AT&T Feature Codes and Free Bonus Feature Codes Including TMS4 1500 SMS for $8.99

I was told that this would work on my account but these text messages are only good for business to business, basically 2 business account phones on AT&T network.

Are you guys aware of this?
That's false. I spent 3+ yrs working for Cingular before leaving in early 2007. THE B2B is just referencing that the code was generated for business accounts. Their coding for all corporate rate plans/features start with B2B (at least they did for the time that I was there). Here's a sample:

B2B400NW5K - Plan for CRU (corporate) accounts, 400 anytime minutes, 5,000 night and weekends.

Same thing with TMS (Text Messaging Service). It used to be TMA (Text Messaging Application). The code input into the system (they don't actually input the code anymore but the rate plan/feature still shows the code that is tied to your account) is merely an abbreviation of the rate plan. These codes played an important role when we RSC's (Retail Sales Consultants) could either select the code from a menu or manually input them onto a customers account. Now they're not so important as reps use a simplified user interface that has a much lower learning curve.

Long and short, any RSC or CSR that you speak to will have access to every active feature code that's available as well as some expired codes that are no longer "available" and can put them on your account at the click of a button. You just have to convince them to put in the one you want instead of one of the 3 or 4 that they offer to every customer. If you're having trouble over the phone, get the contact info for an RSC at your local store. They're earning commission on the feature sale so they will GLADLY input the code for you.

Hope that helps.
 
I just got off the phone about this. At first when I told her I had a feature code and gave it to her, she asked what it was for and I said "1500 text messages for $8.99". she came back and said "it costs $15 to get 1500 text messages". so I said I know, but the purpose of this feature code was to discount the cost of them to $8.99. then she asked where I got it, so I just said I got an email on our listserv about it.
so she asked me to hold for a few minutes and apparently went to talk to her supervisor. when she came back, she said she applied it, but to be sure it stays on there, to forward that email I supposedly got to her supervisor (and she gave me his email address).


anyone else encounter something like this? of course I have no email to forward to the guy...

is there anyway to see online if you have 1500 text messages for your account? Currently I still see where it says I have 200 for $5
 
On my online account, it lists my new price of $8.99/1500. Success.

When I try to check remaining TXT's it says that data is unavailable until my next billing cycle, in a month.
 
thanks for the info. I just added tms4 to my account and this time was told that I can text any phone. I'll be keeping an eye on texts for the next month to be sure.
 
@elbirth - it should say 1500 messages for $8.99 in the featured portion of your account. If it does not then they did not apply it.

@fenixx - same for me, I think its like that for anyone with a new contract. I tried to check my minutes by typing *646# and it told me I still have all my minutes left, although I've made several calls already. It's really deceiving.
 
@elbirth - it should say 1500 messages for $8.99 in the featured portion of your account. If it does not then they did not apply it.

@fenixx - same for me, I think its like that for anyone with a new contract. I tried to check my minutes by typing *646# and it told me I still have all my minutes left, although I've made several calls already. It's really deceiving.



if you havent made any calls today, then any calls you made this week probably just took minutes from your weekend minutes so you probably still have all your any time minutes
 
Just an update:


I removed the FAN discount to get the iPhone at the local Apple Store, and just called ATT to reapply it. I had to be pretty firm that I previously had it on, meaning I already had to validate my indentity, so I shouldn't need to go into a physical store (which they initially said I had to). I got that back on, and, not wanting to push my luck, hung up.

An hour later I called 611, got transferred to business customer service (so the FAN reapplication worked) and asked for the TMS4. I was informed by the CS rep (who was a very nice person and helpful) that it was only for phones that were not Blackberry's, Palms, iPhones, and other PDA phones.

I'll try again shortly...
 
TMS4 is still a valid code. I added it a few hours ago and it instantly appeared on my web account.

It all depends on who you talk to. If the first CSR you talk to won't add it correctly, just thank them for your time and try again a little while later.
 
That doesn't make sense at all. FAN discounts are for businesses and companies and they use blackberries and palms for their daily routine. If you look at the business premier store, all the discounts are for palms, blackberries, etc. Just keep trying, if you read the post by the former cingular representative, he explains. The reps are just giving you crap.
 
Success! Third time's a charm I guess.

  1. I called from a land-line.
  2. I told her I had a feature code to add to my plan
  3. She asked for the code
  4. I gave her TMS4
  5. She said OK, I heard some clicking of a keyboard, then she said it was added
  6. She confirmed that she was removing the $15 text plan and adding the 1500 messages for $8.99.

I think the key is in the wording. Make sure you call it a "feature code". Good luck.
 
That doesn't make sense at all. FAN discounts are for businesses and companies and they use blackberries and palms for their daily routine. If you look at the business premier store, all the discounts are for palms, blackberries, etc. Just keep trying, if you read the post by the former cingular representative, he explains. The reps are just giving you crap.

A lot of it is just ignorance, I think. I'm definitely going to be calling in a little bit, I just have to talk to the right person. I haven't gotten anyone yet who gave me an attitude, they just all seem particularly confused by the whole prospect of iPhone 3G's and text messaging (not necessarily together).
 
Success! Third time's a charm I guess.

  1. I called from a land-line.
  2. I told her I had a feature code to add to my plan
  3. She asked for the code
  4. I gave her TMS4
  5. She said OK, I heard some clicking of a keyboard, then she said it was added
  6. She confirmed that she was removing the $15 text plan and adding the 1500 messages for $8.99.

I think the key is in the wording. Make sure you call it a "feature code". Good luck.

Yep, that's exactly what I did and I mentioned that several times.

- I believe it works for all premier members.
 
had to call twice. first time, the guy had no idea what i was talking about. the 2nd time, the lady said "oh, you must mean the B2B feature." she added it, no problem.

here's the proof:

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it works, I just did it through my FAN account, i had 15.00 text before with the first iphone but just called ATT business account and i used the code and i was given two options, 250 texts for 3.99 and 1500 for 8.99. I just got the 8.99 option
 
i just added it about 5 minutes ago and i just checked my online account and it showed up. I texted my sister to make sure. She doesnt have a business account. On the data info on my account, it says used 1 of 1,500 texts. so im good.
 
Just tried my third attempt.. I was again told that the iPhone does not qualify for this code. About to just suck it up here.

Doesn't AT&T have some sort of logging software where they know what we keep calling about?
 
i'm confused... can someone help me out before i try this?

here's what my current plan states:

$39.99 for 450 anytime, 5000 nights and weekends, etc.
$30.00 for iphone data + 1500

this makes my bill $78.51 each month after fees and taxes. does that seem right? i feel like i'm overpaying. i'm on a first generation iphone.

if that is correct... then can i do this discount code? for some reason the text messages are included in that data plan i have... so i'm rather confused.
 
I was able to add the U200 code for an additional 200 monthly minutes, but the rep I talked to had no luck with any SMS code.

I will try again, but I feel like I won a minor victory will the free 200 minutes.
 
i'm confused... can someone help me out before i try this?

here's what my current plan states:

$39.99 for 450 anytime, 5000 nights and weekends, etc.
$30.00 for iphone data + 1500

this makes my bill $78.51 each month after fees and taxes. does that seem right? i feel like i'm overpaying. i'm on a first generation iphone.

if that is correct... then can i do this discount code? for some reason the text messages are included in that data plan i have... so i'm rather confused.

No that's not correct. I have the same plan as you. I also have a 1st gen iPhone.

I pay the $20 a month for unlimited data and 200 texts.

I would call them and get it fixed ASAP. Then add other codes.
 
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