Way back in late 2022, T-Mobile launched “Network Pass”, a 90-day eSIM trial of the T-Mobile network compatible with most unlocked eSIM phones. All it required was the T-Mobile app (and later the T-Life app) and an unlocked phone, and you were all set to test the full speeds of the T-Mobile network for a whopping 90 days.
It’s been a popular feature for customers interested in trying the “Uncarrier” network, but as of a few days ago, the service has been renamed to simply “T-Mobile Trial”. Here’s what’s new.
T-Mobile Trial
The new trial service offers a swath of new features that weren’t previously in the 90-day Network Pass. Users taking advantage of the new trial get access to basically every feature a mainline postpaid plan would come with.
First, you’ll get access to T-Mobile Tuesdays, the company’s popular weekly perks program. Long-time customers know this benefit well, with the company offering freebies and coupons to places like Popeyes and Wingstop, as well as the occasional free physical item (like the free water bottle coming on the 29th) and free service subscription (like free DoorDash DashPass).
In addition, you’ll get free in-flight Wi-Fi on select flights, up to 4 flights during the trial, and 5GB of high-speed data in Canada and Mexico (with 256kbps speeds after that).
Then there’s hotspot data. The free trial includes a whopping 250GB of high-speed hotspot data via tethering. That’s as much as the highest-tier Experience Beyond plan gets. Not bad.
Finally there’s the biggest addition to the new trial: T-Satellite access. Customers on the T-Mobile Trial will have access to the T-Satellite network, giving coverage for text messages anywhere in the US where traditional cell towers don’t reach.
That’s a big deal for T-Mobile, as the company has spent a lot of time, resources, and money in to the project, and the company clearly sees it as a stand-out feature of the brand.
The Downside: Only 30 Days Of Testing
Of course, there’s a downside to the new trial (isn’t there always?). Unlike Network Pass before it, the T-Mobile Trial is only for 30 days. That’s 66% less time for you to try out the T-Mobile network.
That being said, most people can get a good feel for how a cell network will work for them in just 30 days, especially if the person testing the service is using it as intended, which is as a comparison to their existing carrier.
Overall, the new T-Mobile Trial is pretty similar to the Network Pass it’s replacing. The added benefits are a necessary addition for T-Mobile to give prospective customers a good idea of what all the company has to offer in a postpaid plan.
The new T-Mobile Trial is available now and can be setup via the T-Life app on any unlocked eSIM-capable device, as long as you aren’t already a T-Mobile customer. For more information, check out T-Mobile’s page here.
