I've been following the rumors of these plans over the past 2 weeks or so.
There are so many mixed opinions on whether they're good or not.
My take: If you come from a more expensive service like Verizon, these plans are fantastic. If you're already spoiled with cheapo Tracfone or Metro PCS rates, then these plans won't do it for you.
Looks like T-Mobile has taken a middle ground approach. They are cheaper than the bigger guys but not specifically catering to the bottom of the barrel crowd.
I for one use AT&T and feel I'm overpaying for dropped calls and slow data connections. I'd consider using my unlocked jailbroken 3GS even if over EDGE to save a nice chunk of change with T-Mo's contract free plans.
I can attest to the goodness of what you said. Having had a JB & Unlocked iPhone 3gs it is a very worthy and money saving proposition. T-Mob service is excellent where I live and i save over $23 from the AT&T plan. Their customer service is bar none the best (I've had service from all). Go for it and enjoy! EDGE on T-Mob is probably a little slower than the 3G on AT&T and way more reliable.
Dont worry Gina, hsdpa+ is already available in Philly thru T-Mobile and will be rolled out to all next year in the summer. You will be downloading on 4g in no time on that I-phone. You won't need a 4g phone because it will work on any device(hence unlocked i-phone w/tmobile sim), unlike WiMax thru sprint.
Also the lower no contract price plans are there to bring in the prepaid market to the monthly payment game. Right now the market for cell phones is pretty stand still. Everyone and there kids has a cell phone with a two-year contact. So where do you get the new customers to open accounts from? Well, you steal them from the prepaid no contract market. These people are not tied to contracts and therefore don't have any big cancelation fees to switch carriers! If your lucky, you may even steal some from the competitors postpaid when they find out how much they can save, and I'm talking to YOU Verizon.
Think about it, a 79.99 unlimited everything plan with no commitment....That 9700 Bold II is looking pretty damn good. T-mobile dropped there unlimited plan from $125 a month($99+$25data) to unlimited everthing for around a $46 dollar price savings.
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I've been following the rumors of these plans over the past 2 weeks or so.
There are so many mixed opinions on whether they're good or not.
My take: If you come from a more expensive service like Verizon, these plans are fantastic. If you're already spoiled with cheapo Tracfone or Metro PCS rates, then these plans won't do it for you.
Looks like T-Mobile has taken a middle ground approach. They are cheaper than the bigger guys but not specifically catering to the bottom of the barrel crowd.
I for one use AT&T and feel I'm overpaying for dropped calls and slow data connections. I'd consider using my unlocked jailbroken 3GS even if over EDGE to save a nice chunk of change with T-Mo's contract free plans.
Gina,
I can attest to the goodness of what you said. Having had a JB & Unlocked iPhone 3gs it is a very worthy and money saving proposition. T-Mob service is excellent where I live and i save over $23 from the AT&T plan. Their customer service is bar none the best (I've had service from all). Go for it and enjoy! EDGE on T-Mob is probably a little slower than the 3G on AT&T and way more reliable.
dharmaboy
Dont worry Gina, hsdpa+ is already available in Philly thru T-Mobile and will be rolled out to all next year in the summer. You will be downloading on 4g in no time on that I-phone. You won't need a 4g phone because it will work on any device(hence unlocked i-phone w/tmobile sim), unlike WiMax thru sprint.
Also the lower no contract price plans are there to bring in the prepaid market to the monthly payment game. Right now the market for cell phones is pretty stand still. Everyone and there kids has a cell phone with a two-year contact. So where do you get the new customers to open accounts from? Well, you steal them from the prepaid no contract market. These people are not tied to contracts and therefore don't have any big cancelation fees to switch carriers! If your lucky, you may even steal some from the competitors postpaid when they find out how much they can save, and I'm talking to YOU Verizon.
Think about it, a 79.99 unlimited everything plan with no commitment....That 9700 Bold II is looking pretty damn good. T-mobile dropped there unlimited plan from $125 a month($99+$25data) to unlimited everthing for around a $46 dollar price savings.