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Effective August 1st, 2018 :OPTIONAL high speed data roaming for international (non Canada/Mexico) has changed to be $5 USD per day for up to 512MB of high speed data per day. This also includes unlimited inbound and outbound calls avoiding the 25c a min call charge. You can add this via 611 or this link: https://my.t-mobile.com/odf/DataPass:ALL - It is labeled as "24 Hour Global Pass". If that link doesn't works go to "Manage Data & Add Ons" in plan settings at http://my.t-mobile.com . A pass covers ANY countries in the given validity period - NOT just one country. So if you travel within multiple countries in the 24 hour period you get a max of 512MB of high speed data and unlimited calling across ALL countries prior to pass expiration. This is OPTIONAL and is not required, free 128Kb/sec or 256Kb/sec speeds are provided for users who don't pay for this extra data pack.

Effective July 15th, 2018: Calling rates for inbound and outbound calls were raised to 25c a min from the prior 20c a min when roaming internationally. You can buy a per Intl High Speed day pass for 512MB of high speed data that also includes calling at no cost during the validity of the pass.


Effective Feb 17, 2017: T-Mobile has bumped up speeds to 256Kb/sec for T-Mobile One users - this was FREE for a promotional period and required you to edit the lines with this plan to add the free or higher tier paid "T-Mobile One Plus" line item. The free line item is "T-Mobile One Plus promo" which will allow that line to be 256kb/sec and will also give 10GB of LTE North America hotspot tethering - The change can be done at my.t-mobile.com under plan for T-Mobile One customers or through 611. With the promotional period ended you can add the base $5 T-Mobile One Plus item to get 256Kb/sec

SUMMARY: T-Mobile USA on Simple Choice or newer plans (such as Select Choice) or T-Mobile One that list "Free International Roaming included" allow for free data and SMS in 210+ countries. Data and SMS is FREE; voice calls; inbound or outbound to any of the 210+ countries while roaming are 25 cents a min. Free data is NOT offered on T-Mobile essentials users outside of Canada/Mexico while SMS and 25c a min calls are still offered.

Canada and Mexico include FREE high speed roaming (HSPA or LTE full speed) as long as you are on the Simple Choice North America plan or a T-Mobile One plan. A monthly cap of 5GB for International High speed data in Canada and Mexico is now present - data will slow to lower speeds with no overage charges. Users on T-Mobile One Plus International are exempt from this 5GB cap.

You must be on a Postpaid plan, Prepay is NOT eligible nor is MetroPCS

NOTE: Devices with fully FREE data (e.g. 200MB free for tablets) and not on an additional plan are NOT eligible - switch those devices to a supported plan PRIOR to travel or you will be charged per MB fees.

WARNING: Highly suggest going to: https://my.t-mobile.com/profile.html (or login to my.t-mobile.com select profile), go to blocking and ensure "Block charge international roaming" is set to ON - keep "Ensure Block International Roaming" is set to OFF otherwise roaming will not work even in free data countries. This will ensure in countries where you are close to another country border that may NOT be part of free data roaming you will never be charged for data by ending up roaming on the adjacent country network if your phone is set to Automatic on networks.

WARNING FOR HIGH SPEED ADD ON $5 DATA PASS: Ensure you know your end date/time and heed the SMS warnings sent. You will be liable for 25c a min per call inbound or outbound if the pass expires and you do not activate another pass. Ensure you purchase another daily pass before making phone calls. As of Early August 2018, there was no method to purchase multiple days in a row.


T-Mobile FAQ:
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9455

Checklist for Roaming - follow this prior to leaving!:
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2182

Performance:
Speeds are throttled to 128Kb/sec on all supported plans, except for T-Mobile One Plus Add on (includes the Promo Feb 2017 T-Mobile One update with free One Plus Promo) which is 256Kb/sec. Connecting to the best network type possible will ensure you hitting these speeds limits (e.g. LTE). Performance is subject to the roaming carrier networks condition (is it congested or not) and how good the back-haul from the roaming carrier back to T-Mobile is. Reminder that T-Mobile Essentials users will have NO access to free data.

