Do I have to upgrade to 5G T-Mobile?

Can 4G phones be upgraded to 5G? Unfortunately, no. In order to access 5G networks, you need a 5G-capable phone built with 5G-enabled hardware . We offer a wide selection of 5G phones and 5G access is included in our plans at no extra cost.

Do I need to pay extra? You’ll need a 5G-capable device to access T‑Mobile’s 5G network. If you have a 5G-capable device, good news—5G access is included in all our plans, at no additional cost .

If customers are after faster download speeds , upgrading to 5G might be worth the cost, according to Ookla. The company’s study found that 5G Android devices were twice as fast as the most popular 4G devices in regard to median download speed in the U.S.