T-Mobile contract sign up? - General Questions and Answers

So I am thinking about starting a contract with T-Mobile because they get decent service where I live and from what I have heard they are cheap. So my question is when I go to set up an account with them will I need to have any cash to sign up? I am broke till payday but really need a phone. If anyone knows I would really appreciate the help. Oh and also I just need 1 line if you have an account with just one line on it could you please tell me what plan you use and what your average bill is. Thanks in advance!

If you sign-up and get a free phone, you will only need a credit card. This way they can charge $1 to it to make certain you're worthy. Of course this is online where you will find the best deals. The stores usually do not have very good deals.
Also I was looking through the Market forum today and found another website http://www.wirefly.com that is seemingly legit to me (I checked my upgrade eligibility and it worked as it should). The deals there are great.
Hope this helps. BTW... T-Mobile has the worst customer care ever, and Asurion, their insurance company, are thieves. Just another FYI.
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Ah sucks to hear about T-Mobile I will definetily be checking out wirefly

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G2x for $49 with instant rebate and free activation on new 2 years and upgrades!

Yo, I just preordered my G2X for $49 and free activation with 2 day Fed Ex Shipping! Yo, I didn't believe it neither, but check it out below:
http://daburghspot.blogspot.com/2011/04/g2x-for-49-with-instant-rebate-and-free.html
Figured people would want to know!
With all the trouble people are having with Wirefly in the other thread, this is an alternative. This company is a direct affiliate of T-mobile, check out their site for more company info on them. But they offer the newest handsets at the cheapest I've seen yet for new activations. I believe they even have the Sidekick 4g for below $49.
If this don't help you, pass on to somebody who can take advantage of this offer. I know I did!
Update: Phone is now $99.99
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Yo, I just preordered my G2X for $49 and free activation with 2 day Fed Ex Shipping! Yo, I didn't believe it neither, but check it out below:
<a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/gq121gv30v2IOLOLSPSIKJRRRRLQ?sid=g2x" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='http://www.cellhub.com';return true;" onmouseout="window.status=' ';return true;">
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or better yet go to this link and scroll to second post for more information:
http://daburghspot.blogspot.com/2011/04/g2x-for-49-with-instant-rebate-and-free.html
Figured people would want to know!
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wrong forum G2x has its own forum now.... (mod please move)
Sorry, yes mod please move. Thank you!
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Went to your site:
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/gq121gv30v2IOLOLSPSIKJRRRRLQ?sid=g2x
Clicked "Upgrade", it asks if you have a data plan, answered yes, and the price is $399.
Edit: FYI, just checked Wirefly and upgrades to the G2X with an existing plan is listed at $149.99.
G2X + Contract from T-Mobile
I've been off contract from T-Moblile for over ten years and was getting nervous about the AT&T crud. I decided that I didn't want to be caught without a decent plan at the time of the sale and have AT&T force me into one of their crap plans.
Called up TMO, asked them what my options were; told them I DID NOT want a 2gb throttling ceiling; and would prefer to keep my Loyalty plan (5gb throttling ceiling) but to put under a contract.
Much to my surprise and pleasure, the rep told me they would keep all the terms of my existing plan (unlimited everything) and give me the 79.99 price of their new plan. Saved me about $10.00 dollars a month!
.... and I bought the G2X for the $199 price.
pbputt said:
I've been off contract from T-Moblile for over ten years and was getting nervous about the AT&T crud. I decided that I didn't want to be caught without a decent plan at the time of the sale and have AT&T force me into one of their crap plans.
Called up TMO, asked them what my options were; told them I DID NOT want a 2gb throttling ceiling; and would prefer to keep my Loyalty plan (5gb throttling ceiling) but to put under a contract.
Much to my surprise and pleasure, the rep told me they would keep all the terms of my existing plan (unlimited everything) and give me the 79.99 price of their new plan. Saved me about $10.00 dollars a month!
.... and I bought the G2X for the $199 price.
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Good to know that I have this option. Now should I get this or wait for the sensation......
I think im going to wait until we are colonized by an alien race and use one of their phones.
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samnada said:
Went to your site:
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/gq121gv30v2IOLOLSPSIKJRRRRLQ?sid=g2x
Clicked "Upgrade", it asks if you have a data plan, answered yes, and the price is $399.
Edit: FYI, just checked Wirefly and upgrades to the G2X with an existing plan is listed at $149.99.
