Buying Nexus 4 from Google Play store Vs. Buying from Tmobile or retail store ?

[vijrtk]

Hi all,

I am completely new to this Gogle LG Nexus 4 phone and was planning to buy one online today. Got some basic questions about this phone.

I'm currently a T-Mobile customer in USA. Still in contract until 2014. I have value plan with T-Mobile.

Questions:

1) Is there any difference in buying the Nexus 4 phone from Google Play store Versus buying directly from T-Mobile online/store ?

2) When I buy the nexus 4 online from google play store, will it ask if I need an unlocked phone or a locked phone ?

3) Does the Nexus 4 work for all GSM carriers across the world, if I travel outside USA ?


Thanks in advance.

 

[map1978]

Welcome to the AC forums

1. No difference
2. No, it's unlocked only
3. Yes worldwide GSM device

 

[vijrtk]

Price wise will there be any difference. Buying from google play store Versus Tmobile online/store ?

 

[rclifton]

Price wise will there be any difference. Buying from google play store Versus Tmobile online/store ?

Yes, Tmobile only sells the 16GB version for $499. In the play store you can choose from either 8GB or 16GB for $299 and $349.

 

[map1978]

Yes Google Play is $299/349 (8 and 16gb) whereas T-Mobile only has the 16gb and it's $499
You can try to order from GP today starting 3pm est
That's your best bet

 

[vijrtk]

Is there a limit as how many we can order in google play store ?

 

[bilago]

Is there a limit as how many we can order in google play store ?

5 was the max last go around. I just want one. So order your five at 3:05pm please.

 

[valpd]

I called T Mobile and they tell me they only sell contracted phones. True?

 

[anon(94115)]

They should be selling them off contract as well

Sent from my X-Band Modem... TY Genesis

 

[Jnorton2724]

I called T Mobile and they tell me they only sell contracted phones. True?

You should be able to buy them off contract as well.

 

[valpd]

The T Mobile website doesn't show the $499 deal. Can I buy one in store?

 

[anon(94115)]

Correct you have to go to a store for it..

Sent from my X-Band Modem... TY Genesis

 

[rclifton]

Yes you can, I bought one the first day they were available without a contract or even a Tmobile phone #.

 

[valpd]

How can I check local T Mobile inventory

 

[greenlantern5]

How can I check local T Mobile inventory

I would like to know this also!!!! Besides calling stores what other options do we have????

 

[valpd]

None of the T Mobiles around me sell the $499 model. I wonder how long it takes to arrive if I order the 16gb online?

 

[6tr6tr]

I called T Mobile and they tell me they only sell contracted phones. True?

Yes, but...once you buy an on-contract phone from T-Mobile for $200, you can then pay them $200 more to unlock the phone and let you out of your contract (i think you still owe them 1 month of service).

 

[valpd]

Yes, but...once you buy an on-contract phone from T-Mobile for $200, you can then pay them $200 more to unlock the phone and let you out of your contract (i think you still owe them 1 month of service).

I would rather buy an unlocked phone right away vs dealing with T Mobile and their unlocking wait times/procedures.

 

[Citizen Coyote]

I would like to know this also!!!! Besides calling stores what other options do we have????

That's it, if you want to get an unlocked version from T-Mobile you have to call individual stores.