T-Mobile caps Rely 5G home internet speed at 354 Mbps

T-Mobile has introduced a permanent speed cap on its most affordable 5G home internet plan, marking a significant shift in how it markets its fixed wireless service. New customers signing up for the Rely plan will now have their download speeds capped at 354 Mbps, the first such artificial speed restriction the company has placed on a home broadband product in over a decade.

The change represents a departure from the plan's previous advertising, which listed typical speeds between 170 and 498 Mbps. The higher-tier Amplified and All-In plans remain uncapped, with typical speeds still listed in that 170-498 Mbps range. All three plans saw a $5 increase in list price, though an equivalent increase in the autopay discount means the effective monthly cost remains unchanged for most new subscribers who also have a T-Mobile voice line. Existing Rely customers will keep their original service terms.

Company executives have set an ambitious target of reaching 15 million 5G home internet subscribers by 2030, up from nearly 8.5 million at the end of 2025. This growth occurs on a cellular network that already serves over 120 million mobile customers, making network management a priority....