Yeah. It's all confusing at the moment lol. I don't think the prices for the other phones are out yet. I've checked their website a few times and the only thing I see is that it will launch on Saturday with the iPhone 6 and 6+($19).
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T-Mobile's New 'Jump On Demand' Lease Program Allows Up to 3 Smartphone Upgrades Per Year
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T-Mobile's JUMP! has always been very confusing to me. So let me get this straight.
With this new JUMP! On Demand, you get to lease one of several phones for up to 18 months?
In case of iPhone 6 16GB, $15/month or $180/year (with no sales tax unless you are paying off to buy the phone)? And if I decide to get a new phone, say iPhone 6S 16GB, all I have to do is return leased phone in good condition and walk out with a new phone (up to 3 times a year)?
And should I choose to get an insurance, it will be $8/month extra?
Unless I am missing something, if I am correct, this sounds like a good deal (iPhone 6 16GB can be sold for $500 at Amazon, and more at open market). The whole thing hinges on (1) how easily one can get a new phone, especially for highly in demand phones like iPhone when it first comes out and (2) cost to lease higher-capacity model.
With this new JUMP! On Demand, you get to lease one of several phones for up to 18 months?
In case of iPhone 6 16GB, $15/month or $180/year (with no sales tax unless you are paying off to buy the phone)? And if I decide to get a new phone, say iPhone 6S 16GB, all I have to do is return leased phone in good condition and walk out with a new phone (up to 3 times a year)?
And should I choose to get an insurance, it will be $8/month extra?
Unless I am missing something, if I am correct, this sounds like a good deal (iPhone 6 16GB can be sold for $500 at Amazon, and more at open market). The whole thing hinges on (1) how easily one can get a new phone, especially for highly in demand phones like iPhone when it first comes out and (2) cost to lease higher-capacity model.
I doubt they'll have the next iPhone as a part of this program. If you take care of your devices, the $8/mo. insurance shouldn't be necessary.
Exactly. And you would want the insurance because if you crack it, you can simply replace it overnight.
They'll let you upgrade multiple times (3) in a 12 month period with little to no up front cost, that's different from the regular Jump plan where it was a mandatory half down.
Yeah, but the insurance still entails you to pay $175. Or you could take it to Apple and have the screen replaced for $79.
It's pretty good if you lose your phone though. Their claim process is pretty seamless and swift.
So could somebody tell me how this could actually be enforced? I mean, you give the old phone in -- but what if it's scratched, wouldn't you get fined for that? What about the original packaging? Would it have to be in pristine condition? Who would judge whether or not it's acceptable? What happens to the old phones?
I really think I have missed something, would somebody be patient enough to explain please?
I really think I have missed something, would somebody be patient enough to explain please?
Cool. I am sure T-Mobile will add more details closer to launch. I just hope that they do not repeat last year's iPhone 6 debacle.
I wish T-Mobile would simplify this program even further and offer automatic iPhone or Android (Galaxy or whatever strikes you fancy) upgrade plan. Just pay whatever necessary downpayment (if you want most costly model), $15/month, and get a new phone shipped to you automatically every year (with a convenient return box for older model).
Ok, I need to modify what I wrote after looking more closely. You don't pay sales tax on the entire purchase price ($650). You pay sales tax on the $15 per month, which is much lower. Let's say 7% sales tax - that works out to $19 over 18 months, rather than the $45 you'd pay up front if you purchased the phone. I don't know if you have to pay tax on the $164 to buy off the lease.
It's possible that you don't pay sales tax on the $15, T-Mobile says "with taxes" but does not specify what kind of taxes those are. Those could be standard plan taxes (but are probably sales taxes).
So could somebody tell me how this could actually be enforced? I mean, you give the old phone in -- but what if it's scratched, wouldn't you get fined for that? What about the original packaging? Would it have to be in pristine condition? Who would judge whether or not it's acceptable? What happens to the old phones?
I really think I have missed something, would somebody be patient enough to explain please?
We don't know that yet.
Anybody know how much the iPhone 6 64GB per month would be? I am wanting to take advantage of their $100/month unlimited for 2 lines promotion. I am currently on AT&T an cannot stand them.
Also, with this program do you have to turn in your current carrier phone?
I am going to stop in to TMobile store later today and ask. I was online with Tmobile chat and they said I must ask Jump questions in store.
Also, with this program do you have to turn in your current carrier phone?
I am going to stop in to TMobile store later today and ask. I was online with Tmobile chat and they said I must ask Jump questions in store.
