T-Mobile prefers having a wide selection of Androids than the iPhone (Sponsored Post)
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As it stands right now, T-Mobile is the only major U.S. carrier without the iPhone in its line-up. However, if you think that there's much uneasiness over at T-Mo world because of that, it might be worth it to see the carrier's point of view: T-Mobile is firmly convinced that it has all the firepower needed to match its competitors, and even beat them. How does it plan to achieve that? Through Android and smart pricing.
Being the first carrier to launch an Android phone in the world, T-Mobile clearly recognizes the great potential that's found inside Google's mobile OS. The carrier has been steadily building a robust portfolio of Android handsets, designed for pockets of different sizes. Among the most stand-out products in its catalog are the marvelous Samsung Galaxy S II - the people's champion, so to speak, and the HTC Amaze 4G. As you can imagine, both smartphones feature incredibly large screens, super-snappy dual-core processors and connectivity to T-Mobile's 4G HSPA+ network - all of which are features that make them fully capable of going toe-to-toe with the latest iPhone. Besides, there are many other Android handsets available with the carrier, all meant for different types of customers and catering to different needs (big/small, premium/affordable, with QWERTY/without QWERTY). This combination of choice, together with the great personalization options of Android, is what T-Mobile says makes its portfolio better than simply carrying the iPhone.
Speaking of its HSPA+ network, we should mention that T-Mobile follows the "one size doesn't fit all" approach here as well. The carrier has a wide range of both individual and family plans, which you can personalize via various minute, text and data bundles. And if you need to get two new lines, you can do so with T-Mo throwing in unlimited talk, text and data for only $49.99 per line - a nice service plan to complement your powerful Android phone. However, you'll definitely have to lay some more cash for a plan if you want to get, say, an iPhone 4S on some of the other carriers. This is a nice example of how T-Mobile competes through a flexible portfolio of hardware and service products.
So, these are the main weapons in T-Mobile's arsenal against its rivals and the iPhone right now - a great choice of Android phones and affordable data plans to go with them. Now it's your turn to tell us if you are content with what you see in Magenta's line-up! Is there something that you'd like to see added? Sound off in the comments below!
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24. dirtydirty00 posted on 21 Dec 2011, 14:52 2 2
ya i feel the same way. i might switch AWAY from verizon now that they have the iphone.
35. E.N. posted on 22 Dec 2011, 04:21 0 0
I think Verizon did feel the same way......when they didn't have the iPhone. And the only thing better than having a wide selection of Android phones or just simply the iPhone is having a wide selection of Android phones AND the iPhone. Offering the iPhone straight up may probably make things easier for T-mobile and they do have a large demand for iPhone. If Apple offered T-mobile the opportunity, I don't think they'd deny it.
2. ardent1 posted on 21 Dec 2011, 10:18 1 0
I am a data consumer and I have tried many times to sign up with T-mobile and unfortunately T-mobile makes it very difficult for consumers like me to join the T-mobile family. For example, I could pay $30 a month and get 5 GB of data at 4G speed on a no-contract phone, however I am unable to get the same 5GB of data also at 4G speed for a mobile hotspot under a 2-year contract at said price, respectively. As a result, I see no reason to abandon my current mobile data provider and join the T-mobile family.
Here is my point, if T-mobile can make 5 GB of 4G data available for $30 a month, why not make that across the board. 5 GB of 4G data is 5 GB of 4G data. Thank you.
9. remixfa posted on 21 Dec 2011, 11:10 2 0
ardent, there is no major carrier that matches Tmobile's pricing, and for your information if you do the VALUE plan on Tmobile, it IS $30 a month for 5 gigs of usage for Tmobile customers.
Tmobile gives a DISCOUNT on top of their already industry leading pricing to customers that also have voice service. So there, Your wish has been granted.
Go to VZW, ATT, or even sprint, and ask them how much a 5 gig data card is.
26. ardent1 posted on 21 Dec 2011, 15:38 0 1
Verizon - $80 and they give you 20 GB at 4G.
31. remixfa posted on 21 Dec 2011, 19:50 2 0
dude.. seriously, learn to read
its 10 gig for $80 a month on VZW 4G
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/plans/?page=mobileBroadba nd
Tmobile value plans are 10 gig for $50 a month for 42mb/s 4G.
