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gskimmel 2009-10-18 04:00
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Laughing Man (Post 350084)
Yeah that's what I was thinking if I did buy the n900 elsewhere. But apparantly all will be reviewed the 25th? So less then two weeks to go if that commenter was right.
When I went to the T-Mobile store the other day, I asked them about Project Dark. He told me that the employees were required to attend a meeting today (Saturday) about the details. At this point I don't know if I should continue with my Amazon pre-order or just wait for the subsidized version. I'll need to pay an ETF with AT&T no matter my decision.

Laughing Man 2009-10-18 04:01
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
Well for me it depends on how they price it (plus if they do any physical branding). Also how much tax will cost me (no tax with Amazon) and I was considering the 3 yr warranty as well.

thunderstruck 2009-10-18 05:17
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gskimmel (Post 350088)
When I went to the T-Mobile store the other day.
Go back and ask about the details of what it consists of! Nothing like getting direct from someone in the know. His name will never be revealed, so he doesn't have to worry about retribution from corporate.

giodelgado 2009-10-18 05:34
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
I'm pretty sure there will be "unlocked" option, T-mobile USA was/is selling Unlocked subsidized Nokias at your local Best Buy (at least in San Diego) not the biggest discount but it was an option...

Go T-Mobile!

Don't know T-Mobile's reception? get a prepaid one for $19 dllrs plus tax and try it out, $13 with cashback http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/...8-5b7967c2c039 sell it after or trade your Unlocked with a friend for a week to test reception.
:D:D:D:D:D:D

Flandry 2009-10-18 06:43
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
I'm excited about the prospect of better deals in network plans. I'm currently on a month-to-month with Verizon while i figure out what i'm going to do about a new phone.

Also, wtf is the shill doing in here?

christexaport 2009-10-18 09:27
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
the unlimited calling, text, and data enters the MetroPCS price point. Here we come, Verizon and att...

thommy 2009-10-18 16:49
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
The idea of an unlocked, unbranded version is tempting, however, it's more cost effective to enter contract with a subsidized phone. These carriers recoup the cost of the phone in our monthly payments over the contract period, however, once your contract is up and you've essentially paid for your phone, the cost of the plan stays the same. And if you don't enter a contract and pay for the phone outright, you still pay the same amount for a plan as you would have with a subsidized phone. So, if they were fair, these carriers would reduce our monthly bills once our contracts were completed because they've fully recouped the phone's cost. But they don't. So if you don't take advantage and sign a new contract with a newly subsidized phone, you continue paying the same monthly bill and the carriers love it. So by buying the phone outright and not entering contract, you essentially are in the same boat where you are paying the same monthly costs as the person whose bill includes the subsidized phone costs yet you also paid for the phone. Sorry this is so long-winded -- I'm stoned.

UCOMM 2009-10-18 18:36
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thommy (Post 350417)
The idea of an unlocked, unbranded version is tempting, however, it's more cost effective to enter contract with a subsidized phone. These carriers recoup the cost of the phone in our monthly payments over the contract period, however, once your contract is up and you've essentially paid for your phone, the cost of the plan stays the same. And if you don't enter a contract and pay for the phone outright, you still pay the same amount for a plan as you would have with a subsidized phone. So, if they were fair, these carriers would reduce our monthly bills once our contracts were completed because they've fully recouped the phone's cost. But they don't. So if you don't take advantage and sign a new contract with a newly subsidized phone, you continue paying the same monthly bill and the carriers love it. So by buying the phone outright and not entering contract, you essentially are in the same boat where you are paying the same monthly costs as the person whose bill includes the subsidized phone costs yet you also paid for the phone. Sorry this is so long-winded -- I'm stoned.
my suspicion would be that they would charge you slightly less a month for the unsubsidized plan otherwise whats the point

Laughing Man 2009-10-18 18:39
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by thommy (Post 350417)
The idea of an unlocked, unbranded version is tempting, however, it's more cost effective to enter contract with a subsidized phone. These carriers recoup the cost of the phone in our monthly payments over the contract period, however, once your contract is up and you've essentially paid for your phone, the cost of the plan stays the same. And if you don't enter a contract and pay for the phone outright, you still pay the same amount for a plan as you would have with a subsidized phone. So, if they were fair, these carriers would reduce our monthly bills once our contracts were completed because they've fully recouped the phone's cost. But they don't. So if you don't take advantage and sign a new contract with a newly subsidized phone, you continue paying the same monthly bill and the carriers love it. So by buying the phone outright and not entering contract, you essentially are in the same boat where you are paying the same monthly costs as the person whose bill includes the subsidized phone costs yet you also paid for the phone. Sorry this is so long-winded -- I'm stoned.
In America yes (I think in most other places you do get a discount from not going the subsidized right). Let's see if TMobile will change how things are done then. Ideally they will offer a lower monthly cost for the unsubsidized folks.

UCOMM 2009-10-18 18:39
Re: New T-mobile Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dantonic (Post 350057)
90 days to be exact, just called and asked yesterday
just give them a nice reason like you're going overseas and they'll unlock it fast :D


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