T-Mobile, the carrier that made its name by being the affordable option that still works when you're in the middle of nowhere, has decided to sweeten the pot for its pricier plans. If you're on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, congratulations: Hulu with ads is now automatically included as a free benefit, right alongside Netflix. Customers on the new Better Value phone plan and the All-In Home Internet plan also get both streaming services.
Let's talk about the Experience Beyond plan, which is essentially the latest rebranding of Go5G Next. It's the kind of plan that comes with a five-year price guarantee and a monthly cost that makes you wonder if you're paying for a phone or a small mortgage. For three lines, you're looking at $170 a month; four lines will run you $215; and five lines cost $260. But before you start budgeting, note that ZDNET managing editor Alison DeNisco Rayome points out that price "excludes taxes, surcharges, and fees, including a device connection charge of up to $35 per line." So, you know, budget for that.
What do you get for all that cash? An upgrade every year, T-Satellite, unlimited premium data and mobile hotspot capabilities, up to 4K UHD video streaming, and unlimited text and 30GB of high-speed data in Canada and Mexico, with 15GB of high-speed data in over 215 other countries. You can also add watch or tablet lines for $5 per month, Apple TV for $3, and now, Netflix and Hulu for free. That's a lot of perks, including the ability to stream "Shōgun" without paying extra.
Here's the kicker: you can get the free Hulu subscription even if you already have a Hulu account. You just have to cancel your existing subscription and wait until the end of your billing period to redeem T-Mobile's offer. Then, activate it via the T-Life app under the add-ons menu. It's almost as easy as binge-watching "Abbot Elementary."
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