$10 Data plan...anything new??

[Brewkelyn]

Man peeps are already gettin the new 9780 from Tmo stores and CS.

I really would like to get one ASAP using my wife's line but only if Tmo is offering the $10 data plan.

Anything new to report about this offer??

[Brewkelyn]

ok, I just finished chattin with a rep on T-mobile's chat service and was told that this new plan is available now with a new 2-yr contract.

If I wanted to downgrade to this plan on my line, I would need to extend my contract as well.

She told me to order through sales and request it but after I asked, she said a retail store can set this up as well, which is my preference.

Sooo, I'm gonna see if I can grab one of these bad boys on the way home today.

[mandony]

this looks like what you are asking about

T-Mobile Adding Data Plan To New Data Lineup?

[Brewkelyn]

Originally Posted by mandony

this looks like what you are asking about

T-Mobile Adding Data Plan To New Data Lineup?

It does but, and I could be wrong, I believe its been tweaked since then. For example, the rep I chatted with said nothing of having to switch to an EM plan in order to qualify for the $10 data as stated in that doc. All I had to do was start a new 2-yr contract. But I guess I won't really know until I go thru the process of getting the 9780 whether thru CS or in-store. Then they'll say, oh the system won't let me do that or yes I can do this for you. (Shrug)

The EM Family 1500+text+200mb data would work great for me, I just have yet to find out if I can switch with just a 1-line upgrade or if I have to upgrade them all.

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[Brewkelyn]

Well, I just picked up a 9780 and she's gorgeous.

BUT, I couldn't get the $10 web it was $15 for the 200mb plan because I have an older plan.

So that is what that T-Mo doc said in the link. But, that's not what I was told (which I realize happens all the time)

Anyway, do you think I should bother calling CS about it? or just suck it up?

Obviously that's for me to decide but feel free to offer your opinion, thx.

[Artemis68]

I believe it's only 10$ if you're on EM.

$15 if you're on an older plan. I'm not sure why that's what it is. Same thing for text too. $15 for unlim txt on older plans while the EM plans give it to you for $10.
(Unless you're like me, on a grandfathered plan with 9.99 txt unlim for individuals).

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[Jaszman]

I just switched both of my $25 unlimited (5gb now) to the new $10 200mb plans. I basicly use the BIS service on my phone just for the push e-mail, and messaging so I've never go over 40 to 75 mbs a month (once in a while I'll check the weather or a game score)
The one that worries me a little is my daughters android service, she normally pretty good (been using between 100 to 200 mbs a month) so I think I'll be OK with the change.
She's been using the 3G my touch and I hope the new 4G my touch I'm getting her for Christmas dosen't change that.
I was told by the T-mobile rep that she can monitor her usage by calling #932# then send to check her usage, and if she dosen't T-mobile will e-mail her and I if she comes close to the 200mb limit.
You gotta love T-mobile, NO contracts, the lowest prices I can get for the services I need, and the BEST customer service you can get

[Artemis68]

Jaszman,

If your daughter DOES go over (and it's possible) with her new phone, I've read elsewhere that the overage charges cap out at $40/month. So you wouldn't have to worry about paying a bill that is hundreds of dollars, the most you'd pay is $40/month, which is $10 over the unlimited plan. And at that point, you may decide to switch her back.

[Jaszman]

Artemis68, thanks for that info, as you say if she does go over this Christmas with the overages capped a $40 by T-mobile, and my current savings being $30 on both the BIS & the Android service for her I'll olny be out $10. Thats a load off my mind and I can now relax (and not hover over her new phone)

I was told by the rep on the phone that I was grandfathered and could return her to the $25 unlimited plan if needed, but knowing about that $40 cap gives me the courage to wait and see if she returns to normal after Christmas. Thanks Again

[Myveggies]

After reviewing my bill for the past year, I never saw any month having more than 40MB data so I switched from the unlimited $30 data plan to the 200MB $15 data plan.

I was told there would be no contract extension, this is cool as my decision to do EM instead of EM+ a year ago just saved me another $200.

Never inquired about the $10 plan, I assume it's something that would require a contract extension? If so, I am cool with not having to extend my contract for only $5 more a month. That's only $60 for the remaining of the contract compared to $200 ETF if I need to cancel after the original contract is up.

[SandAngel]

I was just wondering if the family allowances will let you put a lid on the data so you don't have to worry about that $40 cap that was mentioned????

I have the family allowances but am too lazy to check right now

I have $20 unlimited so won't be changing anything but was just curious if it could be done. It might save a few parents some cash if possible.

[NorrisCell]

Originally Posted by SandAngel

I was just wondering if the family allowances will let you put a lid on the data so you don't have to worry about that $40 cap that was mentioned????

I have the family allowances but am too lazy to check right now

I have $20 unlimited so won't be changing anything but was just curious if it could be done. It might save a few parents some cash if possible.

Currently there's no setting in the FA controls that caps data. Hopefully they'll add it, because it would be very beneficial

[Jaszman]

Originally Posted by Myveggies

After reviewing my bill for the past year, I never saw any month having more than 40MB data so I switched from the unlimited $30 data plan to the 200MB $15 data plan.

I was told there would be no contract extension, this is cool as my decision to do EM instead of EM+ a year ago just saved me another $200.

Never inquired about the $10 plan, I assume it's something that would require a contract extension? If so, I am cool with not having to extend my contract for only $5 more a month. That's only $60 for the remaining of the contract compared to $200 ETF if I need to cancel after the original contract is up.

Myveggies, the $10 BIS (200mb) is for TMO customers who have there cellphone services with them, but do not have a contract. Tmobile has slightly lower service (talk, messaging, BIS, etc) rates for customers who don't sign 2 yr contracts, However the down side to these slightly lower rates is you have to pay full price for your phones.
A long time ago I had a very bad expierience with a very bad provider. It drove me crazy that I would have to pay them money to discontinue their very bad service, so I kept one line with them, changed most of my cell phones and services to Tmobile (wihtout contract), and spent most of the next 3 months calling that bad providers help line (complaining about their bad service) untill they released me from my contract, 1 year early, without penalty.
I have been with Tmobile, without contract ever since.
Old people don't mind paying for somthing, but god help you if they don't get what they pay for.