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cheaper Nexus One?

So i called tmobile to get the unlock code for the mytouch 3g, as i'm getting my nexus one on monday. I just started asking questions about it and the rep told me somthing interesting. He said the cheapest way to go for the nexus one is to order it through tmobile on a brand new line. Then he said when u get your phone call them and they will just add it to your existing plan(mine being a family plan). Then i would just be paying for a 3rd line for a few months(which is like 10 bucks more a month or somthing like that) and then can just cancel that line. yes you are paying for an unsused line but its a whole lot cheaper than buying the phone for $529. Any thoughts? has anyone done this?
Even if u kept a 3rd line on your account for 2 years thats only 120 more.thats 299 for the phone. still cheaper than 529.

predator290 said:
So i called tmobile to get the unlock code for the mytouch 3g, as i'm getting my nexus one on monday. I just started asking questions about it and the rep told me somthing interesting. He said the cheapest way to go for the nexus one is to order it through tmobile on a brand new line. Then he said when u get your phone call them and they will just add it to your existing plan(mine being a family plan). Then i would just be paying for a 3rd line for a few months(which is like 10 bucks more a month or somthing like that) and then can just cancel that line. yes you are paying for an unsused line but its a whole lot cheaper than buying the phone for $529. Any thoughts? has anyone done this?
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im pretty sure that if you just wait til the 14 days are up and cancel, pay the ETF for that line it would work.

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im pretty sure that if you just wait til the 14 days are up and cancel, pay the ETF for that line it would work.
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I read earlier that if u did that they would still make u pay full for the phone. or am i wrong here?

actually you are right. you probably do have to let it ride for a few months.

I thought you werent allowd to get it for $179 and add the line to an existing plan. Dont you need to have it as a Even More plan. I guess I dont quite understand how you would get around it?

after reading that line on my contract it says:
"for contracts of one year or more, I may cancel my service without paying a termination fee if I return all phones I acquired with my activation within 14 days from my activation"
hmm not sure but it seems that if you pay ETF you get to keep your phone, correct?

well its just what the tmobile guy told me that he tells everyone. He said u keep the plan until the phone comes in the mail. Then you call them and they can just add the line to your existing plan. As in my case i'm already on a family plan. so i only pay 10 bucks for a 3rd line instead of the 80 bucks of the even more.

Sounds like there might be an opening there to save some money. I guess this is why Verizon raised their ETF to 350 on smartphones (though is being questioned by FCC).

predator290 said:
So i called tmobile to get the unlock code for the mytouch 3g, as i'm getting my nexus one on monday. I just started asking questions about it and the rep told me somthing interesting. He said the cheapest way to go for the nexus one is to order it through tmobile on a brand new line. Then he said when u get your phone call them and they will just add it to your existing plan(mine being a family plan). Then i would just be paying for a 3rd line for a few months(which is like 10 bucks more a month or somthing like that) and then can just cancel that line. yes you are paying for an unsused line but its a whole lot cheaper than buying the phone for $529. Any thoughts? has anyone done this?
Even if u kept a 3rd line on your account for 2 years thats only 120 more.thats 299 for the phone. still cheaper than 529.
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Highly doubt that works.
You can't merge accounts like that...
And I bet they'll make you keep the $80 plan no matter what, not $10 / month

talked to a tmobile rep and this definitely does not work, nice try though btw you forgot to mention the 35$ activation fee.

It may theoretically work if you give up not the line you've just purchased, but the older one that you had in your family for years. So you may need a line you had for years and it should be available for immediate termination (i.e. the previous 2 years contract has expired).
Keep us informed.

Data is required for all of the 2 years, you CAN'T have it removed.

The ABSOLUTE cheapest option ever is getting the phone unlocked + Even More Plus at $59.99, then remove the unlimited texting for a total of $49.99 / month, and no contract whatsoever. (Use Google Voice for free unlimited texting.)
$49.99 month vs the subsidized (and forced) phone plan of $79.99 a month is $30 per month saved. $30 * 24 months = $720 saved, MUCH more than the cost of the phone itself.