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Yes, I see it is a little more for you, but the prices change depending on your situation. But it's a guaranteed $49 for new activations, whether you add a line or just opening an account, plus with all the problems people in the Wirefly thread (shipping), it really starts looking like a good deal, especially with 2 day Fed EX delivery, you will have your phone on the 20th if you order it today!
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Yes, I see it is a little more for you, but the prices change depending on your situation. But it's a guaranteed $49 for new activations, whether you add a line or just opening an account, plus with all the problems people in the Wirefly thread (shipping), it really starts looking like a good deal, especially with 2 day Fed EX delivery, you will have your phone on the 20th if you order it today!
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I just cancelled my order with wirefly and ordered from here. Tried to get wirefly to price match, but all they would offer me was a free bluetooth headset. I just hope my number getting ported over doesn't get screwed up.
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Good to know that I have this option. Now should I get this or wait for the sensation......
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To be honest, in my opinion I'd go for the G2X. Just for the simple reason of it being flagship, along with Sidekick 4G and the Gslate.
I really don't see T-mobile cutting into those sales at least for a few months.
We probably ain't gonna see the Sensation until mid summer and then even then I'm pretty sure the G2X will hold value, you could just sell it.
Read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13017094&postcount=17
pbputt said:
I've been off contract from T-Moblile for over ten years and was getting nervous about the AT&T crud. I decided that I didn't want to be caught without a decent plan at the time of the sale and have AT&T force me into one of their crap plans.
Called up TMO, asked them what my options were; told them I DID NOT want a 2gb throttling ceiling; and would prefer to keep my Loyalty plan (5gb throttling ceiling) but to put under a contract.
Much to my surprise and pleasure, the rep told me they would keep all the terms of my existing plan (unlimited everything) and give me the 79.99 price of their new plan. Saved me about $10.00 dollars a month!
.... and I bought the G2X for the $199 price.
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I got this same plan (unlimited everything for $79.) I was on 500 minutes for $77/month.
Now check this
Now read this, because we should educate the people the post the right way it's shown in the thread about this, not halfway brother.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13017094&postcount=17
This should all be shown as anybody purchasing a cellphone online should follow this because you are supposed to do your research. Other people's experiences are not our own and what one person relates to we may or may not, so just research.
Now that's the best answer to this.
Hope that helps you guys!
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Read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13017094&postcount=17
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Now read this, because we should educate the people the post the right way it's shown in the thread about this, not halfway brother.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13017447&postcount=18
This should all be shown as anybody purchasing a cellphone online should follow this because you are supposed to do your research. Other people's experiences are not our own and what one person relates to we may or may not, so just research.
Now that's the best answer to this.
Hope that helps you guys!
This thread sucks.
worker1 said:
This thread sucks.
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Just hanging out huh? Me too, I love to hang out in threads that suck. I see your here too, you must also like em too!
worker1 said:
This thread sucks.
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The POINT of the thread was to let people know that you can get the G2x for a REALLY nice discount.
If you think that "sucks", I really don't know what to say to you.
Soo did u get the phone allready is everything good.
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Soo did u get the phone allready is everything good.
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I ordered two phones from Cellhub, but don't expect them for a little while still. They're supposed to ship today, then probably 3-4 days shipping (just a guess).
Very shady site! Not in a good way IMO Thye recalculate the price of the phone on every little choice ya make an thier plans are all higher price than t mobile an thier ETF are higher to. plus in terms an conditions they make you agree to pay thier legal fees if they have to use legal means against you. NO THANK U Take my $ an business to more reputable people, Tmobile

Denied

So I wired my younger brother the money to pick up my phone in the US and send it back with my grandparents who are there visiting... He went to AT&T today and they denied him the ability to purchase me the phone off contract. He said he tried for a little, but they kept saying that they would not sell it to him off contract. I told him to try and go back if he can, but he might not be able to due to work and my grandparents leaving soon.
Can AT&T actually deny selling the phone off contract? I told him that if he is able to go back, to tell them that it is being sold from AT&T stores for $549.00 and to ask how it is possible for them to deny the sale.
I understand that they dont make money selling phones, but rather the service, but to just deny him is crazy...
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
Thanks everyone! Have been at this android thing for almost a year and I am still without one...
I have never heard of them denying someone to purchase a phone off contract. Tell him to go to Target or Wal Mart they sell att phones off contract.
