T-Mobile prepares to pilot cheap unlimited voice plans
This one has been flying all over the interwebs for the past 12 hours or so, but it looks like the birth of some ridiculously sexy new T-Mobile plans is just a few short steps from moving to confirmed status. As the source of these docs has been a tad shaky at times in the past however, we’ll still have to keep the rumor label on this puppy for the time being. Here’s the deal: T-Mobile is preparing to offer a new line of plans to “loyal” customers. Loyal, apparently, translates to an account that is at least 22 months old and has a solid payment history. Should all go according to, err, plan – the new unlimited options should become available nationwide shortly thereafter. Hit the jump for a breakdown of the new plans and launch details.
Single Line Unlimited Anytime Minutes:
Unlimited Anytime Minutes
Nationwide Service
LD/Voicemail/Conference Calling
Caller ID/Call Waiting/Call Forwarding
1 LINE of Service
$49.99 (before taxes)FamilyTalk Unlimited Anytime Plan:
Unlimited Anytime Minutes
Nationwide Service
LD/Voicemail/Conference Calling
Caller ID/Call Waiting/Call Forwarding
2 LINES of SERVICE
$89.99 (before taxes)
–> Additional Lines (up to 3): $39.99You can add $25.00 data features, and/or Unilmited Famliy Messaging ($20) pack to plan if wanted – most of the current add-ons are compatible with this rate plan (eg. WorldClass Roaming and International LD Discount Plan).
Also, any Hotspot@Home capable mobile device may take advantage of UMA service(s) with unlimited usage, per this unlimited anytime minute rate plan; no additional H@H add-on required.
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(Unlimited Bundling Packs – Manual Configs)
Unlimited Voice/Data/Messaging Plan (single line): $84.99
Nationwide Service
LD/Voicemail/Conference Calling
Caller ID/Call Waiting/Call Forwarding
Unlimited Anytime Minutes ($49.99)
Unlimited SMS/MMS/Video/IM ($9.99)
Unlimited Data ($24.99)-or-
Unlimited Voice/Blackberry Data Services (single line): $84.98
Nationwide Service
LD/Voicemail/Conference Calling
Caller ID/Call Waiting/Call Forwarding
Unlimited Anytime Minutes ($49.99)
Unlimited Blackberry Data ($34.99)
The new plans will supposedly launch first in San Fransisco as a pilot starting tomorrow, February 19th. Now here’s where things get fuzzy: If all goes well, T-Mobile allegedly has a nationwide launch slated for March 1st and will make the plans available to all “new/current T-Mobile customers”. A 10-day pilot program? Really? As nice as it would be to think that these plans will become available across the country just 10 short days after being restricted to “loyal” customers in one small market, something doesn’t add up here. We’ll keep an ear to the ground and update you as more info comes in.
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What are the possiblities that other carriers follow suit??
wow that is an amazing plan!
I hope they offer this with a 1 year contract.
This will definitely prevent me from cancelling my phone when my next contract is up.
ABOUT TIME!! T-Mobile which has the weakest coverage of the 4 major carriers could only compete on price yet they let the other carriers drop prices and come into their territory. This brings the pricing back in their favor, especially with the roll out of 3G (FINALLY). I might actually stay with them now.
Is it worth it to have the WORST 3G coverage of the four major carriers and in addition only being able to use their phones for 3G? No.
Sprint’s plans are just as well and they have great 3G coverage and speed, if you really want to save money.
I’ve never had T-mobile, but from what I hear from T-moblie users.. this plan is not enough to make me swtich. However, I hope it forces Verizon and AT&T to look at offering better packages for their service, then maybe I might consider switching to them
This is a huge move if upheld, I don’t see any other carrier folowing suit with them, who would all the other carriers are gaining peopleat a higher rate than them except Sprint which will probably be the subs they get so why not up the ante
@CB: Carriers who refer to combined service packages as ‘Bundles’ or ‘Everything’, but, when broken down, there is no valued savings, purely insult human dignity. Just as I have no need or want for Crapware on my phone when I purchase it, I have no need for Crapware being forced into my service plan.
TMo is, thankfully, leading in a better direction that others will hopefully follow.
