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T-Mobile's 'Un-Carrier 4.0' Initiative Offers Up to $350 Per Line to Switch Carriers
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If T-Mobile were better in my area, it might be tempting. I've been with AT&T since 2009 and am happy with their service. In fact, it has continually improved for me.
Not sure if this has been discussed.
But when you terminate a line early, you will get nailed with pretty excessive standard taxes on the ETF line.
I terminated an ATT line last month. My ETF was $240. No biggie. But than saw the Maryland taxes on that line. Ended up being aroun $38 in taxes for that spare line.
Usually my spare line is $10. And taxes are about $2. So yo u will pay aournd 10-20% taxes on the ETF. Not sure if T-mobile will reimburse you for the taxes paid for the ETF. Can't get anyone from Tmobile to answer that.
If you are transferring 3-5 lines. That's a lot of taxes to pay. Potentially $30-40 per line in taxes alone.
But when you terminate a line early, you will get nailed with pretty excessive standard taxes on the ETF line.
I terminated an ATT line last month. My ETF was $240. No biggie. But than saw the Maryland taxes on that line. Ended up being aroun $38 in taxes for that spare line.
Usually my spare line is $10. And taxes are about $2. So yo u will pay aournd 10-20% taxes on the ETF. Not sure if T-mobile will reimburse you for the taxes paid for the ETF. Can't get anyone from Tmobile to answer that.
If you are transferring 3-5 lines. That's a lot of taxes to pay. Potentially $30-40 per line in taxes alone.
I bet there are tons of hidden costs here. On T-Mobile's site it says that you need to buy a $10 sim kit for each phone so for 3 lines that is an extra $30 right there. Taxes alone will ruin this deal I bet.
I know. My brother is thinking about switching back to T-mobile from ATT. He's got 4 lines.
Tmobile has always been good in DC/Baltimore area so coverage isn't a big issue.
Just doing my calculations for him.
He's got 3 lines each with around $180 ETF each plus another line with around a $300 ETF. If Tmobile just gives him the $540 plus $300. That's $840 in credits plus the phones. He will probably keep the iphone 5S but trade in the 2 iphone 5's depending on the trade in value.
But anyways, if Tmobile is giving in mastercard credit of $840. That's alright. But if my brother fines out he will not get reimburse for the taxes on the ETF, that could be another $150-200.
Is it worth it?
I cannot seem to figure out the math on this. I am on Verizon, five lines, Share everything plan. I pay for 20GB of data, and our lines are smartphones. This costs me 350 dollars a month. If i Switch to T-Mobile, I will save a lot, but when using this deal, how much am I saving? I have a iPhone 5 16 GB, iPhone 5C 16 GB, LG G2, LG G2, and a Galaxy Note III, all in almost perfect condition and the ETF is $350 for each phone.
If I switch to T-Mobile, will I be paying less money for Unlimited Data on five lines, when putting the prices of those new phones, unlocked, after I receive the trade in money? There is way too much math to do here, I cannot figure out which is the better deal. I would be buying the same phones back again from T-Mobile, except for a iPhone 5S instead of a 5. There are also taxes too... I live in Wisconsin if that makes a difference.
Thank you for anyone who can maybe help.
I cannot seem to figure out the math on this. I am on Verizon, five lines, Share everything plan. I pay for 20GB of data, and our lines are smartphones. This costs me 350 dollars a month. If i Switch to T-Mobile, I will save a lot, but when using this deal, how much am I saving? I have a iPhone 5 16 GB, iPhone 5C 16 GB, LG G2, LG G2, and a Galaxy Note III, all in almost perfect condition and the ETF is $350 for each phone.
If I switch to T-Mobile, will I be paying less money for Unlimited Data on five lines, when putting the prices of those new phones, unlocked, after I receive the trade in money? There is way too much math to do here, I cannot figure out which is the better deal. I would be buying the same phones back again from T-Mobile, except for a iPhone 5S instead of a 5. There are also taxes too... I live in Wisconsin if that makes a difference.
Thank you for anyone who can maybe help.
Hey guys, based on my previous thought. I figured there was only one way to find out if ATT would cave to give a credit that eventually will be equivalent with what TMobile is offering to a degree so that they can protect their subscriber base. Well, I guess I was on to something. I'm receiving a 50 dollar permanent credit on ATT. They went with free of charge family messaging which is 30 bucks and a permanent 20 dollar credit. Reoccurring every month. Listen, I'm actually pretty ok with that. Tmobile has horrible building penetration where I work and there's a ton of dead spots in my commute home. So to have a bill that matches what I would have gotten from TMobile, I'm happy about.