Filtering:
Your connection is terminated back to the US, so anything that works on T-Mobile US will continue to work. Example: China filters social media and Google services, using these services through your T-Mobile line won't experience this networking filtering. Local services in the country you are in MAY identify you as being in the US - any services that do IP geolocation will see that you are in the US.

Optional High Speed On Demand Data Passes with unlimited calling
If you want performance that is beyond the 128Kb/sec (or 256Kb/sec on T-Mobile One Plus Add ons) then a PAID optional high speed data pass removes the throttling performance limit. Effective Aug 2018 this pass is a $5 PER day for 512MB of high speed data (per day) and unlimited calling to allowed countries, waiving the 25c per min charge for inbound or outbound calls. To add, go to: https://my.t-mobile.com/odf/DataPass:ALL and add the "24 Hour Global Pass". If that link doesn't work add at http://my-t-mobile.com under Plan, "Manage Data & Add Ons" More information: http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-7261 NOTE: As of Early August 2018 you can only purchase one day at a time, so be cautious on expiration (Notified via SMS) to add another day pass to avoid getting charged 25c per phone call. A pass covers ANY countries in the given validity period - NOT just one country. So if you travel within multiple countries in the 24 hour period you get a max of 512MB of high speed data and unlimited calling across ALL countries prior to pass expiration.

Country search:
https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/roaming

Country List at time of July 2018 update:
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-37944

NOTE: there is no T-Mobile provided list of specific network roaming partners; you can call 611 and ask for a roaming specialist/tech and they can tell you per country roaming partners - we are attempting to capture working or problematic networks in this Wiki below also

Need Support while traveling? Read the hints below FIRST; then if support is needed call direct intl support for T-Mobile USA: +1-505-998-3793 [FREE CALL WHILE ROAMING] or if you cannot get Voice access use Skype or another service to dial.


Hints

#1 HINT: You MUST have Data roaming turned on - You will only see foreign networks on the network list - you will NOT see T-Mobile. Manually pick the networks from the list further below if you don't automatically connect.

- You do NOT have to pay for a high speed data package. 128Kb/sec (or 256Kb/sec on T-Mobile One Plus Add on) FREE throttled data is inclusive on all eligible postpaid plans

- High speed un-throttled data is also FREE for Canada and Mexico if you are on a Simple Choice North America plan or a T-Mobile One plan for up to 5GB of data per month (T-Mobile One Plus Intl users are not subject to the 5GB cap) . If you are not on these specific plans but on a legacy Simple Choice plan you will get standard 128Kb/sec FREE.

- For paid high speed packages, You can schedule WHEN optional high speed paid packages start (immediate or a time/date you set).

- On some accounts, High speed on demand data passes will will not be listed on my.t-mobile.com - under plans, "Manage Data & Add Ons". You can also contact customer care at 611 to add a data pass.

- If you purchase a package on phone or hotspot and are about to expire you can purchase ANOTHER one if you want and even though it will say "starts when your existing package date ends" it will IMMEDIATE activate it when you run out of data. Example You pay for 200Mb for one week and will eat into 200Mb, you can buy a package ANYTIME and it will future date it as being effective ONLY when the existing package date ends. HOWEVER once the existing package data amount is used up it will IMMEDIATE activate the paid pending package.

- On Demand Mifi WILL not roam at ALL if no package has ever been provisioned. Use the free data on your smartphone (or use another device with WiFi) and log into http://my.t-mobile.com Once logged in go to https://my-tmobile.com/Plan/Plans.as...vid=changeplan View plan for hotspot and and change plan, under Data Tab when viewing change plan add a package; once you confirm and submit (ENSURE before you submit you are adding to correct line!) you will get a confirmation. It was about 5 mins and then hotspot was able to connect to network.

