Verizon seems to have mastered the bait and switch technique with the masses.

Give users a cheap smartphone out the door then stick them with the hefty monthly tariffs for 2 entire years.

Did you know that if you want to use Exchange with the Droid on Verizon, you have to pay another $15 on top of the data plan. Yep that's $45 on data alone to Big Red.

It's the MRC that Verizon uses to make up for the cheap hardware. I'd rather have the savings given to me on the monthly rates but that's just me.

I agree with you Gina.

I think all the whining came from the cheap crowd. Those people are always complaining and moaning to get more for nothing.

Blogsites built up hype for something that didn't happen then all the Leap/Cricket/Boost crowd were left disappointed. T-Mobile never promised these plans. The blogsites and the bloggers themselves built up they hype themselves.

I work for Sprint and we have to fight off the same demons. It costs a lot of money to build and maintain a network and you can't cut your margins so low that you can't afford to re-invest the money back into the network infrastructure not to mention cover all the overhead costs of running a business.

T-Mobile may not have the native network size of Verizon, but they're growing fast and expanding their HSPA + footprint at a rapid pace. There is no reason why anyone shouldn't consider them if they work well in those particular area. For me, it's all about my service working where I need it not everywhere I don't need it.

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.

Chris why would you concern yourself with T-Mo's business strategy? If they succeed or fail it's not up to us it's on them.

I truly believe the $50 price point is for regular feature phones...... Smartphone data, tethering and international services will most likely not be included.

Still, an unlimited voice, messaging, email and data service on a BlackBerry on a nationwide carrier for $75 still sounds fantastic for me as would it for individual users.

That's still cheaper than the bottom barrel Verizon or ATT individual plan for the same features. At least with T-Mo's option, there would be no worry of overages sans international charges.

I don't like clamshells generally, but this phone looks pretty slick.

I'm too spoiled by the Android OS and the touchscreen candybar form factor to ever go back to a regular phone though....

I would like to get this phone for my parents though.

Looking good SE. Glad to see you're pumping out new hot handsets for T-Mobile USA. Keep 'em coming!

Yeah i don't like this. When I saw leaked pics a few weeks back, I thought it looked good. This thing looks really drowned out and boring.

I think I'll just wait on the Motorola CLIQ or the Sammy Galaxy to get my Android fix. I want simultaneous voice and data.

Calm down you Kanye West ghetto defenders.... He is black trash with no talent.

I know these types of stories always bring about fear and uncertainty with all parties involved. The way that Sprint bungled the Nextel merger has also left industry analysts and bloggers like us with a sense of paranoia making us believe that a merger between 2 carriers with different technologies is impossible or has to be painful.

This is DT we're talking about. Although it's human nature to be cynical, I have a bit more faith in their ability to successfully manage such a deal. It won't be easy or without hiccups, but if done with care and backed up by a world class management firm, this could be executed well.

Yeah the title is misleading. It should be labeled unlimited M2M calling..... I'd hate to have customers coming to my store asking for unlimited calling for $70

Hah! That's one ugly dude!

I dunno. Not feeling the Pixie too much. The keyboard looks way too cramped even for a teenage girl with small fingers.

I have the Pre and the keys are too cramped the way it is now.

On a positive side, I am a bigger fan of the form factor (not crazy about sliders as a rule) except of course for the ultra small size.