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T-Mobile Costco kiosks: Get up to $400 when you activate with a Go5G Plus plan

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I haven't enquired about this deal at my local Costco yet, I just saw it on their website which is a bit lacking in details:

https://www.costco.com/t-mobile-b...wcase.html

COSTCO MEMBERS

GET UP TO $400
when you activate with a Go5G Plus plan.
$150 Member Benefit + $250 credit when you switch.

Via $150 Costco Shop Card and $250 Virtual Prepaid Visa card for use at T-Mobile or Costco; allow 13 weeks. Requires port in, online registration and activation on a qualifying plan.

EVEN MORE VALUE

Get over $270 worth of benefits — every month.
With our Go5G Plus family plans, you get incredible benefits like Netflix on us, voice and data in Canada and Mexico plus coverage in 215+ countries and destinations, inflight Wi-Fi, and Scam Shield™.
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* Please verify that your local Costco has a T-Mobile kiosk before driving there *

I haven't enquired about this deal at my local Costco yet, I just saw it on their website which is a bit lacking in details:

https://www.costco.com/t-mobile-b...wcase.html

COSTCO MEMBERS

GET UP TO $400
when you activate with a Go5G Plus plan.
$150 Member Benefit + $250 credit when you switch.

Via $150 Costco Shop Card and $250 Virtual Prepaid Visa card for use at T-Mobile or Costco; allow 13 weeks. Requires port in, online registration and activation on a qualifying plan.

EVEN MORE VALUE

Get over $270 worth of benefits — every month.
With our Go5G Plus family plans, you get incredible benefits like Netflix on us, voice and data in Canada and Mexico plus coverage in 215+ countries and destinations, inflight Wi-Fi, and Scam Shield™.

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Oct 15, 2023
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OGSDER
Oct 15, 2023
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Quote from rshakelford :
I'm not an expert when it comes to tmobile but I believe this is how they're planning to force people out of those plans. Basically people who use big cellphone providers like to get "free" or extremely discounted devices through them and the way I see it you won't be able to if you're using one of those old plans

It's 2023, there's absolutely no reason to be paying +$50 for one line of cellphone service but people still do it because hey, I got a "free" phone/they financed me one
This is an amazing deal. I effectively pay <$10/month for three lines of service.

I travel a lot. 5 countries this year and counting. Can you name another carrier that's travel friendly? Google Fi is $135/month + taxes for three lines, which will come out to the $150/month that T-mobile is charging for the Go5G Plus, and it doesn't include phones. Verizon and AT&T charge $10/day for international roaming, iirc.

I bought some refurbished like-new Galaxy S9's for $100/each and traded them in for $830 credit per line or $730 net or $30.42/month per line.

$400 (gift cards) x 3 = $1200 / 24 months = $50/month per line.

$150.00/month for 3 lines of Go5G Plus service, including taxes and fees
-$91.26/month device credit ($830 credit - $100 Galaxy S9 cost = $730 / 24 months = $30.42/month x 3 lines = $91.26/month)
-$50.00/month gift cards ($400 / 24 months = $16.67/month x 3 lines = $50/month)
+$0.00/line activation fee at T-mobile kiosk in Costco store
======
$8.74/month for service for THREE lines with international roaming, hotspot, in-flight WiFi and etc. How can you beat that?

It also includes Netflix Standard for free, which is normally $15.49/month. I would absolutely love it if it included Spotify/Apple Music or YouTube Red, but I'm already getting such a great value.

For what it's worth, I flip back and forth between T-mobile and Verizon.

T-mobile - 2019 - iPhone 11 (free with trade-in)
Verizon - 2021 - iPhone 13 (free with trade-in)
T-mobile - 2023 - iPhone 15 (free with trade-in)

I come prepared with a printed spreadsheet of account number, transfer pin, phone number, trade in device IMEI and target plan. It takes about an hour or so every other year. I'm open to switching to Verizon or AT&T after two years, but the 36 month agreement is killer. I may look into MVNOs again once the trade-in credits are used up.