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I'm not sure if there is one near him unfortunately... I guess I should mention he lives in Boston at the moment, not cool on the part of the AT&T he went to.
Do you happen to know how much Walmart and Target are selling them for?
they can deny anything to anyone. but you can buy it on there website. they dont want to run out and are hoping that this will attract many new contracts so they prefer to sell to new subscribers. my att reps dont care either way and i had the option to buy outright, i shoulda taken that option but it is too late now. im not sure if i can cancel an early upgrade in the first month like a new contract.
Heuser1 said:
I'm not sure if there is one near him unfortunately... I guess I should mention he lives in Boston at the moment, not cool on the part of the AT&T he went to.
Do you happen to know how much Walmart and Target are selling them for?
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about $50-$100 more as far as i can tell but some regions are jacking up the price even in the at store. i think it is $579 on att's website. my store is $549 but some stores may be $600 or more
Is he a ATT customer. It is true they wont sell to non customers and they dont have to.
Crazy how some places jack up the price like that. The reason I cannot order it online is because I would have to pay a 16% tax for it to get through customs here in the Dominican Republic. So i have been trying to coordinate with friends and family that have been in the US and this was my big chance so say.
Pretty annoyed about this, seems like everytime I try to get a phone i am unsuccesful for one reason or another. Already had the issue with the G2X not being quad-band.
I hope he was able to go back this evening and get it... Not sure what to do next if that doesn't work out.
Ya. Inspire was $399 off contract at att. Went to buy at best buy because I had a 10% coupon and they wanted $599 for the thing! No.thanks! I'd call corporate and complain about the store. Either way its bad customer service for them to turn you down like that. "Can I give you $550 for this item" rep "no" ... "only $199" doesn't make sense. I'd raise hell. I realize they make money off the data plans and.contracts and how att works but either way you look at it that's poor customer relations and incorrect information directly from a.corporate store.
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Best buy will always price match. I have done it with many off contract phones there.
jthornton71707 said:
Ya. Inspire was $399 off contract at att. Went to buy at best buy because I had a 10% coupon and they wanted $599 for the thing! No.thanks! I'd call corporate and complain about the store. Either way its bad customer service for them to turn you down like that. "Can I give you $550 for this item" rep "no" ... "only $199" doesn't make sense. I'd raise hell. I realize they make money off the data plans and.contracts and how att works but either way you look at it that's poor customer relations and incorrect information directly from a.corporate store.
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I don't think the infuse is only 399 off contract anywhere. I just looked online on att.com and its 550. If you can show me where to get it for 400 bucks I'm buying right now.
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Off topic - I hate you because you have a Transformer and I don't.
I'm not sure I'd plunk down that much for the infuse anyway. It has the same gps issues as the captivate and nexus s phone. To me I'd buy an iPhone and have your brother send it along with your grandparents or even an atrix. I like my phones to work right.
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I'm not sure I'd plunk down that much for the infuse anyway. It has the same gps issues as the captivate and nexus s phone. To me I'd buy an iPhone and have your brother send it along with your grandparents or even an atrix. I like my phones to work right.
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the gps if far better than the galaxy s phones. trust me on that. it can use altered settings as it has quirks but the gps is not the same hardware or drivers and is by far improved
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I don't think the infuse is only 399 off contract anywhere. I just looked online on att.com and its 550. If you can show me where to get it for 400 bucks I'm buying right now.
The inspire not infuse
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Was at at&t store and thought I remember seeing off contract price of $549.00 I am in KC, Mo.
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As long as you have a active account with AT&T then they will sell you a phone out of contract or no commitment pricing. If you don't have a account they don't have to sell it to you
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Dani897 said:
they can deny anything to anyone. but you can buy it on there website. they dont want to run out and are hoping that this will attract many new contracts so they prefer to sell to new subscribers. my att reps dont care either way and i had the option to buy outright, i shoulda taken that option but it is too late now. im not sure if i can cancel an early upgrade in the first month like a new contract.
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+++ Inventory is thin right now. They would rather sell that phone with a contract, which they probably did short after. Or if not, at least sell to a current customer.
Heuser1 said:
I'm not sure if there is one near him unfortunately... I guess I should mention he lives in Boston at the moment, not cool on the part of the AT&T he went to.
Do you happen to know how much Walmart and Target are selling them for?
