Nokia Lumia 810 at T-Mobile for FREE with 2-year Classic Plan

Quote from slotti : You mean you got the Lumia 900, not N900 right? Asking because the N900 is about 3 years old and runs Meamo (I am actually still using my N900 since it is able to run debian/linux).

I loved the N900, such a groundbreaking phone/computer. I moved on to the N9 and have the 920 also for work. Can't wait to see what Jolla puts out this spring.

Quote from ThinkBig : You can make it sweeter up to $206. if you are traveling some where and not going to use when its delivered at home/leasing office. You can request to put the service under temporary disabled mode, they may charge $10/month and not the 80/month, that will bring monthly to $/5. l. I tried once 2 years back and it worked, when I was out of station and ordered the phone to home, they made it to be temporarily disabled it for just $10 a month. 200 ETF 5 (15 days charge on 10/month for temp diabled service) 1 tax 00 -- No activation http://www.t-mobile.com/templates...Activation --- $206 ---

I asked a sales person at the T-Mobile store about cancelling a contract after the return period. He said that you must still pay for the phone on top of the etf. However, I don't see anything about that in the contract so I'm not sure what to believe.

Anyone else have experience buying w/ subsidy, cancelling and paying the etf? This strategy seems like a pretty big loop hole for those with value plans. ~200-300 (etf + first month + activation) is quite a bit less than the phone's unsubsidized purchase price.

Quote from bamba415 : I asked a sales person at the T-Mobile store about cancelling a contract after the return period. He said that you must still pay for the phone on top of the etf. However, I don't see anything about that in the contract so I'm not sure what to believe. Anyone else have experience buying w/ subsidy, cancelling and paying the etf? This strategy seems like a pretty big loop hole for those with value plans. ~200-300 (etf + first month + activation) is quite a bit less than the phone's unsubsidized purchase price.

nope. it's just etf.

thats a lie, what ever is in the contrat that is correct. as the person to show his claim in contract.

Quote from bamba415 : I asked a sales person at the T-Mobile store about cancelling a contract after the return period. He said that you must still pay for the phone on top of the etf. However, I don't see anything about that in the contract so I'm not sure what to believe. Anyone else have experience buying w/ subsidy, cancelling and paying the etf? This strategy seems like a pretty big loop hole for those with value plans. ~200-300 (etf + first month + activation) is quite a bit less than the phone's unsubsidized purchase price.

Quote from bamba415 : I asked a sales person at the T-Mobile store about cancelling a contract after the return period. He said that you must still pay for the phone on top of the etf. However, I don't see anything about that in the contract so I'm not sure what to believe. Anyone else have experience buying w/ subsidy, cancelling and paying the etf? This strategy seems like a pretty big loop hole for those with value plans. ~200-300 (etf + first month + activation) is quite a bit less than the phone's unsubsidized purchase price.

This is a BIG MISUNDERSTANDING. VALUE Plans are NOT Subsidized, so the phones are put on an EIP (Equipment Installment Plan), much like car loans or house mortgage, so you WILL have to pay off $400EIP in addition to the $200ETF.

Sorry for shouting this, but anyone who signs up for EIP installments and expect to get off with just the 200ETF is advocating fraud. It's a different matter if you're on the "Classic" or "Grandfathered" subsidized plans, since the ETF on a Classic or Grandfathered plan is basically just buying off your contract, so you won't owe anything after you buy out the contract.


disclaimer: i've got really really old grandfathered plans with tzones, and it really drives me nuts when all the tmobile employees try to make me switch to "value" with NO subsidies... what're they smoking? pay more, 2yr contract, and no subsidies? really? /endrant. Value plans are only good if you're getting your phones from Craigslist or eBay, but NOT FROM TMOBILE. Don't fall for this. Any old "Grandfathered" plan with Subsidies are cheaper than the new "Value". Unless you're gettin your phones from craigslist or ebay, don't fall for this scam.

Quote from Backhome77 : Just so I'm straight, the 810 and 920 both have the same processor, graphics, and ram. The 920 has more storage but the 810 is upgradeable. So the only real advantages to the 920 are slightly larger screen and slightly better camera? It's superior, but not by much at all, unless I'm missing something???

