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Originally Posted by mtneer1969
(Post 21605803)
Following is an email message from my TMO Biz rep:
"T-Mobile just announced Simple Global with unlimited international messaging and 2G data for free in over 100 countries (that covers 95% of our international traffic). The voice roaming is a flat rate of $.20 each in all of those countries. This can save you thousands on roaming. However, this free and included feature is only available on our new Simple Choice plans, but they are better than the old ones. There are options for additional 4G data overseas. The new Simple Choice plans are: $40 unlimited voice minutes $35 600 minutes $30 300 minutes $25 100 minutes All plans include unlimited messaging and unlimited 2G data (with 500MB of 4G data). Hotspot/tethering is also included. Lines on BES has a $5 premium. You can stack all of them except the unlimited... meaning you can pool voice minutes and share among numbers in your account. If you need more 4G data you can have 2.5 GB for $10 (smartphone) or $15 (BES) or 4.5 GB for $20 (smartphone) or $25 (BES). Hotspot/tethering is also included. Or we have unlimited 4G data for smartphone use with 2.5GB of hotspot for $20/$25. The same unlimited 4G data with 4.5GB of hotspot is $10 more and $20 more with 6.5 GB. These options would be mostly for iPhones, Android, and BB10 as they use more data. Unlimited messaging is included in these plans both domestic and internationally. " My bill will now get lower... on top of the Corporate discount through my employer. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/10/te...oad.html?_r=1& If anyone needs a hook-up to enjoy corporate pricing, just PM me. With the pricing you posted I could get the same plan but unlimited 4G for $45 a month and global data? |
Originally Posted by dtsm
(Post 21604998)
Incorrect. Wifi calls, aka UMA, is charged to your bucket of minutes. Obviously, if you are on anunlimited plan, it's academic.
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Fair warning, if you're not migrated on the Simple Choice Value Plan by next month, you will be receiving a letter from T-Mobile...
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/10/t-mob...s-new-options/ |
Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 21608192)
Sorry, but this is also incorrect. We used to have the 1000-minute Family Value Plan. Mrs. Swede spends close to 3000 minute per month on WiFi Calling. We only use about 45 minutes (combined) out of the 1000-minute bucket. This also includes when using WiFi Calling overseas.
She wasn't able to verify when the change made....since we've been on unlimited calling plan since late last year, didn't note the change in their policy. So even more reason to reconsider using TMO, LOL. My apologies.... |
Update from TMO on their new program, including comments on wifi calling:
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/10/the-c...rrier-phase-3/ http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9455 |
Originally Posted by dtsm
(Post 21609694)
She wasn't able to verify when the change made....since we've been on unlimited calling plan since late last year, didn't note the change in their policy. So even more reason to reconsider using TMO, LOL.
Originally Posted by dtsm
(Post 21609822)
Update from TMO on their new program, including comments on wifi calling:
http://www.tmonews.com/2013/10/the-c...rrier-phase-3/ http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9455 |
Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 21610599)
It's been at least two years, maybe closer to three.
Originally Posted by pseudoswede
(Post 21610599)
The $0.20/text outgoing rate was a bit of a surprise, and a bit disappointing.
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Originally Posted by dtsm
(Post 21610680)
I'm was more confused: it appears text is free via network to the 100+ countries but is not free via wifi...or am I reading it incorrectly?
I have removed the image posted. I think it's incorrect. Incoming calls and texts are free no matter where you are in the world. That is pretty sweet. (Although not sure if that includes cell towers on cruise ships that T-Mobile has a roaming agreement with.) No matter where you are in the world, you can call and text back to the US for no charge. That is pretty sweet, too. |
Can I just get an unlocked phone, buy a one month contract with tmobile, and then hop over to Germany and China for 3 weeks?
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Originally Posted by agp423
(Post 21612088)
Can I just get an unlocked phone, buy a one month contract with tmobile, and then hop over to Germany and China for 3 weeks?
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Originally Posted by agp423
(Post 21612088)
Can I just get an unlocked phone, buy a one month contract with tmobile, and then hop over to Germany and China for 3 weeks?
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Originally Posted by whl
(Post 21605949)
I am out of US for up to 6 months continously or even 9 months. If I don't "abuse" it and say I use 500 mb to 1 GB of international data a month and 20 minutes call every month, I wonder if they will terminate or suspend my service? My company has corporate discount with T-Mobile as well.
You can't use 500 MB. of 2G data even if you want to. Somebody mentioned that even though T-mobile says the speed will be 128KBPS it will be more in the range of 50-60 kbps. So I wouldn't worry about it. |
Just dropped my grandfathered VZW plan for this. There are some gaps in the list of countries covered, but I can live with it. The substantial cost savings vs. what I was paying at VZW makes it worth it to me to deal with the hassle of getting a SIM card in those countries.
2G is fine for e-mail, basic google maps, etc. |
I just want to clarify this because it is hard to accept. You have free incoming in all 100 covered countries? I read it, but have a hard time swallowing it.
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Originally Posted by Dubai Stu
(Post 21613795)
I just want to clarify this because it is hard to accept. You have free incoming in all 100 covered countries? I read it, but have a hard time swallowing it.
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