The Apple Watch SE 2 "on us" promo is a pretty solid deal too. $20/month for two lines (normally $15 per line), and you get the Apple Watch SE 2 cellular for free. Over 24 months = $480 cost for service, while the devices are $329 x 2 = $658 in value. I'm essentially paid to have these Apple Watches. While I don't need Watch cellular, I'm locked in for the next two years, I might as well take full benefit of all this has to offer.
Last edited by OGSDER October 15, 2023 at 02:05 PM.
Oct 16, 2023
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astr1x
Oct 16, 2023
46 Posts
Costco T-Mobile phone representative told me all insider codes are inactive currently… is this accurate? Does anyone have an idea when it would be active again? Looking to switch from ATT… Thanks!
Oct 18, 2023
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Heathkliff
Oct 18, 2023
34 Posts
Quote from astr1x :
Costco T-Mobile phone representative told me all insider codes are inactive currently… is this accurate? Does anyone have an idea when it would be active again? Looking to switch from ATT… Thanks!
The rep today told me they stopped getting codes on Oct 10. If you work for a big company, you might be able to get a discount. Mine gets 15%
Oct 19, 2023
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Oct 19, 2023
rampen
Oct 19, 2023
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do we need to submit any rebate form for $150 benefit? or is it automatic?
Oct 20, 2023
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Oct 20, 2023
Heathkliff
Oct 20, 2023
34 Posts
Quote from rampen :
do we need to submit any rebate form for $150 benefit? or is it automatic?
The rep told me that the $150 per line ($75 if BYOD) is automatic. The $250 per line port-in GC needs to be claimed 90 days after activation plus 3-5 weeks for delivery.
Oct 20, 2023
571 Posts
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Oct 20, 2023
rshakelford
Oct 20, 2023
571 Posts
Quote from OGSDER :
This is an amazing deal. I effectively pay <$10/month for three lines of service.

I travel a lot. 5 countries this year and counting. Can you name another carrier that's travel friendly? Google Fi is $135/month + taxes for three lines, which will come out to the $150/month that T-mobile is charging for the Go5G Plus, and it doesn't include phones. Verizon and AT&T charge $10/day for international roaming, iirc.

I bought some refurbished like-new Galaxy S9's for $100/each and traded them in for $830 credit per line or $730 net or $30.42/month per line.

$400 (gift cards) x 3 = $1200 / 24 months = $50/month per line.

$150.00/month for 3 lines of Go5G Plus service, including taxes and fees
-$91.26/month device credit ($830 credit - $100 Galaxy S9 cost = $730 / 24 months = $30.42/month x 3 lines = $91.26/month)
-$50.00/month gift cards ($400 / 24 months = $16.67/month x 3 lines = $50/month)
+$0.00/line activation fee at T-mobile kiosk in Costco store
======
$8.74/month for service for THREE lines with international roaming, hotspot, in-flight WiFi and etc. How can you beat that?

It also includes Netflix Standard for free, which is normally $15.49/month. I would absolutely love it if it included Spotify/Apple Music or YouTube Red, but I'm already getting such a great value.

For what it's worth, I flip back and forth between T-mobile and Verizon.

T-mobile - 2019 - iPhone 11 (free with trade-in)
Verizon - 2021 - iPhone 13 (free with trade-in)
T-mobile - 2023 - iPhone 15 (free with trade-in)

I come prepared with a printed spreadsheet of account number, transfer pin, phone number, trade in device IMEI and target plan. It takes about an hour or so every other year. I'm open to switching to Verizon or AT&T after two years, but the 36 month agreement is killer. I may look into MVNOs again once the trade-in credits are used up.

The Apple Watch SE 2 "on us" promo is a pretty solid deal too. $20/month for two lines (normally $15 per line), and you get the Apple Watch SE 2 cellular for free. Over 24 months = $480 cost for service, while the devices are $329 x 2 = $658 in value. I'm essentially paid to have these Apple Watches. While I don't need Watch cellular, I'm locked in for the next two years, I might as well take full benefit of all this has to offer.
It would be dumb for me to argue with all your points because it appears from everything you mentioned it would be dumb for you NOT to be t-mobile. However, I'm almost certain the average user doesn't travel to five different countries in the same year, nor does it churn these deals hoping back and forth between the three big carriers, nor does it come prepared with a printed spreadsheet of account number, transfer pin, phone number, trade in device IMEI and target plan. You certainly did your math and that's why you're coming out ahead. For the average person who even travels to one or maybe two countries a year a good alternative to ridiculous roaming charges is using something like a MNVO domestically and something like airalo for international roaming
Oct 20, 2023
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rshakelford
Oct 20, 2023
571 Posts
Quote from astr1x :
Costco T-Mobile phone representative told me all insider codes are inactive currently… is this accurate? Does anyone have an idea when it would be active again? Looking to switch from ATT… Thanks!
They sure did...
Not really, about three weeks ago there was a thread on Tmobiles subredit about how starting October 1 reps will be making less commission using these codes
Quote :
"Starting Oct 1Reps will receive commissions based off 50% the MRC of the plan after discount. In otherwords 4 Lines on Go5G Plus will pay us less than 1 line on a si gle account without the insider. That being said, I wish you all luck, as I don't forsee many reps being willing to lose out on commissions when we can just as well sell the plan with 3rd line free and make more."
And of course, there were many employees there claiming as of this month they no longer have an idea what an insider code is

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Oct 20, 2023
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KingUltra
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Quote from OGSDER :
This is an amazing deal. I effectively pay <$10/month for three lines of service.

$400 (gift cards) x 3 = $1200 / 24 months = $50/month per line.