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Do you happen to know what store in Boston he went to? I live in Boston and was able to buy one from the Downtown Crossing store with no issues. Just be nice to the AT&T reps and don't look/act like a grey market reseller
Heuser1 said:
So I wired my younger brother the money to pick up my phone in the US and send it back with my grandparents who are there visiting... He went to AT&T today and they denied him the ability to purchase me the phone off contract. He said he tried for a little, but they kept saying that they would not sell it to him off contract. I told him to try and go back if he can, but he might not be able to due to work and my grandparents leaving soon.
Can AT&T actually deny selling the phone off contract? I told him that if he is able to go back, to tell them that it is being sold from AT&T stores for $549.00 and to ask how it is possible for them to deny the sale.
I understand that they dont make money selling phones, but rather the service, but to just deny him is crazy...
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
Thanks everyone! Have been at this android thing for almost a year and I am still without one...
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Yes, AT&T rep told me that first couple of weeks no AT&T store will sell a new phone without contract.
You have to go to bestbuy for that. I bought mine there for $599 without contract.
Another option is online purchase from AT&T's website for $549 without contract, but there may be some issues with that.
Heuser1 said:
So I wired my younger brother the money to pick up my phone in the US and send it back with my grandparents who are there visiting... He went to AT&T today and they denied him the ability to purchase me the phone off contract. He said he tried for a little, but they kept saying that they would not sell it to him off contract. I told him to try and go back if he can, but he might not be able to due to work and my grandparents leaving soon.
Can AT&T actually deny selling the phone off contract? I told him that if he is able to go back, to tell them that it is being sold from AT&T stores for $549.00 and to ask how it is possible for them to deny the sale.
I understand that they dont make money selling phones, but rather the service, but to just deny him is crazy...
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
Thanks everyone! Have been at this android thing for almost a year and I am still without one...
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Just happened to me today as i got my Infuse...
ATT store said that they do not sell new phones off contract for the first month after release....
I had to go to Radio Shack to buy the phone...

Upgrading through amazon

i'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan and was trying to upgrade through amazon but there's no way to get through checkout without choosing one of the new tiered data plans. has anyone been able to get around this or know of a way to get with the amazon price without changing data plans?
Ha , that is funny. I considered using amazon but couldn't wait for my infuse. If that is the case why not just check out get it and drop the tether . Shouldn't be no biggy. Anyways , this infuse is sexy.you'll love it !
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Amazon charged me a $250 Etf on top of At&'s Etf when I had to sell my Captivate and cancel my contract last year. So my Captivate cost me around $700 when it was all said and done. I'll never buy from Amazon again.
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boondoc said:
i'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan and was trying to upgrade through amazon but there's no way to get through checkout without choosing one of the new tiered data plans. has anyone been able to get around this or know of a way to get with the amazon price without changing data plans?
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Personally, I wouldn't take a chance on losing it. I'd just go to a retail store to purchase it just to be safe. Having said that, if you just switch your SIM card from your existing device and do not activate the SIM card Amazon sends you, that MAY keep you on your existing data plan. This worked for me when upgrading my wife's phone from Best Buy online.
big99gt said:
Amazon charged me a $250 Etf on top of At&'s Etf when I had to sell my Captivate and cancel my contract last year. So my Captivate cost me around $700 when it was all said and done. I'll never buy from Amazon again.
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Yeah, it says that right on their site if you cancel within the first 6 mos. This is pretty common practice for most resellers.
All you have todoiscall art after you petit and tell them you grandfather in and they will change it. I've done this with Wal-Mart before.
Waiting for the 26th for my Infuse 4g.
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Yeah, it says that right on their site if you cancel within the first 6 mos. This is pretty common practice for most resellers.
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Do you feel better about yourself now? I'll never understand the need some people have to try and prove themselves superior to others by cutting in and making statements like yours. I know it is on the site but I had lost my job and had a family to feed. I paid the fees later and settled up with At&t also. But if it makes you feel better....yes I'm just an idiot who never read my contract and has no reason to complain about paying $150 more than what the device was worth.
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Do you feel better about yourself now? I'll never understand the need some people have to try and prove themselves superior to others by cutting in and making statements like yours. I know it is on the site but I had lost my job and had a family to feed. I paid the fees later and settled up with At&t also. But if it makes you feel better....yes I'm just an idiot who never read my contract and has no reason to complain about paying $150 more than what the device was worth.
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Yo I don't think HushH was trying to put you down in anyway, he was just stating a fact.
