Despite many carriers advertising unlimited data plans, most of the time there is a cap in which should users hit that limit, their speeds will be throttled. For the most part these plans are unlimited, and these caps are put into place to prevent users from abusing it, such as tethering to their computers and downloading movies, games, and music illegally.
T-Mobile has such a cap in place which used to be 32GB, which we reckon for most users is more than enough. However for those who would prefer a bit more breathing space, you’ll be pleased to learn that T-Mobile has since increased that limit to a more generous 50GB. This was initially reported as a leak but T-Mobile has since confirmed the change on their Twitter.
Hey! You got it! Starting 9/20 the limit will be increased! *AlissaFast
— T-Mobile Help (@TMobileHelp) September 18, 2017
T-Mobile’s cap, which is dubbed the “Fair Usage Threshold” used to be 32GB, which is actually an increase from back in May, so it is pretty obvious that the carrier wants to stay ahead of the competition, such as AT&T and Verizon, both of whom have a monthly limit of 22GB before speeds are throttled, while Sprint offers slightly more than the two at 23GB.
We’re not sure if the other carriers have plans to increase their monthly limits to match T-Mobile, but like we said, there probably aren’t that many who would use 20GB a month, let alone 50GB, so maybe not, but it would still be nice all the same.
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