T-Mobile needs to aggressively advertise their unlimited 4G plan!

[FreakyLocz14]

I believe that T-Mobile is the only carrier to go back to unlimited data after dropping it for tiered data plans.

Since unlimited calling and messaging is $49.99, and unlimited data is $20, their unlimited plan is $10 less than Sprint's is for smartphones!

Also keep in mind that with Sprint, landline calls are NOT unlimited on their most advertised plan.

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[chunkcohen]

Re: T-Mobile needs to aggressively advertise their unlimited 4G p

But you're also comparing Sprint's pricing to T-Mobile's Value Plan pricing, which requires you to either BYOD or pay full price for a phone.

All of Sprint's current rate plans are subsidized (discount on a phone with a 2-year agreement). Sprint's most popular individual plan (Everything Data 450) would therefore be best compared to T-Mobile's Classic 500 plan (with unlimited 4G option), which is the same price, once you factor in Sprint's $10 premium device surcharge. But comparing those two, there's still slight differences. Obviously, you get 50 minutes more airtime on T-Mobile's plan. But, Sprint's free mobile-to-mobile applies to any mobile number called, regardless of carrier. T-Mobile's mobile-to-mobile is only to other T-Mobile phones.

Also keep in mind that with Sprint, landline calls are NOT unlimited on their most advertised plan.

And neither are T-Mobile's, if you're on a limited airtime plan (like Classic 500).

 

[gollum18]

You should also keep in mind that most landlines are being phased out, the only places that will still have them are businesses and public offices.

BTW 4g is very expensive to run especially if it is unlimited, I don't see it lasting very long at that price.

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[jtcanales]

Re: T-Mobile needs to aggressively advertise their unlimited 4G p

What they need to do is what Verizon is doing unlimited 4g for mobile hotspot.

 

[FreakyLocz14]

Re: T-Mobile needs to aggressively advertise their unlimited 4G p

But you're also comparing Sprint's pricing to T-Mobile's Value Plan pricing, which requires you to either BYOD or pay full price for a phone.

You can choose to finance your phone on a Value Plan, which is still $5 less than the Classic Plans, but I use unlocked Nexus devices, anyway.

What they need to do is what Verizon is doing unlimited 4g for mobile hotspot.

Does T-Mobile have a comparable plan?

My mobile hotspot is currently on the now discontinued Unlimited 200 MB Value Plan, with a 50% discounts for also having a voice line, which is $9.99 per month.

 

[chunkcohen]

Re: T-Mobile needs to aggressively advertise their unlimited 4G p

You can choose to finance your phone on a Value Plan, which is still $5 less than the Classic Plans, but I use unlocked Nexus devices, anyway.

Yeah, I almost forgot about that. I think that's what my roommate is doing with his T-Mobile phone. But over time, you're still paying full price for the phone, only in monthly installments added to your bills. The nice thing about it though is that it's interest-free.

 

[FreakyLocz14]

Yeah, I almost forgot about that. I think that's what my roommate is doing with his T-Mobile phone. But over time, you're still paying full price for the phone, only in monthly installments added to your bills. The nice thing about it though is that it's interest-free.

It's still less than the Classic Plans per month, and the installment charge goes away after the phone is completely paid for, while the Classic Plan pricing is permanent.

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[chunkcohen]

It's still less than the Classic Plans per month, and the installment charge views away after the phone is completely paid for, while the Classic Plan pricing is permanent.

Right. The Classic plans really only make sense to those who like to upgrade phones frequently and want a big discount up front, rather than paying a larger amount up front and financing the rest over 20 installments (Value plan w/T-Mo purchased device). You spend more money in the long run of course on Classic, but on a Value plan, some high-end devices will require up-front payments in excess of $200.

But IMHO, the Value plans are only significant money savers when you BYOD, like an unlocked GNex. One scenario:

$349 for the device from Google Play
$69.99 Unlimited 4G Value Plan at 24 months: $1,679.76
Total: $2,028.76

vs.

$229.99 upfront for a GS III 16GB
$69.99 Unlimited 4G Value Plan at 24 months + 20 installments of $20: $2,079.76
Total: $2,309.75

A $280.99 difference. Personally, I wouldn't pay that much more for a GS III.

 

[Jon_Doh]

It's a great advertising gimmick, that's for sure. The problem is finding 4G coverage. There is a very small circle of 4G coverage where I live and then it's a 2 hour drive with Edge only til the next 4G area. If I drive in any three other directions I out run T-Mobile coverage and roam on AT&T's Edge, which is fine for phone calls, but it is inconsistent for text and email reception. Funny, but I'm looking at their coverage map right now and in the northern suburbs they show strong T-Mobile 4G coverage. Yet I drive that are all the time and they have no coverage at all there. You roam on AT&T. The local store reps are honest and will tell you that is a weak area for T-Mobile, but the coverage maps are deceitful. Looks like T-Mobile is learned how to make coverage maps from Verizon.