45. supaman21 posted on 23 Dec 2011, 08:33 0 0
Remix, verizon is offering double data for 4g devices until the end of the year so it would be 80 for 20 gigs
13. MNX1024 posted on 21 Dec 2011, 11:29 1 0
Well, if you have an unlocked phone, you can tether to your heart's content without paying a tethering fee. Hopes that solves your dilemma.
3. GALAXY-S posted on 21 Dec 2011, 10:18 6 1
GO tmobile!! you dont need the iphone, keep up the good work in providing some of the best devices out there! samsung galaxy all the way!
by the way .. the htc amaze and sgs2 dont go toe-to-toe with the iphone, they are way better....
5. gallitoking posted on 21 Dec 2011, 10:27 2 6
very sneaky in their part... as their recently acknowledge that are millions of iphones using the 3.5G speeds of T-Mo..... they have the iphones without paying Apple... typical T-Mo behavior...
11. remixfa posted on 21 Dec 2011, 11:13 7 0
so.. its bad of Tmobile to allow iphones on their network without bending over and being pipe cleaned by Apple first, like Sprint just did?? lol. Sounds like they are the SMART ones. Why give Apple your bank account when you already get their services for free? Your going to hate on the carrier that gives you your precious iphone on plans so cheap that ATT will never come close to them??
Yes, let me hate Tmobile for $30 unlimited 4g web and text or $50/60 unl everything with an unlocked iphone.. oooh no!! hoooow eeeeeevil of them to allow you to keep some money in your pocket and still get your favorite phone!!! lolol
Yes, unlocked iphones are so common we have an iphone support team in customer service.
27. gallitoking posted on 21 Dec 2011, 15:55 0 4
you try so hard to promote T-mo and let me tell you something... using your why pay when you can get it free theory... napster had the same way of doing business.. look how they end it up.... T-Mo is doing sooo good in the US that they are planning to leave the US.. their cheap plans ( even though you pay what you get for in T-Mo and will drop it at that)... will bite them in the a** at the end... they are the rebel carrier.. no LTE.. no news that are expanding their 3.5 G speeds... they have an iphone support department?... wow.. they are really asking for it... lets see what the future holds for the people's carriers... I know my carrier (verizon) aint going anywhere...
29. remixfa posted on 21 Dec 2011, 19:45 3 0
welcome to gallito-land where logic is outlawed.
Tmobile is the new napster. right! lol you know, because napster was where people went to illegally trade music they didnt pay for. Somehow buying a used iphone, or taking a phone you already paid for on ATT and moving it to another carrier is PIRATING IT ..lol. Gallito. you are a dunce of the highest calliber. But hey, thats why we lubs ya... or not. :)
Arent you the same guy that continually tells us how high of a price a used iphone gets compared to an android phone?? WHO DO U THINK IS BUYING THOSE USED IPHONES?!?!?!? lolol your a riot.
32. gallitoking posted on 22 Dec 2011, 00:37 0 0
You missed the point.... about the napster compariso.. I meant the way of thinking.. you dumbnut.... clearly the people in T-mo want the iphone and their carrier wont give them to them.. Sprint did it... they were losing customer because of that.. but didnt go the route T-Rob did .. they striked a deal... key word... DEAL.. and have the odasity to say that T-mo doesnt need the iphone... lol... whem acording to you they even have tech support..... thats why I dont like you... from far away you seem smart but as we closer... hmmm well I will let you imagine the rest... take care.. see you next year when you go carrier search... and so
oner than later you will pay for the iphone.. whether u have it or not......
36. remixfa posted on 22 Dec 2011, 09:21 3 0
lolol...
so your mad at Tmo for taking advantage of a net positive situation for them, instead of bending over and letting Apple rip 5 years or so worth of future profits right out of their bank accounts to be able to carry the JesusPhone?? No no no.. it has nothing to do with apple demanding insane sums of money, and everything to do with eeeevil Tmobile trying to "rip off" apple somehow.. lol
YOUR INSANE.
If Tmo was doing something wrong, apple would have sued them into oblivion by now.
So, i bet you hate every carrier in the world then huh? because people buy unlocked iphones... EVERYWHERE.
From far away you look like a loon.. and from up close its like a circus act. But hey, thats why we keep you around... for entertainment. Dance chickenhead, dance! :)
39. ZayZay posted on 22 Dec 2011, 11:35 1 0
You guys crack me up.
42. remixfa posted on 22 Dec 2011, 12:19 1 0
this is hillarious :)
