Since you are working with an agent / person, everything is YMMV. My $10 DCC was waived and the agent didn't care that I have 2+ free lines already. First step is to check your T-life app to see if you qualify.
Main thread on T-mobile subreddit. [reddit.com] Refer to it for more / current info. Some redditors have complained that some agents declined them because they had 2+ free lines already. Some redditors have success trying again on 833-579-2248, 611, chat, or T-Force. Since there is a bit of YMMV with the agent, be kind and nice, and try again somewhere else if you get rejected. Of course, some redditors are trying to get the free line even though their T-life doesn't show the offer (huge YMMV).
Yes, T-mobile did another round of price hikes today for existing plans. Check your text messages of your primary line to see if you will be affected starting April 2nd.
If you don't see the offer on your T-Life app homepage but you see offers like 25% off accessories, save $100 on Harman, SyncUp Drive, etc., try pulling down on the app to refresh the page / offers. If you have multiple lines, try looking on the other lines. The free line offer was only found on one of my lines (main line) T-Life app.
Even without the free line offer, you can still try your luck through 611, chat, or T-Force. Though you run the risk of the system not applying the free line promotion even if the agent agrees to add it.
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If you tap the See Full Terms in the T-Life app, it clearly states " Free new line for qualifying existing accounts with 2+ voice lines on a family plan and a max of 2 current free lines"
With monthly bill credits. Subject to change.
Free new line for qualifying existing accounts with 2+ voice lines on a family plan and a max of 2 current free lines. Plus taxes & fees for accounts paying for a T-Mobile wireless line with additional taxes & fees; monthly Regulatory Programs (RPF) & Telco Recovery Fee (TRF) totaling $3.49 per voice line ($0.50 for RPF & $2.99 for TRF) applies; taxes/fees approx. 4-38% of bill. Qualifying credit and regular-rate, Unlimited, Unlimited Freedom, Magenta, Magenta Max, Magenta Amplified, Magenta Plus, One, Simple Choice, Everything, My Way, Sprint Max, One, or Sprint Unlimited plan required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. $10 device connection charge due at sale. Limit 1/account. Not combinable with some offers or discounts, including other service discounts, device offers, or Price Lock; choosing free line gives up access to Go5G Plus or Go5G Next device offer features for this line only. See rep for details.
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Found some more info on promo ID250259 from my account data on T-mobile.com. There is more info available, but not really useful to anyone without T-mobile VPN access or code dictionary.
Name: Line Discount ID250259
Start Date: 2025-03-13
End Date: 2025-03-26 (Old)
End Date: 2025-03-31 (Old)
End Date: 2025-04-10 (New)
Initiation Date: 2025-03-17
So this promotion ends on the 26th (Now 10th). T-mobile also tracks the promotion initiation date, which was the 17th for me (date that the line was created, several days after I ordered the physical SIM).
If you are getting this promotion close to the end date 26th (Now 31st), order with ESIM activation. With physical SIM, you are risking your promotion initiation date starting after the promotion end date. Not sure if the system cares, but it tracks the dates so why risk it. You can always convert your ESIM to physical SIM later.
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I just wanted to pop in and give an update.
Magenta Max 2 paid, 1 free, 1 digits, Home Internet.
Tile for free line appeared in T-Life app.
Instead of calling or chatting, added new BYOD via T-Life, physical sim.
$0 out of pocket, SIM arrived today. Put it in a spare unlocked iPhone 6S Plus.
Viewing Account > Cost Summary on T-Mobile website via web browser I see "$30 Line Discount ID250259 (Additional Lines)" Nice!
Now I have Magenta Max 2 paid, 2 free, 1 digits, Home Internet.
Credit goes to the posters who mentioned T-Force Reps said to add the BYOD line in the app yourself which sidesteps fees and activation charges while triggering the discount automatically. It worked for me.
Hope this helps someone like me who doesn't care to call or chat with T-Mobile.
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"Yes, your plan did change to TIULFM9. The plan FRLTULF9 isn't available to change to."
