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T-Mobile's Essentials 55 Plus plan is a discounted version of the carrier's Essentials plan suited for customers over 55 years old and is notably more affordable: a quality we're prioritizing for ...

T-Mobile offers more premium data in its basic Essentials (50GB) and mid-range Magenta (100GB) plans than AT&T's equivalent Unlimited Starter (no premium data) and Unlimited Extra plans (50GB).

The best budget option among major carriers is T-Mobile's Essentials plan, which includes a generous amount of premium data for a lower monthly bill that will mean big savings in the long term.