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Personally, I wouldn't take a chance on losing it. I'd just go to a retail store to purchase it just to be safe. Having said that, if you just switch your SIM card from your existing device and do not activate the SIM card Amazon sends you, that MAY keep you on your existing data plan. This worked for me when upgrading my wife's phone from Best Buy online.
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I agree with this 100%.
I wouldn't risk losing your G-pa data plan by buying from amazon and then calling AT&T to switch back. Big gamble to save $50 up front but lose hundreds of dollars in monthly data charges.
Also, I *heard* that AT&T is selling the phone on-contract for $149 (same as amazon) if you buy an accessory. But even if that's not the case (no pun intended), I personally wouldn't risk it.
Call ATT and tell them about it. They should be able to fix it back to the unlimited plan. Believe or not they are pretty good about that.
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Call ATT and tell them about it. They should be able to fix it back to the unlimited plan. Believe or not they are pretty good about that.
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This is true but avoid doing anything that has to do with your plan and features on the web. Its a headache and they won't care about what fees come on your bill. Example: upgrade fee, activation fee. I see it everyday as i do the same work in a store.
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Dont do that. I work for at&t and that's a gamble not worth taking. Re adding a unlimited data plan is extremely time consuming as well as job threatening if re added for trivial reasons such as so a customer can save 50 dollars by purchasing from an indirect retailer. Is 50 dollars worth potentially losing unlimited data? Probably not
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Dont do that. I work for at&t and that's a gamble not worth taking. Re adding a unlimited data plan is extremely time consuming as well as job threatening if re added for trivial reasons such as so a customer can save 50 dollars by purchasing from an indirect retailer. Is 50 dollars worth potentially losing unlimited data? Probably not
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Doing what?
Do you work for Corporate or a store?
Are you telling me that if i call ATT and explain that i could not choose the plan when i order the new phone but i want it fix once i receive my phone they wont help me?
You do know they can see all changes made to your plan. I am sure if you call them the same day you get your phone (a couple of days from the change) and explain the situation they will help you.
Worse thing, send the phone back to amazon and tell them to put your account back to how it was before. Go to a local place and get it there.
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Do you feel better about yourself now? I'll never understand the need some people have to try and prove themselves superior to others by cutting in and making statements like yours. I know it is on the site but I had lost my job and had a family to feed. I paid the fees later and settled up with At&t also. But if it makes you feel better....yes I'm just an idiot who never read my contract and has no reason to complain about paying $150 more than what the device was worth.
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Woah man, I wasn't trying to put you down in any way. Sorry if you took it like that. You seemed pretty upset with Amazon for charging you the extra fee, and I was just pointing that they're not the only ones who do that. It's pretty standard practice unless you buy directly from AT&T, and I feel Amazon is more up front about it than most. That's why I was saying it's right on their site compared to a lot of places where you'll find it buried in the fine print. Again, didn't mean anything personal by it.

Walmart/Amazon: $119.98 HTC One X

I've decided its time to move on from my trusty inspire but would like some feedback as it relates to purchasing a One X.
Currently, both walmart and amazon have the phone at $119.98. If I walk into an ATT Corp store, I'm looking at $250+.
I know many people purchased from amazon back when they had that great deal before the phones release, and I would appreciate feedback from both amazon customers and walmart.
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I heard Amazon has excellent service when it comes to their mobile department, but I haven't dealt with them personally
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Walmart only carries the black one in store, other than that it is really no different than going to an AT&T store.
If you don't have the unlimited data to keep, you can buy from anywhere. They are the same. Otherwise, it is a hassle to call AT&T to get your unlimited data back because 3rd party online retailers can't let you keep them. I had one experience with Walmart store. Let's put this way, the guy behind the counter has no idea what is a SIM card and why there is a need for SIM card for my AT&T phone. The activation process asked him to get a new SIM card and he had no idea how it looks. Then when he found it and activated my phone, he promptly threw the SIM card into the trash bin. Walmart online runs through a different outlet (wirefly or something).
Got my HOX yesterday from Best Buy. Called ahead and they pricematched amazon for me. Called 2 att stores before and neither could match. just a heads up if anyone reading is interested.
Amazon is excellent. 30 days no questions asked return policy and at least where I live no Sales Tax.
The only caveat is if you're on an unlimited data plan you'll have to add a tiered plan instead then call AT&T and get them to switch you back.
Amazon was very good to me as well.
I've also heard that Walmart isn't bad either.
