- 07-05-2012, 12:17 PM #1Newbie
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Hi, my contract for verizon is expiring soon and i am leaving them but i need a phone. I have tried to understand how unlocked phones work but I cant seem to grasp it. I am looking at the T-Mobile Monthly 4G plan for $30 a month. The only problem is the phones that they offer for the plan arent really any good. My question is, if I buy an unlocked phone that has 4g and is an original T-Mobile phone like the HTC One S can I use that unlocked phone on the Monthly 4G plan? Thank you.
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- 07-05-2012, 06:13 PM #2Super Moderator
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Re: Help with new plan
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As far as I know, you should be able to use any phone with the $30/month plan. There was one member that said customer service told them otherwise, but I do believe many people haven't had a problem using other T-Mobile phones on the plan.
I'd recommend calling customer service just to double check, but it should be fine.
- 07-06-2012, 12:51 PM #3Newbie
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Re: Help with new plan
fgew rf: i am currently not a T-Mobile customer , but I have a few questions about your pay as you go plans
%Lawrence A: Yes, we have great prepay plans. What is your concern?
fgew rf: I am interested in the Monthly 4G plans, my question is, if I buy an unlocked GSM phone that is from a different carrier, will it run at 4G?
%Lawrence A: Yes, you just need to buy an activation kit and a T-Mobile SIM from our store.
%Lawrence A: After that you will have to contact our Activations department at 1-800-937-8997 so we can get you started.
%Lawrence A: Is there anything else?
fgew rf: ok, if I buy a unlocked GSM 3g phone can I still use the Monthly 4G plan at 3G speeds?
%Lawrence A: Yes, you are correct.
fgew rf: ok, are the data speeds different if I use a T-Mobile phone vs an unlocked phone from a different carrier?
%Lawrence A: No, the data speed depends on the rate plan you choose and it does not depend on the phone model you use.
fgew rf: ok, and I could use any T-Mobile smartphone on the Monthly 4G plan?
%Lawrence A: Yes.
fgew rf: how much are the activation kit and T-Mobile SIM?
%Lawrence A: Let me check.
%Lawrence A: My apologies, the price varies. Please visit a T-Mobile store. The price is around $6.99 - $9.99 depending on the place of purchase.
fgew rf: ok, do I need the activation kit and SIM if I buy a T-Mobile smartphone?
%Lawrence A: Yes, you need to have the activation kit and SIM card.
fgew rf: ok, would that T-Mobile phone need to be unlocked?
%Lawrence A: If it is a T-Mobile that was purchased online or on a store it only needs to be activated not unlocked which is why you have to contact activations.
fgew rf: ok, so I can buy any T-Mobile smartphone or unlocked GSM smartphone buy the activation kit and SIM and put that phone on the Monthly 4G plan?
%Lawrence A: Yes, you are correct.
fgew rf: ok, thank you so much
- 07-06-2012, 01:22 PM #4Super Moderator
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Re: Help with new plan
It looks like you're good to go then!
Enjoy your T-Mobile service.
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