If you don't want unlimited, I can't imagine how Google Fi couldn't be better. It uses the T-Mobile network along with Sprint (and MetoPCS now?).
Just not great for moderate data users.
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Okay, so I guess T-Mobile is pretty legit.
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If you don't want unlimited, I can't imagine how Google Fi couldn't be better. It uses the T-Mobile network along with Sprint (and MetoPCS now?).
Just not great for moderate data users.
So, I have to buy a phone outright instead of a payment plan for 3 different lines.
The amount of money I need up front, I may as well stay where I'm at.
That's what I'm talking about.
NeOak
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You are literally the only one saying that paying upfront for an unlocked device is bad.
You could always, you know, save the money then buy the phone?
They're separate companies now. Deutsche Telecom no longer owns the US version.
Had T-mo for 10 years now. Used to work for ATnT wireless before Cingular bought them out. Then I worked for T-mobile from 2008 to 2011.
Currently have 2 lines unlimited everything for 100 bucks a month. No throttle limit. Theres a few areas in Atlanta where I don't get LTE but most of the city I got it.
Reportedly starting tomorrow, T-Mobile is going to launch a bunch of new plans and discontinue some old ones including the $30 5 GB/100 Minutes plan.
Source...?
Explains why their site is fucked for me today
They're separate companies now. Deutsche Telecom no longer owns the US version.
Had T-mo for 10 years now. Used to work for ATnT wireless before Cingular bought them out. Then I worked for T-mobile from 2008 to 2011.
Currently have 2 lines unlimited everything for 100 bucks a month. No throttle limit. Theres a few areas in Atlanta where I don't get LTE but most of the city I got it.
It was not easy finding someone who was honest about it being something they actually offer. You have to be on the T-Mobile plan and you need to be on the One Plus International plan. It's a per-line add on.
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What's the cap on that before throttling? My parents are stuck with 30GB cap home internet for $120 a month. Looking for alternatives.
If you don't mind paying more over the life of the devices, then stay where you're at.
Paying more "up front" for your devices, means lower TCO over the life of the device.
It is cheaper to do it the T-Mobile way, but it does require disciple (saving to buy a new device, rather than financing it). That said, if you're happy with what TMO offers, they will give you 0% financing if you have decent credit.
Hell, they even had a rebate right after the Pixel came out, saying that if you had a TMO One line and bought a Pixel direct from Google, TMO would credit you back half the cost of the device.
Guessing that people who held out on joining want some old plans, so they are migrated to legacy without hassle.
They actually still have that now.
They didn't specifically mention a new Pixel, though, so I applied it to my account (just signed up yesterday). We'll see if I get the credit.
They have financing options for new phones to pay them off over time.
My mistake. I assumed when Tmo went public they weren't part of DT. I guess they are still primary share holders
They offer 2 year payment plans.
Mineshaft_Gap
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Throttling is dynamic based on congestion on a particular tower. It becomes a possibility at 30 GB but as stated above, I'm on about 70GB and I haven't noticed any reduction in speeds.
What rumors are you seeing?
Thank you for the assistance, sadly, I already know this and have already paid for my phone's through Sprint, phones that I can't take with me.
I wish I had known about that Google Pixel deal, because I certainly would've jumped on that.
Yes. I have been looking for one of these codes for the past few days. PM'ed
AlmostMilk
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Does anybody know if I would still be able to add this. I didn't know about this when I switched over 6 months ago.
You had to be a brand new user swapping a number in within the period. I swapped over, then we moved my friend (who was on T-Mobile previously paying 70/month) onto my line so they'd get credit. We're paying 119 for 5 lines now, (20% hookup + free line promo) which is super sweet.
AlmostMilk
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Well that sucks. Oh well.
TheAbsolution
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It depends. If you're at like a concert or sports game or other large space with a shit ton of people, it is pretty bad. Otherwise I never notice any throttling.
If you like your phones, have Sprint unlock them and then switch.
Unless they're shit-tier budget phones, they'll have GSM/UMTS/LTE support.
I'm currently using a Sprint LG G4 on T-Mobile. Has all the band support. Works better than when I was on Sprint.
Exploratory
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Make sure you Google T-Mobile Tuesdays! Free Uber free Lyft free movie tickets free pizza. It's amazing.
Thanks! I was able to get a code.
Jazzy Network
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Been with T-Mobile since it was still Voicestream. They had their issues in the mid to late 2000s but they've been money since John Legere has taken over.
Battousi05
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Ok, can someone help me out with this please??
