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The Godfather · Oct 4, 2011, 09:13 AM

Latest News | T-Mobile | Walmart and T-Mobile Introduce Exclusive No-Annual Contract 4G Offering
T-Mobile, Walmart Offer New $30 Prepaid Plan - Unlimited (Throttled) Data and SMS, 100 Voice Minutes | DSLReports.com, ISP Information
It is like an iPad plan, with minutes and texting for those few times you want to use your iPhone as a phone.
Why is TMobile keeping on the fight, competing in the cellphone market?

The Final Dakar · Oct 4, 2011, 09:16 AM

This is cheaper than my current plan and actually provides me with minutes, so I looked into it.

There's only edge available in my area (unsurprisingly), so the question is whether I like any of their phones and if its worth $5 a month less.

-Q- · Oct 4, 2011, 09:53 AM

That's a great deal. I'd unlock my iPhone and take advantage of it if I weren't limited to Edge speeds due to the radio differences...

The Godfather · Oct 4, 2011, 02:56 PM

The new 4S has that TMobile frequency you need for 3G, and better reception.
How many months would be needed to payoff the Unlocked un-subsidy?

CharlesS · Oct 4, 2011, 05:08 PM

T-Mobile also has value plans that don't include the subsidy fee, and as a result are $20 cheaper per month, allowing you to get any phone you want (including an unlocked iPhone, Nexus, or anything else) and still pay less over 2 years than you would with a normal plan. $60/month for unlimited talk, text, and data. $50/month for 500 minutes and unlimited text/data. If you have a family plan, then it's $50 per line for unlimited.

It's a great deal. I really hope this AT&T merger gets smacked down by the DOJ (as it looks like it's going to). At any rate, even if the deal does go through, you can grab this plan, grandfather it in after the takeover, and hold onto it forever, since with no equipment subsidy, there's no reason to sign a new contract just to get a new phone — you can just get an unlocked one and continue on your merry way.

That's what I plan to do, anyway.

Gankdawg · Oct 14, 2011, 07:30 AM

I'm looking forward to this plan, hopefully it will work on my iPhone (at 2G, I know).

Gankdawg · Oct 16, 2011, 09:43 AM

I've checked a couple times this morning, and nothing on either site.

The Godfather · Oct 16, 2011, 09:45 AM

Check at Walmart

Gankdawg · Oct 16, 2011, 11:36 AM

I might check at an actual Walmart store; however, the plan isn't showing up on T-Mobile's site (or Walmart's) and I can't imagine the WM staff has been trained on it.

Gankdawg · Oct 16, 2011, 01:00 PM

It's now on T-Mobile's site but I can't figure out how to get it.

Gankdawg · Oct 16, 2011, 05:20 PM

Called and spoke with TM. Tech said I have to buy a phone at Walmart. Also said I could keep my phone number.

The Godfather · Oct 17, 2011, 03:46 PM

I can't believe the amount of money you'll be saving...

Gankdawg · Oct 21, 2011, 09:34 AM

Am chatting with T-mobile now. Web Day pass is no longer offered.

Gankdawg · Oct 21, 2011, 09:57 AM

Finished the chat. The plan referenced in the first post is for new activations only. Person said I couldn't move my existing balance (I have about a $70 credit) nor could she guarantee my number would transfer if I bought a new phone and activated it. I'm considering buying a $20 phone at Walmart and attempting the activation and then giving my Google Voice number out to everyone. That way, if I change again, no one will have to update their phone book.

The Godfather · Oct 21, 2011, 10:05 AM

Just watch out for Google Voice will not be free forever. Wholesale prices on call forwarding is 2 cents a minute and Google wants to stop paying for you.

Gankdawg · Oct 26, 2011, 02:47 PM

Bought a LG GS170 from Walmart for $30. Activated it, selected the plan, put SIM card in my iPhone. Worked like a charm. New phone number but i don't care. Going to give the LG to my wife with my old SIM and number.

chefJeff18 · Oct 26, 2011, 08:00 PM

Hi, I just wanna ask if what the best Smartphones that are very available in the market?

SierraDragon · Oct 26, 2011, 08:27 PM

Depends on what part of "smart" is important to you, what size you prefer, what OS you prefer.

For the camera, iPhone 4s has the best.

For a large display you want an Android phone.

For Siri you want an iPhone 4s.

For tiles you want the Windows Phone 7 OS - and a psychiatrist...

-Allen

cgc · Oct 27, 2011, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by chefJeff18

Hi, I just wanna ask if what the best Smartphones that are very available in the market?

Huh? I ran your sentence through Babelfish and it couldn't figure out what you were trying to say. What is your question?

All your base are belong to us!

The Godfather · Nov 24, 2011, 12:40 PM

Unlocked iPhone tomorrow, and TMobile may change plans in the US due to an unfavorable outcome in court.

The Godfather · Nov 26, 2011, 03:17 PM

Has anybody ordered an unlocked 4S?

The Godfather · Dec 19, 2011, 05:49 PM

That TMobile plan is about to get priceless, as It will roam into AT&T 3G service
AT&T pulls bid for T-Mobile USA merger, working out roaming agreement | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence
Unlocked iPhone 4S working in some T-Mobile USA’s network pockets, Apple smartphone utilizes HSPA+ 1900MHz spectrum | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Gankdawg · Dec 19, 2011, 05:56 PM

I saw the article. Hope it comes to fruition and T-Mobile doesn't change their plans. I have a feeling that since it's a prepaid service, customers won't be grandfathered in if they decide to change the service. T-mobile is smart to recognize that they should do something -- they have 1,000,000 customers using iPhones on their network. Here's to hoping (wishing?) they do the right thing.

The Godfather · 08:26 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if Apple bought T-Mo last week for 10 figures, and you'd see the happiest Germans ever at their headquarters.

The Walmart-tMobile plan is still in stock, with email delivery (if you already have a tMobile prepaid phone I guess)
http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Tmobile...-Card/15443357