T-Mobile: Galaxy Note 9 Pre-Order Thread

[jlangner]

Last year the Note 8 was only $179 down I think for basically the same price as the Note 9
I wonder why such a jump in down payment?

T-Mobile's target number is around $30/month ($720). That means if phone is above $720 you pay the difference as a down payment so you can get $30/month.

 

[AARON BRYANT2]

They want their "equity"! Aint about getting their customers a more affordable plan lol

 

[Almeuit]

Is this true ? Did they lower downpayment ?View attachment 287739

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=902441&p=6300199&viewfull=1#post6300199

 

[arunma]

This seems to suggest a much more reasonable $82 down payment and $40 a month:

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/galaxy-note-9-pricing-availability,news-27768.html

 

[Almeuit]

This seems to suggest a much more reasonable $82 down payment and $40 a month:

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/galaxy-note-9-pricing-availability,news-27768.html

If you are a "highest tier customer" yes -- https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/95ybdq/jod_highest_tier_customers_note9_for_8199_down/.

 

[arunma]

If you are a "highest tier customer" yes -- https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/95ybdq/jod_highest_tier_customers_note9_for_8199_down/.

Dumb question: how do I know if I'm a higher tier customer?

 

[Almeuit]

Dumb question: how do I know if I'm a higher tier customer?

Only support would be able to tell you what you are classified under.

 

[Ryano89]

This seems to suggest a much more reasonable $82 down payment and $40 a month:

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/galaxy-note-9-pricing-availability,news-27768.html

And I think that is for JOD,. but I don't think it applies to those of us who are just on JUMP.

 

[Nakrohtap]

Yes literally this. Idk what the hell Tmobile is thinking anymore, but that's a joke. I used to rave on Tmobile until I switched to Verizon last year and seeing this - I'm glad I did now.

$500 down lol...

Yeah. We switched when Verizon starting doing crap like this and now T-mobile is doing it worse.

 

[Nakrohtap]

Tmobile is getting destroyed on the internet for the down payment

...and they should. They won't do anything about it, though, unfortunately.

 

[Kilroy672]

T-Mobile through Facebook messenger said I was qualified for the $81 down and $40 a month. I may go that route and save myself almost $200.

 

[Nakrohtap]

If this is true, I'm in. When I called a few hours ago, nothing had changed. However, since it wasn't officially on sale for pre-order, maybe they couldn't say anything.

If you are a "highest tier customer" yes -- https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/95ybdq/jod_highest_tier_customers_note9_for_8199_down/.

 

[Ryano89]

If this is true, I'm in. When I called a few hours ago, nothing had changed. However, since it wasn't officially on sale for pre-order, maybe they couldn't say anything.

It would be nice if something like this applied to the 512gb version.

 

[Blues Fan]

I use tmobile but for the third time now I ordered via samsung.com and simply pay in full (400 trade in too). If I have to take a payment plan for a phone that means I shouldn't be able to afford it in the first place.

 

[arunma]

T-Mobile through Facebook messenger said I was qualified for the $81 down and $40 a month. I may go that route and save myself almost $200.

Yeah, assuming I'm qualified I'll do the same. For those of us who'll be upgrading again to the S10, it's absolutely worth it!

 

[spridell]

I almost hesitant to pre-order tonight.

I think with all the backlash numbers will get adjusted tomorrow.

I will wait until tomorrow afternoon or night to see where we are at with the down payments.

 

[Almeuit]

I almost hesitant to pre-order tonight.

I think with all the backlash numbers will get adjusted tomorrow.

I will wait until tomorrow afternoon or night to see where we are at with the down payments.

We will see. They announced a year ago the $0 down would go away this year -- talked about here -- https://forums.androidcentral.com/t-mobile/900088-psa-jod-0-down-going-away.html.

 

[Dhawk1202]

I'm being told that if you have been with Tmobile for 3 years that you would be eligible for the $82 down and $40 a month via JOD. Otherwise its the $280 down option. This is from Tmobile Facebook.

 

[AARON BRYANT2]

So how does one preorder the note 9 when you have JOD? Do you HAVE to go to the store to do it since it requires you to turn your phone in?

 

[Almeuit]

So how does one preorder the note 9 when you have JOD? Do you HAVE to go to the store to do it since it requires you to turn your phone in?

IIRC you have to visit a store or call in.