I had no idea you could cancel the text messaging part of the plan... good to know. Any idea how much it then costs should I accidentally send or receive an SMS?

swetland said:
I had no idea you could cancel the text messaging part of the plan... good to know. Any idea how much it then costs should I accidentally send or receive an SMS?
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If you really wanted to play it safe and use only Google Voice without the slightest possibility of ever getting charged for a text, T-Mobile actually offers a very easy to activate text messaging block. Just log into the website -> Manage -> Plans and Services -> Add Services:
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Anyway, here's the standard messaging rates:
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$0.20 per message sent or received. This applies to messages you send to or receive from domestic numbers while you are in the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico. This rate also applies to international messages sent or received while you are in the U.S and Puerto Rico. If you have a T-Mobile messaging bundle or a plan that includes messaging, messages received from international numbers are deducted from the allotted number of messages included in your bundle or plan.​

The cheapest plan is $54.99, not $49.99.

heygrl said:
The cheapest plan is $54.99, not $49.99.
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You should read the entirety of a post before responding.

i haave herd of people doing the google voice trick but how the eff do you get a goggle voice number? I applied for one awhile ago and didnt get a response.

Really?
The ABSOLUTE cheapest option ever is getting the phone unlocked + Even More Plus at $59.99, then remove the unlimited texting for a total of $49.99 / month, and no contract whatsoever. (Use Google Voice for free unlimited texting.)
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Google Voice reqiures use of data, so how did you plan on using it? Standalone data is $25, not $20

heygrl said:
Really?
The ABSOLUTE cheapest option ever is getting the phone unlocked + Even More Plus at $59.99, then remove the unlimited texting for a total of $49.99 / month, and no contract whatsoever. (Use Google Voice for free unlimited texting.)
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Google Voice reqiures use of data, so how did you plan on using it? Standalone data is $25, not $20
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[Q] Radio Shack-Cheaper than Tmobile?

So Ive heard that the G2 will be available at some point in Radio Shack stores. Has anyone upgraded a phone through Radio Shack? If the price is really 150 with an upgrade (not a brand new contract) I can wait. If this only applies to a new contract I'm preordering with out delay.
I'm dying to get this phone someone help a brotha out!

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/t-mobile-g2-gets-150-price-tag-at-radio-shack/
I've never bought a phone through Radio Shack but yeah it'll be $149.

Thanks for the link. Stll wondering if that applies to a 2 year upgrade or brand new contract. I enjoyed the G1 and actually got it for $150 through T-Mobile. Im not trying to spend 200 bucks on this phone but I will if I have to. Sorry for the question everyone, I just feel so dumb when the device is 50 bucks cheaper somewhere else or cause you get it at a later time.

My buddy works at RadioShack and apparently his store isn't doing preorders, so call around first to see which stores are accepting preorders. Proceed to ask them if current T-Mo subscribers are eligible.
Happy hunting!

factor6 said:
Thanks for the link. Stll wondering if that applies to a 2 year upgrade or brand new contract. I enjoyed the G1 and actually got it for $150 through T-Mobile. Im not trying to spend 200 bucks on this phone but I will if I have to. Sorry for the question everyone, I just feel so dumb when the device is 50 bucks cheaper somewhere else or cause you get it at a later time.
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according to the press release, it'll be new contracts only for best buy.. not sure about Radio Shack though

Can't you get a $50 mail-in-rebate from TMobile anyway?
...Many said they got that in the "I just preordered" thread.

factor6 said:
So Ive heard that the G2 will be available at some point in Radio Shack stores. Has anyone upgraded a phone through Radio Shack? If the price is really 150 with an upgrade (not a brand new contract) I can wait. If this only applies to a new contract I'm preordering with out delay.
I'm dying to get this phone someone help a brotha out!
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If Radioshack is offering the phone at a lower price it will most definitely be for new customers and usually existing customers that are past 22 months since their last discounted upgrade.

