t-mobile Value Plan $100 for 5 lines (2 unlimited talk/text/data 2GB at 4G, 3 lines 500 minutes each) via add a line $0 value, $5 classic, free nights&weekends, to other t-mobile

Quote from ricon1980 : I called retention today. Switched to value plan 5 lines 1000min unlimited txt 2 phones with 200MB capped data all for 64$ after taxes. They gave me 10$ discount every month for 24 monthsm+ back to school 3 lines for 0$ until january 2014 Used to pay 97$ great deal

Is retention the same as loyalty team?
I had the back to school promo on classic before I switched, but when I switched the promo was no longer available.
I tried getting it with loyalty twice, but no go.

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I been using T-mobile for 3 years now, currently paying around $130 for 5 phones. Thank god for the WiFi calling cause we absolution get no reception where I live ><

Quote from pseudoswede : There are no incentives; however, there is a plan called the Bridge to Value [tmonews.com] that will basically slash your data plan by $15 per line per month until you are eligible to migrate to the Value Plan (at the 18th month of your contract). Since you just re-upped your contract, you will basically have reduced data plan rates for the next 17 months or so. Important: If you agree to move to the Bridge to Value, you are actually agreeing to an additional 24 month committment! With the example above, you will be paying 17 months on the Classic Plan (with reduced data plan rates) then another 24 months on the Value Plan before you are off contract (so 41 months of contracted T-Mobile service). That fact was really never made clear to me, plus the CSR said I had a 14-day buyer's remorse period--which turned out to be a lie.

I'm looking at this plan, but not sure I understand it.
Lets say I currently have 5 lines on a classic family plan, each line with 2gb data. All 5 lines are Galaxy S3, FREE after rebate
So, it's $99+$5x3+$20x5 = $215 in 2013 and $230 in 2014 (back to school expires)
If my contract is only 2 months old, can I jump on this "Bridge To Value" plan saving $15x5 a month? I understand it would extend my contract by another 18 months, but saving $75 a month for the next 15-16 moths is a good deal. Also, with this new plan 2gb is only $5, but then will it go to $10 after 15-16 months?

Or does this $15 discount apply only on a new line that would be added under this plan (which I wouldn't even qualify because I already have 5)?

Quote from TmobileIsTheBest : I'm looking at this plan, but not sure I understand it. Lets say I currently have 5 lines on a classic family plan, each line with 2gb data. All 5 lines are Galaxy S3, FREE after rebate So, it's $99+$5x3+$20x5 = $215 in 2013 and $230 in 2014 (back to school expires) If my contract is only 2 months old, can I jump on this "Bridge To Value" plan saving $15x5 a month? I understand it would extend my contract by another 18 months, but saving $75 a month for the next 15-16 moths is a good deal. Also, with this new plan 2gb is only $5, but then will it go to $10 after 15-16 months? Or does this $15 discount apply only on a new line that would be added under this plan (which I wouldn't even qualify because I already have 5)?

To answer some of your questions: no, you pay Classic Plan voice/text rates while on the Bridge to Value plan. The only savings you get is with data plans on those lines. I really can't explain it much further since I was somewhat duped into it, and I was only on the Bridge to Value plan for a week before I migrated fully over to the Value Plan.

This web page gives an explanation... http://www.tmonews.com/2012/11/t-...ate-plans/

Calling Loyalty/Retentions will also give you more complete details.

Quote from pseudoswede : To answer some of your questions: no, you pay Classic Plan voice/text rates while on the Bridge to Value plan. The only savings you get is with data plans on those lines. I really can't explain it much further since I was somewhat duped into it, and I was only on the Bridge to Value plan for a week before I migrated fully over to the Value Plan. This web page gives an explanation... http://www.tmonews.com/2012/11/t-...ate-plans/ Calling Loyalty/Retentions will also give you more complete details.

How long were you on a classic before you migrated to Bridge to Value? If less than 18 months - why did you end up moving to Value after a week and did you have to pay migration fee?

This plan is a mystery. I was getting conflicting responses from loyalty before on other issues and I bet you if you call them about this 3 times you'll get 3 conflicting responses. Their internet site is a joke, they can't even add up minutes used on a family plan... In fact, what you see online is not always what they see in their systems. The real truth will come out only when you get the bill.

Quote from TmobileIsTheBest : How long were you on a classic before you migrated to Bridge to Value? If less than 18 months - why did you end up moving to Value after a week and did you have to pay migration fee?

I had been on a legacy, pre-Classic plan for 11 years (super cheap family plan, family text messaging, MyFaves, etc.). I had some massive overage/billing issues the past two years (since November 2010), and it took until January 2013 for them to admit it was their fault.

