What happened to T-Mobile being inexpensive?

**radiohead_freak** · 05-13-2009, 10:19 AM

"There has been quite a bit of movement recently as far as T-Mobile’s plans are concerned and if you haven’t been keeping your eye on the ball, you probably missed something. For the most part, T-Mo has added plans and options that are pretty favorable for subscribers but word just came in from one of our ninjas regarding a few more upcoming changes some might not be happy about. The first concerns smartphone users: We know that all you BGR fans out there obviously have data plans but there are plenty of people who enjoy the enhanced functionality of a smartphone who haven’t yet embraced mobile data services. Unfortunately, those people are in for a bit of a disappointment — some time in June T-Mobile will begin requiring that all smartphones (new activations / upgrades) have a data plan. This new requirement will not apply to the BlackBerry Pearl, BlackBerry Pearl Flip, Samsung Behold or Samsung Memoir. Next up, messaging addicts: Also beginning some time in June, T-Mobile’s Unlimited Domestic Messages for Families will jump from $19.95 per month to $24.99 per month. It’s still a pretty sweet deal of course, just not quite as sweet as it used to be."

**syb0rg** · 05-13-2009, 10:30 AM

hum... i wonder if people wouldn't alter their phones network settings to bypass the "web blocker" if tmobile wouldn't have done this.

And what is the point of having a Smart Phone if you can't use it as it's meant to be used. To say look at me? to show off?... oh well i have the 19.99 unlimited data package and the 19.99 FMess plan. both grandfathered in....

**radiohead_freak** · 05-13-2009, 10:35 AM

Yeah I made the mistake once of removing my data plan and adding it again(thinking it would refresh my connection) and I now pay 24.99 for data -__-

**XxTRCxX** · 05-13-2009, 12:24 PM

24.99 is just like if you had the 19.99 plan and 400 text message plan. It is not a big deal....

**timmyjoe42** · 05-13-2009, 12:30 PM

I use my smartphone as a PDA and don't need the internet very much. I find the internet on a Pearl is pretty lame anyway.

**XxTRCxX** · 05-13-2009, 12:37 PM

Try a 8900 and you will change your mind

**radiohead_freak** · 05-13-2009, 12:58 PM

It is a big deal when I'm already paying 20 for Family Text lol

**hearmeoutx** · 05-13-2009, 01:12 PM

I think T-mobile is still very inexpensive. If I had verizon I would be paying $115 a month. If I had AT&T I would be paying $110 a month. With T-mobile I am paying $80/mo.

**flybabyroxy** · 05-13-2009, 01:15 PM

Yea that sux. My bill's already 140.00 a month for 2 phones but because I've been a loyal customer for several years now I have unlimited minutes for 89.00 a month for both lines and my daughter's 14 so i need it!!!!

**xTemptati0n** · 05-13-2009, 04:51 PM

I'm currently employed with T-Mobile and I haven't heard anything about the prices getting higher. I know that new things are in the works (can't say specifically), but in a recent meeting nothing consisting of higher fees was ever discussed. I can't say that it will never happen as nobody ever knows that, but I do know that at this point in time, mandatory data hasn't been mentioned.

**XxTRCxX** · 05-13-2009, 05:12 PM

I know they don't let the 19.99 happen anymore, its just 24.99 (BB Data plan + 400 text messages) With that said, it does cost more, BUT most people that have data, have a text plan as well, so it really is no difference in TMO's services/prices.

**donnamatt** · 05-13-2009, 05:50 PM

Wow...if that's true, it's awful...they really made me sour a couple of months ago when I removed my $19.99 unlimited email/data/text plan and tried to add it back LITERALLY four minutes later only to find out the price had jumped to $24.99. Granted it is still better than the split $24.99/$34.99 email/text/web plans they are flinging around now, but I just felt so cheated at the time. I asked the CSR if she would be willing to give it to me at the old price since I have been a loyal customer with 2 lines for the past 6 years...she flatly refused and I politely hung up.

On a brighter note, someone in another thread threw out that they had recently been able to get the $19.99 family unlimited messaging for $9.99. Apparently, it was a promo that T-Mo had run a couple of years ago when the line of family plans was being introduced, but the poster said they were able to get it by calling T-Mo and asking for a rep in retentions. I decided to try my luck today, and at first the regular CSR tried to play me like he didn't know what I was talking about

...I told him to just add the plan to my account and see if it would work, and lo and behold...I now have family unlimited texting for $9.99.

Sooo...if price jumps are imminent, now would be a good time to leverage loyalty to get cheaper pricing on your plans...

**skullgame45** · 05-13-2009, 05:54 PM

Just wanted to throw it out there that this has already been talked about.

http://forums.crackberry.com/f69/rum...-plans-226626/

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**nmsayani** · 05-15-2009, 11:33 PM

Guys who have had 19.99 BB data plan and have switched and some how got stuck with 24.99 i got some news for You specially if your on a family plan with unlimited text.

