JUMP! On Demand

[ahamick]

If I'm correct about how the payments work it is beneficial to go to the new program if you don't want insurance or if you would prefer the $8 insurance (the insurance plan on Jump 1 has some extra perks of I'm not mistaken)

If you are only using jump as a way to make payments on a device over 2 years, not upgrade, want to own the device after 2 years, and want insurance then it seems the original jump is better

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[boogas8]

So is it worth switching from jump 1 to the new just on demand?

Most say no but it's up to you in the end.

Sent from my Galaxy S6 Edge via the Uncarrier

 

[20degrees]

So is it worth switching from jump 1 to the new just on demand?

Don't do it.

 

[LeoRex]

If you use JUMP... Why wouldn't you pick the new plan? Who cares about whether there's a balloon payment after 18 months vs. pay off the phone outright in 24? If you hold on to your phone for that long, what's the point of having it in the first place? The point of JUMP is that you're switching phones several times a year.... And that balloon payment gets pushed off 18 months in the future every time you switch.

The phone payments for both JUMPs are exactly the same (other than the iPhone 6, which is heavily discounted). The difference is that there is no additional JUMP payment now. Yes, you'd have to add insurance back on if you wanted it... But you still make out.

Think about it. Old JUMP was $10/m and you could switch twice a year. New JUMP has no additional payment (saving $10/m) and you get an extra upgrade. Even if you want to add insurance, you still save $2 a month and still get the extra switch.

 

[quay69]

Well do whatever you guys want but i will caution you to read the fine print of the new jump program,i assure you it's not better than jump one. Ever since T-Mobile came out with jump one they realized it was to good of a plan to keep it was meant to attract new customers and it did then they realized they were losing out on money so they came out with jump 2,no jump plan will ever be better than part 1 period

 

[atkjhi]

I just bought a new phone a month ago and now I'm confused. I didn't really want jump but I got it because the guy said I can cancel it at any time and it's probably a good idea to have the insurance for a few months. I'm guessing I'd be eligible for jump on demand in 6 months if I choose. I'm probably going to cancel my jump one at the end of 6 months. I'll either trade in my S6 or just keep it until I pay it off and stop paying the extra 10 bucks a month.

 

[LeoRex]

Well do whatever you guys want but i will caution you to read the fine print of the new jump program

Well, that's 100% on point... It's all in the little details. There are still plenty of questions about the new terms.

But another way of looking at it is that T-Mobile initially thought they would have issues and changed the terms... But 18 months in, they analyzed how the program was being used and decided that they could loosen things and still not take a bath. Hard to say... But T-Mobile hasn't been screwing us over, so I'm giving them some leeway.

I mean, my base plan is $10 less a month from when I first signed up and I now have unlimited on both lines, not just one... T-Mobile isn't Verizon.

 

[Ronan1287]

so what's the deal with this? Because when I wanted to sign up for JUMP, they said it was too late because it was after 14 days. I was like really? They said that should be enough time to decide... Even though I'm the one who's using and paying the phone. I should be able to decide that anytime I want.

Are there any restrictions on when you can sign up for this JUMP on demand?

 

[atkjhi]

You would have to pay off your existing phone first since you did not sign up for jump. Or add an additional line and I'm guessing that line would immediately be available for jump on demand.

 

[boogas8]

so what's the deal with this? Because when I wanted to sign up for JUMP, they said it was too late because it was after 14 days. I was like really? They said that should be enough time to decide... Even though I'm the one who's using and paying the phone. I should be able to decide that anytime I want.

Are there any restrictions on when you can sign up for this JUMP on demand?

Jump on demand has to be done when you buy the phone ane so only phones bought june 28th or later and purchased through (leasing) jump on demand at purchase. You are leasing the phone not buying financing it. There is a big difference and you can't just switch when you want to.

As for Jump 2 it is 14 days not whenever you want. This is because Jump 2 includes insurance.

Sent from my Galaxy S6 Edge via the Uncarrier

 

[raino]

Well, in just over a year, looks like JoD is dead to new customers--store reps all but won't sign up customers, and it isn't there online either (links are redirecting to t-mobile.com.)

Plus they seem to be going back on a "no down payment on base models for well qualified customers" declaration as well.

This probably kills LCG as well. I guess TMO figured their network is on par with Verizon's or something.

Is this the first time the Uncarrier has killed off an Uncarrier?

 

[anon(782252)]

Well, in just over a year, looks like JoD is dead to new customers--store reps all but won't sign up customers, and it isn't there online either (links are redirecting to t-mobile.com.)

Plus they seem to be going back on a "no down payment on base models for well qualified customers" declaration as well.

This probably kills LCG as well. I guess TMO figured their network is on par with Verizon's or something.

Is this the first time the Uncarrier has killed off an Uncarrier?

I wouldn't say it's over just yet but it's weird all the links are down. Clearly the negative feedback on the Note 7 down payment has them rethinking things since they changed course and starting tomorrow, the down payment is no longer required for the Note 7.

 

[boogas8]

Well, in just over a year, looks like JoD is dead to new customers--store reps all but won't sign up customers, and it isn't there online either (links are redirecting to t-mobile.com.)

Plus they seem to be going back on a "no down payment on base models for well qualified customers" declaration as well.

This probably kills LCG as well. I guess TMO figured their network is on par with Verizon's or something.

Is this the first time the Uncarrier has killed off an Uncarrier?

In my opinion I'd say it's the second time they killed off an uncarrier move, if we are technical the first time. I say the first time is the original jump. Technically they announced a jump 2.0 (half pay off to upgrade) which replaced it. In other words a massive downgrade from the original to 2.0. If they couldn't afford the original Jump, I don't understand how they thought JOD would work, all it was, was the original Jump plan on steroids.

If I remember correctly this was actually part of uncarrier amped, so it plays off the Jump move. Once again just another massive downgrade.

 

[Wano Fox]

I tried to Jump on Demand today and they wanted another 400$! I just paid 750$ when we got service. Said jump 3 times a year for 0 down. So basically I give away 750$ and my V10 to jump to a GS7 edge for more Money! That makes no sense. Why would anyone have this program if that were the case..