I do not want to turn this into a T-Mobile complaints thread, so I'll just say the retentions rep really had no clue what she was doing when she migrated me over to the Value Plan. She said I had 14 days to reconsider my migration, which turned out to be a lie, and I was also informed that since it migration was already scheduled to coincide with my billing date, it could not be changed.

i am trying to get this deal,,, please help me... any advice would be helpful. Please help me. I want pay under $160-$170 and get 5 lines with at least three lines unlimited talk and text and 2 lines with 500 minutes. I get 15 % percent discount from UPS.

i am trying to get this deal,,, please help me... any advice would be helpful. Please help me. I want pay under $160-$170 and get 5 lines with at least three lines unlimited talk and text and 2 lines with 500 minutes. I get 15 % percent discount from UPS.

i want to get 4 lines with data 2gb

Quote from liljohn123456 : i am trying to get this deal,,, please help me... any advice would be helpful. Please help me. I want pay under $160-$170 and get 5 lines with at least three lines unlimited talk and text and 2 lines with 500 minutes. I get 15 % percent discount from UPS.

Quote from liljohn123456 : i want to get 4 lines with data 2gb

First, are u currently a t-mobile customer? Are you out of contract? If you are existing t-mobile customer, and out of contract, call retention to get the original back to school deal. They are the only one able to do this.

If you are NOT existing customer:, goto t-mobile store and ask for "Value Plan".
2 lines for $80 (max 5 lines): (2 unlimited talk/text) + $5 per additional line for unlimited text+500 minutes each << add $10 for 2GB, $20 for un-throttle data, $25 for 5GB, $25 for unlimited voice on 3rd, 4th or 5th line

example:
$115 for 5 lines (2 unlimited talk+text+2gb unlimited data, 3 unlimited text+500 minutes)
$120 for 5 lines (3 unlimited talk+text, 2 unlimited text+500 minutes)
$160 for 5 lines (3 unlimited talk+text+2GB unlimited data, 1 unlimited text+2GB unlimited data+500 minutes, 1 unlimited text+500 minutes)

Your 15% UPS discount will be a wash after tax&fees.

Quote from green_key : First, are u currently a t-mobile customer? Are you out of contract? If you are existing t-mobile customer, and out of contract, call retention to get the original back to school deal. They are the only one able to do this. If you are NOT existing customer:, goto t-mobile store and ask for "Value Plan". 2 lines for $80 (max 5 lines): (2 unlimited talk/text) + $5 per additional line for unlimited text+500 minutes each << add $10 for 2GB, $20 for un-throttle data, $25 for 5GB, $25 for unlimited voice on 3rd, 4th or 5th line example: $115 for 5 lines (2 unlimited talk+text+2gb unlimited data, 3 unlimited text+500 minutes) $120 for 5 lines (3 unlimited talk+text, 2 unlimited text+500 minutes) $160 for 5 lines (3 unlimited talk+text+2GB unlimited data, 1 unlimited text+2GB unlimited data+500 minutes, 1 unlimited text+500 minutes) Your 15% UPS discount will be a wash after tax&fees.

Thank you so much for replying back and trying to help me out here. I am not a T-mobile customer yet and I want to become one. Hey quick question... do u think if i become a value plan customer and call retention department, they would change my plan to a classic plan with the back to school discount. The reason is i can not afford to pay every month for the phone and plus the 5 phones would cost a lot of money. So i would buy it on the subsidy price and save money.

Quote from liljohn123456 : Thank you so much for replying back and trying to help me out here. I am not a T-mobile customer yet and I want to become one. Hey quick question... do u think if i become a value plan customer and call retention department, they would change my plan to a classic plan with the back to school discount. The reason is i can not afford to pay every month for the phone and plus the 5 phones would cost a lot of money. So i would buy it on the subsidy price and save money.

for retention to give you discount and/or any special, you must be existing customer AND out of / near end of contract. If you just signup for classic plan, you will need to wait at least 18-24 months later.

Phone prices has dropped like a rock recently.
Choices:
1. Signup as classic plan for 4 lines, get 4 discounted HIGH END smartphones, S3 or Note 2. Then after a few days, pay migration fees, $200 per line. It'll come out around $400+tax per device.
2. Nexus 4 just came out last month, lack micro SD card, as good/betten than Samsung S3, brand new for $300. You just need to wait for a few more weeks to have it back in stock due to popular demand.
3. If you insist S3, then look at cowboom, used S3 t-mobile for $400. You'll need to get 2 years warranty, just in case it doesn't work.
4. Try costco. They have good pricing on value plan smartphone IF YOU ACTIVATE the new lines with costco. Do NOT get dumb phones from costco.
5. Samsung S2 from walmart. ?? not sure of pricing. Check SD.

got a deal a little over 90 for 3 lines w/ 100$ credit this month