Sheldonjace said:
If Radioshack is offering the phone at a lower price it will most definitely be for new customers and usually existing customers that are past 22 months since their last discounted upgrade.
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i talked to some friends that work for radioshack and it will be 150 for an upgrade but they didnt say how long you had to have been on your contract to get the upgrade. i guess the best way is to wait til launch day and try to get one and see if your eligible for the pricing

^Thats good to hear, I'll be checking them out.
Wish tmob corp stores would sell at same price tho.

So looks like its 199 for upgrade price at the shack but they'll sell it on 10/3

Im getting it from the shack for 150 also, i have the N1 on the everything+ plan, and i don't feel like shelling out another 500 bucks, so ill be hopping onto a contract and ditching my new epic! #****sprintandthatstupid$10fee

If you are upgrading get it through T-mobile, thats what I did.
Just call 611 and say "retention" when it asks what you're calling about.
I told the retention rep that radioshack was offering it for $150 without rebate but they
weren't offering pre-orders and asked if I could pre-order for that price.
It is gonna cost me $180 after tax but I was told by my local T-mo store that I
should still be able to get the Mail in rebate which would bring my total cost down to $130

Really you got the best deal so far if you do get the rebate.
I saw some people call loyalty to get it for 150 plus tx, free ship, waived upgrade fee.
But I havent see anyone get the rebate on top of that to be at 130.
You should call for me haha, I'll give it a try to see what happens.

smthkat789 said:
Really you got the best deal so far if you do get the rebate.
I saw some people call loyalty to get it for 150 plus tx, free ship, waived upgrade fee.
But I havent see anyone get the rebate on top of that to be at 130.
You should call for me haha, I'll give it a try to see what happens.
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Loyalty gave me $99+tax with no upg fee. All in the form of a $180 credit on my account. I elected for $5.99 shipping which somehow mysteriously got upgraded to 3 day select. Now i'm wondering if I could also try processing the $50 rebate, but that's probably pushing it.

jashsu said:
Loyalty gave me $99+tax with no upg fee. All in the form of a $180 credit on my account. I elected for $5.99 shipping which somehow mysteriously got upgraded to 3 day select. Now i'm wondering if I could also try processing the $50 rebate, but that's probably pushing it.
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I was gonna buy it in the store on the sixth but after reading what you guys paid now I'm thinking I may pre-order it Friday.
Question: When I call should I ask for "loyalty" or "retention" in order to get a better deal. I've been with T-Mobile for more than seven years and have never even been late with a payment. I've been out of contract for the last three years but really don't want to pay full price for this phone. Advice is welcome.

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\Question: When I call should I ask for "loyalty" or "retention" in order to get a better deal. I've been with T-Mobile for more than seven years and have never even been late with a payment. I've been out of contract for the last three years but really don't want to pay full price for this phone. Advice is welcome.
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I think either will do, if you have been with them for 7 years they will give you a good deal no matter what. I think what helped me was saying "I really want to get a EVO 4G but if I can get a good deal on the G2 I would like to stay with T-mobile"

Ok I called and got it for 149+tax=164, no ship or upgrade fee, I'm happy with that.
No go on 99 tho, I tried but I did use ogbrogs 'sprint evo' line to get my deal.
Thx for the heads up people!

how do tmobile stores not have a display unit
come on tmobile marketing. people are getting the phone and radioshack is getting it the 3rd

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smthkat789 said:
Ok I called and got it for 149+tax=164, no ship or upgrade fee, I'm happy with that.
No go on 99 tho, I tried but I did use ogbrogs 'sprint evo' line to get my deal.
Thx for the heads up people!
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Glad my tip helped, you might still be able to get the $50 Mail in rebate By going to
www.tmobilerebates.com , it's worth a try.