Still, I would go with Amazon.
I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...
neonsector said:
I would love to use amazon and or Walmart/bestbuy etc but they don't deal with business accounts, which sucks...
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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
FYI to anyone attempting to get this deal. It only applies to people who are new customers to att. If you are already in the system the price of the phone would be 179.99 to add a line. Also if you try to cheat the system and get the line in your girlfriends name and then take over responsibility with your account, they will charge you a fee. It has to be a totally new line of service and kept for 6 months to qualify for the $119 price.
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I have a business account and I added a line just fine through amazon.
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not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.
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not sure how is that possible, I called 3 times, talked to 2 sales people and one supervisor, all three said they dont deal with business accounts.
I ll give them another call I guess.
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I added a line through their website if that helps.
I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.
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I'm not seeing anything that says it has to be new customer @ Amazon. They even have an upgrade check tab on the site of the phone, though I am not happy with having to change the plan to try to get the lower price. I went to AT&T store before I knew about this deal and asked them to PM Radio Shack's 179.00 price and they wouldn't so I bolted. Only probem is that RS only offers in white. Need the Gray one for myself. I should try to call AT&T and biotch about the plan thing but only in advance not after buying and then hoping they revert the plan. I don't currently go above 3GB in a month but I'm on a WM6.5 currently and who knows where the Data usage will go on a new phone.
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Yes there is a button for add a line. When you click it the price changes to 179.
I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.
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I would NEVER buy another phone from Walmart. I don't care how low the price is. Their employees don't know ****.
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You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?
I price matched at Best Buy. Total came out to be around $160 with tax. However, they allowed me to keep unlimited data, which is more than worth it IMO.
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I would love to buy from Amazon, but I don't want to give up my 2GB data plan which I pay $20.50 for and my 1000 texts. If I buy from Amazon I won't have an option but to choose 3GB for $30 and either no texts or Unlimited for $20. So it is either pay $200 for the phone at AT&T and pay $30.50 for what I need or pay $120 and add $20 to my monthly bill. I would buy from Amazon if I knew I could get back my data and text plans. I just don't trust I will be able to. Anyone with experience in this matter? Have you been successful in getting back your features/services after buying from a third party?
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I got mine from amazon and kept my 2GB plan. You can just ask AT&T to change the plan back when you call them to activate your new phone. They'll do it.
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You actually ask salespeople for advice? Stopped doing that years ago..
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No. I'm usually telling them how to do their job because they're clueless.
I got mine at Sam's club. They were on sale for $98
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Screw T-Mobile, What can I do?? Please help.

So I have been having a bad experience with T-Mobile. I just moved into a new house with my girl and son and I have the worst service. "Light Green" they called it...I only get 4G 20% of the time, with dropped called, missing texts or texts that take a couple hours to day to get to me, so I tried to get the cancellation fee waived, i went into T-Mo and they said they would send a request. I recieved a letter in the mail about 15 days after, saying that I was Declined and that I can just go outside in my car, or on the sidewalk to make a phone call or to get 4G....WTF MATE!?
Heres where it gets retarded...So I didnt really have a credit score when I initially signed up for T-Mobile. So I had to pay a deposit fee or whatever of $200 bucks...They said i would get that back after 1 year of paying. The day it became 1 year i called T-Mo. They said they would send it to my bank account and sent the request in. About 9 days later I get a phone call from an automated message saying my account wasnt eligible...So I went into the T-Mobile store and talked to them, and they couldnt give me a straight answer, so they called customer service and asked them to send me a visa card with the $200. 2 days after i check my account online and they credidted my T-Mo account and paid that months bill???!!!
I was pissed So I went into the store and I told them i did not ask for that and i asked why they would do this, they couldn't tell me why...So they sent a request to refund my tmo account then to send me the $200 to a visa AGAIN. About 2 weeks later I get $102.93 in the mail...They denied my request to refund me and still paid my bill and sent me the remainder.....And at the time i really needed the money.
I said screw them and I havent paid my bill it was due almost 2 weeks ago, and there about to shut me off. I planned on switching to Simple Mobile but when I called primetime to see prices and stuff they told me if i have a balance with tmobile that they would decline me...Metro also uses tmobiles network and walmart uses tmobiles network....
So my question is what can I do to get service on this phone? What plans do I have available, because I don't really plan on paying t-mobilem they can go screw. Im done with there BS.
