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expiredTinkleondabeach posted Nov 25, 2024 07:34 AM
expiredTinkleondabeach posted Nov 25, 2024 07:34 AM

30GB T-mobile Internet (BYOD Hotspot) - $10/mo after autopay

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T-mobile has a hidden plan for 30GB data a month data plan (you get your own sim and need your own device).

I got a cellular modem for $40: https://www.netgear.com/home/mobile-wifi/lte-modems/lm1200/​ [netgear.com] and was able to use it with T-mobile's provided sim card.

Call in or use their online chat to inquire about the "Basic Mobile Internet 30GB plan (SOC: MI30TE or MI30TI)". It is $15/mo but you get a $5/mo discount by using autopay.

If you can't repro then you suck. This also provides you with a phone number for the data account and you get access to t-mobile tuesdays despite it only being a data plan Smilie


https://www.t-mobile.com/
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T-mobile has a hidden plan for 30GB data a month data plan (you get your own sim and need your own device).

I got a cellular modem for $40: https://www.netgear.com/home/mobile-wifi/lte-modems/lm1200/​ [netgear.com] and was able to use it with T-mobile's provided sim card.

Call in or use their online chat to inquire about the "Basic Mobile Internet 30GB plan (SOC: MI30TE or MI30TI)". It is $15/mo but you get a $5/mo discount by using autopay.

If you can't repro then you suck. This also provides you with a phone number for the data account and you get access to t-mobile tuesdays despite it only being a data plan Smilie


https://www.t-mobile.com/

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Dec 02, 2024 02:08 AM
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tuxian0Dec 02, 2024 02:08 AM
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T-Mobile Tuesday is not eligible with this plan
Dec 02, 2024 02:39 AM
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BuckeyeRideRDec 02, 2024 02:39 AM
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Will this SIM work with a T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Router? Say a KVD21 or 5688w?
Dec 02, 2024 03:14 AM
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mindsetDec 02, 2024 03:14 AM
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Quote from hotdogah2 :
It will. Just tell the rep you plan to use it like a tablet. I activated a s24 ultra on this Saturday. I plan to use it in conjunction with a tracfone sim I have paid through 2036 for voice service.

I called costco as a member to have activation fees waived. The rep had me fill out a $150 costco gift card tmobile rebate form also, but i doubt this would qualify.
In the same vein can I use this as an eSIM on an iPhone 13 as a data/mobile hotspot?
Dec 02, 2024 04:31 AM
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rocco24Dec 02, 2024 04:31 AM
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Quote from SkillfulCaribou953 :
I dont have a line with tmobole and i signed up yesterday. I just used the chat feaature and ask for MI30TI. It did take about an hour.
is credit check required?
Dec 02, 2024 04:56 AM
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fugonDec 02, 2024 04:56 AM
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Quote from rocco24 :
is credit check required?
Yes..
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Dec 02, 2024 02:13 PM
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computergeek2929Dec 02, 2024 02:13 PM
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Isn't this still the BEST DEAL? $10 a month for unlimited tablet, don't need to show your business either. https://slickdeals.net/f/15673165-10-month-t-mobile-unlimited-tablet-line-10?src=&prop=&attrsrc=#comments
Dec 02, 2024 04:51 PM
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thumper300zxDec 02, 2024 04:51 PM
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Quote from OGSDER :
Since these can be standalone, can you get 8 standalone on their own?
I assume you could open an entirely new account.
I just added mine at Costco to my plan -- so I don't get $5 discount. But they waived the SIM/activation and a 20% rate discounts since I have that on my plan.

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Dec 02, 2024 05:13 PM
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morchusDec 02, 2024 05:13 PM
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Quote from computergeek2929 :
Isn't this still the BEST DEAL? $10 a month for unlimited tablet, don't need to show your business either. https://slickdeals.net/f/15673165-10-month-t-mobile-unlimited-tablet-line-10?src=&prop=&attrsrc=#comments
Depends on your use.
With the hotspot plan, you don't have to do anything which may violate the terms with the mobile provider to use it on a hotspot or a cellular modem.
The tablet plan is supposed to be used in a tablet, and even though there had been some workarounds to use it directly on a hotspot, most probably you maybe violating some terms.
On the other hand if your usage is really to use it on a tablet when on the road, then yes, the tablet plan works best for that.

