Current T-Mo customers: Get a Refurb Galaxy Tab for $99 with no contract

[SunnyD]

I don't have a direct link, but more info as per SlickDeals:

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT T-MO CUSTOMER (or know one):
You can log into your account (IMPORTANT!!!), and select Add A Line, choose the Mobile Broadband option, and you should be able to switch to the "No Annual Contract/Even More Plus" options. Pick the cheapest one (200MB for $29.99), then select your device - a Refurb Samsung Galaxy Tab, which is currently listed at $99.99. Go through checkout, pay $99.99 + tax/shipping.

EM+ plans are NON-CONTRACT, so just cancel after the first month and you're golden.

They had the Dell Streak 7 last night for the same price (new), but that's dead now.

Note: As mentioned, you MUST have T-Mo account. Prepaid doesn't work. Also, since this is adding a line, you'll get hit with a credit check even though it's non-contract. That's the way EM+ plans work.

 

[ponyo]

Sweet! I'm going to try this now. T-Mobile Tab, AT&T Tab, IMEI swap and .

 

[vshah]

there's also a 35 activation fee so the total is 165. still a good deal though. cheaper than a used nook color, and this has 3g

 

[SunnyD]

Be forewarned as well - Last week T-Mo announced that EM+ plans were going to be required to sign a 24 month contract as well... but it is unclear from either T-Mo, the website or even customer service whether this is indeed the case here.

 

[ponyo]

Ordered one. I love these fire sales. $107 including tax. I'm pretty sure $35 activation only applies to contract plans, not prepaid. Thanks OP! You helped me score AT&T and T-Mobile Tab. Great, great deal.

 

[ponyo]

If it requires 2yr contract, this will just go back. I'll call and get it in writing before the return period is up.

 

[vshah]

Be forewarned as well - Last week T-Mo announced that EM+ plans were going to be required to sign a 24 month contract as well... but it is unclear from either T-Mo, the website or even customer service whether this is indeed the case here.

so they will keep the lower prices + no subsidies but still require a contract?

 

[lupi]

Damn have to wait till I get home to try this.

 

[preslove]

It's sitting in my cart. I do have to pay a $35 activation fee. So, the total, including the 1 month of service will put this at $165 :hmm:

 

[ponyo]

It's sitting in my cart. I do have to pay a $35 activation fee. So, the total, including the 1 month of service will put this at $165 :hmm:

I'm hoping that's all we have to pay. Know that your not going to be able to swap your Tmobile phone SIM card into this to do voice calls and data. Since this is Tmobile Tab, they have the device IMEI number on file. They will block you soon after if you try. You can only do it with AT&T sim card or via IMEI swap with AT&T Tab. Of course IMEI swap is illegal.

 

[Deeko]

Hot damn, that's a steal, thanks OP. I ordered one for my girlfriend, maybe she'll leave my PlayBook alone now.

Oh, and its definitely contractless:

Even More Plus 200 MB webConnect® Overage Free Plan
Even More Plus 200 MB webConnect® Overage Free Plan
$29.99
Per month
This plan includes:
• Up to 200 MB monthly high speed mobile broadband Web access
• No overages! (After 200 MB, data speeds may be reduced)
• Unlimited Wi-Fi Web access at T-mobile Hotspots
• No annual contract
• Share from anywhere with your tablet, netbook, or laptop. Learn more about Mobile Broadband.

 

[preslove]

I'm hoping that's all we have to pay. Know that your not going to be able to swap your Tmobile phone SIM card into this to do voice calls and data. Since this is Tmobile Tab, they have the device IMEI number on file. They will block you soon after if you try. You can only do it with AT&T sim card or via IMEI swap with AT&T Tab. Of course IMEI swap is illegal.

Really? If I end the $30 plan, wait a month, then mod it to make calls, and put my Vibrant's sim in there, they will block me?

I've put in the order & it's currently processing.

Also, when is the earliest I can tell them to end the service? Do I have to wait to the billing cycle ends, or can I just call them and say "end my service at the end of the month"?

 

[Deeko]

So I called customer care - she told me it was an error in the system and that that's the price for Even More, so those orders likely won't ship.

I guess we'll see what happens.

 

[ponyo]

Really? If I end the $30 plan, wait a month, then mod it to make calls, and put my Vibrant's sim in there, they will block me?

I've put in the order & it's currently processing.

Also, when is the earliest I can tell them to end the service? Do I have to wait to the billing cycle ends, or can I just call them and say "end my service at the end of the month"?

Yeah they have the device number in their computer. It'll work initially but you'll get text from them to get the right plan which is the tablet data plan with no voice. If you use it on AT&T network with AT&T sim, it'll work as AT&T only has number for their device. But you'll only get EDGE speed since the radio is different. I'm only getting EDGE with my AT&T Tab with my Vibrant Sim card. But that's ok since Tmobile EDGE is decent speed compared to its peers. But once I get the TMobile Tab I can simply do IMEI swap with the two devices and be able to use My Vibrant sim in the Tmobile Tab and get full 3g speed and not be blocked since Tmobile doesnt have AT&T Tab IMEI. Same with AT&T Tab. My brother-in-law will be able to use the AT&T Tab on AT&T and get 3g and voice and not be blocked. They will just assume I'm using some unlocked kind of unlocked phone. Of course I'm not saying I'll do this since IMEI swapping is illegal.

I plan to cancel right away and have it active at the end of the billing cycle.

 

[preslove]

So I called customer care - she told me it was an error in the system and that that's the price for Even More, so those orders likely won't ship.

I guess we'll see what happens.

