Well, it's happening folks. The much talked about T-Mobile rate hike is officially happening and you will know today if you are affected or not. T-Mobile has announced that certain older plans will see a $5 increase per line, starting April 2nd, 2025. Notifications have gone out via text and email to those affected, signaling a shift in monthly expenses for some subscribers. This adjustment, while impacting a portion of their customer base, does not affect those who experienced a rate change in the past year.

T-Mobile 's official statements explain that this is a move to update pricing on some of their older monthly plans. They emphasize that customers will maintain their current plan benefits and access to their 5G network. The company also pointed out that their pricing remains competitive, especially when compared to other major carriers like AT&T and

Verizon, who have implemented multiple price hikes in recent years. The company also alleged that customers on average still pay less than they would on other networks and reminded users that those with "Price Lock" guarantees will not see any changes.

Phone plan rate hike notification on T-Mobile's website. | Image credit — T-Mobile site

For those receiving the notification, the increase will appear on the first bill cycle after April 2nd, 2025. T-Mobile has confirmed that existing benefits, promotions, and free line deals will remain unchanged. The company stated that customers who are considering a plan change have the option to switch at any time and reiterated that their "Un-contract Promise," which allows customers to leave within 60 days, says that T-Mobile will cover the final month's recurring service charge.