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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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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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IK47
06-26-2021 at 04:35 AM.
06-26-2021 at 04:35 AM.
I want to try this now but after 30 days will it remove itself from esim? Reason why I ask I will be going abroad and want to activate my esim with local service there to have a permanent number I will refill for small amount monthly. Don't want to mess anything up by doing this since I don't really need it but just want to try it lol!
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GKia
06-26-2021 at 04:39 AM.
06-26-2021 at 04:39 AM.
Quote from purpledime18 :
tried and it didn't work on soft unlocked iPhones, saying phone is locked.

Worked on my locked XR that's soft unlocked with Rsim. Not sure if my phone is a Straight Talk version or Total Wireless though.
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GKia
06-26-2021 at 04:41 AM.
06-26-2021 at 04:41 AM.
Quote from C4LCaptcha :
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. 😉

Just put in a number with the area code you want. I put in my previous phone number and they assigned one in that area code.
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Beach__House
06-26-2021 at 04:45 AM.
06-26-2021 at 04:45 AM.
"Hey, we know you! The email or phone number you entered is already associated with an existing T-Mobile account."

Not eligible I guess because I got a physical hot spot device around a year ago.
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YingTK
06-26-2021 at 04:58 AM.
06-26-2021 at 04:58 AM.
Thank you SD and OP! We moved to a new house and is without internet for more than a month. I've been able to live off the test drives because of SD! This T-mobile test drive is particularly helpful, as I always thought we'd have no coverage at around where we live. Surprised to find that their coverage is on par with AT&T (actually, better now) and is better than Verizon! Really surprised. I'm now seriously thinking about taking advantages for the T-mobile deals when my contract is up. Also, after getting this esim to work, I now have 2 reception bars on my phone. Pretty cool!
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06-26-2021 at 04:59 AM.
06-26-2021 at 04:59 AM.
Quote from Pseudoty :
"Hey, we know you! The email or phone number you entered is already associated with an existing T-Mobile account."

Not eligible I guess because I got a physical hot spot device around a year ago.

Try a different email. Worked for me. Granted, I was never a T-mobile customer.
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neekosum
06-26-2021 at 05:10 AM.
06-26-2021 at 05:10 AM.
I am already using esim on T-Mobile. Will they waive monthly fee?
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montrose
06-26-2021 at 05:31 AM.
06-26-2021 at 05:31 AM.
Quote from neekosum :
I am already using esim on T-Mobile. Will they waive monthly fee?
You are not eligible for this promotion. Only for new customers.
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06-26-2021 at 05:33 AM.
06-26-2021 at 05:33 AM.
Quote from echip :
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?

Correct
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energyx
06-26-2021 at 05:38 AM.
06-26-2021 at 05:38 AM.
Unlocked 11 Pro Max with unused eSIM and the app keeps telling me the eSIM is already in use. 🤷🏻

Edit: Went back into app after closing and chose regular SIM, closed the app once it got to info form, next launch it went through with eSIM setup and worked.
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06-26-2021 at 06:11 AM.
06-26-2021 at 06:11 AM.
Does it auto remove from the esim after the 1 month is over? Never used esim before.
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wcnghj
06-26-2021 at 06:12 AM.
06-26-2021 at 06:12 AM.
Quote from The_Love_Spud :
So iPhone XS and later? Could be useful for those with a spare iPhone.

Good luck!
Jon
No need for a spare, can continue to use your current carrier for calls/texts and select this eSIM for data only. They can work together at the same time Smilie
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06-26-2021 at 06:14 AM.

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06-26-2021 at 06:14 AM.
Quote from xsupan0va :
Does it auto remove from the esim after the 1 month is over? Never used esim before.
You can delete it whenever you want in Settings>Cellular
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06-26-2021 at 06:24 AM.
06-26-2021 at 06:24 AM.
Will data work outside the US?
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06-26-2021 at 06:30 AM.
06-26-2021 at 06:30 AM.
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No need for a spare, can continue to use your current carrier for calls/texts and select this eSIM for data only. They can work together at the same time Smilie
Wow!! Nice!!
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