Best Buy 10% coupon

For what is worth, there is a 10% off coupon for bestbuy, the current one expires TODAY but hopefully there will be a new one soon, so just hunt down the coupon so you'll save some good monies for accessories.
I will post the coupon when its available. I will also post a link to the website so you can print it.
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greenstuffs said:
For what is worth, there is a 10% off coupon for bestbuy, the current one expires TODAY but hopefully there will be a new one soon, so just hunt down the coupon so you'll save some good monies for accessories.
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Great idea and find there greenstuffs! Your a good man if we find one for 10-20% off that would be amazing savings
$50 - 100 savings mmmmmmmmmmm
If I find one on slickdeals I'll post it as well

Nice find! hopefully we'll have a new coupon, that would be awesome! That would pay for an accessory or two.

awesome! If you find another one, please post!
Thanks!

W00000T I FOUND ONE.. 12% off
I'm a RewardZone Premier Silver Member, and I got coupons in the mail last week, it's good 12/8-12/19, says 12% off on no-contract phones.
It says "when you use your reward zone program premier silver membership"
It also came with a 10% off one too.
Looks like a standard coupon, I've used these before and I always use my RewardZone, so I don't know if it actually is required for a Premier Silver level to use.

nxt said:
W00000T I FOUND ONE.. 12% off
I'm a RewardZone Premier Silver Member, and I got coupons in the mail last week, it's good 12/8-12/19, says 12% off on no-contract phones.
It says "when you use your reward zone program premier silver membership"
It also came with a 10% off one too.
Looks like a standard coupon, I've used these before and I always use my RewardZone, so I don't know if it actually is required for a Premier Silver level to use.
I will scan them and post, and you guys can TRY to use it.
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My advice for using best buy coupons is always be nice and courteous to the cashier, if you act like some douche they will deny it, and if you get your coupon denied just ask to talk to the manager, they usually fix things up for you. I've got them to honor prices that were misprinted in the past.

Wow awesome...I just checked BB and I'm not eligible for an upgrade until JULY so that means i have to pony up $500+ for the Nexus S. So any coupon in form is awesome!
Hopefully one is found for thursday!

I believe that all of the best buy reward coupons state that unlocked phones and contract phones are excluded. It says that no contract phones are acceptable meaning pay as you go phones. You could probably argue that having t-mobile service means that all phones would qualify but they are technically unlocked phones or contract phones. The coupon may not apply the discount but they may give you the discount anyway.

jessej said:
I believe that all of the best buy reward coupons state that unlocked phones and contract phones are excluded. It says that no contract phones are acceptable meaning pay as you go phones. You could probably argue that having t-mobile service means that all phones would qualify but they are technically unlocked phones or contract phones. The coupon may not apply the discount but they may give you the discount anyway.
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last i checked/heard the "unlocked phone" is the same SKU as the "tmobile NS" unlocked is just the term they are using for off contract

slowz3r said:
last i checked/heard the "unlocked phone" is the same SKU as the "tmobile NS" unlocked is just the term they are using for off contract
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correct. only one device

I think they are on to it. This is the 10% off coupon good till 12/31. Notice how the category has changed to just phone accessories

forgot about these. should be getting some of the premium silver member ones in the mail soon. really hope i get the 12% off contract phones.

TELL ME YOU LOVE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CLICK ON THANKS PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to http://bbyurl.us/ps1 this is a mobile coupon. 12% OFF, it says rewardzone members only! You can go to the site on your PC to look at it too!
Or get the URL sent to yourself. This is a SECRET code/txt message!!!
Send PREMIER to 332211 and you will get a txt message about the above URL with the 12% off No Contract Phones. You will probably need a RewardZone membership, so go sign up now!
Here's the actual mobile site that shows the coupon: http://m.bestbuy.com/mobile/coupons/coupon-premier-1370997.html
"PHONES & ACCESSORIES: no-contract phones • landline phones • landline and mobile phone accessories • phone cards • 2-way radios"
It says you need Premiere Membership, but again, just sign up for RewardZone, and hope that it works for non Premier members
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Just to let you know, the back of the coupon, in the fine print, it says its not valid on contract/ AND unlocked phones. Isnt the Nexus S an unlocked phone? Im a premiere silver member and got the coupon a few days ago as well, but saw the fine print. I will still try to use it, but they could argue it and say that it is an unlocked phone so therefore invalid

Damn, what is the differenzce between unlocked phones and no-contract phones? Seems to be the same for me. Sorry I am not from the US, so maybe this is a stupid question.

