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frontpage Posted by dealwars • Jun 25, 2021

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.

Editor's Notes

  • 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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Written by dealwars
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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.

Editor's Notes

  • 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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LovelyNose100
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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.
tlokesh2k
58 Posts
26 Reputation
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!
vikred
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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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Jun 26, 2021
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mikedaley
Jun 26, 2021
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Even works with an ipad. Just tried it on my 12.9" cellular enabled tablet and it works great
Jun 26, 2021
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gclc1216
Jun 26, 2021
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worked in 3 minutes. my mint ran out of data and i still have 10 days left this cycle....saved me $$$ thank you OP!
Jun 26, 2021
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energyx
Jun 26, 2021
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Quote from JenT4685 :
How about if you're not happy with the service and want to port back out?

It assigns you a new number. Not sure why you'd port out, but I would guess it's not supported.
Jun 26, 2021
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Jun 26, 2021
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slickaaa1234
Jun 26, 2021
23 Posts
Any international data with this?
Jun 26, 2021
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clem2011
Jun 26, 2021
274 Posts
Why no love for the Pixel?
Jun 26, 2021
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jmate
Jun 26, 2021
140 Posts
Just tried it on a Tracfone XR. The activation service didn't activate the device with the eSIM plan.

After restoring twice thru iTunes and finally getting access to do a full erase and reset was I able to get the iPhone working again.

Sharing in case someone tries it on a Tfone or TW or similar iPhone

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Jun 26, 2021
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DrRad
Jun 26, 2021
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You guys should check your local public library. Mine lends out TMobile hotspots for free with unlimited data. Few know about them so you can use them perpetually. Mine has tablets and Chromebooks too.
Jun 26, 2021
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purpledime18
Jun 26, 2021
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Quote from jaimtra :
Just tried it on a Tracfone XR. The activation service didn't activate the device with the eSIM plan.

After restoring twice thru iTunes and finally getting access to do a full erase and reset was I able to get the iPhone working again.

Sharing in case someone tries it on a Tfone or TW or similar iPhone

my Tracfone XR couldn't activate eSIM either. Not sure how others succeeded.
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voldy
Jun 26, 2021
135 Posts
Quote from mikedaley :
Even works with an ipad. Just tried it on my 12.9" cellular enabled tablet and it works great
Tried this with my iPad Air and it worked for me as well!
Jun 26, 2021
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fefei
Jun 26, 2021
140 Posts
Does it work on att prepaid?
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Jun 26, 2021
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brianhpc
Jun 26, 2021
253 Posts
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?

I am doing exact same thing on my iPhone 12 Pro Max
Jun 26, 2021
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mienime2488
Jun 26, 2021
679 Posts
Im in an iPhone 11 with xfinity mobile already, fully paid off. T-Mobile test drive is saying my phone is locked still. Anyone have luck trying to get a chat with xfinity mobile?
Jun 26, 2021
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prsf
Jun 26, 2021
418 Posts
working on iphine SE 2nd gen or not?
Last edited by prsf June 26, 2021 at 09:13 AM.

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echow2001
Jun 26, 2021
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Quote from LovelyNose100 :
This seems like it'd be incredibly useful to *test* tmobile service in your area without needing a plan or sim card.
yea im on a tmo mvno and they still let me, getting this to see if theres any actual difference.

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