More on T-Mobile’s New Rate Plans

In my previous post I explained a little about T-Mobile’s new rate plans.  I thought I would expand a little on them this time because there are a few caveats.  These plans, called the “Even More” and “Even More Plus” will be taking the place of EVERY other plan T-Mobile offers.  All features such as text messaging, data features, MyFaves and others will disappear as we know them.

The difference in the plans are simple.  The Even More plan requires a contract in return for a discounted phone, much like it has been done in the past.  The Even More Plus plan requires no contract, you pay full price for the phone but you are able to split that cost up into 20 installments without interest.  Once you go to an Even More Plus plan, you cannot downgrade to an Even More.  If you wish to change your plan for any reason, you will have to choose from these plans.

So, what should you expect when you want to go to an Even more plan?  There will be little difference than what you are used to with the exception that there are only 3 choices for minutes.  Unlimited, 1000 Minutes, or 500 minutes for a single line.  Unlimited, 1500 Minutes or 700 Minutes for 2 or more lines.  Text messaging is either unlimited or nothing, as well as data.

The Plus plan is a little different.  If you have renewed your contract on or after October 25, 2009 and you want to go to an Even More Plus plan, you will be required to pay the early termination fee ($200) per line to do so.  If you have not renewed your contract after this date you will pay a $35 “migration fee” per line (Maximum $70).  This is because the Plus plan does not have a contract and if you just renewed your contract you will be required to “buy” out of it.  The minute choices are the same but the prices are about $10 less than the Even More.

Also understand that these plans are as new to T-Mobile employees as they are to you, we got 30 minutes of training on them, so don’t be suprized if mistakes happen and your next bill is not correct.  I expect many calls next month because of this and I do not look forward to it.

These plans are awesome and offer a 50% cust in any similar plans AT&T or Verizon have to offer.  However, they are not for everyone.  If they are not something you are sure will benefit you, stick with what you have.  You will not be forced to change your rate plan, at least not until your contract is expired.