I think we should argue if they say anything.
I would like to get it for $199 on contract, but the store doesn't sell it, only off contract full price (and it happens to be unlocked), it's their fault they don't sell T-Mobile in their store, so it should qualify as a "no contract phone"

C.K. said:
Damn, what is the differenzce between unlocked phones and no-contract phones? Seems to be the same for me. Sorry I am not from the US, so maybe this is a stupid question.
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no-contract phones are the pay as you go type of phones, this coupon will not work

Pre Ordered HTC One From EE Store

3 weeks ago today and still nothing. I've rung them up and they don't have an update when it will be in stock. They just keep saying they will ring me when it arrives!!! So annoying, has anyone else pre-ordered the phone from an EE store?

Mcyates said:
3 weeks ago today and still nothing. I've rung them up and they don't have an update when it will be in stock. They just keep saying they will ring me when it arrives!!! So annoying, has anyone else pre-ordered the phone from an EE store?
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Tell them to stick it and go to P4U
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Maybe 7th March and then 15th March and 29th March, three times confirmed by EE staff that they would ring me when the phone comes in stock...still waiting.

3 weeks? I went to my local ee and picked one up on Saturday. Also when I was speaking to the operator via 150 they said they have stock.
My one is still boxed and I want to sell mine, what is the going price and is it locked to ee?

I don't think EE phones are locked, I know every t-Mobile phone I have had has been unlocked.
3 Weeks is a long time and its a little pathetic that they can't even give me an update or an estimate on a delivery. I'm only going this to get the phone, as i'm doing the swap to EE from t-mobile as there is no cancellation fee on my current plan which has a year and a half left on it. I get the phone and sign up to a contract of the same price, paying just the cost of the hand set which will be £29 i've already paid £20 deposit so I will only have to pay £9 or £9.99, can't remember if it was £29.99 or £29 lol. Surely I should get the phone delivered this week!!!!

T-Mobile/ EE lost my custom when they started selling my info despite me ticking the box telling them 'do not share my information'.
Twice they done this, during the last 18 months their phone service become a joke when you call 150. You cannot speak to a human unless you threaten to leave!
I had an old flext tariff and I had unlimited internet/ data and that should be unlimited no stealthy data cap! 3 months in a row until I threatened them with Ofcom they tried capping me telling me I had exceeded my data usage.
When my contract was not quite due for renewal I thought I would take advantage if the deal/ offer they were advertising that I could opt out early if I call 150. So I call the number and go to upgrades, you go through the automated system to receive a text telling you that you ain't ready for an upgrade!
More infuriating is trying to talk to someone in a shop about it?
EE wanted me to pay a deposit for the HTC One if I wanted to reserve a handset with them but would not give me a time frame, I walked out of there into O2 next door asked the same question and they placed the phone in front of me!
I still have @ 90%+ of the signal I had and I can talk to humans!
EE/ T-Mobile sucked balls.

Mcyates: I can confir That EE phones are locked. . Goto to P4U and you should get it unlocked.
Source: Had 2x Ones , 1 from P4u, 1 from EE.

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Mcyates: I can confir That EE phones are locked. . Goto to P4U and you should get it unlocked.
Source: Had 2x Ones , 1 from P4u, 1 from EE.
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bummer, though Im sure if I went to P4U, they would have charged me more than what ee charged me?
So how can I unlock it?

