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I'm currently using a G1 on a shared account with my wife. My wife's line is eligible for an upgrade, mine is not. I wanted to use her line to get the myTouch with the discount, but a CSR with TMo told me that the line getting the upgrade would have to be carrying a G1/myTouch data plan. My wife is not currently carrying any data plan and doesn't want one.
I've done this upgrade flipflop in the past with no problem, but these are the first phones I've had that supposedly REQUIRE data plans.
Has anybody done this? Any problems with the upgrade discount or anything like that? Any ideas on what to do?
buy it thru the tmobile online store, no data plans required
J.a.M said:
buy it thru the tmobile online store, no data plans required
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good point, not sure why I didn't think of that.
^^You can do that^^ or you can get it with the data plan then just cancel the data plan.
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^^You can do that^^ or you can get it with the data plan then just cancel the data plan.
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this is how i did my upgrade. on the family plan, my sisters line was up for an upgrade, mine wasnt. used hers to get the phone and then just added the data plan to my line. did it all in the store. just tell the CSR what you wanna do and they should have you good to go in like 15 minutes... wait its tmob, say 30 lol
http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/samsung-captivate-coming-to-atandt-on-july-18-for-200/
Launching July 18th
$199 with contract ))
$350 off contract eek: what?!)
At $350, it's a steal. Would I be able to grandfather my unlimited data plan in if I got it off contract? I believe it's a part of the unlimited family data plan.
where'd you see that $350 off contract price?
http://www.facebook.com/ATT?v=wall&story_fbid=413195983908
Amidst the many comments.
"AT&T Hi Mark - the Captivate is $199.99 w/ contract, and $349.99 without."
thats legit! imma get one of this bad boys!!!
Can't wait to ditch my iPhone!
Can't wait to ditch my touch diamond.
However, I'm new to android. Does anyone know a thread or something that explains all the terminology (like what adb is) and how to flash a custom ROM?
I've also read people saying that you can install 3rd party apps without sideloading?
caelestis2 said:
Can't wait to ditch my touch diamond.
However, I'm new to android. Does anyone know a thread or something that explains all the terminology (like what adb is) and how to flash a custom ROM?
I've also read people saying that you can install 3rd party apps without sideloading?
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Guide for Android
Custom SGS ROM + Guide for Flashing
$350... Twice the phone as an iPhone for half the cost. It's a bargain.
FYI, after this release TMobile actually moved the date on their Vibrant up to the 15th
$350!?!? I might not have to move to sprint with this price.
If they dont force into a text/data plan like the iPhone i should be great with my grandfathered plan.
at that price i might buy it just because. (no i'm not rich)
update:
Samsung Captivate, our next Android device, will be available starting July 18th at AT&T retail locations and online for $199.99 (with voice plan and minimum $15 data service required on two-year service contract)
never mind. I'll be going to Sprint when the Galaxy Pro hit's them.
Minimum $15 data plan required... is that 15 dollars for unlimited data? Compared to the recently deceased $30 unlimited iPhone plan?
binxer said:
Minimum $15 data plan required... is that 15 dollars for unlimited data? Compared to the recently deceased $30 unlimited iPhone plan?
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If 200MB is unlimited for you then YES!
PersonOfKnownOrigin said:
If 200MB is unlimited for you then YES!
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Damn, forgot about that! Oh well
willthebill said:
$350!?!? I might not have to move to sprint with this price.
If they dont force into a text/data plan like the iPhone i should be great with my grandfathered plan.
at that price i might buy it just because. (no i'm not rich)
update:
Samsung Captivate, our next Android device, will be available starting July 18th at AT&T retail locations and online for $199.99 (with voice plan and minimum $15 data service required on two-year service contract)
never mind. I'll be going to Sprint when the Galaxy Pro hit's them.
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You would use this phone without a data plan?
willthebill said:
$350!?!? I might not have to move to sprint with this price.
If they dont force into a text/data plan like the iPhone i should be great with my grandfathered plan.
at that price i might buy it just because. (no i'm not rich)
update:
Samsung Captivate, our next Android device, will be available starting July 18th at AT&T retail locations and online for $199.99 (with voice plan and minimum $15 data service required on two-year service contract)
never mind. I'll be going to Sprint when the Galaxy Pro hit's them.
