Got questions?

Q: What is T-Mobile Network Test Drive?

T-Mobile Network Test Drive allows you to try T-Mobile 's network for up to 30 days for FREE —all with your own phone, phone number and apps. There are two ways to participate: If you have an unlocked iPhone, model iPhone XS or newer, you can download the Network Test Drive app from the Apple App store and experience unlimited talk, text, and up to 30GB of high-speed data on the T-Mobile network. If you don’t have an eligible iPhone, your iPhone is locked, or you have an Android phone, no worries! If you have a Wi-Fi capable smartphone, you can sign up above to receive a pocket-sized hotspot to connect to your current phone to experience data, text, and Wi-Fi calling on T-Mobile 's network. After 30-days or 30GB of data, whichever comes first, you can return the device to any T-Mobile store or pass it on to a friend.

Q: Who is eligible?

Non- T-Mobile customers that have not participated in the trial within the last 6 months. For the Network Test Drive app, you must have an unlocked iPhone 10s or later with available eSIM and be located in the US If you sign-up to use the Network Test Drive hotspot, you only need a Wi-Fi capable smartphone Metro by T-Mobile , Sprint customers, or customers of T-Mobile partners using the T-Mobile network are not eligible Once you have participated in the Network Test Drive, you are not eligible to participate again for 6 months.

Question 1

What is T-Mobile Network Test Drive?

Accepted Answer

T-Mobile Network Test Drive allows you to try T-Mobile's network for up to 30 days for FREE —all with your own phone, phone number and apps. There are two ways to participate:

If you have an unlocked iPhone, model iPhone XS or newer, you can download the Network Test Drive app from the Apple App store and experience unlimited talk, text, and up to 30GB of high-speed data on the T-Mobile network.
If you don’t have an eligible iPhone, your iPhone is locked, or you have an Android phone, no worries! If you have a Wi-Fi capable smartphone, you can sign up above to receive a pocket-sized hotspot to connect to your current phone to experience data, text, and Wi-Fi calling on T-Mobile's network. After 30-days or 30GB of data, whichever comes first, you can return the device to any T-Mobile store or pass it on to a friend.

Question 2

What's the cost to me? What's the catch?

Accepted Answer

There's no cost to you and no catch! Either download the free Network Test Drive app from the Apple App store or register above to receive a free Network Test Drive hotspot. Then you can try the T-Mobile network for FREE for up to 30 GB of data or 30 days, whichever comes first. Use your own phone, your number and your apps. No hassle. It’s just that easy.

Question 3

How do I take advantage of the T-Mobile Network Test Drive? Do I need to visit a store?

Accepted Answer

You can sign up for T-Mobile Network Test Drive above or download the app — there is no need to visit a store. If you are using the Network Test Drive app, activation can be done on your phone in 5 minutes. Simply go to the Apple App Store, download the Network Test Drive app, and then follow the simple steps in the app to connect your phone to T-Mobile’s nationwide network.

If you sign up above for the Network Test Drive hotspot, it will be shipped to you for free and your trial will begin the first time it connects to the T-Mobile network.

Question 4

Who is eligible?

Accepted Answer

Non-T-Mobile customers that have not participated in the trial within the last 6 months.

For the Network Test Drive app, you must have an unlocked iPhone 10s or later with available eSIM and be located in the US
If you sign-up to use the Network Test Drive hotspot, you only need a Wi-Fi capable smartphone
Metro by T-Mobile, Sprint customers, or customers of T-Mobile partners using the T-Mobile network are not eligible
Once you have participated in the Network Test Drive, you are not eligible to participate again for 6 months.

Question 5

What happens if I go over my 30GB of data?  Will I be charged?

Accepted Answer

No, Network Test Drive is a risk free and cost free way to try the T-Mobile Network. No credit card information is needed to get started, and once you hit 30GB of data or 30 days of use, whichever comes first, your trial will automatically end.

Question 6

Why are you doing this?

Accepted Answer

Almost 90% of people want to try a wireless network before they buy. Yet, wireless is one of the only industries in the world that forces customers to buy before they try. T-Mobile is out to end this backward practice, so we’re giving everyone a chance to try T-Mobile's network free for up to 30 days.

Question 7

How does the T-Mobile Network Test Drive app let me try the network?

