T-mobile adding another person to family plan

[Joony]

My pop wants to add another line for himself to our existing t-mobile family plan for an extra $7.99/mo + $35 activation.

If I go to a t-mobile store, they would probably give me a free phone right?

I know there are a lot of deals online for new contracts at places like amazon, but to add to an existing plan?

 

[FoBoT]

yes

the person who's account the name is in must go to the store

we have done this , once we got the free phone, last time we got the camera phone for extra $

but i tried to send my wife and the account is in my name , so i had to drive over to the store and meet them to add the line/get the phone

 

[oddyager]

As FoBot mentioned, the account holder must be there to add the new line. You should get a free phone with the additional line but ask/check to see other phones since most of them should come with a rebate that would reduce the total price.

 

[Joony]

so it must be a t-mobile store? and not a best buy or some random chinadown dealer?

 

[oddyager]

I would imagine any legitimate T-Mobile retailer since the rep is going to make changes to your account and ask you to verify your social with him or her.

 

[Gibson486]

they still do activation fees?

Any place that is an authorized resller of Tmoile should be able to do it.

 

[TheTony]

TMobile customer service can inform you about which phones you're eligible for at a discount or for free (added line). The same phone line, as well as the website can display which phones are offered for free or at a discount for current subscribers (must log into account to view).

It's worth noting that either are generally dependent of having service with them for about a year before you may qualify.