Samsung Galaxy A17 available at T-Mobile brands alongside new discount family plan
T-Mobile has brought new devices and plans for the new year, including the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Better Value plan for families.
Metro by T-Mobile is starting the New Year with a deal on the new Samsung Galaxy A17 smartphone, offering the device for free for new customers who switch or sign up for the Metro by T-Mobile $40 per month plan.
Highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A17 include its 50-megapixel triple-lens camera system, 90Hz display and 5,000mAh battery, as well as Gemini AI on board.
The plan includes no activation fees, no fine print, no bill credits, and customers are not required to have ID, a credit check, or to be locked into a contract to sign up for this plan.
In addition to the Samsung Galaxy A17 for free, subscribers get unlimited 5G data, and unlimited talk and text. They also get to participate in T-Mobile Tuesdays perks, and the Scam Shield feature to block scam calls from coming through.
The plan also includes a five-year price guarantee for talk and text and data.
Better Value plan for families
Customers can also pair the Samsung Galaxy A17 smartphone with the Better Value plan at T-Mobile, a new offering as of Wednesday that costs $140 a month for three lines with AutoPay or $46 plus taxes and fees per line.
The brand noted in a press release that the Better Value plan is intended to offer premium wireless service and extras for families, and both existing and new customers without an exorbitant price. New subscribers with three or more phone lines switching at least two lines to T-Mobile are eligible for this plan. Current subscribers that have been with the network for five or more years and have three or more lines and must have added at least one new line during those years are also eligible.
The Better Value plan includes
Unlimited 5G data
Unlimited hotspot data with a 250GB high-speed cap
Unlimited travel in North America (Mexico and Canada) data with 30GB high-speed cap
Unlimited international data with 30GB cap
Satellite connectivity for text and data
Free Netflix and Hulu and Apple TV for $3 per month
Five-year price guarantee on Talk, Text and Data
Home Internet Backup for just $10 with AutoPay, plus taxes and fees
Device upgrades every two years
Deals on new devices for those switching
Better Value plan subscribers can also take advantage of various T-Mobile perks, such as Magenta Status, which allows for access to deals from hotels, car rentals, concerts and festivals, as well as free DashPass by DoorDash, and many T-Mobile Tuesdays perks.