Accepted Answer

T-Mobile is rolling out a pilot launch of the Network Test Drive app that allows you to try the T-Mobile network on your own phone by activating T-Mobile as a secondary provider on your phone using eSIM. Your T-Mobile plan is active for 30 days or 30GB (whichever comes first), and includes talk, text, and 5G & 4G LTE data, side-by-side with your primary cellular provider and current phone number, so you’ll never miss a call or text. You can even use your T-Mobile data as a mobile hotspot on your phone. Both plans will appear in your phone’s cellular settings, and you’ll see two network signal bars on your phone – one for T-Mobile, and one for your current provider. All of this happens on your phone – no hotspot is needed if you have an eSIM capable iPhone (XS or newer)!

Question 8

Will I get 5G access on my T-Mobile Network Test Drive line?

Accepted Answer

If you are using the app, 5G access will be available to any device that has 5G capabilities. Make sure your 5G device is operating on the latest operating system to access 5G (iPhone 14.5 or greater). The Network Test Drive hotspot only allows access to T-Mobile’s expanded LTE network.

Question 9

What if the T-Mobile Network Test Drive app doesn’t work on my phone – what are my other options?

Accepted Answer

No worries! T-Mobile has multiple Test Drive options to choose from. If your smartphone isn’t compatible with the T-Mobile Test Drive app, you still have options:

If your device cannot be unlocked, you have an Android phone, or you have an older iPhone: T-Mobile can send you a mobile hotspot device, which any Wi-Fi capable smartphone can use. Just connect your phone to the hotspot’s Wi-Fi signal, and enjoy our same offer of 30GB of high-speed data wherever you go.
If you’re already using your smartphone’s eSIM: In order to try T-Mobile side-by-side with your current provider, your current provider must be on a physical SIM card, while T-Mobile is activated on your eSIM. This is because your iPhone cannot simultaneously use two eSIM providers at once. If you cannot change your current provider to a physical SIM card, T-Mobile can instead send you a mobile hotspot device, so your current provider connection isn’t interrupted.

Question 10

Can my business use T-Mobile Network Test Drive to try T-Mobile’s network?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Anyone can try Network Test Drive, including businesses, but you must sign up using your personal information. For Network Test Drive solutions specifically for business customers, please contact your T-Mobile for Business account representative.

Question 11

Is there a limit to how many T-Mobile Network Test Drive hotspots I can get?

Accepted Answer

T-Mobile Network Test Drive participants are limited to one hotspot per household, or if you are representing a business, one hotspot per shipping address.

Question 12

I’m experiencing connection issues with the T-Mobile Network Test Drive hotspot, what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the Quickstart guide that was provided with the Network Test Drive hotspot to ensure you are connected properly. Note: Once you’ve inserted the SIM it can take up to two hours for your device to become fully activated. If you are still experiencing issues, more information can be found at the T-Mobile Network Test Drive hotspot support page.

Question 13

I’m using the T-Mobile Network Test Drive app, will my friends and family still see my current number when I call or text?

Accepted Answer

Yes! With the Network Test Drive app, all your calls and texts will continue to come in on your current provider, while all your data uses the T-Mobile network. You will also have the T-Mobile number available as a secondary voice number, so you can try calling and texting on our network as well.

Question 14

How easy is it to set up the T-Mobile Network Test Drive app? What if I need help?

Accepted Answer

You can activate your Network Test Drive in just 5 minutes with the Network Test Drive app. For a step-by-step walkthough, check out our T-Mobile Network Test Drive app support page, where we’ve created tutorials for setting up your trial. You can reference these guides at any time – before, during, or after your trial.

Question 15

I’ve completed my Network Test Drive. Where can I go to learn more about T-Mobile?

Accepted Answer

Glad you asked! You can see more about what we have to offer here.

You can now also try T-Mobile's Home Internet for 15 days! Find out more >

You’ll love our network.
Try it for free before switching.

Try T-Mobile free for 30 days or 30GB of data and experience our expanded network without leaving your current carrier or losing your phone number.

See how to set up your Network Test Drive.

Simple

Risk-free

30 days

Get the Test Drive app today.

More from T-Mobile.

Find the perfect plan.

Experience our most powerful network ever.

You can now also try T-Mobile's Home Internet for 15 days! Find out more >

You’ll love our network. Try it for free before switching.

Try T-Mobile free for 30 days or 30GB of data and experience our expanded network without leaving your current carrier or losing your phone number.

Try T-Mobile free for 30 days or 30GB of data and experience our expanded network without leaving your current carrier or losing your phone number.

See how to set up your Network Test Drive.

Simple

Risk-free

30 days

30 days

Get the Test Drive app today.

More from T-Mobile.

Find the perfect plan.

Experience our most powerful network ever.

You’ll love our network.
Try it for free before switching.