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Guys I was wondering should I get 2yrs contract or buy the phone and use pre-paid. I am already using the pre-paid 2GB plan but I was thinking about unlimated plan but for unlimited plan I have to buy post-paid.
Suggestion would be awesome.:cyclops:
It depends, do you need unlimited data? & prepaid is $60 flat (for the 2GB plan) and contract is usually more for the same plan + tax. I wouldn't get a contract unless I was getting a family plan. If you constantly go over 2GB upgrade to 5GB & if that isn't enough then go for the unlimited plan.
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It depends, do you need unlimited data? & prepaid is $60 flat (for the 2GB plan) and contract is usually more for the same plan + tax. I wouldn't get a contract unless I was getting a family plan. If you constantly go over 2GB upgrade to 5GB & if that isn't enough then go for the unlimited plan.
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Thanks it totally make sense, 2GB is enough for me for sure cause most of the time I am on wifi.
Why not use straighttalk or simple if you want to use 2gb? Cheaper that's for sure
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Teo032 said:
Why not use straighttalk or simple if you want to use 2gb? Cheaper that's for sure
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I did try but the call drops every few min, and data too:crying:
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I did try but the call drops every few min, and data too:crying:
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Impossible because simple mobile uses t mobile towers.
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Dollar for dollar you are better off buying outright. You will pay way more in the long run on contract. And yes. Depending on your location,simple and straight talk both use T-Mobile towers.
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Just ordered mine but I didn't see an option for white. I didn't want white anyways but worth mentioning.
Scheduled to ship on Nov 6th which is a little faster than what we were told.
Unfortunately I can't seem to pre-order the phone through my corporate portal to AT&T, so I am not sure what to do. Guess I gotta wait until release?
Did you have unlimited data? If so did they let you keep it?
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Why is T-Mobile $70 more?
Just pre-ordered through AT&T Premier at no commitment pricing and kept my unlimited data plan.
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Just pre-ordered through AT&T Premier at no commitment pricing and kept my unlimited data plan.
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How did you do that Matt. It doesn't show in the premier store for me
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Milkman00 said:
How did you do that Matt. It doesn't show in the premier store for me
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I didn't see it in the premier store either, so I called to check with them. The guy told me to just order from the regular site and then call when I receive the phone to cancel the "plan" since it's not a contract. He said I would not be charged anything.
I just put my order in for an upgrade. I am on at&t premier with an unlimited data and they let me 'keep my existing plan'. The phone was initially listed at $399.99, but was later updated to include a $100 instant rebate, bringing to $299. I ended up paying $355 after taxes and was notified it would be shipped Nov 6 with free 2 day shipping.
The problem is that if I order through Premier I get $25 back and free activation, so I am trying to figure out how to do it through Premier
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Milkman00 said:
How did you do that Matt. It doesn't show in the premier store for me
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This is how I did it: log into my att and then click upgrade and then it took me to the premier store and there it was. Only option for me was no commitment pricing and nothing ever prompted me about my data plan.
Did it this same way with the GSIII.
Preordered!
Just ordered mine also, my contract was up but I still went with the no commitment price and I will keep my unlimited plan... at least until I switch to prepaid.
I don't yet have an account so I get into the Premier store differently I guess
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computingwarren said:
Why is T-Mobile $70 more?
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T Mobile is higher because they have cheaper rate plans. So the balance the plans with the cost of the phone. Or so they say.
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This past summer, I preordered the GSIII through the premier store and renewed my contract at the same time. I was given the option to keep my 4G LTE unlimited data plan, so I did it. I wonder if they're still offering that now.
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Did you have unlimited data? If so did they let you keep it?
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I was switching from a 3g unlimited plan and they let me switch to an LTE unlimited plan without issue. It just gives you the option for unlimited like any of the others. Just from what I have heard don't select a non unlimited plan unless you want to lose the unlimited forever.
You people freak out too much.
Of course ATT will let you keep your unlimited (throttled) plan when you upgrade or buy at no commitment pricing. If they didn't it would be all over the Internet.
Chill out!!
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Just pre-ordered through AT&T Premier at no commitment pricing and kept my unlimited data plan.
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+1 for me. Ordered the Titanium Gray. Order says it should arrive on or before 11/9/12. Can't wait. Looks like no earphones in the box but I could be wrong.
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I was switching from a 3g unlimited plan and they let me switch to an LTE unlimited plan without issue. It just gives you the option for unlimited like any of the others. Just from what I have heard don't select a non unlimited plan unless you want to lose the unlimited forever.
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Holy crap, I did not upgrade to LTE unlimited. Hopefully at&t CS lets me do that after the fact.