So could somebody tell me how this could actually be enforced? I mean, you give the old phone in -- but what if it's scratched, wouldn't you get fined for that? What about the original packaging? Would it have to be in pristine condition? Who would judge whether or not it's acceptable? What happens to the old phones?
Long Post!
I really think I have missed something, would somebody be patient enough to explain please?
I've been a JUMP customer since it came out the very first time. So far, I've exchanged 4 phones and never had a problem - this is how it usually works.
1. You sign up for the JUMP program - pick the phone you want - use it for 6 months (or till you pay half with the updated JUMP)
2. After the first 6 months, you walk into T-mobile - hand them the phone (don't need packaging or chargers etc, just the phone).
3. They will inspect it - scratches don't seem to bother them but if you have a cracked screen, you will have to pay $175 (for flagship phones) for the insurance claim.
4. After you hand in your old phone, they close out the remaining balance.
5. You pick a new phone, pay taxes upfront (~$60), sign a new contract for 24 mths and walk out with a new phone.
6. Repeat every 6 months (or one year if you are on the updated plan)
To answer your specific questions
But what if it's scratched, wouldn't you get fined for that?
- Scratches and minor dings don't seem to bother them. Cracked screens do.
What about the original packaging?
- Don't need it. Sell it on craigslist/swappa.
Would it have to be in pristine condition?
- Scratches and minor dings don't seem to bother them. Cracked screens do.
Who would judge whether or not it's acceptable?
- The person at the counter. I think they do a diagnostics later on, but I've never had a problem with my 4 JUMPs.
What happens to the old phones?
- No idea, they prob sell it through an ebay store or sell them as certified refurb etc to score customers.
I'm guessing it'll be around the $19/$20 mark. The 64GB is around the same price as the 16GB 6+ so if its part of the promo, I think it would be around there. - This is all speculation on my part though, but it makes sense. lol
I would assume you have to turn in the phone you are actually paying on? Also, we signed up a line at T-Mobile for my son, where he brought his own phone. They would not let us sign up for Jump on that line since we didn't get the phone through T-Mobile.
Yep - The IMEI has to match. They don't check this during the inspection at the store, but I'm pretty sure they do a diagnostics later on. You could try an give them back the same model and see if the IMEI matters, but I've never tried that.
Ah okay, thank you buddy. I feel a little less stupid now.
The next comment was helpful and probably is how it would work with this new program. I said "we don't really know" is because T-Mobile could change things. Also, some store workers might be pickier about damage than others, even if it's pretty small (a slight ding or some scratches).
Would it be reasonable to assume that I can combine this offer with their "buy you out of your current contract" offer?
Basically, leave AT&T early and trade in my iPhone 6+ with T-Mobile to get a new iPhone 6+ now and then upgrade to the iPhone 6S+ this fall? They pay my ETF and I am out $0?
EDIT: Looks like that is a no? From the fine print:
That is a shame, it would have been nice to switch now, but it looks like I will have to wait ~15 months and who knows if they will still have this offering or will still even be independent then.
Basically, leave AT&T early and trade in my iPhone 6+ with T-Mobile to get a new iPhone 6+ now and then upgrade to the iPhone 6S+ this fall? They pay my ETF and I am out $0?
EDIT: Looks like that is a no? From the fine print:
"Not available with Contract Freedom (device pay-off) or other trade-in offers."
That is a shame, it would have been nice to switch now, but it looks like I will have to wait ~15 months and who knows if they will still have this offering or will still even be independent then.
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You could probably sell your iPhone 6+ and get enough to pay off your ETF, buy a used iPhone 4 to trade in to T-Mobile for the deal, and come out with some cash left over.
EDIT: Though it says not eligible for device pay off. It doesn't say it's not eligible for covering ETF. They list this as two separate benefits on their site so they might offer it.
Absolutely! But you must run down to T-Mobile now and get it done immediately! And don't bother doing your own research-- just ask the question on an internet forum, and you will get an absolutely accurate response from a random poster, saving yourself all that difficult clicking and reading.
Savings AND convenience!!!
Good idea, although I don't use cases so my 6+ has a few nicks and dings, plus I swear it looks kinda bent
so I am not sure how much I can get for it.I have my 3GS and my 5 still, so I could probably trade one of those in so I don't have to buy something else.
It sounds like it is worth asking about at least.
To me this is simple:
$80 unlimited talk, text, data
$15 phone
$8 insurance (optional)
$5 taxes
$108/mo and get 3 phones a year, never worry about reselling, never worry about Apple release cycles, always have the newest iPhone and then some...