- On demand Mifi WILL STOP working at end of time period NOT at end of data usage. So if you pick 500MB package which is 2 weeks expiration, it will actually STOP full speed at 500MB and revert to a 64Kb/sec speed till expiration; this ONLY applies to packages purchased on on demand hotspots. If you purchase a package for a smartphone you will revert to standard 128kb/sec

- Hotspots with On Demand will lose network access at end of paid period even if it reverted to lower hotspot only speed of 64kb/sec. So top up before you lose network.

- Legacy data match for tablets or hotspots (no longer offered but still allowed for current users) support 128Kb/sec on tablets and hotspots. If your data match plan details show match with North America added in the description then you get high speed in Canada and Mexico that uses your data match limit (up to 5GB) - after than you revert to 128Kb/sec. T-Mobile One Tablet will provide 128Kb/sec by default, if a T-Mobile One Plus add on is on that Tablet line (Including the free Feb 2017 One Plus Promo) speeds will be 256Kb/sec

- You can check current usage on any paid packages my viewing on the T-Mobile Application for Android or iOS or going to My T-Mobile website and filtering data usage on the line for International Data Roaming.

- When using a T-Mobile supported international data roaming plan on an iOS device internationally (in a nation on the 'free' list), you need to turn on Data Roaming on the iPhone/iPad Settings.

Troubleshooting

- If finding no networks when in new country, go to Airplane Mode - then back off Airplane mode and try again. If this fails to work FULLY power off phone and power back on. You may need to do a manual scan of networks on your device and pick one of the KNOWN networks below in the country list.

- If still not connecting to a network do ONE more phone reboot and attempt again.

- If you do connect to a network but are failing to get data, dial in your phone dialer #RON# (or try #ROF# FIRST then try #RON#). #RON# will turn intl roaming data on, #ROF# will turn it off. Sometimes cycling will cause a network to work.

- If connected to a network for Voice/SMS but still not getting data, set phone to Airplane mode ; wait till device is actually in airplane mode (15 sec or so); then take device off Airplane mode.

- If failing to get GSM/Voice/SMS services but you have data and phone shows "Emergency Calls Only" but data is working suggestion is to switch phone to 2G and connect to a network where you get data and voice/SMS. Once connected to that network switch phone back to 3G/Auto or LTE (or similar setting) and this may correct the issue. (Your mileage may vary)

- Try to change your APN to fast.t-mobile.com per the following guide, as an alternate you can try a temporary switch to epc.t-mobile.com - more details for APN change further below

- If none of these work, dial TMO Intl support +1-505-998-3793 (from another phone or Skype) and ask for "International Roaming Support" (make sure that is who they connect you to by asking the agent if they can help on a roaming support issue) - have them check your account is properly setup and eligible for International Roaming.

To set the Access Point Name (APN) and turn on data settings, follow these steps:

Note: These settings are automatically set to the correct values with the Carrier Update when a T-Mobile SIM is inserted.
  1. From the main menu, tap Settings
  2. Tap Cellular.
  3. Check that Cellular Data is turned on.
  4. Tap Cellular Data Network.
    Important: If this setting does not appear on the device, the device is not unlocked. Refer customer to previous carrier.
  5. Enter the following information under the Cellular Data section:
    APN: fast.t-mobile.com
    Username: <Leave Blank>
    Password: <Leave Blank>
  6. Enter the following information under the LTE Setup (Optional) section:
    APN: <Leave Blank>
    Username: <Leave Blank>
    Password: <Leave Blank>
  7. Enter the following information under the MMS section:
    APN: fast.t-mobile.com
    Username: <Leave Blank>
    Password: <Leave Blank>
    MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
    MMS Proxy: <Leave Blank>
    MMS Max Message Size: 1048576
    MMS UA Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
  8. Enter the following information under the Personal Hotspot section:
    APN: pcweb.tmobile.com
    Username: <Leave Blank>
    Password: <Leave Blank>
  9. Press the Home button to save the APN and exit to the main screen.
  10. Turn the device off and back on.