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That's with a new contract
If you have an "old" data plan (even if it's the iPhone data plan), they'll grandfather you in on the old "unlimited" (5GB) plans which are $30/mo. I was going to replace my iPhone and called them to make sure it'd work like that and they said it would.
I'll go through the premier site to see if I can buy the phone without being forced into a new contract like the iphone. I'm currently on att fuze with a $39.99 450 voice, $20 data/sms (unlimited data, 200 txt). My bill is around $63 with taxes. If in fact I have to to get a new contract to use this phone on ATT then i might as well go to sprint and get unlimited everything for about $15+ . My company offers discounts through sprint & att.
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Guide for Android
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The guide is pathetic, it doesn't explain the terminology like what these things the guide are telling me to install.
Also we don't know if an SGS ROM will work on the captivate. Potentially bricking? Thanks for the advice.
I'm pretty sure I still currently have the $15/mo unlimited data, without texting or mms or anything, so I'm hoping that I'll be able to keep it without them forcing me into picking up one of their new, limited data plans. In my account information, I actually see the option to upgrade to the $30/mo unlimited messaging and data, but I'm afraid to choose it out of fear that once I do, they'll put me on one of their new crappy limited plans and tell me I'm out of luck, since I switched away from what I already had.
caelestis2 said:
The guide is pathetic, it doesn't explain the terminology like what these things the guide are telling me to install.
Also we don't know if an SGS ROM will work on the captivate. Potentially bricking? Thanks for the advice.
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Chill out for a minute! The Captivate isn't even out yet, neither are any of the US Galaxy S phones, so many things are unknown still. In a couple of weeks, we'll all know a whole lot more with certainty!
Well, I'm still looking for a guide to android. Something that explains everything inside out. I guess I have to look at developer docs to find out.
Does anyone know if this combo would work?
I read around the web and the Vibrant worked.
Does anyone have the web2go plan or even tzone?
Didn't for me, they made me switch to the android data at 30 per month...
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They definitely made me upgrade. However, I've seen reports of people getting away with the lower plan. Something about certain sellers, I think. If you haven't done some searching, do so.
papeshfoo said:
Didn't for me, they made me switch to the android data at 30 per month...
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Call retentions and ask for the "Preferred Android Data Plan." Unlimited data for $20/month. Fairly easy to get.
papeshfoo said:
Didn't for me, they made me switch to the android data at 30 per month...
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Damn, that sucks. Just got the G2, so I was hoping this would work.
Oh and apparently the Vibrant didnt worked after all. Only for a few hours at most
Worked for about 3 days... then was forced to upgrade to 24.99 plan.
Its either upgrade to $30 monthly or have a existing g1 $24.99 plan.
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ultma75 said:
Its either upgrade to $30 monthly or have a existing g1 $24.99 plan.
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No it is not. Why doesn't anyone listen to me...
Call retentions and ask for the "Preferred Android Data Plan." Unlimited data for $20/month. It is not hard to get.
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No it is not. Why doesn't anyone listen to me...
Call retentions and ask for the "Preferred Android Data Plan." Unlimited data for $20/month. It is not hard to get.
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I wonder if I can get mine changed and save $5 lol
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yes, call retentions as mentioned above and they should give it to you.. it helps if you've been with tmo for a while.. i have it for $20 and they had no problems giving it to me
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No it is not. Why doesn't anyone listen to me...
Call retentions and ask for the "Preferred Android Data Plan." Unlimited data for $20/month. It is not hard to get.
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Ive been with tmobile for quite a while now, but never had a data plan.
Do you think Id be able to get this "Preferred Android Data Plan?"
Id figured you'd have to have at least a data plan at some point in time before.
WHATS THE PROS AND CONS OF THIS...
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potentdro said:
Ive been with tmobile for quite a while now, but never had a data plan.
Do you think Id be able to get this "Preferred Android Data Plan?"
Id figured you'd have to have at least a data plan at some point in time before.
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No prior data plan required, this is my first data plan too
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My first data plan and spoke to the "loyalty" department. Have mine unlimited for $20, but then again been a T-Mobile customer when they were still called Voicestream. Also read somewhere that T-Mobile is starting a new data plan for smartphones where its $10 for 200mb of bandwidth if you don't use that much data.
you guys DO know that the EVEN MORE PLUS plan for $59.99 is cheaper than pretty much everything combined.....
