T-Mobile to End Grandfathered Plans, Implement New Rates

[Tomacorno]

This has always been the model of MVNOs. They are wholesale customers of the carriers. Usually the carriers put them in a one-step-behind technology (Straight talk didn't get iPhone till later, Straight talk didn't get LTE till very much later).

Even though they have it now, there are noticeable differences. ST forbids tethering, streaming, etc. AT&T doesn't care what you do with your data. Straight Talk doesn't have visual voicemail, and since it's not an official carrier, the experience isn't as seamless as ATT. Nonetheless, it's the same network.

And yeah, I realize there are ways around several of the issues, so stop piping in telling me I'm wrong. For the average user, you pay less but you're getting less, be it customer service, or technology both fall short compared to ATT's direct buying experience.

But for the price it's a BARGAIN!

Thanks! It makes more sense to me now.

 

[garya73]

This has always been the model of MVNOs. They are wholesale customers of the carriers. Usually the carriers put them in a one-step-behind technology (Straight talk didn't get iPhone till later, Straight talk didn't get LTE till very much later).

Even though they have it now, there are noticeable differences. ST forbids tethering, streaming, etc. AT&T doesn't care what you do with your data. Straight Talk doesn't have visual voicemail, and since it's not an official carrier, the experience isn't as seamless as ATT. Nonetheless, it's the same network.

And yeah, I realize there are ways around several of the issues, so stop piping in telling me I'm wrong. For the average user, you pay less but you're getting less, be it customer service, or technology both fall short compared to ATT's direct buying experience.

But for the price it's a BARGAIN!

Ok, but what about AIO? $55/mo for unlimited everything, data throttled at 2GB (though I have read that it was not being enforced yet). 8Mbps LTE, 4Mbps HSPA. No tethering. And they are owned by AT&T. Was thinking of taking an unactivated T-Mobile phone to their network.

 

[shenan1982]

Ok, but what about AIO? $55/mo for unlimited everything, data throttled at 2GB (though I have read that it was not being enforced yet). 8Mbps LTE, 4Mbps HSPA. No tethering. And they are owned by AT&T. Was thinking of taking an unactivated T-Mobile phone to their network.

No Visual Voicemail, no MMS\Picture Messages, 2GB throttled is a quick throttle compared to ST's 2.5GB for $10 a month less.

 

[MattMJB0188]

do you immediately just play the devils advocate to be annoying, or do you have a reason for saying that? because t-mobile and at&t are nearly identical in terms of service (unless you live in the woods in minnesota or south dakota or something) and if they're offering unlimited services for 45 bucks, there is absolutely -zero- reason to not switch from at&t to t-mobile. I've used both carriers extensively throughout the east coast.

You don't have to read my posts, but you choose to do, so deal with it! T-Mobile's signal is so weak compared to AT&T because of their choice with frequencies. T-Mobile has good coverage in my area, but with the tower in sight, m signal still drops down to EDGE. Their service is improving, but they still have a LONG way to go. T-Mobile and Sprint are for people who can't afford AT&T or Verizon, FACT.

 

[jmh600cbr]

what carrier are you on? this actually sounds very good by Canadian standards (which are admittedly awful). I'm planning to buy an iphone and I can't find anything even close to that. For example, to get 6GB on Rogers you have to shell out 120$ a month.

Rogers, its a retention plan which is even sadder