Until March 19th, you can pick up T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 521 for $59.99; no contract required

posted by Alan F. / Mar 14, 2014, 10:27 AM

Until March 19th, you can pick up T-Mobile's Nokia Lumia 521 for $59.99; no contract required

Now through March 19th, one of the most popular Windows Phone 8 models can be yours for just $59.99 without a contract. The Nokia Lumia 521 has been a big hit in the U.S. while its twin, the Nokia Lumia 520, has amassed strong sales both in the U.S. and in emerging markets. Both models are entry-level phones that provide good value for the price.

The $59.99 deal is available from Newegg and you will need to use the coupon code EMCPGWG83 when you checkout to get the
$30 discount from the online retailer's everyday price of 89.99. There is a limit of two phones per person.

While the Nokia Lumia 521 has just a rear-facing 5MP camera and doesn't offer a flash for it, you will still have access to HERE maps which for many, makes this a fantastic deal. No, this is certainly not a mid-range or high-end phone considering that it carries just 512MB of RAM and a 4 inch screen with resolution of 480 x 800. And the dual-core 1GHz CPU won't blow anyone away. But if you need a phone to make calls, play the occasional game, take pictures in the daylight and help get you from one place to another, paying $59.99 for the Nokia Lumia 521 is well worth it.

Get the Nokia Lumia 521 for just $59.99 sans contract from Newegg

source: Newegg via UnwiredView

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24 Comments

1. hurrycanger

Posts: 1765; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

Newegg is cool. XD The Lumia 925 is pretty cheap there, too. Only $240

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 10:38 AM 0

18. sprockkets

Posts: 1612; Member since: Jan 16, 2012

Moto G at aio (att prepaid) is $99 Lumia 620 is $80 which covers most of the 520's shortcomings. I'd get the moto G at tmobile but they don't want to sell it. Their loss, as I'm jumping ship.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 2:52 PM 1

21. sprockkets

Posts: 1612; Member since: Jan 16, 2012

I guess yesterday was the last day for the $99 moto g, it is back to $149. They had a decent $50 Samsung Galaxy Amp, but was out of stock. Back to $129. Lumia 620 now cheaper there for now vs the 520. I got it for $99 though :) :) :)

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 3:18 PM 1

24. hurrycanger

Posts: 1765; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

It doesn't really matter if tmo sells the Moto G. The price won't be less than $200 anyway, lol. (Though I do want to see the Tmobile Moto G being sold at $100, too) But well, people like me may find no reason to switch just because of the Moto G being a little cheaper. My family plan is still dirt cheap, $30 a person after tax and everything. 1000 minutes, unl text and 2gb data each person at 4g speed. Oh and the just ended blackberry promotion at tmobile was a big win for many tmo customers including myself. XD

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 6:49 PM 0

2. PapaSmurf

Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012

Guess I just found my new backup phone.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 10:52 AM 2

3. Doakie

Posts: 2478; Member since: May 06, 2009

:-/ I'd rather buy an Alcatel One Touch Evolve at $49 through Best Buy. At least then you'd have Google Apps....

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 11:17 AM 0

5. PapaSmurf

Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012

That phone is complete garbage.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 11:25 AM 5

8. hurrycanger

Posts: 1765; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

Straight to the point, lol.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 11:33 AM 0

12. Shatter

Posts: 2036; Member since: May 29, 2013

Ya it would be a nice backup phone, maybe I'll pick one up.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 12:54 PM 0

7. hurrycanger

Posts: 1765; Member since: Dec 01, 2013

That thing sucks comparing ti the 521. The display is very very bad, and the cameras don't even take viewable photos. Battery life is no good either. xD I have an Evolve and a L521. The 521 doesn't lag as much and itbis not as slow as the Evolve. I agree that the good about the Evolve is Google apps, but that's pretty much it. And oh man, the display. I want to mention it again because it's so annoying, haha. You gotta use to believe. XD Not trying to disagree with you or anything. I just want to mention the cons so other people here can see. :D

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 11:29 AM 0

26. rdaex

Posts: 152; Member since: Oct 24, 2012

Id rather have Mike Tyson use my jibblies as a sparring partner than use the Evolve.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 10:42 PM 0

4. StraightEdgeNexus

Posts: 3689; Member since: Feb 14, 2014

Moto G

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 11:20 AM 0

6. PapaSmurf

Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012

Is $100 more expensive.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 11:25 AM 4

10. Deaconclgi

Posts: 405; Member since: Nov 03, 2012

So...what you are saying is that I can get a new Moto G for $59.99? Please provide a link because PhoneArena provided a link to back up what they are saying. If you are NOT saying that the Moto G can be purchased for the same price as the Lumia 521 then your words are not relevant to this article and are misguided at best and biased with your own personal agenda in the worst case scenario.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 12:26 PM 0

11. StraightEdgeNexus

Posts: 3689; Member since: Feb 14, 2014

I didnt say anything i just said moto g. Oversmart brains start assuming lol. But honestly for extra $100 you get much more.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 12:50 PM 0

13. Shatter

Posts: 2036; Member since: May 29, 2013

I see this as a backup phone/cheap phone for your kids.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 12:55 PM 1

15. PapaSmurf

Posts: 10457; Member since: May 14, 2012

I didn't say anything. I just said it was $100 more expensive. Oversmart brains start assuming lol. But honestly for $100 less, you get a fully operating smartphone capable of HSPA+ 21 speeds.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 1:44 PM 1

16. StraightEdgeNexus

Posts: 3689; Member since: Feb 14, 2014

I was replying to comment #10 anyway.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 2:13 PM 0

17. sprockkets

Posts: 1612; Member since: Jan 16, 2012

$99 at aio wireless. Get the Nokia 620 for $80 if you want wp. Otherwise, $60 or whatever the 520 isn't worth it period.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 2:39 PM 0

19. SemperFiV12

Posts: 949; Member since: Nov 09, 2010

Talking about hitting lower price points...

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 2:57 PM 0

20. AfterShock

Posts: 4147; Member since: Nov 02, 2012

The driving force of wp market share. Drug dealers pay and go phones. J/k wp fans

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 3:10 PM 1

22. Liveitup

Posts: 1798; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

Budget smartphones makes up a large percentage of Android smartphones marketshare, guess they are Drug dealers pay and go phones as well.

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 3:49 PM 0

23. papss unregistered

Great deal.. Don't think it could be much more cheap

posted on Mar 14, 2014, 4:04 PM 0

27. VZWuser76

Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010

As a WP guy, I was wondering what you think of using the X line over this to push MS's services. Even with the regular price starting at $90, why are they not using the Lumia 500 & 600 series to promote MS's services, and instead are using a forked version of their competitor's OS with their services in place of their competition's services? I don't want to start anything here, but it almost seems like they think that WP won't be as successful as Android with MS services to further their consumer adoption. To me, if they really believed in WP, they'd continue to build on the buzz that the 500 & 600 series have created. To me it's like Sony selling a desktop PC with an LG display, or Ford selling a car with a Chevy motor in it. It sends a mixed message.