How does the $650 "credit" work? I'd be handing in my ATT iPhone that I owe $651.xx on. Do they pay ATT and I pay the remaining $1.xx? Or do I just get a gift card and I still gotta dish out the $651.xx to pay my current phone off? I understand I'll be handing it in and have to buy a phone again on T-Mobile. Really not interested if I gotta use my own money even if I'm getting a gift card after the fact, I'm weird with my money.
Oh and also, how I get one of those 20% off codes if I go through with this tomorrow?
How does the $650 "credit" work? I'd be handing in my ATT iPhone that I owe $651.xx on. Do they pay ATT and I pay the remaining $1.xx? Or do I just get a gift card and I still gotta dish out the $651.xx to pay my current phone off? I understand I'll be handing it in and have to buy a phone again on T-Mobile. Really not interested if I gotta use my own money even if I'm getting a gift card after the fact, I'm weird with my money.
Oh and also, how I get one of those 20% off codes if I go through with this tomorrow?
ShadowKingpin
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How is the tethering for handheld online gaming like the Switch?
LostMyNarbles
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You have to pay the AT&T bill yourself and then they'll credit you a Master Card GC within 6-8 weeks for the amount left on your device payment/ETF.Ok, can someone help me out with this please??
How does the $650 "credit" work? I'd be handing in my ATT iPhone that I owe $651.xx on. Do they pay ATT and I pay the remaining $1.xx? Or do I just get a gift card and I still gotta dish out the $651.xx to pay my current phone off? I understand I'll be handing it in and have to buy a phone again on T-Mobile. Really not interested if I gotta use my own money even if I'm getting a gift card after the fact, I'm weird with my money.
Oh and also, how I get one of those 20% off codes if I go through with this tomorrow?
Earthbound64
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If anyone has a spare 20% code, I would really appreciate it
Barkley's Justice
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Yo thank you! This is crazy!
20% off code for life expires 3/31 should have two uses left.
Quote to get it. You have to port a number over within 14 days it works on new and old lines.
https://promotions.t-mobile.com/TheTMobileHookup
Quote to get it. You have to port a number over within 14 days it works on new and old lines.
https://promotions.t-mobile.com/TheTMobileHookup
Earthbound64
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Battousi05
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If I just go to a T-Mobile store later and after talking through new plans and what not...if I ask for the Hookup code will they just give me one?
The Last Wizard
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Their codes are only good 5 times. Maybe they haven't used them all yet. Or maybe a new employee just got hired, but remind them it expires on the 31st so if they haven't used it all 5 times yet it's going to go to waste!
Also if you can find a code now you can always just reserve your number and code now to guarantee it. Keep an eye on this persons twitter https://twitter.com/jesse4685/with_replies
That is where I got my 20% off code.
megatronium
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Is T-Mobile GSM? I'd like the 20% code too if so. I have a Galaxy S7 and Straight Talk (AT&T) currently.
Battousi05
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So the 20% can be applied to your new account after the fact? Just before the 31st?
I think my GF and I are going to go in on a plan together. Currently ~$70/month on Verizon for 6 GB/month, 300 minutes talk, no text. Pretty sure two lines of unlimited everything would be cheaper on T-Mobile. Only concern is network coverage. I'm in Pittsburgh so it should generally be fine, but I'm a little worried about when we travel anywhere.
Kayo Police
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I was shocked at how good the service was overseas when me and my buddies went to Japan.
If you like your phones, have Sprint unlock them and then switch.
Unless they're shit-tier budget phones, they'll have GSM/UMTS/LTE support.
I'm currently using a Sprint LG G4 on T-Mobile. Has all the band support. Works better than when I was on Sprint.
Both are HTC phones (my wife has the A9, I have the HTC 10) and after reading up on it once I saw your reply, should be easily transferable.
Now if I can get my hands on one of those 20% off codes, I'll be switching today.
Usually non-GSM carrier branded phones don't have LTE Band 12, a necessary frequency that makes T-Mobile usable in many areas. T-Mobile apparently requires device certification, which requires manufacturer to pay for testing.
You're probably limited to 3G/HSPA bands and maybe one or two LTE bands.
Can be applied before or after you create your account, but the process has to be before your number is ported. So you have to reserve the number you want to bring over to T-Mobile with that code and then within 14 days of that you need to port that number over. So like the other day T-Mobile gave me a third line free so I said yes even though I didn't need it, and now I am bringing over a google voice number to that third line so I can get the 20% off.
You can try the service before you buy it. They let you test it out. I assume they do this because of how many people always say that T-mobile coverage sucks, but it doesn't anymore. At least where I live it's solid.
Went to XDA and checked: I'm good on the HTC 10; the A9 might be spotty.
I've only had HTC phones with Android starting with the G1; I may switch over and let my wife have mine and get the LG G6.
Again, if I can get one of those 20% off codes. LOL
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