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bummer, though Im sure if I went to P4U, they would have charged me more than what ee charged me?
So how can I unlock it?
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That one I do not know. Lol I've always had unlocked handsets. Not because I have numerous Sims. But because of the software variants.

Am I allowed to offer my phone for sale here?

I ordered mine from Carphone Warehouse, as with the £41 plan it is £69 from EE and free from Carphone Warehouse. Ordered on Saturday the 4th of May. Arrived yesterday on the 7th of May. Considering monday was a bank holiday it was really quick.
I was on Vodafone before that with serious data issues. Would be getting below 100kb during work hours. Now, well, here is a screenshot I took this morning outside Blackfriars Station:
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Well its still not arrived, if I cancel i'll lose my deposit, I still have 17 months left on my t-mobile contract hence why I wanted this deal.
It will have been a month on Monday since I pre ordered and the deal was hand in One X and pay the cost of the new phone.
I've just looked at the new Terms and Conditions and they now want a £99 up front fee and my old One X + Cost of New Hand set.
Surely I won't have to pay the £99 as I pre-ordered under the old T&C?

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I ordered mine from Carphone Warehouse, as with the £41 plan it is £69 from EE and free from Carphone Warehouse. Ordered on Saturday the 4th of May. Arrived yesterday on the 7th of May. Considering monday was a bank holiday it was really quick.
I was on Vodafone before that with serious data issues. Would be getting below 100kb during work hours. Now, well, here is a screenshot I took this morning outside Blackfriars Station:
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Awesome speed there

EE took 3 weeks to send me a 4g sim card when I switched from Orange to EE on my one. Rang them many many times and they said in the end they'd sent it to the wrong delivery company, maybe they've done something like that.
Once you get on EE you won't be disappointed I get 56mb download speeds at home.
Definitely ring them up to discuss your problem!!
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EE took 3 weeks to send me a 4g sim card when I switched from Orange to EE on my one. Rang them many many times and they said in the end they'd sent it to the wrong delivery company, maybe they've done something like that.
Once you get on EE you won't be disappointed I get 56mb download speeds at home.
Definitely ring them up to discuss your problem!!
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Not trying to troll or anything, but what use do you find having a 56mb download speed on a phone? What do you use it for, especially at home, I took my one on o2 because of the EE cost of tariff and upfront, but I have 20mb WiFi connection at home, and I don't do anything on my phone that utilises anywhere near that....
Really curious about what LTE is bringing us here in the UK, even with cutting edge handsets..... So wanted someone who actually has one on a LTE contract to tell me what I am missing out on
Thanks
Stokie

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Not trying to troll or anything, but what use do you find having a 56mb download speed on a phone? What do you use it for, especially at home, I took my one on o2 because of the EE cost of tariff and upfront, but I have 20mb WiFi connection at home, and I don't do anything on my phone that utilises anywhere near that....
Really curious about what LTE is bringing us here in the UK, even with cutting edge handsets..... So wanted someone who actually has one on a LTE contract to tell me what I am missing out on
Thanks
Stokie
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Hey there, yeah you're right I don't use it at home I have perfectly good Internet there. However I'm a heavy user, stream a lot of hd video and do a lot of tethering to my laptop while on the move. 4g coverage is very good around my area - London obviously!
I understand what you mean the prices are expensive! But I got a good deal from EE upgrading from Orange and they doubled my data for free. I think if fast 3g coverage was more reliable and had better coverage across the country the 4g would have no real selling point but I'm happy with my 4g and it certainly is nice when tethering!
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Am I allowed to offer my phone for sale here? EE Brand new and sealed

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Am I allowed to offer my phone for sale here? EE Brand new and sealed
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Don't you like the phone? Just curious.
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Don't you like the phone? Just curious.
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I have the Nexus 4 and recently been made redundant so need a bit of cash though I was so tempted to keep it

EE told me that orange sim card wont work on this phone. Is this true?

