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How T-Mobile Can Help You Save Thousands on Your Family Wireless Plan

Everybody offers one-off discounts and phone deals, T-Mobile helps you save more over the long term with a lower monthly bill.

Many American families are taking a closer look at their household budget this year. One report notes that consumer confidence in 2025 was at its lowest point since the inflation rout of 2022. Add in soaring gas prices, and no one can blame you for feeling a bit anxious about your expenses lately.

In an uncertain economic climate, consumers gravitate toward predictable costs. Your phone plan seems like a good place to find that, but some wireless bills are packed with expiring promotions and surprise fees.

Wireless plans from T-Mobile give you predictable costs over the course of years, not months. It’s not about one-time device discounts, but rather the year-over-year savings that can add up to thousands of dollars in the long run.

Here’s how the math plays out on T-Mobile’s best wireless plans.

How much could I save on T-Mobile’s wireless plans?

From 2021 through 2025, families with three or more lines saved in total over $3,700 on T-Mobile compared to other major carriers, according to billing snapshots from HarrisX, a consumer analytics firm.

These savings come not from one-off discounts or phone promotions, but from lower monthly rates on your bill itself. It starts from a lower base rate for your plan compared to other major carriers and adds up with other features like streaming services and satellite coverage you have to pay extra for with other carriers.

The math: how you save with T-Mobile vs. other major carriers

How do customers save by switching to T-Mobile?

T-Mobile’s plans include a 5-year guarantee on what you pay every month for talk, text and 5G data, ensuring your wireless budget holds through 2030.

Most wireless carriers offer free phones, but those deals often mask the long-term cost of the monthly bill. T-Mobile skips the gimmicks and offers value that keeps adding up every month. You still get T-Mobile’s best coverage, which includes the nation’s only 5G Advanced wireless service.

What perks come with T-Mobile plans?

T-Mobile plans can include a variety of extensive perks like streaming services and satellite coverage that cost extra with other major carriers. Here are a few notable perks available on different T-Mobile plans:

Steaming Services: T-Mobile plans can include Netflix and Hulu at no additional cost and Apple TV for just $3 per month. With all three, you save up to $30 per month with T-Mobile compared to the other major carriers.
T-Satellite: T-Mobile’s T-Satellite, which covers you when you’re off the mobile grid, is included in your plan. Other major carriers offer T-Mobile’s service, which means you’ll have to pay an extra $30 per month on their plans.
DoorDash DashPass: Your T-Mobile plan includes a year of DoorDash DashPass for free, which gets you $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible restaurant, grocery and retail orders, along with exclusive member deals and discounts.

How do I switch to T-Mobile and get my phone paid off?

T-Mobile’s «Family Freedom» initiative removes the usual obstacles to switching wireless carriers, offering support to pay off your old phones and an app that makes the whole process easy.

If you’ve seen the math and you’re convinced that you could save a bunch of money by switching, here’s how T-Mobile will make it simple:

The $800 payoff

Customers who switch to T-Mobile can receive up to $800 per line, for up to four lines, to help cover the cost of paying off their old phones.

The 15-minute easy switch

Using the T-Life app, you can manage the entire switch process digitally in about 15 minutes. This includes activating your new eSIM for immediate service, and even the option for same-day phone delivery.

Take advantage of long-term savings with T-Mobile today

Every carrier has free phone deals. But with T-Mobile, you can get value that keeps adding up every month, every year. If you switch now, you can get up to $800 per line to pay off your old phones while securing your price for five years.

Explore T-Mobile’s best unlimited cell phone plans by clicking here.

T-Mobile wireless FAQs

How do I switch?

You can switch in about 15 minutes using the T-Life app, which guides you through selecting a plan and activating your service via eSIM.

Can I keep my number?

Yes, porting your existing number is a standard part of the switch, and it is a requirement to qualify for the $800 device payoff offer.

Is my price guaranteed?

New customers on Experience plans receive a 5-year guarantee on their monthly price for talk, text and 5G data.

What happens to my old phone?