Only option is Att or air voice but not sure on the about frequencys I did it with the s3 works fine
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Only option is Att or air voice but not sure on the about frequencys I did it with the s3 works fine
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Will T-Mobile lock this phone since I haven't paid? I'm trying to get a service plan I can use with this phone. I don't need data, I'm on WiFi most of the time where ever I go. So if I switch to air voice or at&t I would just pop in the sim card and be good to go?
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Will T-Mobile lock this phone since I haven't paid? I'm trying to get a service plan I can use with this phone. I don't need data, I'm on WiFi most of the time where ever I go. So if I switch to air voice or at&t I would just pop in the sim card and be good to go?
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They might look it if you have any remaining balance on the phone as in the monthly $15 payment for the device or did you pay it off full when you got it?
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They can but you can unlock easy and even if they block imei can still use it on another carrier do screw Tmobile
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They might look it if you have any remaining balance on the phone as in the monthly $15 payment for the device or did you pay it off full when you got it?
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Yeah still have a balance on the phone...there's only $40 left tho...how do I unlock the phone without calling t-mo?
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Yeah still have a balance on the phone...there's only $40 left tho...how do I unlock the phone without calling t-mo?
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I don't know a free way. But I know some shops unlock them for like $15. Online you can get the same price. But make sure you get a real one and not those stupid scams.
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I don't know a free way. But I know some shops unlock them for like $15. Online you can get the same price. But make sure you get a real one and not those stupid scams.
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$15? That's it? Prime time said they'd charge $150 to unlock...
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$15? That's it? Prime time said they'd charge $150 to unlock...
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T-Mobile gives it to you for free but if I were you I'd ask that friend to who has t-mobile to call them just give him you imei and they could get it for you because t-mobile might ask you to pay off your balance
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T-Mobile gives it to you for free but if I were you I'd ask that friend to who has t-mobile to call them just give him you imei and they could get it for you because t-mobile might ask you to pay off your balance
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Yeah that sounds like it would work, they don't ask what type of phone? Or Account name? I just checked out this YouTube video from cellunlocker.net, looks legit and only want like $7 to unlock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi91arwkzxY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I also checked out airvoice, do I even need to unlock it for them? They state there service works on any android phone and don't mention unlocking. I've never had to unlock any of my phones so I'm kinda new to this.
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Yeah that sounds like it would work, they don't ask what type of phone? Or Account name? I just checked out this YouTube video from cellunlocker.net, looks legit and only want like $7 to unlock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi91arwkzxY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I also checked out airvoice, do I even need to unlock it for them? They state there service works on any android phone and don't mention unlocking. I've never had to unlock any of my phones so I'm kinda new to this.
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Its super easy!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029650
Maybe something like this could work for the blaze, it works on a lot of Samsung phones. Be worth a try. Just find right radio / ROM combo .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029650
Maybe something like this could work for the blaze, it works on a lot of Samsung phones. Be worth a try. Just find right radio / ROM combo .
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Awesome! Lots of people are saying it worked for them.
Just have to be on stock ROM , I'm going to start flashing and trying until I find one that works. Will post results, or if you get it working first let us know. :good:
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Just have to be on stock ROM , I'm going to start flashing and trying until I find one that works. Will post results, or if you get it working first let us know. :good:
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Will do, still have to order a sim card. I will buy it either tomorrow or Monday and probably get it within a week or 2, otherwise I would have already tried it. The process seems pretty straight forward though and if it works on the S2, I don't see why it wouldn't work for us blazers but you never know.
You have to unlock for air voice it runs on att's network
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Yeah that sounds like it would work, they don't ask what type of phone? Or Account name? I just checked out this YouTube video from cellunlocker.net, looks legit and only want like $7 to unlock.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi91arwkzxY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I also checked out airvoice, do I even need to unlock it for them? They state there service works on any android phone and don't mention unlocking. I've never had to unlock any of my phones so I'm kinda new to this.
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i hope i got here in time.
T-Mob won't unlock your phone for three reason:
1. you don't have any outstanding balance
2. the devices has to be used on your line for 1 or 2 weeks
3. your line has to be in good standing and active for 40 days.
But if anybody who has t-mob tried to call and get the imei unlock code for your phone, i wouldn't suggest it as they may either have to send in the bills that shows you paid full price for the phone or the devices is used on their line for 7 days.