\you get 500 with N/w + Unlimited Text + Unlimited 3G Data, with mobile to mobil..... and NO Contract
^^ yea thats true, however if you are still under contract they will charge you the ETF before you can change plans
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you guys DO know that the EVEN MORE PLUS plan for $59.99 is cheaper than pretty much everything combined.....
\you get 500 with N/w + Unlimited Text + Unlimited 3G Data, with mobile to mobil..... and NO Contract
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Yes, but on the Even More Plus, you are not under contract and pay FULL price for your phone.
If you are still under contract you will pay the Early Termination Fee.
Why throw in something that's only relevant to 1 or 2 people? Most of us are under contract.
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Call retentions and ask for the "Preferred Android Data Plan." Unlimited data for $20/month. Fairly easy to get.
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Weird story about this, I've had internet with tmobile for 3-4 years and I still have my 20 dollar plan pricing. Since it was already on our plan my wife also got an android phone and was also able to get the 20 a month plan. Saves alot once you get more then one phone with that pricing @@
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Yes, but on the Even More Plus, you are not under contract and pay FULL price for your phone.
If you are still under contract you will pay the Early Termination Fee.
Why throw in something that's only relevant to 1 or 2 people? Most of us are under contract.
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If you've been with T-Mobile long enough, i'd say like 2+ years... you can ask them to put you on the Even More plus plans..... they ARE getting rid of these plans as it turns out they are not as profitable as they thought they would be.
I personally think thats the best deal around $60 for all that is unbeatable.
Also, if you have a good credit you put the G2 on Interest-free installments.... I paid $250 down and the rest $250 will be added as $25/month on the my bill each month until I finish out the remaining balance.
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Ive been with tmobile for quite a while now, but never had a data plan.
Do you think Id be able to get this "Preferred Android Data Plan?"
Id figured you'd have to have at least a data plan at some point in time before.
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Honestly, it doesn't take much to get T-Mobile to lower down your prices. You just have to call retentions and make them budge.
I have two friends that JUST switched to T-Mobile from Verizon about two weeks ago. They got the Even More 750 minutes Family Talk and Text Plan for $79.99, and to one of the lines added a $30 Unlimited Android Data Plan and to the other line a $10 Unlimited Feature Phone Data Plan. So in total, their bill came out $120/month.
What I told them to do the very next day is call T-Mobile retentions and tell them that Verizon came calling back with an offer that they couldn't refuse, and since they were in the 14-day trial period, they could leave T-Mobile without having to pay any contract cancellation fee. T-Mobile is not about to let someone walk away. That is just not good business. So they made a counter offer that they couldn't refuse that looked like this:
Even More 750 minutes Family Talk Plan for $59.99/month
Unlimited Text Messaging for $15/month
Preferred Android Unlimited Data Plan for $20/month
Preferred Feature Phone Unlimited Data Plan for $5/month
10% Off Entire Phone Bill every Month through University Affiliation
2 Months Free of Data Charges
That comes out to $90/month, not even including those two free months of data charges. That's a ridiculously good price if you ask me. So next time you call T-Mobile, push them a little. They'll cave eventually.
Through a link from my company's website, I was able to place an order for the Atrix with unlimited Data/Messaging for $30 extra on the ATT premiere site. See attached image. However, the price for the phone is $299 as oppose to $199. If I take out the $30 unlimited data/text and replace it with 2gb Datapro, the phone becomes $199. I get an extra $100 off of the phone if I sign up for the 2GB Datapro.
I texts alot, so I opted for the $30 unlimited data/messaging plan. My question is, will this stick? When they ship me the phone, will I have issue activating it???
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i dont think you will have a problem
Anyone with experience? I got my tracking info already...delivery on Monday...
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Anyone with experience? I got my tracking info already...delivery on Monday...
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I entered the enterprise website for me and I don't get any of that.
I thought that $30 for unlimited data and text plan was for non-smartphones
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I entered the enterprise website for me and I don't get any of that.