Yeah, mine is still being processed. Who knows if it will ship. I found the slick deals thread and the deal's legitimacy is pretty controversial.
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2964333

 

[secretanchitman]

good deal OP! if only it had support for at&t 3G bands

too bad i helped to convert my friends postpaid tmobile account (500 minutes, unlimited text, no data for $40) to prepaid (unlimited minutes, text, data for $50) just a few days ago, otherwise this would have been good for her.

 

[preslove]

Yeah they have the device number in their computer. It'll work initially but you'll get text from them to get the right plan which is the tablet data plan with no voice.

Have you actually experienced this, or read others experiencing it? I'd really like this as a car computer. I'm assuming that tethering to the vibrant wouldn't get me adequate speeds...

 

[ponyo]

So I called customer care - she told me it was an error in the system and that that's the price for Even More, so those orders likely won't ship.

I guess we'll see what happens.

Well TMobile is going have to eat these Tab since no sane person is going to pay for their 2yr data plan.

 

[ponyo]

Have you actually experienced this, or read others experiencing it? I'd really like this as a car computer. I'm assuming that tethering to the vibrant wouldn't get me adequate speeds...

I haven't experience it because I know how to avoid it in the first place. But plenty of people have on XDA.

Thethering to Vibrant will work for 3g data access but thethering wont give you voice calls. You'll still have to use your Vibrant for that. I thought you wanted voice calls as well.

 

[preslove]

My order has shipped. I'm going to talk to a CSR today to make sure that I can cancel the service after a month. If not, it's going right back to T-Mo

I haven't experience it because I know how to avoid it in the first place. But plenty of people have on XDA.

Thethering to Vibrant will work for 3g data access but thethering wont give you voice calls. You'll still have to use your Vibrant for that. I thought you wanted voice calls as well.

My thought was that I would just pop the sim card in the Tab and make calls from it. But, if tethering works well, then that might be more convenient, anyway.

Does anybody know if I can use PDAnet between my Vibrant and the Tab, or would I have to root?

 

[ponyo]

Just use the built-in Mobile AP. Hit menu button and look in settings/wireless and network. You'll see Mobile AP. Go into there and you can enable HotSpot wifi. This creates true infrastructure mode networking, not that piece of scrap fake adhoc. Wireless tethering is builtin on Galaxy s phones.

 

[preslove]

Just use the built-in Mobile AP. Hit menu button and look in settings/wireless and network. You'll see Mobile AP. Go into there and you can enable HotSpot wifi. This creates true infrastructure mode networking, not that piece of scrap fake adhoc. Wireless tethering is builtin on Galaxy s phones.

I'm pretty sure that I can't do that. There's no Mobile AP option under 'wireless and network.' Are you using stock?

Edit: I just confirmed with a CSR that I can cancel my plan after a month.

 

[ponyo]

I'm pretty sure that I can't do that. There's no Mobile AP option under 'wireless and network.' Are you using stock?

Edit: I just confirmed with a CSR that I can cancel my plan after a month.

It's because you're running 2.1. Go to T-Mobile site and upgrade to 2.2 Froyo via mini-Kies program. Stock 2.2 froyo has mobile AP built in. T-Mobile didn't have the time to remove the feature because they were in a rush to release froyo update during the "never again Samsung" Twitter and Facebook campaign. No needto root. Just update your firmware.

edit: link to upgrade your Vibrant to 2.2 KB5 Froyo. http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=560&AT_ID=370793

There's also Mac version available if you're using Apple computer.

 

[ponyo]

Just checked and mine shipped as well. Total will be $172 counting tax, $35 activation, and $30 first month data fee but that's still cheaper than Nook Color. I paid $214 total for my AT&T Tab but that is worth more since its radio is compatible with the rest of the world. So $172 sounds about right for less desirable T-Mobile GSM and shouldn't be price mistake.

 

[ImDonly1]

You guys must not have read, a few weeks ago t-mobile changed their plans requiring the even more plus plans to have a contract now. All even more plus plans have a contract now. Just look at the terms at the bottom, they clearly state 2 year contract. Not sure where you guys are reading no contract.

The only mistake is that the even more plus plans are not supposed to get discounts on equipment. The contract is not a mistake.

I HAVE SELECTED A RATE PLAN WITH A FIXED TERM OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS.
I will be charged a monthly Regulatory Programs Fee (not a government-required tax or charge) of up to $1.41 (subject to change without notice; plus tax) per line. These fees may not apply to certain data devices/services. International rates and roaming charges may apply. Certain rates are subject to change at any time.
I understand I may be unable to switch to certain Rate Plans or other types of service, or there may be fees or other restrictions associated with switching, including a per line Early Termination Fee and a new $35 per line Activation Fee.
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Cancellation and Return Policy. For contracts of 1 year or more, I may cancel my service without paying a termination fee if I return all phones I acquired with my activation within 20 days from my activation (Return Period). The Return Period may be longer in some states. I may have to pay a restocking fee for any phone I return. If my service (voice or certain data services or Add-On Features) is cancelled after the Return Period, I will be required to pay an EARLY TERMINATION FEE OF UP TO $200 PER LINE OF SERVICE on contracts of 1-year of more.
My "Agreement" with T-Mobile includes: (a) T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions above; (b) these T-Mobile Contract Terms; and (c) any terms specific to my Rate Plan or service.
You will receive a streamlined bill without call detail, or a detailed bill if you request one, subject to any applicable fee, unless you have a FlexPay or Prepaid account. View your bill and call details online for free. Log into your account at My T-Mobile.
I authorize T-Mobile and its agents to obtain information about my credit history and to share that information with credit reporting agencies.
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