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New T-Mobile Customers w/ Apple iPhone XS or Newer: 30 Days or 30GB of LTE Data

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T-Mobile is offering New T-Mobile Network Customers with Apple iPhone XS or Newer Only: 30 Days or 30GB of LTE Data (whichever comes first) with Unlimited Talk and Text available for Free when you follow the deal instructions below.

Thanks to community member dealwars for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. To activate the trial, download the T-Mobile Network Test Drive app from the Apple App Store.
  2. Open the app and allow the app to complete the compatibility check.
  3. Once your device compatibility is verified, you will be offered to opt-in to important Network Test Drive notifications on your device.
  4. Enter your name, email and a contact phone number, and accept the terms and conditions.
  5. Review how to setup the T-Mobile trial profile on your device, then tap next.
  6. Tap Begin installation.
  7. Tap Continue to install the T-Mobile network onto your available eSIM profile.
  8. Tap Add Cellular Plan.
  9. You now have 2 cellular plans on your device, your primary network (physical SIM) in addition to the T-Mobile Network Test Drive plan. The T-Mobile Test Drive plan will be labeled Secondary. You have the option to rename this if they like.
  10. The Default Line is used to make calls or send messages. It is recommended you select your Primary network provider as your Default Line. This allows you to be able to send and receive calls from both your current carrier and the T-Mobile trial line without any interruption. You can always change the default line later in Settings.
  11. It is recommended you set your current network provider as the Primary line, to associate your Apple ID for iMessage and Facetime and to send and receive messages. You can always change this in iMessage & Facetime Settings.
  12. Select Secondary in Cellular Data. This is very important so that you can experience the T-Mobile data network and get the most out of the Network Test Drive app. It is recommended that you leave Allow Cellular Data Switching turned off. You can change this later in the settings, if you choose. See: eSIM settings: Apple iPhone on iOS 14
  13. Once complete, you will be presented the trial dashboard and can revisit the app at any time to see your trial progress and data usage or get support.
Promotion Details:
  • Use your current phone and phone number.
  • During the trial period, you will be provided with a temporary number that you can use voluntarily for calls and texts. By default, your primary number with your existing network provider will be used for calls and texts.
    • Once the trial expires, you will not be able to keep the temporary number that you were assigned.
  • At the end of the trial, your current provider remains active on your device and the deactivated T-Mobile eSIM profile can be safely removed.
  • You'll receive emails and text messages from T-Mobile throughout your trial to notify you of instructions, and status.
Limitations:
  • Current T-Mobile, Sprint, and Metro by T-Mobile customers or customers of T-Mobile partners using the T-Mobile network are not eligible (former Test Drive customers must wait six (6) months for eligible to try another test drive).
  • The Network Test Drive app will only work on Apple iPhone XS or newer with eSIM capabilities.
  • Your Apple iPhone must be unlocked, must be on iOS 14.5 or higher, and not be using eSIM for your current provider.
  • If you have an iPhone 12 or newer, you will get to experience T-Mobile's blazing fast 5G network.
  • If you have an older or incompatible device, you can still Test Drive by signing up for a Test Drive hotspot. To sign up for the Test Drive hotspot option, visit https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trial.
  • You can sign up for a free Test Drive account once every six (6) months.
  • Network Test Drive is limited to 30 days or 30GB data, whichever occurs first.

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  • Please refer to the promotion page for complete details, and the forum thread for discussion. This is a great opportunity to try out T-Mobile service at no cost. -StrawMan86

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T-Mobile is now offering its "Test Drive" service for eSIM enabled iPhone owners.

This is different than the standard Test Drive offer because it does NOT include a hotspot device, but it DOES include unlimited talk.

How to get the deal:
1) Download the T-Mobile Test Drive app from the Apple App Store.
2) Sign up with an email that's not associated with a T-Mobile account.
3) Enjoy unlimited talk and text for 30 days.