$150.00/month for 3 lines of Go5G Plus service, including taxes and fees
-$91.26/month device credit ($830 credit - $100 Galaxy S9 cost = $730 / 24 months = $30.42/month x 3 lines = $91.26/month)
-$50.00/month gift cards ($400 / 24 months = $16.67/month x 3 lines = $50/month)
+$0.00/line activation fee at T-mobile kiosk in Costco store
======
$8.74/month for service for THREE lines with international roaming, hotspot, in-flight WiFi and etc. How can you beat that?

T-mobile - 2023 - iPhone 15 (free with trade-in)
T-Mobile is the Best deal of all 3, but your claim of $8.74 a month, while also claiming Free iPhone 15 at the same time is not accurate.

1) 3 Lines of Go5G + ( $150x24) = $3600
2) Costco Gift cards ($400x3) = $1,200
so (3,600-1200) / 24
= $100 a month
and
3) Cost of iPhones = $300 ( what you paid for the S9's + any tax on new phones)
so ( 300/24) = $12.50 a month

In Conclusion,
Monthly Cost is a net $112.50 a month for Service and Phones.


Oct 23, 2023
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loopydeals
Oct 23, 2023
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https://i.imgur.com/ziZzWnb.png
Starting 11/13, the $150 Costco shop card will increase to $200.
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Oct 23, 2023
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Oct 23, 2023
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Quote from loopydeals :
https://i.imgur.com/ziZzWnb.png
Starting 11/13, the $150 Costco shop card will increase to $200.
Nice! Holiday sales are starting!
Oct 23, 2023
818 Posts
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MrBean411
Oct 23, 2023
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Just ported 2 lines today from ATT, keeping my existing devices. Rep told me that I need to register online for the $250 rebate, but $150 is only if I buy new devices, is that true? I thought I would still get $75 for byod, how will Costco know to send me that if they don't link my Costco card or account?
Oct 24, 2023
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rshakelford
Oct 24, 2023
571 Posts
Quote from loopydeals :
https://i.imgur.com/ziZzWnb.png
Starting 11/13, the $150 Costco shop card will increase to $200.
What I find odd is that it says in-store and "online" now, T-mobile prefers customers to call when doing port-ins due to customers getting confused with previous account number/pin and that way they can also offer them other lines, services etc.

Unless of course if this promotion won't require port-ins now, but I doubt it. Do you happen to have any more details for it? Would also like to know if byod will increase from $75 to $100

Oct 24, 2023
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loopydeals
Oct 24, 2023
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Quote from rshakelford :
What I find odd is that it says in-store and "online" now, T-mobile prefers customers to call when doing port-ins due to customers getting confused with previous account number/pin and that way they can also offer them other lines, services etc.

Unless of course if this promotion won't require port-ins now, but I doubt it. Do you happen to have any more details for it? Would also like to know if byod will increase from $75 to $100
Quote :
Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, activate a new line, service (Go5G Plus, Go5G Next, Go5G Business Plus and Go5G Business Next), and port-in from AT&T, Verizon, Claro, US Cellular, Xfinity, Spectrum and Liberty Puerto Rico required. Complete port-in and register code within 30 days of activation. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Get up to $1000 rebate via virtual prepaid Visa, which you can use online or in-store at T-Mobile or Costco only; no cash access & expires in 6 months. The Virtual Prepaid Visa card is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., St. Paul, MN 55103, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Incorporated. Visa is a registered trademark owned by Visa International Service Association. Registration, activation, acceptance, or use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Prepaid Card Agreement. This promotion is not associated, sponsored, or endorsed by Visa or Sunrise Banks N.A. Lines must be active and in good standing when card is issued. Allow 13 weeks from fulfilment of offer requirements. Max 4/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
Terms for the $250 prepaid card above. The Costco shop card offers has excluded BYOD since T-mobile took over from Wireless Associates.

https://i.imgur.com/KPmbwdD.jpg
Oct 25, 2023
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rshakelford
Oct 25, 2023
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Quote from loopydeals :
Terms for the $250 prepaid card above. The Costco shop card offers has excluded BYOD since T-mobile took over from Wireless Associates.

https://i.imgur.com/KPmbwdD.jpg

This is NOT true, you can confirm in this thread and many reddit threads that BYOD lines should in fact qualify you for a $75 costco card ($150 is only for new devices) this has been the case since T-mobile took over from Wireless Associates earlier this year

The picture you attached here is back when T-mobile wasn't in charge of things, as it clearly specifies customer needs to fill out a form to receive cards, nowadays the whole process is automatic
Last edited by rshakelford October 24, 2023 at 09:29 PM.

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Oct 25, 2023
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Quote from rshakelford :
The picture you attached here is back when T-mobile wasn't in charge of things, as it clearly specifies customer needs to fill out a form to receive cards, nowadays the whole process is automatic
I took that picture from my local Costco Tmobile Kiosk last week.

https://imgur.com/DWvY9oA
https://tmo.report/2023/01/t-mobi...t-program/
The shop card offers at least from internal docs do require EIP/Device on monthly payment plans. Whether T-mobile follows the terms they made is another story.

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