Also, from what you're stating, you probably didn't communicate clearly with T-Mob store rep, but sometime, you just have to find the right person, tell them stright off what happen and keep it simple and you'll be clear.
and as for the $200, i'm not surprised they had you put it in, and you DO have credit scores. they can come from any sources. the Public Library keeps one, getting a loan from any sources used under your SSN will affect your credit scores. any past debts unpaid will affect it as well. renting a house also affect it.
and i'm not sure, but if they're suppose to put it back into your account, and it haven't, it normally mean that someone screw up. and if i were you, i'm certain it isn't T-Mob that screw you over but the local place. if they have to call customer services, that mean they're a 3rd party store representing T-Mob. I would suggest you head back to the original place you got your phone and plan and speak to the person in charge. they might be the one refusing to give you the money, not t-mob.
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i hope i got here in time.
T-Mob won't unlock your phone for three reason:
1. you don't have any outstanding balance
2. the devices has to be used on your line for 1 or 2 weeks
3. your line has to be in good standing and active for 40 days.
But if anybody who has t-mob tried to call and get the imei unlock code for your phone, i wouldn't suggest it as they may either have to send in the bills that shows you paid full price for the phone or the devices is used on their line for 7 days.
Also, from what you're stating, you probably didn't communicate clearly with T-Mob store rep, but sometime, you just have to find the right person, tell them stright off what happen and keep it simple and you'll be clear.
and as for the $200, i'm not surprised they had you put it in, and you DO have credit scores. they can come from any sources. the Public Library keeps one, getting a loan from any sources used under your SSN will affect your credit scores. any past debts unpaid will affect it as well. renting a house also affect it.
and i'm not sure, but if they're suppose to put it back into your account, and it haven't, it normally mean that someone screw up. and if i were you, i'm certain it isn't T-Mob that screw you over but the local place. if they have to call customer services, that mean they're a 3rd party store representing T-Mob. I would suggest you head back to the original place you got your phone and plan and speak to the person in charge. they might be the one refusing to give you the money, not t-mob.
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What I meant when I said I didn't really have a credit score was because I never really had any bills under my name at the time of signing up with t-mo.
Trust me I communicated with them just fine...the person who I talked to in the store was the person who set me up with them, she's a really nice lady, so I know it wasn't her doing. I had originally called customer service to get my deposit back. They sent in the requst to fund my bank account originally. The lady at the t-mo store did everything correctly and showed me exactly what she did on the computer and I even talked to one of the account specialists.
It was T-Mobile being pricks. They didn't want to give me the money or at least not the whole thing, which was clear from what they were doing. They stated my bank account not being eligible in an automated message and because it wasn't "eligible" for absolutely no reason they put the money in my t-mo account instead and paid that months bill before I could even do anything and there was still 13 days till i had to pay the bill. Then denied my request to get my money back that they used to pay the bill, and denying the cancellation fee request for crappy unreliable service and telling me in a letter that I can go out in my car or the sidewalk to call and use 4g which still didn't work all that great outside.
This is definitely T-Mobiles fault not customer service. There money hungry a-holes and don't care for the customer as a whole.
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What I meant when I said I didn't really have a credit score was because I never really had any bills under my name at the time of signing up with t-mo.
Trust me I communicated with them just fine...the person who I talked to in the store was the person who set me up with them, she's a really nice lady, so I know it wasn't her doing. I had originally called customer service to get my deposit back. They sent in the requst to fund my bank account originally. The lady at the t-mo store did everything correctly and showed me exactly what she did on the computer and I even talked to one of the account specialists.
It was T-Mobile being pricks. They didn't want to give me the money or at least not the whole thing, which was clear from what they were doing. They stated my bank account not being eligible in an automated message and because it wasn't "eligible" for absolutely no reason they put the money in my t-mo account instead and paid that months bill before I could even do anything and there was still 13 days till i had to pay the bill. Then denied my request to get my money back that they used to pay the bill, and denying the cancellation fee request for crappy unreliable service and telling me in a letter that I can go out in my car or the sidewalk to call and use 4g which still didn't work all that great outside.
This is definitely T-Mobiles fault not customer service. There money hungry a-holes and don't care for the customer as a whole.
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Huh. you and i have two different experiences when it came to dealing with T-Mob. They tried to overcharge me once, but they credit my account.
I guess, our two experiences are different.
However, I would suggest you go speak to that lady and ask her what happen if you unlock your phone to use on other network if you still have outstanding account with T-Mob.

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