and HD video, and downloading cool apps - as much as you want. No limits and no overages.

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

4.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 4.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

4034 web pages
+2304 emails
+184 videos
=4.5GB

First 4.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

6.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 6.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

5825 web pages
+3328 emails
+266 videos
=6.5GB

First 6.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

8.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 8.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

7617 web pages
+4352 emails
+348 videos
=8.5GB

First 8.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

10.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 10.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

9408 web pages
+5376 emails
+430 videos
=10.5GB

First 10.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

12.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 12.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

11200 web pages
+6400 emails
+512 videos
=12.5GB

First 12.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

Phone	Plan	Contract	Minutes	Data	Price	How to Buy
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	500MB First 500MB is at full speed	$50/mthMin. total cost $85	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	2.5GB First 2.5GB is at full speed	$60/mthMin. total cost $95	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	Unlimited Conditions Apply	$70/mthMin. total cost $105	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	4.5GB First 4.5GB is at full speed	$70/mthMin. total cost $105	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	6.5GB First 6.5GB is at full speed	$80/mthMin. total cost $115	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	8.5GB First 8.5GB is at full speed	$90/mthMin. total cost $125	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	10.5GB First 10.5GB is at full speed	$100/mthMin. total cost $135	Go to site
14Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB Available In Store Only	Monthly	Unlimited Conditions Apply	12.5GB First 12.5GB is at full speed	$110/mthMin. total cost $145	Go to site

500MB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 500MB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text

Here's a usage example:

437 web pages
+250 emails
+20 videos
=500MB

First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 2.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB

Here's a usage example:

2235 web pages
+1274 emails
+101 videos
=2.5GB

First 2.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

Unlimited Data

(Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data)
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text + Unlimited 4G Data

Unlimited 4G data on T-Mobile network for accessing the web, streaming music and HD video, and downloading cool apps - as much as you want. No limits and no overages.

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

4.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 4.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 4.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

4034 web pages
+2304 emails
+184 videos
=4.5GB

First 4.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

6.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 6.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 6.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

5825 web pages
+3328 emails
+266 videos
=6.5GB

First 6.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

8.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 8.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 8.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

7617 web pages
+4352 emails
+348 videos
=8.5GB

First 8.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

10.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 10.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 10.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

9408 web pages
+5376 emails
+430 videos
=10.5GB

First 10.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

12.5GB Data

slowed to 2G speeds when 12.5GB has been reached in one monthly billing cycle. No overage charges
T-Mobile - Unlimited Talk, Text & 12.5GB
Available In Store Only

Here's a usage example:

11200 web pages
+6400 emails
+512 videos
=12.5GB

First 12.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB

Data packs:
No additional data packs available.

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

Phone	Recharge	Expiry	Minutes	Data	Price	How to Buy
6Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text Pay In Advance Plan	30 Days	Unlimited Conditions Apply	500MB	$50/recharge
6Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & 2.5GB Pay In Advance Plan	30 Days	Unlimited Conditions Apply	2.5GB	$60/recharge
6Phones Available	Unlimited Talk, Text & Unlimited 4G Data Pay In Advance Plan	30 Days	Unlimited Conditions Apply		$70/recharge
6Phones Available	1500 talk & text with 30MB of data (available in-store only)	30 Days	1,500 mins	30MB	$30/recharge
6Phones Available	Unlimited web and text with 100 minutes talk Pay In Advance Plan	30 Days	100 mins	5GB	$30/recharge
6Phones Available	$10 Pay As You Go Talk	90 Days	30 mins		$10/recharge	Go to site
6Phones Available	$30 Pay As You Go Talk	90 Days	160 mins		$30/recharge	Go to site
6Phones Available	$50 Pay As You Go Talk	90 Days	400 mins		$50/recharge	Go to site
6Phones Available	$100 Pay As You Go Talk	1 Year	1,000 mins		$100/recharge	Go to site
6Phones Available	$2 Pay by the Day	1 Day	Unlimited Conditions Apply		$2/recharge	Go to site
6Phones Available	$3 Pay by the Day	1 Day	Unlimited Conditions Apply		$3/recharge	Go to site

More About T-Mobile

T-Mobile is the smallest of the big four US carriers and the second largest GSM provider, with over 30 million subscribers. The company is owned by international mega-telco Deutsche Telekom, serving as its US wireless operation, and can trace its roots to the establishment of VoiceStream Wireless PCS in 1994. VoiceStream was purchased by Deutsche Telekom in 2001, and the company relaunched as T-Mobile in the USA in July 2002.

T-Mobile is known for its competitive pricing structure and superb customer service. In comparison with other providers such as Verizon, it offers great value plans, and since its recent 'unCarrier' makeover, all plans are contract-free. The downside to this is that subsidized phones are no longer offered; T-Mobile customers will either need to purchase their new phone outright, or can opt to make a down payment followed by monthly installments over 24 months. If a customer decides to cancel their T-Mobile service before their device is paid off, they'll need to pay out the outstanding balance before switching to another carrier.

One of the definite pros of T-Mobile is its unlimited data plans. Unlike supposedly ‘unlimited’ plans sold by competing carriers, T-Mobile doesn’t throttle speeds when its customers reach certain download limits, giving it a definite edge. Combined with the comparative affordability of its unlimited plans, it’s a strong lure for customers who love browsing the Web or social networking. The only real catch is that T-Mobile doesn’t allow customers to use their cell as a mobile hotspot, which would be a definite bonus when accessing unlimited and unthrottled data.

Although the company does have widespread 4G coverage, it’s debatable as to whether the network can really be considered ‘4G’. The HSPA+ network that T-Mobile uses may optimistically have ‘4G-like’ speeds, but isn’t technically 4G technology. However, if you live in an area with strong service and are interested in a T Mobile phone, you’ll still be able to experience speeds considerably faster than those achievable with regular 3G technology. T-Mobile’s network covers approximately 96% of Americans regardless of speed and is continuously being upgraded and expanded, and for the areas it doesn’t cover it has established roaming agreements with AT&T and other smaller carriers.

Although the last of the big US carriers to offer an Apple device, T-Mobile now sells the iPhone 5. It also has an extensive selection of Android, Windows Phone and Blackberry devices, and was in fact the first US carrier to launch an Android-powered phone (the HTC Dream, marketed as the T-Mobile G1).

T-Mobile is renowned throughout the country for offering the best customer service of the wireless providers. It’s one of the few carriers to make 24 hour customer service available to its subscribers, and frequently comes out on top in customer satisfaction surveys from third parties. It also operates a T-Mobile Hotspots WiFi Network in over 8350 locations across the US.

T-Mobile may not provide customers with the 4G LTE speeds offered by Verizon, but for users who are more interested in a reliable and affordable carrier with great customer service, and live in an area in with strong coverage, America’s 4th largest wireless carrier may be well worth looking into.