MetroPCS internet for home is now sold as 5G Home Internet for Metro by T-Mobile; MetroPCS officially became Metro by T-Mobile on October 8, 2018.[1] Metro's prepaid home plan runs on T-Mobile's 5G network, requires a Metro voice plan, and was listed at $45 a month with AutoPay in September 2026.[2]
We are an independent comparison service, not Metro by T-Mobile or T-Mobile. We do not sell Metro service and cannot help with a Metro account. One more note: Metro's website blocked our reader on October 25, 2026, so Metro terms here come from a September 22, 2026 archive of Metro's official home internet page.[2] Confirm the current price in a Metro store.
What Metro sells for home internet
Metro's home internet page described a wireless service that turns T-Mobile's nearest 5G signal into Wi-Fi through a gateway, with no cables or technician.[2] These were the main terms in that September 2026 version:
- Price: Metro customers adding home internet to a new voice account paid $50 the first month, then $45 a month with AutoPay.[2]
- Signup: No credit check, no deposit, no annual contract and no activation fee.[2]
- Phone plan: A Metro voice plan is required.[2]
- Gateway: You buy a T-Internet Gateway once and own it, rather than leasing it.[2]
- Where to buy: Check the address online, then sign up in a Metro store.[2]
Metro did not state in that version whether the $45 includes taxes, and it did not show the gateway price. Ask for both before you pay.
Speed and data rules
Metro listed typical download speeds of 87 to 318 Mbps and typical upload speeds of 14 to 56 Mbps, with a quarter of customers below and a quarter above those ranges.[2] Data has no limit, but Metro said home internet users may see lower speeds than other customers during congestion, and further reduced speeds above 1.2TB a month.[2]
Eligibility depends on your household and network capacity in your area, so a strong phone signal does not prove your address qualifies.[2] Metro also says to call Metro Care before moving so it can confirm the gateway will work at the new address; moving without telling Metro may cost you eligibility.[2]
Metro 5G Home vs T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Both use T-Mobile's network, but they are sold under different rules.[2][3] Compare the terms that change your decision:
| Term | Metro (September 2026 page) | T-Mobile (October 25 page) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $45 with AutoPay and a Metro voice line[2] | Rely $35 with AutoPay plus taxes and fees, or $30 with a voice line[3] |
| Credit | No credit check or deposit[2] | Bundle credits and many promotions list qualifying credit[3] |
| Gateway | Bought once and yours[2] | Included; no monthly equipment fees[3] |
| Phone plan | Metro voice plan required[2] | Optional; a voice line lowers the price[3] |
| Trying it | Gateway refundable within 14 days; service charges are not[2] | 15-day test drive[3] |
T-Mobile also sells Amplified at $45 and All-In at $55 with AutoPay, each $5 less with a voice line.[3] For Rely, T-Mobile lists typical downloads of 170 to 354 Mbps.[3]
Metro tends to fit if you want to avoid a credit check, already use Metro for your phone, or prefer owning the gateway outright.[2]
T-Mobile tends to fit if a credit review is not a concern and you want an included gateway and a lower advertised starting price, even before a voice-line discount.[3]
Neither choice is right for every home. Ask both for the complete monthly total at your address, taxes included. For how 5G home internet compares with cable and fiber, see our 5G home internet guide.
Signup checklist for Metro home internet
Metro said you need an eligible address and an in-store visit, so prepare these questions before you go.[2]
- Address: Run the Metro availability check for your full address, including unit number.
- Voice plan: Which Metro phone plan do I need, and what does it cost with the home line?
- First payment: What is due today for the gateway, the first month and taxes?
- AutoPay: What payment method does AutoPay require, and what is the price without it?
- Returns: If the speed is poor, what do I get back within 14 days, and where do I return the gateway?
- Setup: Metro says setup takes about 15 minutes with the myMetro app; ask what help the store gives if it fails.[2]
If you are weighing Metro mainly because of credit, our no-credit-check internet guide covers other routes. For other prepaid home plans, see our prepaid home internet guide and our Boost Mobile home internet guide.
Compare home internet at your address
Our phone line compares and orders new home internet; it is not Metro or T-Mobile support. Ask the agent to price Metro against T-Mobile and the other services listed for your address, with taxes and equipment included.
Frequently asked questions
Does MetroPCS have internet for home?
Yes, under the Metro by T-Mobile name. Metro sells prepaid 5G home internet to customers with a Metro voice plan at eligible addresses.[2]
Is MetroPCS Wi-Fi for home the same as a phone hotspot?
No. Metro's home service uses a separate gateway that turns the 5G signal into home Wi-Fi.[2] A phone hotspot shares your phone's data and leaves when you do.
Can I get Metro home internet without a Metro phone plan?
No. Metro says a voice plan is required to sign up for its prepaid home internet.[2]
Sources
- Metro by T-Mobile Goes Live, Commits to 5G. T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile Goes Live, Commits to 5G, accessed October 25, 2026. MetroPCS name change on October 8, 2018. ↩
- Metro by T-Mobile: Prepaid Home Internet Plans (Internet Archive capture, September 22, 2026). Metro by T-Mobile, Prepaid Home Internet Plans, Internet Archive capture of September 22, 2026, accessed October 25, 2026 because the live site blocked access. Price, signup, gateway, speed, data, return and moving terms. ↩
- T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans. T-Mobile, 5G Home Internet plans, accessed October 25, 2026. Plan prices, voice-line discount, gateway, test drive, typical speeds and credit qualifiers. ↩
Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed; our data from FCC/Census as dated. FCC data as of December 30, 2025; Census ACS 5-year 2020-2024. Editorial policy