T-Mobile Press Event Blows Minds: Amazing Plans, New Phones, LTE & More Full Details

[jamjr74]

The only real upside maybe? Tell me if I am reading it right, you get the subsidized price ($20x20months=$200) without a contract. Am I missing something? would this not mean you could get the subsidized price for one month and then move the phone to another WISP?

There is no subsidized price. Example if you want a Nexus 4- Today online is $49.99 down payment and then $17 a month for 24 months. So you basically pay $458 for the phone ($350 from Google). If you leave Tmobile you still have to pay for phone. Most new premium handsets will be $99.99 down and $20 a month for 24 months which = $580.

 

[bazar6]

Aren't they wrong for making you pay to tether? I thought Verizon got in a lot of legal trouble for making us pay to tether...

This sounds very interesting, and I'm liking the way the CEO starts his press conferences!! Sounds like a down-to-earth kinda guy lol... Once they get LTE running solidly, I'd look at switching when my plan is up!

 

[Fuzzball]

Aren't they wrong for making you pay to tether? I thought Verizon got in a lot of legal trouble for making us pay to tether...

This sounds very interesting, and I'm liking the way the CEO starts his press conferences!! Sounds like a down-to-earth kinda guy lol... Once they get LTE running solidly, I'd look at switching when my plan is up!

VZW got in trouble because they were violating the terms of the purchase of the 700MHz Block C. They got a small fine of a little over $1m that they recouped in a mater of minutes and changed their plans so tethering is included with tiered data. Unlimited data still can't tether per the ToS and requires an additional fee. No other carrier is bound by these rules.

Edit: Missed the 't in can't.

 

[bazar6]

VZW got in trouble because they were violating the terms of the purchase of the 700MHz Block C. They got a small fine of a little over $1m that they recouped in a mater of minutes and changed their plans so tethering is included with tiered data. Unlimited data still can tether per the ToS and requires an additional fee. No other carrier is bound by these rules.

Ah... Thanks for the explanation.

Well, if we can root the phones on TMo, then those of us in the community will be able to get around this additional charge

 

[PereDroid]

Works pays for me phone. If (when) I ever have a job that does nto do that: T-Moby here I come.

 

[GuiltyBreak]

going to be keeping tabs on T-mobile..very interesting.

 

[craigboy]

Looks like my Note II will be my last phone on Verizon. When the Nexus 5 comes out my contract will be up, perfect timing.

 

[jamjr74]

I'll be tempted to try T-Mobile too. Contracts up in may but only think its worth it if I buy a nexus device from Google.

Sent from my Galaxy S3

 

[Sgt Fury]

Nice

 

[B-RAN]

T Mobile is doing it right...

I just made the switch this morning from Verizon to this. Should be getting SIM cards in the next few days. They so backed up that selecting the over night delivery (free option) gave me an estimated delivery time of 4/02!! Looks like their plan is working!!

I live in Dallas/Fort Worth and T-Mobile has a great signal and is extremely fast here. I'm sure that LTE will be here before we know it as well. I had 8 months left on my Verizon contract and WITH paying the ETF for my wife and I, and buying phones outright (16GB N4 for $320 and a GS3 for $325) I will still be saving $200 over the the life of the Verizon contract, and $70 a month compared to what I was paying VZW after that. I was on an unlimited talk & text plan with 4GB of data on VZW and am getting the exact same plan on T Mobile for $70 a month LESS! Sure I'm giving up LTE, but for $70 a month WHO CARES! I don't stream a lot of video so I don't see any major lag time in the data speeds. I do stream all of my music through Google Music and listen to Pandora and never have any problems with streaming.

I would recommend to anyone who is looking at making a switch to pick up a T Mobile phone and get the $30 pre paid 100 minute plan to test out the network.

 

[B-RAN]

I'm pretty tempted to dump VZW. T-Mobile and Ting (MVNO on Sprint) both have my attention. I'm getting tired of the price gouging I'm getting from VZW and the bait and switch they did to me last year along with previous grievances. When my wife's contract is up, I'm seriously considering switching. As far as I'm concerned, VZW has voided the contract on my line due to what they did; if I can't win that, I'd be willing to eat the ETF just to get out that bad taste in my mouth.

VZW better get their s*** together or cut my account of 9 years a serious deal to stay. I doubt they'll consider this a threat unless people leave in droves as contracts end, but hopefully they'll see it and try and stay competitive.

I have been with VZW for 7 years and called weekly saying I was going to leave if you couldnt find me a better deal or discount me for being a long term customer. I was told over and over that there are not discounts available at this time to help off set my costs. They would then remind me how much my ETF would be if I left. They would simply send me on my way at the end of each conversation with no real want to try and help me out.

 

[pc747]

I have the non contract mobile broadband and phone plan for my grandmother and I have to say it truly is a simple hassle free plan. My grandmother lives in a strong tmobile 4g area so she actually gets the full benefits. If I lived in a strong tmobile area I would switch in a heartbeat but I don't which is why I have to pass.

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[tgyberg]

I am glad I revisted this thread! I had no idea VZW would allow an assumption of liability! Can you retain your number?

I think there is a way but I didn't care because only the last 4 digits of my number changed. A quick text to everyone and it was done!

 

[azules9780]

Seriously keeping my eye on this! They have decent service here in TN but where I work at in KY is nonexistent. Let's see if that 200 mil includes my work area by the end of the year.

 

[jamjr74]

I just made the switch this morning from Verizon to this. Should be getting SIM cards in the next few days. They so backed up that selecting the over night delivery (free option) gave me an estimated delivery time of 4/02!! Looks like their plan is working!!

I live in Dallas/Fort Worth and T-Mobile has a great signal and is extremely fast here. I'm sure that LTE will be here before we know it as well. I had 8 months left on my Verizon contract and WITH paying the ETF for my wife and I, and buying phones outright (16GB N4 for $320 and a GS3 for $325) I will still be saving $200 over the the life of the Verizon contract, and $70 a month compared to what I was paying VZW after that. I was on an unlimited talk & text plan with 4GB of data on VZW and am getting the exact same plan on T Mobile for $70 a month LESS! Sure I'm giving up LTE, but for $70 a month WHO CARES! I don't stream a lot of video so I don't see any major lag time in the data speeds. I do stream all of my music through Google Music and listen to Pandora and never have any problems with streaming.

I would recommend to anyone who is looking at making a switch to pick up a T Mobile phone and get the $30 pre paid 100 minute plan to test out the network.

Good deal. Hope it works out. Where did u get phones? EBay or craigslist? I'm tempted to do the same.


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