Be careful with T-Mobile bogo

The BOGO is for qualified plans only (meaning T-Mobile One unlimited). So with the simple choice plan that I have with six lines if I were to switch, it would add at least $80 more each month. I had already ordered the two phones and added a line when I called customer service to find out why one phone was being shipped today and the other ship date was October 6 - 10. During my long discussion I discovered that my plan wasn't eligible for the BOGO (actually the customer representative voluntarily revealed this information - and even suggested that with the plan that I have that I not switch). Something similar happened to me before with T-Mobile you would think that I would learn my lesson.

Yes, most Simple Choice plans aren't included, but they don't tell which in the promo details. That's pretty much the reason they're giving you a $930 phone for free, they really want everyone to give up the good grandfathered plans. I have the 6GB $70 2 line Simple Choice plan and I'm not trading that in for a $120 2 line One plan
Purchase a qualifying Samsung Galaxy Note8 on EIP and activate at least one new voice line on T-Mobile ONE or select Simple Choice Unlimited with unlimited high speed data and get your choice of a Samsung Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ for free after rebate. If you cancel wireless service, remaining balance on phone becomes due.
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This should be a warning for any promo. Verizon did this all the time when they switched from the unlimited plans. None of the plan promos would ever apply to their grandfathered data plans.

harveydent said:
Yes, most Simple Choice plans aren't included, but they don't tell which in the promo details. That's pretty much the reason they're giving you a $930 phone for free, they really want everyone to give up the good grandfathered plans. I have the 6GB $70 2 line Simple Choice plan and I'm not trading that in for a $120 2 line One plan
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Yea the big problem is that it's after the return period has passed is when they tell you that you didn't qualify for the BOGO and now you're stuck with a $930 bill

I had the 2 for 100 simple choice unlimited plan. When they offered a free 3rd line to swap to the tmobile one plan, I jumped. 3 unlimited lines at 33 a pop. Can't say no to That!
That said, a 6gb plan would last me a week. I'm a heavy data user so that wouldn't work at all. I'd hate having to swap between wifi routers to stay under a limit
I have 150x150 home fiber but I still keep mobile data on unless I need to Chromecast YouTube for the kids ( requires me to be on my home network).
I LOVE the 10gb of hotspot included. My trucks head unit is a quad core android unit so I use YouTube music playlists while driving ( and iheart radio ). I couldn't live with a data limit!
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Lol literally 10 days into the billing cycle
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has anyone gotten approved for the BOGO yet?

chavist said:
has anyone gotten approved for the BOGO yet?
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I have and I also have the ORIGINAL TMobile unlimited plan. Not only did I not have to change, the in store rep lied to me telling me that I would have to upgrade. I didn't believe him and called a mobile rep. Glad I did. My Visa card will arrive within 8 weeks.
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chavist said:
has anyone gotten approved for the BOGO yet?
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Nope, I was told I was denied for the galaxy s8 bogo because one of the lines during activation did not get activated properly. Rep told me that it would be a simple fix for the rebate department to fix, hot diggity damn it was a 40 minute wait to disconnect. Spent 2 weeks trying to talk to the rebate team.
Now the note 8 is released and what do I do??? Paid half of both the lines and upgraded to the note 8...
Yeah it was a lot of money spent I could have hosted opened the extra line and gotten another BOGO but then to fuss later on to close the new line...
Regardless it was such a good idea to upgrade to the note, so much screen space just makes all then difference

chavist said:
has anyone gotten approved for the BOGO yet?
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I did but I refused it didn't want to fork over 700 bucks just to get 300 6 months later lol thanks but no thanks

I got a note 8 today, and am on the simple choice plan, and the "free" second phone is just costing me a $10 a month additional line that I'm gonna cancel as soon as I get the card and pay off the EIP.

They screwed me... I have to pay full price, for both devices.