Me and my friends have had similar issue in the past but talking to the Supervisor have has helped us get it back the 19.99 plan ,infact for a friend we got it as a new customer , So its just who you talk to at customer service and what mood they r in .... try sweet talking might help

**Michelle Haag** · 05-16-2009, 01:05 AM

Yeah, I'm happy to pay $60/month for my plan vs other people who pay AT&T or Verizon $100+ for the same plan...

No complaints from me!!

**Strideberry** · 05-16-2009, 05:08 AM

Every provider is asking for a data plan on a smartphone nowadays. Was talking to a girl just a few days ago, and she was concerned about Verizon's way of requiring the data plan. Of course I don't find it a problem with my 8900/$20 unlimited, but if that price ever increases to the official $30 a month, I would probably be very disappointed.

I pay $65 for my line and I'm enjoying every moment of it, TMO really is inexpensive next to AT&T or Verizon.

**CCCHeel** · 05-16-2009, 08:59 AM

4 line family plan with 1000 minutes, UL N/W and M2M ($89.99)
Unlimited family texting ($9.99)
Blackberry e-mail (1 line, $9.99)
10% discount: Freelancers Union

AFTER taxes & fees: ~ $118

I challenge someone from another carrier beating that. Plus, every time I have ever had to call T-Mo CS, it has been a great experience.

T-Mo is absolutely the best, bar none.

**SandAngel** · 05-16-2009, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by CCCHeel

4 line family plan with 1000 minutes, UL N/W and M2M ($89.99)
Unlimited family texting ($9.99)
Blackberry e-mail (1 line, $9.99)
10% discount: Freelancers Union

AFTER taxes & fees: ~ $118

I challenge someone from another carrier beating that. Plus, every time I have ever had to call T-Mo CS, it has been a great experience.

T-Mo is absolutely the best, bar none.

I have what you have except I get MY FAVES for free. ithink its GREAT!!!!!

I have 4 phones and with the my faves we only use maybe 300 minutes a month out of my pool of minutes ... and thats with 2 teenagers

**Affiliated** · 05-16-2009, 06:34 PM

T Mobile for me remains a great deal. I am on the Unlimited Loyalty plan for $49.99 per month plus $34.99 for unlimited data and texts = $84.98 per month. That is a fantastic deal. I was previously paying $124.98 for this same plan until I became eligible for the unlimited loyalty plan. This same unlimited everything plan would cost $99 on Sprint and $150 on Verizon and ATT. Only catch is TMobile has no 3G coverage where I live, but that really isn't a big deal. I use my blackberry primarily for calls, texts, and emails. When I do use it for internet, EDGE is quick enough.

**CCCHeel** · 05-20-2009, 08:45 AM

Just did an online chat with T-Mo CS and got my 10% freelancers discount changed to a 15% discount for being a University of Florida student. JUST LIKE THAT!

T-Mo is the best!

I asked about the free myfaves, but they said it was incompatible with the corporate discount. I will try some other time.

**psziel** · 05-20-2009, 01:06 PM

no the rep dont, i called and said cancel and it connected me to a rep and said i would like the 19.99 BIS plan due to that i have a 9.99 family unlimted text package and dont want to have to pay for 400 extra texts that i dont need. he gave me the 19.99 back and a free month. no code needed

Originally Posted by EmployeeForG1

Well nmsayani your mostly correct. Its not easy putting a grandfathered feature on your account. The rep has to know the code for it. So the rep/sup needs to be willing and ABLE<<<IMPORTANT!!!

**ronnie51** · 05-20-2009, 04:04 PM

Well I called and have the family plan and called and asked for retention unit. Told them I was being charged for unlimited text at 19.99 told them I saw it on the crack and its suppose to be 9.9.. They said no problem and reduced it have everytbing unlimited and the. I'll is 130 for two lines. Thanks crackberry for all ur grand advice.

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**AlexOnyx** · 06-07-2009, 06:39 PM

OK, quick question.. I'm just getting back in the Blackberry game after about a year of being with SK's and the G1.

I used to have the cheaper plans but i've honestly forgotten the details. I understand that now it's 34.99 for unlimited net + messaging.

The old 19.99 plan....did it also include messaging or was it 19.99 for data & if you wanted unlimited messaging it'd still be an add'l 14.99?

**Heresy** · 06-07-2009, 06:47 PM

I have the 19.99 plan and it went to 24.99 with 400 messages. Not exactly sure what it is now.

**xTemptati0n** · 06-07-2009, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by AlexOnyx

OK, quick question.. I'm just getting back in the Blackberry game after about a year of being with SK's and the G1.

I used to have the cheaper plans but i've honestly forgotten the details. I understand that now it's 34.99 for unlimited net + messaging.

The old 19.99 plan....did it also include messaging or was it 19.99 for data & if you wanted unlimited messaging it'd still be an add'l 14.99?

19.99 was just data.