Countries with reported working networks supporting data
You can call support # below to ask for other networks. PLEASE share which networks works so we can always keep the Wiki up to date. Leave any comments with performance/quality to the "Problem Carriers section"

NOTE: If you have issues connecting turn off "Enable LTE" or LTE and do 3G/HSPA(4G) only. If you are still having issues to get data but can get voice dial Intl support +1-505-998-3793 (FREE CALL while roaming). If you cannot get any service, use another phone or Skype to dial this number.

Africa
Egypt: Vodafone, Elitsalat, Mobinil
Mauritius: EMTEL
South Africa: MTN, Vodacom, Telkom

Americas
Argentina: Movistar, Claro
Aruba: Digicel (May display as 363 02)
Bahamas: BTC
Barbados: Digicel
Bermuda: Digicel
Brazil: Tim, Vivo
Canada: Bell, Rogers (Some Provinces only), Telus, Freedom Mobile (former WIND), Videotron [HIGH SPEED INCLUDED ON SIMPLE CHOICE NORTH AMERICA]
Cayman Islands: Digicel
Chile: Movistar
Colombia: Telefonica Mobiles Colombia, Movistar
Costa Rica: Movistar, Claro
Dominican Republic: Claro, Orange, Viva
Ecuador: Claro, Movistar
El Salvador: Digicel, Movistar
Guatemala: Movistar
Honduras: Tigo
Jamaica: Digicel, Lime
México: Movistar, Telcel [HIGH SPEED INCLUDED ON SIMPLE CHOICE NORTH AMERICA]
Martinique: Digicel
Nicaragua: Mobinil, Movistar
Panama: Claro, Digicel
Perú: Movistar
St Kitts and Nevis: Digicel
St Lucia: Digicel
Sint Maarten (NL): Chippie (UTS)
Saint Martin (FR): Digicel
Turks and Caicos: Digicel
US Virgin Islands: Innovative (counts toward domestic roaming allowance)
Venezuela: Movistar

Asia Pacific
Australia: Telstra, Vodafone AU, OPTUS
Cambodia: CamGSM, Cellcard, Smart
China: China Mobile, China Unicom
Guam: Guam Telecom (Guam is considered outside the U.S. by T-Mobile)
Hong Kong: Smartone, Three
India: Airtel (Most Metro areas/regions), Vodafone
Indonesia (Bali): Indosat, Telkomsel
Japan: DOCOMO, Softbank
Macau: CTM, Three, Smartone
Malaysia: MAXIS
New Zealand: Vodafone, Spark NZ (no 2G), 2Degrees
Pakistan: Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone), Pakistan Mobile Company Limited (PMCL) (aka Mobilink), Telenor Pakistan, Warid Telecom
Philippines: Globe, SMART
Singapore: Starhub
South Korea: SKT, KT, Olleh
Sri Lanka: Mobitel
Taiwan: Taiwan Mobile
Thailand: AIS, DTAC
Vietnam: Viettel

Europe
Austria: Three, A1, T-Mobile Austria
Belgium: Orange (Mobistar), Proximus
Bulgaria: Telenor BG LTE is primary, saw A1 on 2g and Mtel on LTE very briefly
Czech Republic: Radiomobile/T-Mobile CZ, Vodafone CZ, O2
Denmark: 3 DK, Telenor DK
Faroe Islands: Foroya Tele
Finland: Elisa
France: Bouygues, Free, Orange, SFR
Germany: T-Mobile DE/Telekom.de, EPLUS
Greece: Cosmote
Hungary: T-Mobile
Iceland: Nova (LTE, better in cities), Siminn (3G only, better for rural)
Ireland: Vodafone, Three, Meteor
Italy: TIM, Wind, Vodafone IT
Luxembourg: Tango
Netherlands: KPN, T-Mobile, Vodafone
Norway: Telenor
Poland: T-Mobile
Portugal: MEO, NOS
Romania: Orange, Telekom, Vodafone
Russia: MTS Global
Spain: Movistar, Vodafone ES, Orange
Sweden: 3 SE
Switzerland: Orange, Swisscom
Turkey: Vodafone
UK: EE, Three, Vodafone
Ukraine: KYIVSTAR, MTS