App link:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-m...1521545162


Quote from Product Description :
T-Mobile Network Test Drive Features:
• Fast activation: Join and activate in minutes with an iPhone XS or newer.
• Risk Free: No contracts, no credit cards, no hassle.
• Keep your carrier: Hang on to your phone number and your carrier while testing the T-Mobile network
• 5G network access: Experience T-Mobile's 5G network with your 5G-compatible iPhone.
• 30 days or 30GB: Stream video, browse, text, make calls, and more.
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This seems like it'd be incredibly useful to *test* tmobile service in your area without needing a plan or sim card.
Activated on iphone 11 that's currently on xfinity mobile and Tmobile gave a new temporary number that's setup as secondary line by default. I can use my primary line for calls/text and use secondary line just for cellular data. Thank you tmobile for free 30 gb!
iPhone 11 here. Worked for me. Took me less than 5 mins to set up and run. Honestly, where I live, I noticed that T-Mobile's download speeds are much less than Xfinity Mobile's. But, free is free. 30GB is a lot for me. Thanks T-Mobile!

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06-25-2021 at 12:40 PM.
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e-Sim T-Mobile test drive 30 days 30 gigs. Works on unlocked iPhones from Total Wireless

Download T-Mobile network test drive app from App Store.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHlyCxLxFjg
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06-25-2021 at 01:05 PM.
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This seems like it'd be incredibly useful to *test* tmobile service in your area without needing a plan or sim card.
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06-25-2021 at 02:40 PM.
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So iPhone XS and later? Could be useful for those with a spare iPhone.

Good luck!
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06-25-2021 at 03:59 PM.

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iPhone 11 here. Worked for me. Took me less than 5 mins to set up and run. Honestly, where I live, I noticed that T-Mobile's download speeds are much less than Xfinity Mobile's. But, free is free. 30GB is a lot for me. Thanks T-Mobile!
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06-25-2021 at 05:37 PM.
06-25-2021 at 05:37 PM.
Works great and steps were easy to follow. Honestly I didn't do any of the steps because I think my phone auto-configured it all. 2nd phone is an iPhone that I haven't migrated to yet. Obviously you can't be on airplane mode or the app thinks your IMEI is already taken.

Wish they had this years ago when Pokemon Go came out.
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06-25-2021 at 05:52 PM.
06-25-2021 at 05:52 PM.
Wondering if I should put my phone number when setting up? Currently with T-Mobile so not sure if I should put in my number. Does activating give you a new temporary number or does it port your old number? Or is it T-Mobile's digits where you can call and text from another device? Not sure if this was intended for new T-Mobile customer's but I don't mind getting a free month of unlimited talk and text with 30gb of data for a friend. 😉
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Is it possible to still get the physical hotspot device if my eSIM is already in use?
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06-25-2021 at 07:23 PM.
06-25-2021 at 07:23 PM.
Quote from dnLwireless :
e-Sim T-Mobile test drive 30 days 30 gigs. Works on unlocked iPhones from Total Wireless

Download T-Mobile network test drive app from App Store.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHlyCxLxFjg

tried and it didn't work on soft unlocked iPhones, saying phone is locked.
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Activated on iphone 11 that's currently on xfinity mobile and Tmobile gave a new temporary number that's setup as secondary line by default. I can use my primary line for calls/text and use secondary line just for cellular data. Thank you tmobile for free 30 gb!
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06-25-2021 at 10:02 PM.
06-25-2021 at 10:02 PM.
Works for me on iPhone 12 Pro Max, free 30GB with 5G. Set up was super easy. Thanks T-Mobile and OP.
Can use cellular hotspot too!
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06-26-2021 at 12:02 AM.
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Thanks, OP it worked great for me, taking it for a test drive throughout Vegas and Los Angeles.
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Quote from tlokesh2k :
Activated on iphone 11 that's currently on xfinity mobile and Tmobile gave a new temporary number that's setup as secondary line by default. I can use my primary line for calls/text and use secondary line just for cellular data. Thank you tmobile for free 30 gb!
Nice! So you have a primary line (xfinity) on a physical SIM card and then secondary line (T-mobile) on eSIM on your iPhone 11, using both lines at the same time on the same phone?
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I get a message "Darn, your eSIM is already in use".

Weird. I just have a physical ATT sim
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