What's your T-Mobile prepaid plan/setup?

[312city]

Hey guys my name is Dave. I'm new. I would like to know other peoples prepaid setup.

I'm currently using a unlocked Moto X 32GB with the $30 T-Mobile plan. I've had this plan since 2012. The included 100 minutes is not enough usually, but at 10cents a minute and only have to add a $10 refill card maybe once a twice a month is still the best deal out for 5GB of fast LTE for $50 or less, especially if you in a well covered area. I use all 5 gigs too (lucky I have Xfinity wi-Fi at home and on the go). I also refill my plan and minutes through CallingMart for discounts. I also pay $10 month for Beats Music (which is awesome). I've been stop using VOIP apps, they just don't work consistent enough for me. Lucky I have xfinity Voice at home and also don't mind buying more T-Mobile refills for the additional minutes I need.


The $80 plan is attractive as well. Unlimited LTE, Talk, Text and a extra 5GB of Hotspot for a iPad or Tab S. Upon release of the Moto X2,... I've been thinking about upgrading to the $80 plan. About $30-$40 extra what I'm paying now. Is it worth it? Be more attractive to pay through CallingMart to avoid tax.

 

[mogelijk]

If you go unlimited, you might consider switching to MetroPCS, since they are T-Mobile, particularly if you don't need tethering. Their unlimited plan is only $60/month, so you'd save $20.

 

[312city]

I think MetroPCS caps their LTE speeds but I could be wrong. The only prepaid brands that's don't cap LTE speeds is AT&T GoPhone, Verizon AllSet, and T-Mobile . Besides, Metro isn't in Chicago yet anyway.

 

[mogelijk]

I think MetroPCS caps their LTE speeds but I could be wrong. The only prepaid brands that's don't cap LTE speeds is AT&T GoPhone, Verizon AllSet, and T-Mobile . Besides, Metro isn't in Chicago yet anyway.

I've not heard of MetroPCS (the GSM side) capping their LTE speeds; though you could check on the MetroPCS forums to be sure. MetroPCS IS in Chicago because they were purchased by T-Mobile and all new customers are on the T-Mobile network; the old MetroPCS network has already started to be converted, and CDMA should be shut off next May.

As an alternative, there is a T-Mobile reseller, tellallmobile.net, that offers the unlimited plan (including international texting, Music Freedom, tethering, etc.) for $60/month. This plan should essentially be the same as postpaid T-Mobile service.

 

[312city]

I've not heard of MetroPCS (the GSM side) capping their LTE speeds; though you could check on the MetroPCS forums to be sure. MetroPCS IS in Chicago because they were purchased by T-Mobile and all new customers are on the T-Mobile network; the old MetroPCS network has already started to be converted, and CDMA should be shut off next May.

As an alternative, there is a T-Mobile reseller, tellallmobile.net, that offers the unlimited plan (including international texting, Music Freedom, tethering, etc.) for $60/month. This plan should essentially be the same as postpaid T-Mobile service.

Yeah I know Metro is part of T-Mobile now and they have coverage here. I meant to say is that they don't have a launch here yet nor any stores (at least to my eye). I have seen ppl here recently from out of town with Metro phones so I know it works if you go online and get service. Now that other reseller you just suggested sounds to good to be true. I would have to do my research on them.

 

[mogelijk]

Yeah I know Metro is part of T-Mobile now and they have coverage here. I meant to say is that they don't have a launch here yet nor any stores (at least to my eye). I have seen ppl here recently from out of town with Metro phones so I know it works if you go online and get service. Now that other reseller you just suggested sounds to good to be true. I would have to do my research on them.

If you go back to my previous post and the link, if you search there are a number of "MetroPCS stores" in the Chicago area -- in quotes because they are cell phone stores that are authorized MetroPCS dealers, not corporate stores (not sure they will open any new corporate stores).

There are a few T-Mobile resellers that have similar prices, though the ones I know are set up for business and self-employed people. For example, Harbor Mobile is set up for business customers and has the $60 unlimited price with all the T-Mobile postpaid benefits, and I know of some individuals (not businesses) that have signed up.

Essentially, T-Mobile allows these companies to buy the plans at a corporate rate (similar price to the per person cost on a maxed out family plan) for resale, in exchange they handle the customer service for the customers rather than T-Mobile.

 

[AnciusD]

If you go back to my previous post and the link, if you search there are a number of "MetroPCS stores" in the Chicago area -- in quotes because they are cell phone stores that are authorized MetroPCS dealers, not corporate stores (not sure they will open any new corporate stores).

There are a few T-Mobile resellers that have similar prices, though the ones I know are set up for business and self-employed people. For example, Harbor Mobile is set up for business customers and has the $60 unlimited price with all the T-Mobile postpaid benefits, and I know of some individuals (not businesses) that have signed up.

Essentially, T-Mobile allows these companies to buy the plans at a corporate rate (similar price to the per person cost on a maxed out family plan) for resale, in exchange they handle the customer service for the customers rather than T-Mobile.

Someone has recommended Harbor Mobile to me for their $15/5GB data plan. Is that a good idea? I'm thinking I need a T-Mobile hotspot + sim card from Harbor and I'm good to go. Am I missing anything else?

https://www.harbormobile.com/plans/

 

[AnciusD]

Only just now realized that the "free" tablet acts as the hotspot. And includes Music Freedom.