This is what I got as reply to my email query. I am filing complain with FCC now. It is ridiculous because one CSR did tell me that ETF wouldn't apply. To confirm I had emailed support and got this:
I know how upsetting it is to have increases for this usage. The bill inserts regarding the Early Termination Fee waiver will be mailed starting June 27. After reviewing your account I see that you have already transferred your number to another provider and cancelled your T-Mobile service. Since the messaging rates do not change until August 29 and you have cancelled now while under contract, the Early Termination Fee will be applied and cannot be adjusted. Customers who qualify for the waiver have 30 days from the receipt of their bill insert to terminate their contract without an ETF. After 30 days, you will no longer be able to cancel your contracts without an ETF, and the communicated rate changes will be effective August 29. We are sorry that you have decided to leave T-Mobile for this reason. Although the messaging rates will increase T-Mobile will be offering a blocking feature in late July which will alleviate many text charges. I am sorry that you did not wait to have all this explained to you. The $200 early termination fee is a valid charge since you have cancelled while under contract. If you decide to return to T-Mobile we would love to have you back. You will have 90 days to return without having to pay a new activation fee and the termination fee will be adjusted for you. After 60 days you would need a new SIM card though and after 90 days, a new activation and SIM will be required and the termination fee will not be adjusted.
Nothing new! Yawn...! Have been using this on Windows Live Search for almost a year!
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
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