Middle East/Near East
Bahrain: Viva / Batelco
Israel: Partner
Kuwait: Zain
Qatar: Ooredoo
UAE: Etisalat, du

LTE verified carriers:
MUST have a device supporting global LTE bands
- Argentina: Movistar
- Australia: Telstra (requires Band 3 / Band 28 device), OPTUS (5G)
- Bahamas: BTC
- Bahrain: Batelco
- Belgium: Proximus
- Canada: Bell, Rogers, Telus
- Chile: Movistar
- China: China Mobile (TD-LTE in some regions needs appropriate device or in some regions as LTE Band 3), China Unicom
- Colombia: Movistar
- Costa Rica: Movistar
- France: Orange, SFR
- Germany: T-Mobile DE/Telekom.de
- Guatemala: Movistar
- Hong Kong: Smartone
- Ireland: Vodafone
- Italy: TIM
- Japan: Docomo, Softbank
- Luxembourg: Tango
- Malaysia: MAXIS
- Mexico: Movistar
- Netherlands: T-Mobile NL, Vodafone
- Norway: Telenor
- Sinagapore: Starhub
- Sint Maarten (NL): Chippie (UTS)
- Spain: Orange
- Taiwan: Taiwan Mobile
- Thailand: AIS, DTAC
- UAE: du
- UK: EE, Vodafone (see footnote - NOT everywhere)

Problem carriers and LTE support notes
(Do not list carriers where you cannot get basic voice service)
- Argentina: Movistar (reports of poor performance), Claro (seemed much better, but difficult to gain initial connect/registration)
- Bermuda: Reports of getting UMTS (non HSPA 3G) only
- Canada: Wind performance seems better than other Canadian carriers (Your mileage may vary)
- China: China Mobile is 2G only unless you have a device supporting TD-SCDMA (3G) or TD-LTE Band 39/40/41. China Unicom roaming returned in April 2017
- Faroe Islands: Vodafone (Voice/SMS only, NO data service)
- Germany: Vodafone Germany (Voice/SMS only, NO data service in some regions)
- Hong Kong: Smartone, had to switch to 2G get access to network THEN switched phone back to 3G/Automatic if had problems getting access to network. Three: Reports of no longer working and only Smartone working
- Mauritius: Reports of issues connecting to Emtel sometimes - YMMV
- New Zealand: 2Degrees (limited coverage w/ reports of not working at all)
- Singapore: M1, SMS MAY require manually entering M1's SMSC +6596845999 if SMS doesn't work
- South Korea: SKT may require LTE to be disabled or conneciton may not be authenticated. Olleh/KT require multiple attempts to connect to network.
- UK: EE LTE roaming returned 1/21/17 - Reports of Vodafone LTE roaming in select parts of the UK only (not happening everywhere seems to be coverage challenged areas of EE only)
- Vietnam: Viettel
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Old Aug 30, 2015, 10:35 pm
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Originally Posted by Fredd
Thanks. That leads me to one more question. How old is the old Simple Choice? I signed up for T-Mobile almost two years ago. My basic monthly fee is $70.
Just compare what you have with what is currently on offer (number of lines, amount of Internet). If it is the same, your upgrade is free. If not, you have to pay extra to add Mex/Can, or can change to a current plan.
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I believe there is a $10 monthly fee and you need to call them to sign up. Check further in this thread: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...l#post25115517
Yeah, I didn't read the fine print. I signed up for the "Family Stateside International Talk with mobile" service for $10 back when that was an option. In order to move to the Simple Choice North America plan I would have to spend an extra $20++ per month to get the same level of service for my and my spouse's two lines. It's not a good deal in my case with what little travel we do to Canada. My trips to Mexico have thus far been limited to day trips on foot across the border.

