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Few people know about the true benefits of prepaid wireless plans—you know, the ones that allow you to pay in advance for your talk, text, and data—and how they can actually deliver major freedom and flexibility for people. There was a time when prepaid was a budget-friendly compromise with limited features, but those days are long gone. Prepaid plans now come armed with bragworthy perks and benefits, and at amazing prices. You no longer settle for less... at Metro, you get great benefits for being part of the extended T-Mobile family all while keeping your hard-earned money where it belongs—in your pockets! Metro customers get great perks like free stuff from T-Mobile Tuesdays, ScamShield, and 5G access included on America's largest 5G network at no extra charge! Let's bust some common prepaid myths and explore why Metro is the best kept secret in wireless. ## Affordability and budget control Balancing budgets is never easy but it’s one of the significant advantages of prepaid plans. 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That means more places to tap into fast 5G speeds. ## Device selection Metro customers have access to the largest selection of free 5G phones in prepaid and many locations offer affordable financing options, allowing customers to score the latest devices without breaking the bank. Today, more than ever, people are gravitating toward cost-friendly subscription plans that maximize the power of choice. And with no hidden fees, no price hikes and no surprises, you know exactly what you’re getting when you join Metro by T-Mobile—freedom and value at your fingertips. __Here’s what the lawyers want you to know:__ “No Price Hikes” means when you join Metro, we won’t ever change what you pay for talk, text and data on our network for as long as you keep your plan. If a limited-time promo ends, the cost of third-party services increases, or you use per-use services, your monthly price might change. 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