T-Mobile to add Metro Brand to WalMart

T-Mobile has announced a major deal with Walmart to carry both T-Mobile and Metro brands, dealing a large blow to it’s indirect channel.

They will launch in 2,300 stores across the U.S., as well as Walmart.com.

Per the Press Release:

Starting Oct. 18, anyone will be able to shop Metro by T-Mobile displays in select Walmart stores and through Walmart.com for smartphones, including affordable 5G phones, and three options for unlimited monthly rate plans all on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network. After choosing the device and plan that works best for them, customers can then activate online whenever is convenient and immediately begin to enjoy all the benefits of being a Metro customer. All Metro by T-Mobile plans in Walmart include unlimited talk, text and 5G data with Scam Shield protection and taxes and fees included. Don’t need a new device? Customers can also purchase just a Metro by T-Mobile SIM at Walmart, swap it into their eligible device and activate online.

And starting Nov. 1, you will also be able to shop for T-Mobile devices and plans, including Magenta MAX, the Un-carrier’s best plan, with smartphone data that won’t slow down based on how much you use. Magenta MAX customers get great Un-carrier benefits like Netflix on Us, unlimited hotspot with 40GB of high-speed data, taxes and fees included and Scam Shield Premium. And now, all Magenta plan customers, Magenta MAX included, get a year of Apple TV+ for free! Customers can chat in-store with experts to decide what Un-carrier plan is best for them and walk out the same day with a new 5G device and unlimited 5G access.

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