I refreshed the premier store again, and it's there now - just the titanium gray one.
I think I'll keep my original order from the regular store since the premier store does not have the option to ship overnight.
Just wanted some opinions from you guys that own an s3 on tmobile.
The plan I have is unlimited minutes, unlimited text, and 2gb of 4G data(unlimited throttled).
It's a two year contract classic plan that expires next month in February.
My average over the last 3 months of whenever minutes is 447, and data around 1.1gb.
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I was thinking of going with the value plan with 500 minutes, unlimited text and 2gb of 4G data for $49.99 which is a 30 dollar savings each month. But I'm sketchy about the value plans for some reason.
Has anyone switched from a classic plan to a value plan without issues and not regret?
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Try Straight Talk
Crisisx1 said:
I was thinking of going with the value plan with 500 minutes, unlimited text and 2gb of 4G data for $49.99 which is a 30 dollar savings each month. But I'm sketchy about the value plans for some reason.
Has anyone switched from a classic plan to a value plan without issues and not regret?
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My contract with TMO just ended as well so I decided to try an alternative myself. I unlocked the phone, went to WalMart and bought the Straight Talk SIM. It costs 45 bucks a month + 15 bucks 1 time for the SIM for unlimited everything (TALK, TEXT & DATA) and uses the AT&T network.
So far so good!
I'm running the Domination V2 ROM and everything seems to run great.
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My contract with TMO just ended as well so I decided to try an alternative myself. I unlocked the phone, went to WalMart and bought the Straight Talk SIM. It costs 45 bucks a month + 15 bucks 1 time for the SIM for unlimited everything (TALK, TEXT & DATA) and uses the AT&T network.
So far so good!
I'm running the Domination V2 ROM and everything seems to run great.
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Out of curiosity why did you go with the att sim, because I know straight talk also has a tmobile sim.
I put in an att sim card in my tmo s3 unlocked, and the data speeds were really slow.
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Out of curiosity why did you go with the att sim, because I know straight talk also has a tmobile sim.
I put in an att sim card in my tmo s3 unlocked, and the data speeds were really slow.
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They were out of the TMO SIMS when I went to the store. AT&T and TMO seem to share the same towers in my area so I haven't noticed any reduction in speed. Tethering works great as well..
I went from classic to value one month ago no more upgrades but you can get a subsidized anytime you want. Saving 100 dollars a month on my bill
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Switched to value plan and added a fourth line. We share 1000 min. Unlimited text and unlimited data with 2gb high speed. Although i live in 2g area. I pay just under 140 a month
. We do have the insurance on 3 lines
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Next week I am going on the prepaid $30 unlimited text, 100talk minutes of 5gb of 4g speed(unlimited throttled)
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Next week I am going on the prepaid $30 unlimited text, 100talk minutes of 5gb of 4g speed(unlimited throttled)
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Wait what?... What plan is this. That sounds really good! Is it tmobile?
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Wouldn't 500/1000 minutes or w.e the classic plan is be like $10/20 cheaper a month? I think they allow you to change without a penalty...
Here's mine...
5 lines
3,000 shared minutes.
Unlimited texts.
3 lines have unlimited 2gb data & 2 lines have the unlimited 5gb.
Edit: oh yeah forgot to add that 4 of the lines have insurance.
Total bill after taxes is $230
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We have 3 lines 1200 min ,unlimited text ,5gb data each and [email protected] home. Also all 3 line have insurence. I pay 150. Although if I wasnt on contract and it was just me I would use straight talk.
I have one line, 500 min, unlimited txt, and the unlimited 4g, paying around 85 a month. Value plan though so when i finish paying up the S3 it will be $15-$20 cheaper, though I'll probably end up getting the s4 so it will stay around the same
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I'm running simple mobile. I play 50 bucks a month and I have unlimited talk text and HSPA+ 42.2. So its like having the actual T-Mobile but for cheaper, however, some say that they threat on account cancellation after 2GB. I'm surrounded by WiFi and I don't watch videos on the go lunch so I've never gone over the 2GB. I may go to straight talk AT&T because I know AT&T has better coverage but I know I won't be getting 12mbps down anymore. It will.be more like 4 or 5. I also heard that straight talk kills some customers by throttling them to 200kbps. So that's the only reason why I'm afraid to switch from simple
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We have 2 lines. 1000 minutes, 5gb unlimited data for $93 after tax and everything.
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Crisisx1 said:
Wait what?... What plan is this. That sounds really good! Is it tmobile?
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yup, tmobile will release new prepaid next week.
