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T-Mobile’s Home Internet Deals Include $200 Cash-Back Credit and Free Subscriptions to Hulu and Paramount+
T-Mobile has launched limited-time offers on its 5G Home Internet plans aimed at drawing customers away from traditional cable and fibre providers. New subscribers can get their first month of service free, plus a cash-back reward of up to $200 (roughly £158), depending on which plan they choose, making the switch to wireless home broadband more financially attractive.
The rebate scales with plan tier: those on the Rely or Amplified plans receive $100 back, while customers who sign up for the top-tier All-In plan qualify for the full $200 via a virtual prepaid Mastercard. All plans include unlimited data, no annual contracts and a five-year price guarantee, with connectivity delivered through a wireless gateway rather than cable installation, though speeds and availability depend on address. The All-In plan additionally bundles Hulu (with ads) and Paramount+ Essential, together worth more than $20 a month, and rebate claims must be submitted with an allowance of around seven weeks for processing.
In short
- T-Mobile offers new Home Internet customers a free first month
- Cash-back credit of up to $200 available, varying by plan
- Top-tier plan also includes free Hulu and Paramount+ subscriptions
Explained simply
T-Mobile, primarily known as a mobile phone network, now offers home internet service using wireless 5G technology instead of traditional cables or telephone lines. This is the company's bid to compete with established home internet providers like cable and fibre companies that have long dominated the market.
To attract customers to switch, T-Mobile is running a limited-time promotion offering a free first month and cash rebates between $100 and $200 (roughly £79 to £158). The rebate amount depends on which plan customers choose, with the premium option also including subscriptions to the streaming services Hulu and Paramount+.
Home internet has traditionally been supplied by cable and fibre companies, which means many consumers in any given area can choose from only a handful of providers. T-Mobile's wireless home internet service represents a new competitive option in a market that has historically had limited alternatives.