I guess at this point I'll wait and see if I get kickback discounts, if not then give a call. What is the best approach to have them to change rateplan? Can it be done at tmo store?
Not sure. Just contact T-Force on X or Facebook. They can do it for sure
Second, just so you know, if you made a plan change mid-bill cycle the following bill will most likely not show Kickback discounts, but that is a one-time issue and they will return after the first full bill cycle on the new plan. Just chat with them after you get the next bill and they will credit you manually that one time.
Congratulations. Your account should hopefully reflect all the old and hopefully the new promo by now. Even if the new line is not free, you will most likely pay less than before. Fingers crossed that it is though
"Yes, your plan did change to TIULFM9. The plan FRLTULF9 isn't available to change to."
I guess at this point I'll wait and see if I get kickback discounts, if not then give a call. What is the best approach to have them to change rateplan? Can it be done at tmo store?
I get kickback on TIULFM9. If you do end up needing to change, FRLTULF9 does not exist (typo?). The other SOC is FRLTULFM9.
You can read all the different posts [reddit.com] about everyone's different experiences with these 2 SOCs.
However, when I added two lines (which I ported out to Total during their byebye deal), the rep added kickback to those lines when I asked (for shits and giggles), and they did appear in the bill. However, most reps in general won't do it for me.
I just added the 10th line...these free line are great for reducing the bill by $10 each ...
By chance, 2 years ago, I had a really friendly offshore chat agent who was helping me with another problem. At the end, when they asked if there was anything else, I asked if they could copy the add-ons from one of my lines (One Plus Promo, International Charge Block, KB, etc.) to all of my lines. They agreed, applied a couple add-ons, and then asked if they could do this in their quiet hours since this was going to a take a while. No problem, I thanked them profusely, and ended the chat. Next day, I had KB on all my lines.
Going by my experience, I wouldn't call or chat in specifically to add KB. Butter up the agent when they solve your main problem, and when they ask if there is anything else, that is the time to ask. Also, instead of asking for specifically for KB, ask them just to make the add-ons the same across all the lines, using one of your lines as a template. Your chances will still probably be crap, but this was what worked for me.
I have 2 paid and now with this promo, 4 free lines on my One account.
In the past when I got a free line, I will ask them to add the OnePlus (which gives 10GB hostspot) and Kickback to the free lines. So far, I got Kickback on 2 free lines and not on the other 2, even though they tell me that have added this. Same thing happened on Friday, he told me he added OnePlus and KB on the latest free line but I only see OnePlus an no KB.
I didnt put too much effort into getting KB on to the remaining 2 lines as I never got the $10 credit from any of the 2 free lines that already have KB. So my question is, is there any benefit in trying to get KB on those 2 free lines that dont have it.
On the 2 paid lines that have kickback, those are the primary lines for me and my wife. What I do is put my free line in an old phone and use it as hotspot and not try to use data on my primary line. Thats the only way I can get KB on my main line. Of course, my wife is never going to do that
Is there any easier way to achieve that?
thanks
I have 2 paid and now with this promo, 4 free lines on my One account.
In the past when I got a free line, I will ask them to add the OnePlus (which gives 10GB hostspot) and Kickback to the free lines. So far, I got Kickback on 2 free lines and not on the other 2, even though they tell me that have added this. Same thing happened on Friday, he told me he added OnePlus and KB on the latest free line but I only see OnePlus an no KB.
I didnt put too much effort into getting KB on to the remaining 2 lines as I never got the $10 credit from any of the 2 free lines that already have KB. So my question is, is there any benefit in trying to get KB on those 2 free lines that dont have it.
On the 2 paid lines that have kickback, those are the primary lines for me and my wife. What I do is put my free line in an old phone and use it as hotspot and not try to use data on my primary line. Thats the only way I can get KB on my main line. Of course, my wife is never going to do that [img]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Is there any easier way to achieve that?
thanks
If you don't know what web developer tools are, devs use these tools to inspect the code and data behind each webpage. All web browsers include them, and they basically all have the same functionality with slightly different names. I know that for Firefox and Microsoft Edge, you can right click on any webpage and select the Inspect to open the tool. Then click on the same buttons as what u/hypermog circled. Once you navigate to T-mobile.com promotions page for example, you will see promotions-experience package which contains all your promotions data.
