T-Mobile announced last week that T-Mix — a new suite of unlimited data phone plans — is replacing the Experience 2.0 and Essentials 2.0 plans. The core plans — Standard, More and Loaded — come with a perks system called Picks, which can be used toward streaming services and devices.

While the Experience era’s tenure was relatively short-lived, not all of it is going away: T-Mobile has kept a budget option for customers who want the basics at a lower monthly price. With T-Mix now live, the new T-Mix Saver plan joins the main lineup.

T-Mobile’s T-Mix Saver replaces the Essentials Saver 2.0 plan (which we’ve featured on a few of our best phone plans lists). According to the updated T-Mobile website, the new plan costs $55 a month for one line — $5 more than Essentials Saver 2.0 — or $100 for two lines, the maximum allowed, which is $20 more than Essentials Saver 2.0. Customers who transfer their existing number from another carrier pay $30 for one line or $65 for two. All prices include the AutoPay discount but exclude taxes and fees.

The plan is bare-bones, with zero Picks. Customers who want to add perks, such as Apple TV or DashPass by DoorDash, have to upgrade to the Standard plan for $55 (single) or $85 (two lines) per month. The Standard plan includes one Pick for a single line and two Picks for two lines.

Like the Standard plan, T-Mix Saver includes 50GB of high-speed data, followed by unlimited data at slower speeds. It also offers unlimited hotspot use at 3G speeds and SD (480p) video streaming.

“For a small percentage of customers, all they want is the best 5G network,” said Allan Samson, chief marketing officer at T-Mobile. “For them, we created the simple T-Mix Saver plan with exceptional customer service and all the perks of T-Mobile membership.”

Jeff Carlson

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Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology at CNET, from cellular phone plans to devices and emerging technology. See full bio