In a statement to T-Mo News, T-Mobile explained, “When we launched Free Data For Life in 2013, 200MB of high-speed data was a lot. Today, customers want unlimited and we’re all in with T-Mobile ONE. Customers who have T-Mobile ONE can add unlimited LTE data on a tablet for just $20 a month with autopay. Nothing changes for current customers with Free Data For Life on a Tablet. They can keep it as long as they like.”
We can’t say we’re particularly surprised that T-Mobile is bidding adieu to the program. What with fierce pricing wars going on among the Big Four carriers, it comes as little surprise that these service providers are looking to make strategic cuts when they can. Besides, T-Mobile stopped promoting Free Data for Life a while ago, even as it continued to push more recent iPad upgrades.
So if you’re looking to get service for your tablet and your tablet alone, alas, T-Mobile may no longer be the best bet for you. But hey, you can always add on unlimited data for $20 a month if you’re already a T-Mobile customer.