Couple of years back $10 internet plans were unheard of, and that is one reason it was such a good deal at that time. But now a days even the 5G Home internet plans are getting into $20 range...
Dec 03, 2024 12:16 AM
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WhimsicalWolfDec 03, 2024 12:16 AM
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I signed up for two lines today through Costco for $15/mo, taxes included. I popped the SIMs into a GL.iNet hotspot and everything worked without a hitch. Only thing is, according to SpeedTest, I'm getting 5-6 Mbps download. Is that to be expected? For reference, I have an iPad with a standard tablet plan (also from T-Mobile) and the speedtest there gets around 70+ Mbps. I dunno if it's the router or the service with this particular plan. I'll test tomorrow when I'm out and about my city, but so far it's serviceable but completely underwhelming with regards to internet speed.
Dec 03, 2024 01:01 AM
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SarahPier85Dec 03, 2024 01:01 AM
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Quote from WhimsicalWolf :
I signed up for two lines today through Costco for $15/mo, taxes included. I popped the SIMs into a GL.iNet hotspot and everything worked without a hitch. Only thing is, according to SpeedTest, I'm getting 5-6 Mbps download. Is that to be expected? For reference, I have an iPad with a standard tablet plan (also from T-Mobile) and the speedtest there gets around 70+ Mbps. I dunno if it's the router or the service with this particular plan. I'll test tomorrow when I'm out and about my city, but so far it's serviceable but completely underwhelming with regards to internet speed.
I have read on reddit (either r/tmobile or r/nocontract) that the mobile internet plan data, via a hotspot, is deprioritized, and that the tablet plan's on-device data is prioritized. And also, the hotspot data FROM the tablet plan is also deprioritized. Take that for what it's worth, but I guess it would be good to confirm that you are getting very high speeds at baseline with the tablet (on-device data), then test the mobile internet plan via your GL.iNet hotspot. Hopefully in a less congested area/an area where your tablet speeds are very high would probably do. And if your tablet plan can hotspot from the tablet, it would be interesting if you would also run a speed test from your tablet hotspot data at the same time.

Which GL.iNet hotspot model are you using for cellular data?
Dec 03, 2024 01:11 AM
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handoggDec 03, 2024 01:11 AM
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last time I went in.. i already had 2 lines.. i asked for 2 more lines for 4 total.. turns out one line was 10 the second was only $5
Dec 03, 2024 09:37 AM
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dealsalwaysDec 03, 2024 09:37 AM
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If I want to use it just stable, as an Internet Backup (to Xfinity cable), is it best to use a Home Internet Gateway? Should just work with the SIM inserted?

Which models (on eBay or elsewhere) are the best value bets?
Dec 03, 2024 03:34 PM
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WhimsicalWolfDec 03, 2024 03:34 PM
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Quote from SarahPier85 :
I have read on reddit (either r/tmobile or r/nocontract) that the mobile internet plan data, via a hotspot, is deprioritized, and that the tablet plan's on-device data is prioritized. And also, the hotspot data FROM the tablet plan is also deprioritized. Take that for what it's worth, but I guess it would be good to confirm that you are getting very high speeds at baseline with the tablet (on-device data), then test the mobile internet plan via your GL.iNet hotspot. Hopefully in a less congested area/an area where your tablet speeds are very high would probably do. And if your tablet plan can hotspot from the tablet, it would be interesting if you would also run a speed test from your tablet hotspot data at the same time.

Which GL.iNet hotspot model are you using for cellular data?
Thanks for the tips. You made me realize that it's definitely a combination of factors. I tested multiple scenarios. I'm running a modestly complex Wireguard setup from my home which connects out to a few international routers, but this particular one I tested being a 4G Mudi router. I forgot that for a moment.

When I turn on the Wireguard client, it definitely slows down to the 5-6 Mbps I'm seeing on my iPad (slightly higher ~10 Mbps on my MacBook Pro).

When I turn off the Wireguard client, I'm getting better speeds around 17-20 Mbps on both devices.

And, of course, when I use my iPad Pro's dedicated tablet plan, I'm seeing 100+ Mbps on both my iPad directly and when hotspotting to my laptop. And even better than that when I turn off iCloud Private Relay.

I read quite a few old Reddit threads about how I can't use my tablet plan in my mobile hotspot, is that still the case? This would actually all be perfect if I could pop my new 30 GB basic internet SIM in my iPad, and take my iPad's dedicated tablet plan and throw it in my hotspot bc it can be used internationally. I doubt I could be so lucky, huh?
Last edited by WhimsicalWolf December 3, 2024 at 07:41 AM.
Dec 03, 2024 03:37 PM
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theandrewgordonDec 03, 2024 03:37 PM
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Quote from tuxian0 :
T-Mobile Tuesday is not eligible with this plan

I have 3 lines with this, all 3 are working with tmobile tuesday, you cant set up the tuesday account or whatever, but you can use the account on the phone that the sim is in. I think it took 1 billing cycle to work.

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Dec 03, 2024 05:40 PM
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msr_476Dec 03, 2024 05:40 PM
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Great Deal, Called 611 tmobile customer care and got this deal. 10$ per month with autopay
Also asked them for my smart watch, they also gave same deal 10$ per month instead of 15$ per month for high speed data in canada and mexico included.

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