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one thing u need to think about be4 u change classic to vaule,do u want getting new phone with 2 yrs contract?if yes,then dont change to vaule,classic change to vaule always no problem becuz vaule is $10 cheaper then classic on monthly payment,but if u reget,want to back to classic,sry,u cant,unless u cancel the whole vaule plan and active a new classic plan...and for u,i suggest just change to $39.99 500 min classic with 2gb $20 web,if u really under 500 mins usage for the pass 3 months and no text message usage
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yup, tmobile will release new prepaid next week.
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wow that sounds amazing. can't wait to see them. Good thing I haven't made my choice yet!
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one thing u need to think about be4 u change classic to vaule,do u want getting new phone with 2 yrs contract?if yes,then dont change to vaule,classic change to vaule always no problem becuz vaule is $10 cheaper then classic on monthly payment,but if u reget,want to back to classic,sry,u cant,unless u cancel the whole vaule plan and active a new classic plan...and for u,i suggest just change to $39.99 500 min classic with 2gb $20 web,if u really under 500 mins usage for the pass 3 months and no text message usage
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well I do use texting.. a lot lol so i need that
i was thinking either of going with simple mobile 50$ unlimited all, or with the value plan of 500mins, unlimited text, and 2gb of 4g data, or the new prepaid plans the other member mentioned.
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well I do use texting.. a lot lol so i need that
i was thinking either of going with simple mobile 50$ unlimited all, or with the value plan of 500mins, unlimited text, and 2gb of 4g data, or the new prepaid plans the other member mentioned.
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ok,so u can add MSG too.....lol,simple mobile $50 unlimited is not ture unlimited,cuz data will drop speed after 2gb,my frd has it ,so i knew,vaule plan,as i said,do u want upgarde phone with a cheaper price when ur contract was end,if answer is yes,dont change to vaule,classic one ppl plan has $39.99 500 mins plan,then u can add unlimited text and $20 2gb web if u want,just $10 difference with vaule plan...i worked for tmobile be4,so i know vaule plan is nth but only for those dont have enough credit to have a classic plan,so thats why when u chang to vaule,u will lose the benefit to get new phone with cheaper price,and dont believe those rep in call center when u call customer care,they push u to change to vaule becuz they can earn bonus for that
So my Sprint contract got terminated for roaming. It will be effective next month.
I had really bad service where I lived. My signal would sometimes just go dead and would have no data just cellular and 3g 4g speeds were abysmal.. Trying to watch a youtube video or even load a gif HURT.
My question is while I go on about selling my GS3, what are my options for service? Can my phone go on a Sprint month to month service while I can jump ship?
Question for you, did Sprint charge you the ETF or anything like that, like was there any negatives other than service being cut?
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Question for you, did Sprint charge you the ETF or anything like that, like was there any negatives other than service being cut?
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Nope. The letter stated no ETF would be applied.
Really, I'm happy. Their service was unusable and I got tired of waiting on promises of better coverage. I think at this point in my area going with an unlocked Nexus 4 on TMobile prepaid is my answer ($50 a month unlimited everything. Speeds are terrific 16mbps+ in my apartment).
Just trying to figure out what can I do while I find a buyer for my phone and jump ship
You could flash to page plus in the mean time which uses Verizon's network. Or activate a cheap phone on your line right now and sell the gs3 now
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Nope. The letter stated no ETF would be applied.
Really, I'm happy. Their service was unusable and I got tired of waiting on promises of better coverage. I think at this point in my area going with an unlocked Nexus 4 on TMobile prepaid is my answer ($50 a month unlimited everything. Speeds are terrific 16mbps+ in my apartment).
Just trying to figure out what can I do while I find a buyer for my phone and jump ship
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I know T-Mo prepaid has a $30 unlimited Text and data(throttled after 5GB) with 100 minutes a month. Unless you need the unlimited minutes, I'd say the $30 would be a better deal.
As for selling the phone, I'd say try EBay and Craigslist.
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I sold my nexus s on swappa. It took a couple weeks but it was very easy and secure.
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shane6374 said:
I sold my nexus s on swappa. It took a couple weeks but it was very easy and secure.
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this looks like a good site. thanks im going to give it a shot. i already listed it on craigslist also.
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I know T-Mo prepaid has a $30 unlimited Text and data(throttled after 5GB) with 100 minutes a month. Unless you need the unlimited minutes, I'd say the $30 would be a better deal.
As for selling the phone, I'd say try EBay and Craigslist.
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as far as im concerend tmo updated their policies so they don't do any throttling anymore!
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as far as im concerend tmo updated their policies so they don't do any throttling anymore!
