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The video provides a detailed review of Metro by T-Mobile's prepaid plans, focusing on their range of options, including unlimited data plans priced between $40 and $60 per month, and another affordable $25 plan. Using a Moto G 5G Stylus 2023 model, the reviewer conducts speed tests in Los Angeles County, noting varied indoor results and better outdoor performance, particularly with 5G Ultra Capacity. The discussion covers additional features such as HD streaming performance, which often struggles with 1080p but can be improved with a $10 monthly add-on. The review highlights the ease of account management via Metro’s website and app and mentions occasional good phone deals.
There are mentions of certain drawbacks, such as data throttling after 35GB, no premium data options, and restrictions on device unlocking. Comparisons are made with competitors like Viso and T, which offer similar unlimited plans with some mobile hotspot allowances but lack physical stores. Despite some limitations, the reviewer has a positive impression of Metro, especially for its $25 plan, while the overall service reliability and value are appreciated. Viewers are encouraged to share their experiences, support the channel, and explore reviews of other mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) on the T-Mobile network.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses various plans offered by Metro by T-Mobile, highlighting their prepaid, unlimited options that range from $40 to $60 per month, with a cheaper $25 and a non-unlimited $30 per month plan also available. The review includes speed tests conducted using a Moto G 5G Stylus 2023 model in the Los Angeles County area. Indoor tests showed varied results for 5G and LTE speeds, while outdoor tests revealed significantly higher speeds, especially when connected to 5G Ultra Capacity. The reviewer also mentions conducting voice call tests, with no issues encountered.
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In this part of the video, testing of images, videos, and RCS (Rich Communication Services) is carried out. The phone on the right has some delays in content downloading, requiring clips to be sped up. Voicemail testing is also conducted, followed by video streaming tests, which reveal that HD streaming on YouTube only works well at 480p on the phone being tested.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the performance and challenges of Metro’s video streaming quality, particularly at 1080p, which can experience lagging and pauses. They highlight that HD video can be added for an extra $10 monthly. The presenter elaborates on Metro’s plans, which include different types of unlimited data options at various price points ($50, $60, and $25 per month), with specific features like mobile hotspot availability. For those getting a new number, the $25 plan only offers 10GB of data, and having an eSIM-compatible phone is crucial.
The segment also covers account management via Metro’s website and app, which allow users to manage services and plans seamlessly. Phone offers are also touched upon, noting that there are periodically good deals, like the Moto G stylus 5G, though conditions can change.
Limitations of Metro’s service are highlighted, such as potential data speed reductions after 35GB usage, the lack of premium data purchase options, and certain restrictions on device unlocking. The presenter did not have personal experience with customer support but invites viewers to share theirs. The overall impression of Metro is positive, especially praising the $25 plan, despite some limitations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the drawbacks of a certain mobile plan that lacks a mobile hotspot feature. They compare it to other prepaid carriers like Viso, which offer mobile hotspots in their $25 unlimited data plans, and even T, which also includes some hotspot allowance. However, these other providers are virtual and do not have physical stores, unlike Metro. The speaker encourages viewers to share their thoughts on Metro, invites them to support the channel through YouTube memberships or Patreon, and points them to other reviews of MVNOs using the T-Mobile network.