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I recommend leaving the plan as is and just wait for the upcoming bill(s). The more changes you make the more possibilities of things messing up.
I get kickback on TIULFM9. If you do end up needing to change, FRLTULF9 does not exist (typo?). The other SOC is FRLTULFM9.
You can read all the different posts [reddit.com] about everyone's different experiences with these 2 SOCs.
Yeah maybe just better to wait out a full bill cycle to see what happens to Kickback. But general consensus is that TIULFM9 is more restrictive when it comes to KB and certain free lines such as F&F On Us
What's important to understand for you is that even when you add a paid line you will most likely still look at a lower bill, so don't get too hung up on the free line. Call, ask to open a new line and they will hopefully transfer your account to 9-12 again. If the added line happens to be free on top of that, your savings will be even greater.
I have 8 lines on magenta plan and if I add this line myself (tforce said I'm eligible and I can add this online) will the system automatically put me on the 9-12 plan? Or does T force have to migrate me to the 9-12 line plan?
I remember back then I was moved to a 9-12 plan by Tforce while having 7 or 8 lines and it screwed up my promos.
Thanks in advance! Hoping to get the extra discounts from 9-12 cause they hiked up my price last year
I remember back then I was moved to a 9-12 plan by Tforce while having 7 or 8 lines and it screwed up my promos.
Thanks in advance! Hoping to get the extra discounts from 9-12 cause they hiked up my price last year
How many paid/free lines on your account?
I have 2 paid and now with this promo, 4 free lines on my One account.
In the past when I got a free line, I will ask them to add the OnePlus (which gives 10GB hostspot) and Kickback to the free lines. So far, I got Kickback on 2 free lines and not on the other 2, even though they tell me that have added this. Same thing happened on Friday, he told me he added OnePlus and KB on the latest free line but I only see OnePlus an no KB.
I didnt put too much effort into getting KB on to the remaining 2 lines as I never got the $10 credit from any of the 2 free lines that already have KB. So my question is, is there any benefit in trying to get KB on those 2 free lines that dont have it.
On the 2 paid lines that have kickback, those are the primary lines for me and my wife. What I do is put my free line in an old phone and use it as hotspot and not try to use data on my primary line. Thats the only way I can get KB on my main line. Of course, my wife is never going to do that
Is there any easier way to achieve that?
thanks
For your second question, most phones now comes with dual SIM cards, with one or both of them being eSIM. Just set your eSIM to be the free line, and set your phone to only use the free line for data. Call and text can still set to your primary line. Then use all the data you want and still get kickback on your paid lines cause you used 0 bytes.
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I got the SIM yesterday and put it an old phone, just got this email today
"customers that have a Price Lock guarantee or who faced a price hike for an older phone plan last year will not be impacted by this price increase. "
If you don't know what web developer tools are, devs use these tools to inspect the code and data behind each webpage. All web browsers include them, and they basically all have the same functionality with slightly different names. I know that for Firefox and Microsoft Edge, you can right click on any webpage and select the Inspect to open the tool. Then click on the same buttons as what u/hypermog circled. Once you navigate to T-mobile.com promotions page for example, you will see promotions-experience package which contains all your promotions data.
For your second question, most phones now comes with dual SIM cards, with one or both of them being eSIM. Just set your eSIM to be the free line, and set your phone to only use the free line for data. Call and text can still set to your primary line. Then use all the data you want and still get kickback on your paid lines cause you used 0 bytes.
I am super cheap and use rest of my family's hand me down phones
I will check if my wife's phone has that dual sim feature. Do I need to deal with the carrier/TM to switch to eSIM?
I guess there is no such ting as cross port (not sure if thats the right way to describe or name it) lines withing the same pan
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I didn't check it before adding the new line.
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