First of all, T-Moble doesn’t have the worst coverage. Biggest doesn’t mean best. Actually T-Mobile was ranked by JD Power has 2nd highest quality coverage nationwide, under Verizon. And though the 3G footprint is small now, this year it will finally grow to respectability. As for Sprint. Uh, yeah, why would you want to stay with a company that will be out of business soon; losing more than 1 million customers per quarter? LOL T-Mobile is the better choice since it has always offered more competitive plans, is still growing, and being GSM can get pretty much any type of phone you’d want off the market.
lol MetroPCS esque pricing.
Boost Mobile is still a lot better deal, even though their coverage might not be as good or their data speeds if your in a budget crunch and need unlimited everything as cheap as possible Boost is better. And its without a contract, credit check or activation fee.
“Loyalty” usually means a retention offer. I could be wrong and go into work tomorrow and see an update about a bunch of new plans, but I’m pretty sure these are going to be offered just from the Retention department to keep people from canceling.
this one is different from the one last year
it’s plain voice plan, no messaging added
probably T-Mobile tries to make money over value-adding options
I love T-M. We switched to them in Aug 08 after being with Sprint for 13 years, Sprint did NOTHING to retain though I asked several different Sprint reps. With T-M I have 5 line with unltd Blackberry and messaging plus T-M @ Home. The T-M Curves have WiFi. As we travel to Europe & South America monthly for business this provides a big saving. With my corp discount, the equipment was free, initial connect fees were waived and I get a 10% monthly discount on my bill. Who could complain about that. The reps in the T-M company stores and on the phone are the most knowledgeable of any in the biz. NO I don’t work for T-M but I have since bought DT stock!
jd said sprint was numbes 2 and tied for 1 in the south west tmob is last period… last in every network related issue.. they have great cust service tho.. but sprints everything plan is cheaper only if you get everything… boost is a way better value but you can have to pick crappy iden service or crappy cdma phones.. but it is possible to get wm phones on boost cdma or metro with free 3g but thats not legal.. lol
celz you are wrong…T-Mobile came in #1 with Sprint not even coming close…T-Mobile’s ratings were through the roof’s while Sprint’s were still trying to escape from the basement. Your loyalty is nice, but judging by this post, it looks like it would be more appreciated elsewhere.
sounds promising but my question will be will they let me change my existing contract to that since im basically payin the same thing for 1000mins
no jd said sprint had number two network.. tmo has number one cust service just like my post said.. google it.. and technically sprint is doing great nextel is dying.. but sprint shouldnt have bout a diff network.. especially a proprietary one.. but google everything i said its fact and in cust service sprint had the fastest pick up times but tmo was num one overall… tmos network is terrible and cdma is a superior technology.. sprint might suck for everyone you know but thats an opinion and not a fact… or a sample and not the whole population
Called t-mobile today and this is legit! they should be offering this on March 1 the cs rep said
One thing I noticed looking at that chart. Why would you need MyFaves if you have unlimited voice?
I am a TMo customer and I hope this rumor is true.
Update: called the tmobile store in the san francisco at the embarcadero. Turns out you can only get it by adding an additional line to the existing one you have. You cannot upgrade your current plan to take advantage of it.
Buzzkill.
I’d guess this will be offered to more than 22-mo customers. Perhaps not right away, but I can’t imagine they’ll have a plan that not everyone can use…
Well, I became a T-Mobile client when they swallowed, uh, I mean purchased Suncom. At that time Suncom had me on the Southeast US Unplan (unlimited calling whenever and wherever in the USA for $49.99), $5 for unlimited texting and $5 for Internet (if not roaming). T-Mobile said they would keep my plan pretty much the same, which they have done without my having to sign up for two years. Interestingly, the only additional charge is $2 for voicemail, which was included on Suncom. Still, I think that T-Mobile has treated me well thus far. I like GSM phone service (which you can use in Scotland when on vacation, as I did in 2007) and T-Mobile.
I was with Verizon since the days of Cell One and changing was something I took very seriously because I was convinced Verizon had the best coverage.
After being with T-Mobile now for 2 years I can say without hesitation the fees I paid at Verizon were a rip.
I have no coverage issues whatsoever with my BB service. The H@H service also saves me a ton of international dollars besides.
The people knocking TM should actually try it.