T-Mobile has announced a price hike for some of its legacy plan customers, with affected users set to pay an additional $5 per month per line starting April 2nd. The news was first reported by 9to5Google and later confirmed by an internal memo obtained by CNET.

The price increase, which was communicated to customers via text message, is attributed to "rising costs" for the company, according to T-Mobile consumer group president Jon Freier. While it's unclear which specific legacy plans will be affected, subscribers to Go5G, Go5G Plus, and Go5G Next plans are exempt from the price hike.

This is not the first time T-Mobile has increased prices on its legacy plans. Last year, the carrier raised rates by $2 to $5 for some of these older plans. Freier noted in the internal memo that customers who received a prior increase will not be subject to an additional adjustment as part of this initiative.

T-Mobile has attempted to reassure customers that the price increase will not affect those with Price Lock, a feature that allows users to lock in their rates for a set period. The carrier has also emphasized its commitment to providing low prices and the most value across all plans.

The move is likely to be met with disappointment from affected customers, who will see their monthly bills increase by $5 per line. While T-Mobile has not provided a detailed breakdown of the rising costs that prompted the price hike, the carrier's decision to raise prices on legacy plans may be seen as a way to offset increasing operational expenses.

The development is also noteworthy in the context of the broader telecommunications industry, where carriers are constantly seeking to balance pricing with customer demand and retention. As T-Mobile continues to evolve its plans and services, the impact of this price increase on customer loyalty and satisfaction will be closely watched.

In the meantime, affected customers can expect to receive formal notification of the price hike by the end of the day. T-Mobile's decision to raise prices on legacy plans serves as a reminder that even established carriers must adapt to changing market conditions and operational realities.