T-Mobile's Go5G Next Just Made Connected Devices Ridiculously Affordable—Here's What Changed

2025-12-31 10:26:55

T-Mobile just dropped a game-changer for anyone drowning in monthly bills for multiple devices. Starting October 17, you can now connect your smartwatch, tablet, or laptop for just $5/month each on Go5G Next and Go5G Business Next plans. Yeah, you read that right.

The Price Comparison Everyone Needs to See

Here’s where it gets juicy: AT&T and Verizon are charging you 2-4x more for the same thing. A family of three with one smartwatch and one tablet? You’re saving over $50 every single month ($600 a year!) compared to what the big carriers want. That’s not a small difference—that’s the kind of money that actually adds up.

No More Choosing Between Cheap and Connected

Remember when cellular-enabled devices cost $200 more than their Wi-Fi-only versions? Those days are gone. T-Mobile is now eating the cost difference, so a cellular smartwatch or tablet costs you the exact same as a Wi-Fi version. If you buy a T-Mobile-certified laptop elsewhere, you even get up to $200 back when you activate it on the network.

What You Actually Get

Your connected devices come loaded with real data, not just scraps:

Tablets & laptops: 30GB of high-speed data monthly, then 600 kbps speeds for the rest of the month
Smartwatches: Unlimited talk, text, and data (512 kbps+ on Android, unlimited on Apple watches)
Works in 215+ countries—no surprise international charges

And if you’re worried about security on public Wi-Fi? About 40% of consumers have been compromised on public networks. T-Mobile’s 5G connection is far more secure, and it actually delivers Wi-Fi-speed performance.

The New Gadget Play: TCL LINKPORT for Under $50

Most of the 300 million laptops in the U.S. today aren’t cellular-ready, and that’s not changing fast. So T-Mobile launched the TCL LINKPORT—a small USB-C device that turns almost any laptop into a 5G hotspot. For a limited time, it’s available for under $50 when you activate it at $5/month on Go5G Next.

Device Protection Got Better (And It’s Free)

T-Mobile upgraded Protection 360™ with unlimited claims for accidental damage, including unlimited $0 screen repairs. Given that 73% of Americans have cracked their screen and 58% drop their phone more than twice a week, this is actually useful protection—and there’s no extra cost.

What Else You’re Getting

Beyond the connected devices deal, Go5G Next bundles in:

Apple TV+, Hulu, and Netflix on them
Free high-speed data in 215+ countries
Upgrade flexibility every year
T-Mobile Tuesdays deals and freebies
Magenta Status perks from day one

Business customers on Go5G Business Next get doubled hotspot data (100GB), Microsoft 365, premium travel perks, and enhanced security features.

Why This Actually Matters

The wireless industry has been making it unnecessarily complicated and expensive to stay connected across multiple devices. You either overpay the traditional carriers or juggle hotspots like it’s 2015. Go5G Next changes that equation by making it simple: $5/month per device, full 5G security, and coverage anywhere in the world. For anyone using more than one connected device—which is basically everyone now—it’s a significant shift in what you actually pay.

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