"DataPro Unlimited for iPhone on 4G LTE with Visual Voicemail $25.00"
Copied from your bill?? That $25 DataPro plan generally is limited to 2GB. Generally, unlimited plans simply say "Unlimited". How is it that you have such a unique plan?
Pressed 3 for service cancellation. I'm assuming that threw me to retention. That's all I did. I have a coworker calling Verizon now to see if they will do the same.
It took this long for a carrier to offer this? Unreal! I remember asking Verizon to do this for me several years ago and they refused. Oh well, their loss. I'm still on AT&T for now.
I have no idea how I've got the plan I have. I originally got unlimited daty with my 3GS. I've not changed anything since then and the monthly bill has been the same ever since. I consider myself lucky.
I cannot seem to figure out the math on this. I am on Verizon, five lines, Share everything plan. I pay for 20GB of data, and our lines are smartphones. This costs me 350 dollars a month. If i Switch to T-Mobile, I will save a lot, but when using this deal, how much am I saving? I have a iPhone 5 16 GB, iPhone 5C 16 GB, LG G2, LG G2, and a Galaxy Note III, all in almost perfect condition and the ETF is $350 for each phone.
If I switch to T-Mobile, will I be paying less money for Unlimited Data on five lines, when putting the prices of those new phones, unlocked, after I receive the trade in money? There is way too much math to do here, I cannot figure out which is the better deal. I would be buying the same phones back again from T-Mobile, except for a iPhone 5S instead of a 5. There are also taxes too... I live in Wisconsin if that makes a difference.
Thank you for anyone who can maybe help.
how much data do you use?
if you pay for all your phones outright then you're looking at around $150 - $200 per month on t mobile
I just went in to Tmo and did this. Walked out the door with a shiny new 5s! Pretty pleased with the deal personally, but then again I was leaving Sprint so it's actually an upgrade in service for me. For less money!
Kill Your TV
I wish someone at the TV Cable Cartels would nuke the bundle scam!
T Mobile is showing the way. I am sure this came about after the CEO got kicked out of the party.
Rage on dude!!
I wish someone at the TV Cable Cartels would nuke the bundle scam!
T Mobile is showing the way. I am sure this came about after the CEO got kicked out of the party.
Rage on dude!!
Who is your employer through which you now get the @$10 discount? A plan like that ($30 phone/$25 unlimited data) was never available to the general public.
Did you move an individual plan or a family plan? Just asking since i was going to pull the trigger and move my family plan over, but had a few questions.
Here's mine, grandfathered from my original 3GS plan with corporate FAN discount:
Nation 450 with Rollover $39.99
International Roaming – Expanded $0.00
Data Unlimited for iPhone on 4G LTE with VVM $30.00
Messaging 200 $5.00
National Account Discount $14.00CR
Total Monthly Plan Charges $60.99
Plus around eight bucks per month in various taxes and surcharges.
So I'm under $70/month, every month, unless I happen to go nuts texting someone who isn't on iMessage.
That's awesome! How much was your monthly SMS Fee? How many lines did you have? I received 50$ credit recurring.
So I have to give up my phone first? I can't just bring my current 5S over?
Sounds like they are trying to juice iPhone sales since you will have to buy one when you switch. And that's another $25 a month to the bill with their $0 down plans.
With T-Mobile's pricing, I can switch my 3 lines used by my family for $120 on a family share plan. Good deal! Oh, but wait, T-Mobile will make us surrender our phones first, then turn around and sell us new ones for 3x$25, bringing that $120 a month to $195 a month - EXACTLY WHAT I'M PAYING AT&T NOW!
How is this a deal for me T-Mobile? I'm still in the same position of paying a carrier $195 a month! Nice try though.
Sounds like they are trying to juice iPhone sales since you will have to buy one when you switch. And that's another $25 a month to the bill with their $0 down plans.
With T-Mobile's pricing, I can switch my 3 lines used by my family for $120 on a family share plan. Good deal! Oh, but wait, T-Mobile will make us surrender our phones first, then turn around and sell us new ones for 3x$25, bringing that $120 a month to $195 a month - EXACTLY WHAT I'M PAYING AT&T NOW!
How is this a deal for me T-Mobile? I'm still in the same position of paying a carrier $195 a month!
Nice try though.They are putting you in a contract, without saying your in a contract. You still got to pay $25 a month for each phone. If you want to leave T-Mobile before you pay of that $650 (16GB) phone, guess what? T-Mobile will charge you for the difference. At $25 a month, it'll take 26 months to pay off that phone. Gee, that's a contract because I'm still "trapped" by a carrier until I pay off the phone. It's the same as paying AT&T $199 for 2 years and deciding to leave before that and the hit me with an ETF of $450 - the $650 the iPhone costs!
T-Mobile is just playing word games.