You can bring your own device (BYOD) for immediate savings, or trade in an eligible device for credits toward a new smartphone.

What is 5G Advanced?

5G Advanced is the latest evolution of 5G that uses Release 18 standards to provide faster speeds and more reliable connections for power users.

Is there an annual contract?

No, T-Mobile does not require annual service contracts, giving you the freedom to adjust your plan as your needs change.

Technologies

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, April 8

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for April 8.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Hint: It uses a lot of the letter Z for some reason. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: ___-Carlton (hotel chain)
Answer: RITZ

5A clue: Span of the alphabet
Answer: ATOZ

6A clue: Cable channel with an out-of-this-world name
Answer: STARZ

7A clue: Takes care of, as a squeaky wheel
Answer: OILS

8A clue: Toy on a string
Answer: YOYO

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: When a post receives far more negative comments than likes, in social media slang
Answer: RATIO

2D clue: World’s leading wine producer
Answer: ITALY

3D clue: Middle of the human body
Answer: TORSO

4D clue: Sleeping sound
Answer: ZZZ

6D clue: Tofu base
Answer: SOY

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for April 8, #562

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for April 8 No. 562.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Working out.

Green group hint: Cover your face.

Blue group hint: NFL players.

Purple group hint: Leap.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Exercises in singular form.

Green group: Sporting jobs that require masks.

Blue group: Hall of Fame defensive ends.

Purple group: ____ jump.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is exercises in singular form. The four answers are crunch, plank, situp and squat.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is sporting jobs that require masks. The four answers are catcher, fencer, football player and goaltender.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is Hall of Fame defensive ends. The four answers are Dent, Peppers, Strahan and Youngblood.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ____ jump. The four answers are broad, high, long and triple.

Technologies

The $135M Google Data Settlement Site Is Live — See If You’re Eligible

Use the settlement website to select your preferred payment method, and you may end up $100 richer.

You can now file a claim in the $135 million Google data settlement. The case centers on claims that Android devices transmitted user data without consent. Specifically, the class action lawsuit Taylor v. Google LLC contends that Google’s Android devices passively transferred cellular data to Google without user permission, even when the devices were idle. While not admitting fault, Google reached a preliminary settlement in January, agreeing to pay $135 million to about 100 million US Android phone users.

The official settlement website for the lawsuit is now live. The final approval hearing won’t occur until June 23, when the court will consider whether Google’s settlement is fair and listen to objections. After that, the court will decide whether to approve the $135 million settlement.

In the meantime, if you qualify and want to be paid as part of the settlement, you can select your preferred payment method on the official website. There, you can find information on speaking at the June 23 court hearing and on how to exclude yourself or write to the court to object by May 29.

As part of the settlement, Google will update its Google Play terms of service to clarify that certain data transfers do occur passively even when you’re not using your Android device, and that cellular data may be relied upon when not connected to Wi-Fi. This can’t always be disabled, but users will be asked to consent to it when setting up their device.

Google will also fully stop collecting data when its «allow background data usage» option is toggled off.

Who can be part of the settlement?

In order to join the Taylor v. Google LLC settlement, you must meet four qualifications:

Be a living, individual human being in the US.
Have used an Android mobile device with a cellular data plan.
Have used the aforementioned device at any time from Nov. 12, 2017, to the date when the settlement receives final approval.
You’re not a class member in the Csupo v. Google LLC lawsuit, which is similar but specifically for California residents.

The final approval hearing is on June 23, so you can add your payment method until then. The hearing’s date and time may change, and any updates will be posted on the settlement website.

If you choose to do nothing, you will still be issued a settlement payment, but you may not receive it if you don’t select a payment method.

How much will I get paid?

It’s not currently known exactly how much each settlement class member will receive, but the cap is $100. Payments will be distributed after final court approval and after any appeals are resolved.

After all administrative, tax and attorney costs are paid, the settlement administrator will attempt to pay each member an equal amount. If any funds remain after payments are sent, and it’s economically feasible, they will be redistributed to members who were previously and successfully paid. If it’s not economically feasible, the funds will go to an organization approved by the court.