Originally Posted by Fredd
Thanks. That leads me to one more question. How old is the old Simple Choice? I signed up for T-Mobile almost two years ago. My basic monthly fee is $70.
They've been referring to it on my bill as Simple Choice for about two years now. They went to their current model of phasing out contracts beginning in March 2013.
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Old Aug 30, 2015, 10:49 pm
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In order to move to the Simple Choice North America plan I would have to spend an extra $20++ per month to get the same level of service for my and my spouse's two lines.
You don't have to change your plan. You can just add Mex/Can for $10 per account. You may not wish to, but it's not $20.

"Postpaid customers on promotional or legacy plans can keep their promotional plan and add these benefits for just $10 a month, which covers everyone on their account up to 10 people! "
http://explore.t-mobile.com/3country...MZ808PI7E92510
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Old Aug 30, 2015, 11:23 pm
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Originally Posted by soitgoes
You don't have to change your plan. You can just add Mex/Can for $10 per account. You may not wish to, but it's not $20.
I see the option now:



I was looking here:



The reason I was saying it was a net +$20 was because if I lost the $10/month Family international calling with mobile and wanted to add it back I would have to spend $15/line.

It's nice to know that this is an option at $10/month, but it's still not worthwhile in my case with my travel and calling patterns.
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 7:33 am
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Originally Posted by Majuki
Yeah, I didn't read the fine print. I signed up for the "Family Stateside International Talk with mobile" service for $10 back when that was an option. In order to move to the Simple Choice North America plan I would have to spend an extra $20++ per month to get the same level of service for my and my spouse's two lines.

They've been referring to it on my bill as Simple Choice for about two years now. They went to their current model of phasing out contracts beginning in March 2013.
That is exactly why in the other thread that I referenced, you see my long-winded explanation of my personal situation. Everyone's usage patterns are different and as transparent at TMO tries to be, you still need to read the fine print and drill down. You got the $10 promo, hopefully per account and not per line, which was a GREAT deal....don't give it up! Some may find this new Mexico/Canada cost effective, I suspect most won't.

As far as the Simple Choice plan is concerned, if you were already on an existing plan, it is grandfathered unless you decide to fiddle with it. We have a family plan that is over 10 years old and we just piggyback on the new promos and offerings without losing the basic cost package. YMMV.
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 8:13 am
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Originally Posted by dtsm
That is exactly why in the other thread that I referenced, you see my long-winded explanation of my personal situation. Everyone's usage patterns are different and as transparent at TMO tries to be, you still need to read the fine print and drill down. You got the $10 promo, hopefully per account and not per line, which was a GREAT deal....don't give it up! Some may find this new Mexico/Canada cost effective, I suspect most won't.
Yes, this is what we have. I agree that everybody has different calling needs. If I didn't have the $10/account add-on I would switch since there would be zero additional cost to do so. However, in our case, adding on the $10/month service doesn't benefit us much with our travel plans. It is confusing even though T-Mobile usually tries to do the right thing.

Unfortunately, you get misinformed CSRs or in-store employees who will tell you anything simply to make the sale, and you get home finding out you got something different than what you were told. For instance, about two years ago I got placed on an Equipment Installment Plan for a whopping total of $0.24 (at 1¢/month) even though I didn't request any EIP and wanted to do a one time payment for my new phone. My suspicion is that they get a commission on EIPs, which is why they added it. It's left such a negative impression that every time I go to a T-Mobile store I have to assume a defensive and hypervigilant posture due to being misled in the past.

If I don't adopt the North America add-on service/plan, I still retain the throttled data, unlimited texts, and $0.20/minute calling, right?

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Old Aug 31, 2015, 9:28 am
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Originally Posted by Majuki
Unfortunately, you get misinformed CSRs

If I don't adopt the North America add-on service/plan, I still retain the throttled data, unlimited texts, and $0.20/minute calling, right?
I might have to call once or twice to get a knowledgeable CSR

Yes, i believe that is the case. Don't sign up for the new promo and leave things as they are.....

