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Great news for T-Mobile customers -- if you've got an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, Hulu with ads is now automatically included as a free benefit, along with Netflix. Customers on the new Better Value phone plan and the All-In Home Internet plan also get Hulu and Netflix.

T-Mobile has a reputation for being an affordable phone and internet provider, offering a ton of coverage without breaking the bank -- especially if you enroll in one of the new Better Value family plans. (Plus, special discounts are available to first responders, those in the military, and people 55 years and older.)

T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan offers a ton of perks and features, including an upgrade every year, T-Satellite, unlimited premium data and mobile hotspot capabilities, up to 4K UHD video streaming, and unlimited text and 30GB of high-speed data in Canada and Mexico, with 15GB of high-speed data in over 215 other countries. The plan also includes the ability to add watch or tablet lines for $5 per month, Apple TV for $3, and now, Netflix and Hulu for free.