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CowMix said:
I thought that $30 for unlimited data and text plan was for non-smartphones
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Here's how I did it:
1. Go to the premiere website
2. Add a plan first.
3. click on "Add a phone" and choose Atrix
4. When asked for data service add-on, click "skip"
5. When asked for Accessories click "skip"
6. Now it's asking you to add features. Click on the Data/Messaging for $30 and click "add to cart"
If you do this, it'll show the phone priced at $299. If you add a datapro instead, it'll show $199. I couldn't do this on the ATT's regular site, but I was able to do it on the Premiere website. Plus I get 20% discount from my job, so it's $62/month + tax and $343 up front. The extra $100 you pay for the phone is worth it for unlimited data + Messaging.
If you get the datapro, it's $20/month (20% discount) + $10 for 1000 Texts messages.
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Here's how I did it:
1. Go to the premiere website
2. Add a plan first.
3. click on "Add a phone" and choose Atrix
4. When asked for data service add-on, click "skip"
5. When asked for Accessories click "skip"
6. Now it's asking you to add features. Click on the Data/Messaging for $30 and click "add to cart"
If you do this, it'll show the phone priced at $299. If you add a datapro instead, it'll show $199. I couldn't do this on the ATT's regular site, but I was able to do it on the Premiere website. Plus I get 20% discount from my job, so it's $62/month + tax and $343 up front. The extra $100 you pay for the phone is worth it for unlimited data + Messaging.
If you get the datapro, it's $20/month (20% discount) + $10 for 1000 Texts messages.
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I went in through the premier website and I got the same thing! You can skip the data plan section and when you get to the text plan section you can actually pick one that says unlimited text and data for $30.
Could AT&T be bringing back unlimited data??? Maybe it's a feature just offered to premier members or it's a glitch. AT&T should offer a plan that has unlimited text, data and mobile to any mobile for $35!
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I went in through the premier website and I got the same thing! You can skip the data plan section and when you get to the text plan section you can actually pick one that says unlimited text and data for $30.
Could AT&T be bringing back unlimited data??? Maybe it's a feature just offered to premier members or it's a glitch. AT&T should offer a plan that has unlimited text, data and mobile to any mobile for $35!
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Did you place an order? I was able to place another order for a friend yesterday.
The 2GB datapro cost $20 after 20% discount and $10 for 1000 texts. So basically you're paying an extra $150 (comparing phone price to radio shack) for unlimited data/text for 2 years. I normally use 1400-1500 each month, so $150 extra is worth it.
I guess we'll find out tomorrow if the activation will go through smoothly. I hope it's a glitch, and they'll honor it.
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Did you place an order? I was able to place another order for a friend yesterday.
The 2GB datapro cost $20 after 20% discount and $10 for 1000 texts. So basically you're paying an extra $150 (comparing phone price to radio shack) for unlimited data/text for 2 years. I normally use 1400-1500 each month, so $150 extra is worth it.
I guess we'll find out tomorrow if the activation will go through smoothly. I hope it's a glitch, and they'll honor it.
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I didn't place an order I just checked to see if I got the same choices you got and it worked.
You ordered another Atrix for your friend...did you do it through your account for the same price as yours? How do you get the 20% discount I only get 15%? :/
I see it as well. The problem is I have an ATT account already, so I dont know if ordering a new plan is the way to go.
Just tried this out and checked with ATT. If you want to keep your unlimited data plan the phone is $299. If you want it for $199 you need to change your data plan away from unlimited.
snlu178 said:
Just tried this out and checked with ATT. If you want to keep your unlimited data plan the phone is $299. If you want it for $199 you need to change your data plan away from unlimited.
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I think the important thing is also that you can get the unlimited plan this way without having it before. I don't have it now and it lets me add it.
andydumi said:
I think the important thing is also that you can get the unlimited plan this way without having it before. I don't have it now and it lets me add it.
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I think the important thing here is. Who has called At&t and verify this?
hate to burst your guys bubbles, but that $30 for unlimited text and data is for basic and quick messaging phones, not smart phones. Its not going to stick, you will have to get the $25 for data pro.
ps i work for att. The only way i know of to get unlimited data if you dont have it already is to activate a 2g iphone on your account and then switch to a newer smart phone and then you will be able to keep the unlimited data.