The only other promo I have is calling from stateside to 20+ mobile/land and 35+ landlines abroad without international roaming. The initial promo was $10 per account per month but has been bumped to $15 per line per month....you may or may not have this already?
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Old Aug 31, 2015, 10:42 am
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Originally Posted by dtsm
The only other promo I have is calling from stateside to 20+ mobile/land and 35+ landlines abroad without international roaming. The initial promo was $10 per account per month but has been bumped to $15 per line per month....you may or may not have this already?
Yes, I have the $10/account promo. It's great because my wife calls back home to Asia frequently, and it's perfect for staying in touch when friends, family, and colleagues are traveling overseas. ^
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Old Sep 5, 2015, 6:35 am
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My Wife is in Jarkarta for work and her brand spanking new iPHONE decided that it would not register on any network there.

She called T-Mobile form her hotel room (which is very pricey) and explained to T-Mobile that she was calling from her hotel room and that her phone refused to register on any network in Indonesia.

My Wife said the T-Mobile rep offered to call her back in her hotel room so that T-Mobile would incur any charges and not my Wife which blew her away and she provided him the hotel phone number and about 5 minutes later he called her back and started working with her to get her phone up and going.

She said about 20 minutes later her iPHONE registered and started receiving her emails, texts, etc. She was so happy with her Service that she emailed me a nice note saying that hubby was right (those are always nice as they are so rare).

Anyway she said after four speed tests in Jakarta she was seeing slightly faster than T-Mobile promises approximately 200kbps down rather than the 128kbps and it serves her purposes of using Facebook/Instagram/GMail, etc.

Her work phone is on Verizon and that is paid for by her employer and it is much much faster DATA wise but I am sure the roaming is expensive.
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Such good customer service was impressive and rare. It was stories like this that prompted me to drop ATT and signed up for TMO (in addition to the free text/data internationally).

While waiting for the SIM card delivery (3 days overdue), TMO already took over my phone number (transferring the same mobile #). Since 3 days ago, I cannot receive calls nor make calls with the existing ATT SIM.

I called TMO custom service. Agent said my order still sat in the warehouse. I have to call again tomorrow to see if it can be “expedited”. This is not a good way to start a new relationship!

I hope things will get better from here on.
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Would it be easier, had you visited a T Mobile shop to pick up a SIM card?
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Originally Posted by kmersh
She called T-Mobile form her hotel room (which is very pricey) and explained to T-Mobile that she was calling from her hotel room and that her phone refused to register on any network in Indonesia.
If your phone does register, you can call T-mobile from it for free.
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Old Sep 7, 2015, 6:15 pm
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
If your phone does register, you can call T-mobile from it for free.
From Taipei, Taiwan, our niece's 3 T-Mo Simple Choice Family Plan's smartphone won't register locally here yesterday when we landed - I manually switched mine to TW Mobile. They called T-Mo this morning free at 1-505-998-3793 at no charge & got it "unblocked" and both voice/WiFi & free data roaming are working this Tuesday morning at breakfast. Heading to Taoyuan/chun shortly & should be just fine - pulling up Google Map & I just made WiFi & Hangouts call back to the States, before checking out the 7-Eleven & Family Marts across the street for some weather gears ... highly humidity.

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Old Sep 8, 2015, 6:40 am
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
If your phone does register, you can call T-mobile from it for free.
Thanks for the tip, didn't know that, I figured you could call T-Mobile, didn't know that it would be free.

A few years ago, I had to dial back to the State to fix an issue with a Credit Card, it said that there is a collect number to call outside the USA, but I could never figure out how to call collect from outside the USA (let alone in the USA anymore) and just called back to the Credit Card company from my cell phone.

The Credit Card company said that I could send in a copy of my cell bill and they would credit my account for the cost of the call which I thought was pretty fare.
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Old Sep 8, 2015, 9:16 am
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I know for T-Mobile data and calls are included in many countries, but I'm not sure which ones. In Europe where T-Mobile has a presence I assume it is included, but what about countries in Africa, Asia and South America? I'd really like to hear some first hand experience about the availability and costs of services in those regions before I switch over.
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