why does tmobile make me activate iphone 5s in store?

[carfac]

So I ordered in a 5S, and they told me I had to go into their store to activeate. Is this right? Why is this?

 

[karmamule]

So I ordered in a 5S, and they told me I had to go into their store to activeate. Is this right? Why is this?

I ordered mine from t-mobile, it was delivered Monday, and was on the network from the moment I turned it on. I called 611 to make sure it was all set and they checked that my number transferred from my prior phone and I was all set to go. No store visit required, so I'm not sure why they'd say that to you?!?

 

[carfac]

I ordered mine from t-mobile, it was delivered Monday, and was on the network from the moment I turned it on. I called 611 to make sure it was all set and they checked that my number transferred from my prior phone and I was all set to go. No store visit required, so I'm not sure why they'd say that to you?!?

Sounded weird to me too, thats why I wanted to ask....

They said I would not be charged an activation fee if I came in to the store....

 

[Cutecynic]

I literally just got back from tmobile to buy a 5s. I was told that I have the option to activate myself or go in to have them do it for me for free.

 

[carfac]

So maybe thats true? Do it myself at home and its 35 bills, do it in store for free? Thats the price of a case!