You are missing
- Significantly smaller screen resolution and non PureMotion screen on the 810 (but ClearBlack is good too)
- Not a unibody design
- No LTE
- Other minor things such as no inductive charging capabilities.

Btw, the camera is not SLIGHTLY better. The one thing that makes the Lumia 920 camera great and unique - optical image stabilization - is missing on the 810.

But, I'd say both phones are absolutely great and a good option for those who are contemplating on upgrade options.

810 has inductive charging, though it may not matter much for many. refer link below.
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/...,3561,3517

Quote from ferganer : You are missing - Significantly smaller screen resolution and non PureMotion screen on the 810 (but ClearBlack is good too) - Not a unibody design - No LTE - Other minor things such as no inductive charging capabilities. Btw, the camera is not SLIGHTLY better. The one thing that makes the Lumia 920 camera great and unique - optical image stabilization - is missing on the 810. But, I'd say both phones are absolutely great and a good option for those who are contemplating on upgrade options.

i don't see anything saying on EIP in terms and conditions: http://www.t-mobile.com/Templates/Popup.aspx?PAsset=Ftr_Ftr_TermsAndConditions&print=true#SeeDataPlanTerms
EIP seems if you participate in such program, else you are not in EIP, isnt it?
1. EIP FAQ [t-mobile.com]
2. newsroom [t-mobile.com]
so, if choose classic plan 500minuts for$40+$20 data plan, i'm not in EIP program isn't it,

so why is EIP a problem for this making to $206 deal as mentined in my earlier post??

Quote from atlaswing : This is a BIG MISUNDERSTANDING. VALUE Plans are NOT Subsidized, so the phones are put on an EIP (Equipment Installment Plan), much like car loans or house mortgage, so you WILL have to pay off $400EIP in addition to the $200ETF. Sorry for shouting this, but anyone who signs up for EIP installments and expect to get off with just the 200ETF is advocating fraud. It's a different matter if you're on the "Classic" or "Grandfathered" subsidized plans, since the ETF on a Classic or Grandfathered plan is basically just buying off your contract, so you won't owe anything after you buy out the contract. disclaimer: i've got really really old grandfathered plans with tzones, and it really drives me nuts when all the tmobile employees try to make me switch to "value" with NO subsidies... what're they smoking? pay more, 2yr contract, and no subsidies? really? /endrant. Value plans are only good if you're getting your phones from Craigslist or eBay, but NOT FROM TMOBILE. Don't fall for this. Any old "Grandfathered" plan with Subsidies are cheaper than the new "Value". Unless you're gettin your phones from craigslist or ebay, don't fall for this scam.

Quote from ThinkBig : wrong quote

I quoted bamba415's, and Highligted his mistake. bamba415 quoted "Value" plans, which has nothing value about it.

As I said in my post, paying ETF is a good deal for "Classic" or "Grandfathered" plans, NOT FOR VALUE PLANS. These are 3 different things. Lots of people are misunderstanding this.

To be clear again, OP's deal is a good deal. bamba415's "Value" plan is NOT.

cool, thanks so, my math works then if all successful.meanwhile, i chatted and she confirmed the same
Amelia: Are you an existing T-Mobile customer?
You: Phone Nokia Lumia 810 [Step 2] Plan Classic 500 Minute—Talk [Step 3] Services Unlimited - Plus
You: no
You: i'm not
You: are you there amelia?
Amelia: I am here.
Amelia: Wonderful, I am more than happy to help you become part of our family here at T-Mobile.
You: is this phone automatically covered under 'Equipment Installment Plan'
Amelia: Yes, the Nokia Lumia 810 is free with a contract for those plans.
You: great
You: so, i'm not in any sort of "Equipment Installment Plan"
Amelia: Equipment Installment Plans are offered only at our stores.
You: cool
You: thanks not online
You: great
You: thanks
You: thats all i need to know..

Quote from atlaswing : I quoted bamba415's, and Highligted his mistake. bamba415 quoted "Value" plans, which has nothing value about it. As I said in my post, paying ETF is a good deal for "Classic" or "Grandfathered" plans, NOT FOR VALUE PLANS. These are 3 different things. Lots of people are misunderstanding this. To be clear again, OP's deal is a good deal. bamba415's "Value" plan is NOT.

The offer is back (free on contract). Valid thru Dec 03, 2012.

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phon...-Lumia-810