I saw that T-Mobile has gone to no contract plans, but there's no sign of the $30 per month plan with 5GB data! Am I missing something, like where to find it on the site? I was planning to switch to that plan when the new Nexus came out so I could get a year on my VM Evo V.
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$30 Plan Gone!?!?!?!?
- Thread starter rs98
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Snake X
Android Expert
Looks like its true.. I'll know for sure when my micro sim card arrives!
I thought they were releasing uncarrier though on the 26th D:
EDIT: it's still there
http://i.imgur.com/efADjbA.png you can find details at http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans and just click "which plan is right for you?" (ctrl+f to search for it if you cant find that)
I thought they were releasing uncarrier though on the 26th D:
EDIT: it's still there
http://i.imgur.com/efADjbA.png you can find details at http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans and just click "which plan is right for you?" (ctrl+f to search for it if you cant find that)
SuperAfnan
Android Expert
Just checked its still there. I know John legere isn't stupid to shoot his company in the foot. 
Atma
Extreme Android User
Looks like you can subsidize a phone with a no contract plan now.
T-Mobile's New Contract-Free Plans Go Live
T-Mobile's New Contract-Free Plans Go Live
SuperAfnan
Android Expert
I'm pretty sure walmart was the only vendor and T-Mobile's website (it was Web exclusive).
ron scubadiver
Android Enthusiast
The new plan with all phones being no contract is a seismic shift in the mobile phone space. Everyone might be doing it soon.
tube517
Android Expert
With the economy still struggling, prepaid is gaining steam. I know I will never get another contract again.
That is because the site is only advertising prepaid now. I will agree that they've done a good job of hiding the $30 "Walmart" plan but it is still there.
My understanding is that all plans sold directly through T-Mobile now are prepaid, with the phone prices being based on a no interest loan paid back over 24 months. To get a T-Mobile contract plan, you must by from a T-Mobile reseller (such as Best Buy).
20 months, not 24, but essentially you are correct. I honestly like their way much better. Especially how you can pay off the phone earlier without any early payment fees. Makes buying that expensive new phone much easier without getting stuck in a money sucking contract.
It appears to be 24 monthly payments under the new plan, at least according to their website.
Let me get a Note 2 on that payment plan with the $30 plan!!
You have to sign up with a "qualifying data plan" to get the no interest loan, and if you cancel the plan you have to either pay the balance or return the phone. So you can't get the loan with the $30 plan.
Crashdamage
Android Expert
T-Mobile is NOT - repeat NOT - going all prepaid. The new plans are *postpaid*. Prepaid plans are still available, including the $30 'Walmart' plan.
They ARE going all *non-contract*, whether prepaid or postpaid.
Linux user #266351. Android since v1.0
They ARE going all *non-contract*, whether prepaid or postpaid.
Linux user #266351. Android since v1.0
Perhaps the better way to say it is they are blurring the lines between the two. From what I can tell, they will be prepaid or postpaid with the plan being the same either way (other than the $30 plan), other then if you pay at the beginning or end of the month. Of course, to pay at the end of the month and to finance the phone, you will need to have good credit and a credit check.
Though pre-paid will not get data roaming and post-paid has data priority when network traffic is heavy.
Crashdamage
Android Expert
There are more differences than that. Price, network priority, etc.
Linux user #266351. Android since v1.0
Linux user #266351. Android since v1.0
I edited my post to include data roaming and priority as you were posting this.
I am not seeing a price difference, other than the $30 plan. And perhaps I'm understanding wrong, but my impression is that they are largely doing away with "T-Mobile Monthly" (their old data prepaid plans), which is why they no longer have links to it on their main webpage.
The individual plan prices between prepaid and postpaid appear to be the same ($50, $60, $70, again excluding the $30 plan). I suppose the difference is if you can get a Family Plan prepaid or if those will only be postpaid (despite being no-contract). Perhaps they have remained intentionally vague on this, as I've not seen anything in their official announcements that clarifies what plans will be available prepaid?
jefboyardee
Extreme Android User
Do you mean the little thing at the bottom;