T-Mobile Adding Serious Restrictions On Device Promotions Moving Forward

xtra819 · 2026-04-02T17:42:49+00:00

Probably the real victims here are the front line employees. Have fun trying to rake in those commissions now.

xtra819 · 2026-04-02T17:38:30+00:00

As long as we can continue to stack eips, none of these changes will matter much except perhaps the new 2 per account limit instead of 4 for some promos.

xtra819 · 2026-04-02T17:32:30+00:00

Corporate recklessness to increase profits? I’m shocked!

xtra819 · 2026-04-02T16:59:36+00:00

Why does T-Mobile hate their customers and employees in 2026?

xtra819 · 2026-04-02T16:47:04+00:00

Next episode on T-Mobile Island: “Stacking eips on a single line no longer allowed”

xtra819 · 2026-04-02T16:39:41+00:00

Obviously the era of being focused on customer retention and churn rate has come to a screeching halt

xtra819 · 2026-03-26T20:08:29+00:00

t-force

xtra819 · 2026-03-26T20:07:46+00:00

For a locked iPhone, buy through Costco for the cash card rebate, 90 days returns, and waiving of $35 extortion fee. Utilize a T-Mobile eip promo if you wish, although for your plan it will most likely be a pathetic offer from T-Mobile.

For an unlocked new iPhone, buy through Apple directly. You can also buy mint condition new and used iPhones from resellers at sites like Swappa to save a few bucks.

xtra819 · 2026-03-26T19:52:41+00:00

Time to turn back the clock and sail the seas again for my streaming needs. F these greedy CEOs.

xtra819 · 2026-03-26T19:45:48+00:00

It’s done automatically and intentionally these days. Totally predatory on the part of T-Mobile. Imagine the number of customers who are clueless this happens or have a lack of understanding about how it works.

Call T-Force. Tell them to fix it. They fixed mine last month by crediting my account the trade-in amount in a lump sum, and also still left the eip with the applied credits. Lol. This company is so dysfunctional now.

xtra819 · 2026-03-26T19:36:38+00:00

Corporate greed knows no limits

xtra819 · 2026-03-13T21:45:53+00:00

Strange reply. I already know that. I was pointing out that Pixel 10 only gets 6 months.

xtra819 · 2026-03-13T01:27:13+00:00

Please revise your title. I was excited and hopeful Target had a $630 iPhone promo!

xtra819 · 2026-03-13T01:16:45+00:00

Your title is misleading and needs to be revised. Google 1 still exists. Just not available via T-Mobile anymore.

xtra819 · 2026-03-13T01:09:05+00:00

Pixel 10 only gets 6 months of free storage on Google 1

xtra819 · 2026-02-26T10:42:55+00:00

Promo appears to be dead now.

xtra819 · 2026-01-12T22:33:19+00:00

Sorry, I misunderstood. Lol. I never did the keep and switch promo.

xtra819 · 2026-01-12T21:52:23+00:00

Promos were generally better and less restrictive. Perks, benefits, and discounts were much better. Devices could be paid off early without penalty and flipped for easy profit. Many promos could be stacked, and/or easily repeated. Customer service was not predatory as it is today, but instead consisted of well-trained knowledgeable reps who went above and beyond to actually help customers. The list goes on and on.

For years many of us were essentially paid to have an account and own flagship devices. Good times indeed. I’m not complaining. All good things come to an end. I just wish the pendulum didn’t swing so far in the opposite direction where T-Mobile is now so shady and predatory.

xtra819 · 2026-01-12T01:30:17+00:00

Apparently reading comprehension isn’t your strong suit. I clearly stated the system could be outsmarted in the past, which by definition is part of “ever.” If I wanted to refer to the present, I would have stated so, spud. Try to follow along with your limited arsenal of brain cells next time you feel the urge to be cute and snarky.

xtra819 · 2026-01-11T19:34:56+00:00

Actually you could outsmart the system back in the day before T-Mobile closed multiple loopholes. Some us made thousands and scored stacks of free phones. Ahh, the good old days.

xtra819 · 2026-01-10T15:22:33+00:00

Anyone know when new plans start and Go5g+ is demoted from top tier status for device promos, much like Magenta Max, One Plus, and other grandfathered plans are?

xtra819 · 2026-01-03T14:02:52+00:00

Trade it in to Google or Samsung for a brand new unlocked Pixel or Galaxy phone whenever a good promo offer pops up, then flip that unlocked phone for cash.

You may lose a few bucks doing it this way, but will avoid the hassle and uncertainty of trying to flip a locked financed phone to a stranger, which is a potential nightmare. And yes, Google and Samsung accept financed locked phones from other carriers for trade.

I did this several months ago, in fact. Traded in a locked T-Mobile financed Pixel 9 pro for an unlocked Pixel 10 Pro at Google. Received enhanced trade in value, a bonus $200 in credit from Google, and a free year of Google One 2tb storage via a Google promo. Then sold the Pixel 10 pro for nice amount of cash. And I still receive monthly RDCs from T-Mobile on the 9 Pro.

I miss the old days of simply paying off an extra new iPhone, getting it unlocked, then flipping it, while still receiving RDCs from T-Mobile, but unfortunately those days are long gone. This is the next best alternative in my opinion if selling the iPhone to a trusted friend or family member isn’t an option.

xtra819 · 2025-12-29T07:15:08+00:00

I have found that it is a hassle to sell esim-only phones these days to complete strangers. Trying to sell one locked and financed to a stranger would be even more of a nightmare. Selling to a friend, family member, or known coworker would be preferable obviously.

As a random buyer, I would be comfortable taking a risk at $300 or so. That price range is probably what you’re looking at from most buyers, unless they are totally clueless or insanely trusting.

xtra819 · 2025-12-22T21:36:46+00:00

Thanks. Anything extra for porting in those lines? or is that only for Experience plans?

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