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I thought they still have tethered plans, but also offer a fully unlimited plans. I may be wrong though.
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I thought they still have tethered plans, but also offer a fully unlimited plans. I may be wrong though.
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I was looking at TMO before deciding to extend my contract with Sprint and upgrade to the SIII. TMO does have plans that are cheaper which doesn't allow tether (unless you add it on - $15.00/month) or more expensive plans that do allow tether but aren't unlimited. It's all a cluster.
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What the Duck is this
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Nobody said the classic subsidized plans were eliminated completely. Walmart, Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers who carry Tmobile phone still have the old plans because retailers get a cut when they lock in customers for two years. But at Tmobile corporate stores and online at tmobile.com, only the new plans are offered. Tmobile is all about choice, which you don't have at Att, Verizon, or Sprint
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Nobody said the classic subsidized plans were eliminated completely. Walmart, Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers who carry Tmobile phone still have the old plans because retailers get a cut when they lock in customers for two years. But at Tmobile corporate stores and online at tmobile.com, only the new plans are offered. Tmobile is all about choice, which you don't have at Att, Verizon, or Sprint
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I didnt knew that.
Lesson of the day : Tmobile still got Classic plans.
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Sure but why would you want that? The new uncarrier plans are much better and save more money basically across the board. To each his own, I guess...
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Yea I only pay 79.99 for the unl, no data cap and then $20 a month for the phone subsidy. Not bad to have the best phone in the world, for now.
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Yea I only pay 79.99 for the unl, no data cap and then $20 a month for the phone subsidy. Not bad to have the best phone in the world, for now.
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They didnt get rid of contracts, they just now offer no contract plans.
I got the GS4 no contract and the monthly payment is $50 unlimited everything and $20 if you dont want them to slow down 4G after 500MB/month.
comes out to $70, next line would be $50 and every line after would be $30.
Comes out cheaper than that $79
I signed 2YR contract with tmobile and paid 150 for mine
My question :: since we are going to be with Tmobile for years why nt to sign contract?? I am with T for 5+ years. Always thought of switching but never did. So contract is fine with me
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My question :: since we are going to be with Tmobile for years why nt to sign contract?? I am with T for 5+ years. Always thought of switching but never did. So contract is fine with me
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im actually going to be switching, i have a family plan and i will be taking advantage of the unlimited min aspect of it. I will be "migrating" my new s4 to the new plan
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My question :: since we are going to be with Tmobile for years why nt to sign contract?? I am with T for 5+ years. Always thought of switching but never did. So contract is fine with me
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Because the price without contract is actually better than with contract. Let me crunch the numbers -
With Contract from Costco: $200 for Galaxy S4 + $80/month for unlimited talk/text/2.5GB web = $2,120 over the 2 year contact
Without Contract from T-Mobile.com: $630 for Galaxy S4 + $60/month for unlimited talk/text/2.5GB web = $ 2070 over 2 years period
The economics are even better if you bring a $300 Nexus 4 instead of purchasing a Galaxy S4. And if you are in a family plan, you're talking about over a thousand dollar in savings across multiple lines. BUT the biggest benefit is that after 2 years, you will pay $60/mo off contract no matter which phone you use, whereas under contract you'll still pay $80/mo long after you've technically paid off the subsidy.
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My question :: since we are going to be with Tmobile for years why nt to sign contract?? I am with T for 5+ years. Always thought of switching but never did. So contract is fine with me
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Because you pay less when you bring your own phone. If you want contract there is the eip plan where you pay $20 more per month. On other carriers there is no option like this. Bottom line you pay only for service not for the device. In other carriers even if you bring your own device you still pay the same price as others with contract.
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Hard for me to decide. We are paying $88 after tax and everything for 2 lines with 1000 minutes shared, and 5gb data each. No messaging plan and 5gb is more than enough, use wifi most of the time.
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bikrame said:
My question :: since we are going to be with Tmobile for years why nt to sign contract?? I am with T for 5+ years. Always thought of switching but never did. So contract is fine with me
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Because you dont want to be locked down to one phone for two years. You can pay your first phone off and get another phone. Lets say if there is another nice phone comes out 8 months from now, like the S5. If you have a two year contract, you cant do this.
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Because you dont want to be locked down to one phone for two years. You can pay your first phone off and get another phone. Lets after if there is another nice comes out 8 months from now, like the S5.
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Exactly, I got tmobile in Oct kf 2011 with the S2. If iI had gone with the classic plan instead of the value plan, i would still be with the S2 today. But luckily I got the value plan and have gone from the S2 to the S3 to the S4 by paying off these phones early
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