Definitely, the rep I spoke to earlier said it would only be a $30 increase from my magentaplus plan
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Carrier T Mobile iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max Pre-release, Orders and Dispatch
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Switched to T-Mobile in July 2022 because Verizon service was slipping and no longer worth the premium. We're on the Essentials plan, but will probably switch providers again if T-Mobile is forcing customers to get the most expensive plans for upgrades and promos. Even with my company discount, the Essentials plan is significantly cheaper than Magenta Max. We don't need/want any of the extras.
Looks like other providers have the same strategy, and are now stretching promos from 24 to 36 months. Am I leasing a car, or financing a phone? 😂 Seems like the best option is to buy the phone outright (if possible) and connect to a MVNO. Any promo savings are erased by 2-3 years of being locked in an expensive plan. I'm done being "married" to cell providers like the nutcases with Verizon credit cards... 🙄
Looks like other providers have the same strategy, and are now stretching promos from 24 to 36 months. Am I leasing a car, or financing a phone? 😂 Seems like the best option is to buy the phone outright (if possible) and connect to a MVNO. Any promo savings are erased by 2-3 years of being locked in an expensive plan. I'm done being "married" to cell providers like the nutcases with Verizon credit cards... 🙄
So if I'm reading the fine print on the Apple trade in page correctly, can I trade in my 13 for a 15 and NOT pay anything or do I need to switch to a more expensive plan in order to not pay for an EIP?
The legal-ese on these promos always induces a migraine and I'm sure that's intentional on their part...😑
The legal-ese on these promos always induces a migraine and I'm sure that's intentional on their part...😑
And that's sad. Long-time customer's should actually be benefiting more in my opinion. Unless the One Plan trumps all offers. I am going to reach out and see what they say.
That is a good question.... idk.
I also did the same thing to see if I could just pay for the balance outright. and this is what I got:
I just went through T-Force on Twitter yesterday. Set to switch on my next billing period. If I recall correctly, I still qualify for the new promos because I’ve got a pending plan change within so many days.
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Before selecting T-Mobile as the financing option, there’s a “See details” link that indicates max trade-in value and promos are only available to Go5G Plus customers.
T-Mobile’s press release mentions both plans so I’d assume that both will also get the $1,000 promo when ordering through Apple and selecting T-Mobile financing. The Apple page only specifies Plus though.
So they're essentially forcing customers to switch to higher priced plans in order to take advantage of the promos...
I also just finished chatting with an Apple rep who said I would have to talk to T-Mobile directly about upgrading since my plan doesn't exist any longer.
I can live with my 13 for another year...
Basically. That’s been their MO since Magenta, if I recall correctly. I ended up switching because it made sense for my situation (lots of promos). They even came out with the newer NEXT plan that will probably be a requirement in future launches (assuming they don’t make up newer, more expensive plans by then).
All carriers are trying to get people off of grandfathered in plans. I have the OG Magenta and with my discounts switching to a deal would raise my price so much that I could payoff a PM in less than 12 months and have be unlocked from Day 1. The only way it would make any sense if could get $1000 per line for 6 lines with trade in, then the extra cost of the plan over 24 months is a lot less than the trade in value.
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Are you talking about the 12pm I plan on trading in? It’s paid off. I was asking if the remaining balance of the 15pm can be paid at once or does it have to be added to my bill for 24 months.
TMob, unlike other providers, apparently will keep paying you the bill credits as long as you keep the account open after paying off the device; at least they used to. You may need to wait until the credits start showing up. As always, check with TMob and carefully read the T&Cs if you intend to do that.
I’m on Tmo. My current strategy is to not trade in, but sell my wife and my phone on eBay or Swappa. Pay for new phones outright through Apple. One with cash, one in a credit card, then use money from selling the two phones pay off credit card. I’m on Magenta Max 55+. It would be at least $60 more per month just for the “best” Tmo plan.
So, us Simple Choice customers are SOL, it appears?
So only $200 off if you are on the grandfathered Simple Choice plans, AND you want my iPhone 13 Pro Max that is mint condition????
GTFOH!!!
Am I reading this wrong??
T‑Mobile to Offer All‑New iPhone 15 Lineup ‑ T‑Mobile Newsroom
T‑Mobile will offer iPhone 15 lineup which will be available to pre‑order beginning Friday, September 15, with availability on Friday, September 22.www.t-mobile.com
TLDR:
Starting this Friday, September 15, new and existing T-Mobile customers, can choose from the following offers:
- Get iPhone 15 Pro on Us (or up to $1000 off any iPhone 15 model) when trading in an eligible device on Go5G Plus or Go5G Next.
- Get up to $650 off any iPhone 15 model on Magenta MAX, $350 off on Go5G and Magenta and $200 off on almost all other T-Mobile plans when trading in an eligible device.
- Pick up any iPhone 15 model and get $700 off the second one when adding a line on almost all T-Mobile plans.
- Pick up any new Apple Watch and get $300 off the second when adding a new watch line.
So only $200 off if you are on the grandfathered Simple Choice plans, AND you want my iPhone 13 Pro Max that is mint condition????
GTFOH!!!