DAD12345 said:
They screwed me... I have to pay full price, for both devices.
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What's the reason?

heldc said:
I got a note 8 today, and am on the simple choice plan, and the "free" second phone is just costing me a $10 a month additional line that I'm gonna cancel as soon as I get the card and pay off the EIP.
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I hope that your simple choice plan is considered as being a qualified plan. Mine wasn't despite having unlimited data (it was explained that the unlimited data that I have was due to a promotion therefore didn't qualify). They wanted me to move over to the One plan which would have basically doubled my bill (because I have 6 lines).

Everything worked fine here, I'm on the 4 lines for $150 Simple Choice Unlimited everything. Already received my 930 gift card too ?

GMAN1722 said:
I hope that your simple choice plan is considered as being a qualified plan. Mine wasn't despite having unlimited data (it was explained that the unlimited data that I have was due to a promotion therefore didn't qualify). They wanted me to move over to the One plan which would have basically doubled my bill (because I have 6 lines).
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You reminded me to actually submit the rebate, thanks! I ended up calling in to get the rebate, cos I didn't see how to put it in online. Turned out that the two associated lines had to have unlimited internet, which the store had *not* told me. So the nice woman on the phone added it to those two lines only, put in an adjustment so it wont cost me extra, and submitted the rebate for me. She said once I get the rebate, call in and there will be no problem removing the unlimited internet.
So the store almost screwed me over, but customer care sorted it out for me. Patience and being polite to CSRs is magic! This is why I stick with t-mobile. Their CSRs have consistently gone above and beyond for me. And I'm on the simple choice unlimited talk&text and 2.5GB data.
A somewhat old plan.
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mickeycobra04 said:
Everything worked fine here, I'm on the 4 lines for $150 Simple Choice Unlimited everything. Already received my 930 gift card too
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Yeah? How long since you submitted for the rebate did it take to show up?

heldc said:
You reminded me to actually submit the rebate, thanks! I ended up calling in to get the rebate, cos I didn't see how to put it in online. Turned out that the two associated lines had to have unlimited internet, which the store had *not* told me. So the nice woman on the phone added it to those two lines only, put in an adjustment so it wont cost me extra, and submitted the rebate for me. She said once I get the rebate, call in and there will be no problem removing the unlimited internet.
So the store almost screwed me over, but customer care sorted it out for me. Patience and being polite to CSRs is magic! This is why I stick with t-mobile. Their CSRs have consistently gone above and beyond for me.
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That's good to hear that it's working out for you. However, I would like to suggest that if you don't already have some sort of written proof of this that you get it. I'm not trying to scare you but from experience one rep may have told you one thing and the next one would say that they have no record of it or that the rep gave you wrong information. Simply submitting the rebate does not automatically mean that it is approved (again speaking from personal experience). But I will also say that if you have a truly unlimited plan that you should be good.
P.S. I've been with t-mobile over a decade because of the same reason that you have mentioned - CSRs have consistently gone above and beyond for me - but you still want to be careful; especially it being due to it being a $1000 transaction.

GMAN1722 said:
However, I would like to suggest that if you don't already have some sort of written proof of this that you get it.
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I've got a text with a confirmation number.

heldc said:
I've got a text with a confirmation number.
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You should be good to go. I'm waiting for my note 8 to arrive this week. I did the trade in with Samsung for $400 off. I'm a little nervous based on others reporting that they got screwed over in the past. However, it went well when my wife did it in September for $425 off and a bunch of freebies.

GMAN1722 said:
You should be good to go. I'm waiting for my note 8 to arrive this week. I did the trade in with Samsung for $400 off. I'm a little nervous based on others reporting that they got screwed over in the past. However, it went well when my wife did it in September for $425 off and a bunch of freebies.
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I thought about doing the samsung deal, but I wanted the t-mobile financing, plus I wanted to walk into the store and walk out with my new toy same day.

heldc said:
I thought about doing the samsung deal, but I wanted the t-mobile financing, plus I wanted to walk into the store and walk out with my new toy same day.
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I got the samsung interest free financing which comes with the ability to upgrade to the next samsung galaxy if it is half way paid off (similar to T-Mobile Jump)