So can I...(post-paid to pre-paid).

[Thegreatone3]

I'm currently mid-contract with Verizon and looking to take advantage of T-Mobile covering my ETFs when I switch over. I'm also very interested in the Walmart $30 prepaid plan for unlimited text, data (5 gb of LTE), and 100 minutes.

So my question is, can I switch to a T-Mobile post paid plan, have them pay my ETFs, and then immediately go over to the $30 prepaid plan? Couldn't find anything on the T-Mobile FAQs. I'm okay with trading in my current phone to T-Mobile and paying full price for a new one. Thank you for any help!


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[Almeuit]

You can but the ETF payment can take a few weeks.. So be prepared to pay your ETF and then be reimbursed by T-Mobile later.

Also when coming to T-Mobile you have to get a phone so you'll be on a payment plan. Before going prepaid you'd have to pay it off since they don't finance phones for prepaid (I don't think).

 

[Thegreatone3]

You can but the ETF payment can take a few weeks.. So be prepared to pay your ETF and then be reimbursed by T-Mobile later.

Also when coming to T-Mobile you have to get a phone so you'll be on a payment plan. Before going prepaid you'd have to pay it off since they don't finance phones for prepaid (I don't think).

All of that is acceptable to me. Thank you.

 

[afrozeke]

Won't work.

But the $30 plan is more than enough to make up for whatever is left on your ETF. Play the long game.

 

[Thegreatone3]

Won't work.

But the $30 plan is more than enough to make up for whatever is left on your ETF. Play the long game.

So switching to prepaid nixes the ETF reimbursement? Even if I pay full price for the phone? Hmm.

 

[boogas8]

So switching to prepaid nixes the ETF reimbursement? Even if I pay full price for the phone? Hmm.

The issue is that the $30 prepaid plan is required to be a new activation with a new number. The reps very rarely if ever will switch people to that plan because it clearly says new activation only.


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[diesteldorf]

Not trying to thread crap, since Google Voice isn't perfect for everyone, but that's why I like not having my number attached to a carrier.

Assuming he may also use Google Voice, it would be easy for him to activate a new line with a new number.