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I think the important thing here is. Who has called At&t and verify this?
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I wouldnt do that because if its a glitch itll get fixed soon. Ill check it for myself tomorrow. I have 22% off with the company I work at and we also have a ATT corporate website. So Ill update tomorrow.
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I didn't place an order I just checked to see if I got the same choices you got and it worked.
You ordered another Atrix for your friend...did you do it through your account for the same price as yours? How do you get the 20% discount I only get 15%? :/
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Depends on the company you work for. I work for Xerox, so I get 20%. Xerox has a benefits website, so using the active link through the company I was able to sign up another account. So basically I sign into Xerox, and I go through their link. From what I heard, I can't do it more than once, but this time was able to do it twice using my personal email too. My friend got his order confirmation. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.
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hate to burst your guys bubbles, but that $30 for unlimited text and data is for basic and quick messaging phones, not smart phones. Its not going to stick, you will have to get the $25 for data pro.
ps i work for att. The only way i know of to get unlimited data if you dont have it already is to activate a 2g iphone on your account and then switch to a newer smart phone and then you will be able to keep the unlimited data.
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Y U NO BURST MY BUBBLE!?!?! lol...
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Y U NO BURST MY BUBBLE!?!?! lol...
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At&t said the same thing. Your phones data will not work when you get it. Either that or you'll receive a message in the next couple of mins saying that your plan has change.
boostedneonsrt4 said:
hate to burst your guys bubbles, but that $30 for unlimited text and data is for basic and quick messaging phones, not smart phones. Its not going to stick, you will have to get the $25 for data pro.
ps i work for att. The only way i know of to get unlimited data if you dont have it already is to activate a 2g iphone on your account and then switch to a newer smart phone and then you will be able to keep the unlimited data.
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I would be interested in hearing more about this.
how much would one have to pay for an iphone plan (did you mean to say 2nd generation? or did you mean to say the original iphone without 3g)
I am pretty interested in getting an atrix but no unlimited Internet especially for a larger price than my current plan is a dealbreaker.
Masterface7 said:
I would be interested in hearing more about this.
how much would one have to pay for an iphone plan (did you mean to say 2nd generation? or did you mean to say the original iphone without 3g)
I am pretty interested in getting an atrix but no unlimited Internet especially for a larger price than my current plan is a dealbreaker.
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If you are a new customer you wont have Unlimited Data. Case closed.
does anyone know the process of getting on the prepaid 30 dollar plan for tmobile if you are currently with tmobile?
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It's only supposed to be for new customers porting a number, that's all I know. Not sure what you would have to do to get the price.
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I have t-mobile unlimited value plan which is $70 and I am going to migrate to t-mobile unlimited business value plan which is $55
So if you have a business or anything get that
I've chatted with the T-Mobile reps online, asked them the same question.
If you are currently still in contract you will have to pay the ETF (Early Termination Fee) since the monthly 4g month to month and requires no contract. From what i have been told, if you want to switch and keep the same number you would have to do it over the phone with customer service. hope that answers your question
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I have t-mobile unlimited value plan which is $70 and I am going to migrate to t-mobile unlimited business value plan which is $55
So if you have a business or anything get that
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I'm open to the possibility that this is a good deal, but is there any reason I'm missing why I should do that instead of just going with StraightTalk?
abe in space said:
I'm open to the possibility that this is a good deal, but is there any reason I'm missing why I should do that instead of just going with StraightTalk?
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With ST you might be able to use 2GB data in 4G speed after that you will be getting 2G. But with the business plan you can get as much as data ou need in 4G speed :fingers-crossed:
Red Wolf said:
I have t-mobile unlimited value plan which is $70 and I am going to migrate to t-mobile unlimited business value plan which is $55
So if you have a business or anything get that
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Do you know if you its an absolute requirement that you own the business yourself? Can you, for say, be a vital senior part of a business owned by someone else? Also, where did you find the business rates/prices on the Tmo site?
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Do you know if you its an absolute requirement that you own the business yourself? Can you, for say, be a vital senior part of a business owned by someone else? Also, where did you find the business rates/prices on the Tmo site?
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no idea but you can call them and ask, here is the plan http://business.t-mobile.com/small-business/cell-phones-plans/unlimited-plans