T-Mobile - Free unlimited GPRS T-Zones

[lo5750ul]

Hi all,

I just discovered that T-Mobile have upgraded their plans (I do not know which ones) to include unlimited T-Zones access via GPRS!

Just thought I'd let people know as T-Mobile have not been advertising it.

 

[RichieZ]

excelelnt, i've noticed that I had GRPS access but I tought it was a goof up when I changed my plan from the $40 one to the $30 plan.

 

[whoiswes]

i just got off the phone with T-Mobile and they confirmed it - all accounts now have free basic browsing (picture uploads and the like are still extra)!!!!

oh how i love getting more for nothing!

the best part is that t-mobile is just about the only carrier who isn't tacking on a charge to pay for number portability. most of the other carriers are starting to charge anywhere from $0.50 to $2.00 a month!!!!!!

thanks for the headsup!!!

 

[SSibalNom]

if used on a PDA via bluetooth via cell phone to browse web... still free!?!? thatd make this super hot!

 

[Vajurewi]

does this mean that I can use the browser on my Tmobile Treo Handspring 270?

 

[lo5750ul]

Originally posted by: SSibalNom
if used on a PDA via bluetooth via cell phone to browse web... still free!?!? thatd make this super hot!

Once GPRS is back up I am definitely going to try this.

 

[THRILLHOv]

so does this mean if i get a blue tooth enabled tmobile phone i can go on the internet at fast speeds on my ipaq and it just uses my minn? ive been waiting for verizon to get a bluetooth phone, but this.....

 

[BoKingWen]

I had the family plan and a S105 but no T-Zone for me! =(

 

[lo5750ul]

BoKingWen,

Patience is a virtue my friend, they are in the process of enabling everyones accounts. Check your account again in a few days.

 

[SuperMAC]

can you browse the web, or are you limited to the t-zones sites only.

 

[lo5750ul]

The free unlimited weekends and free long-distance gave me in-car navigation on the weekends for free.

Here is what I would do:

I found an ISP in the U.S. that offered a dial-up internet connection for free, that did not require you to use gateway software. I then set up a dial-up connection on my laptop to this number and used my cellphone as the modem. Worked like a charm.

Now I am hoping that I can use the GPRS on the cellphone instead of the dial-up, and thus have mobile internet at any time...but we will see...

 

[badluck]

You can only download ringtones, and pictures on this free plan. You cannot browse sites like cnn.com or espn.com (wap pages).

At least that is what T-Mobile told me

 

[lo5750ul]

Originally posted by: badluck
You can only download ringtones, and pictures on this free plan. You cannot browse sites like cnn.com or espn.com (wap pages).

At least that is what T-Mobile told me

If you try other WAP sites you will see that you can indeed browse them.

 

[SuperMAC]

with my old 9.99 plan I could access GPRS data via *99# with unlimited access.

I paid nothing for being connected all day. That was cool.

I called Customer diservice. I just changed over to the new 4.99 plan that gives me unlimited data. The only thing I loose is the 300 text messages(in) and 100 outgoing msgs. big whoop, I never used that anyway. I can still send pics for free via email through my unlimited gprs connection.

 

[SuperMAC]

hmm, so I need to call them back and cancel the 4.99 service?

 

[SuperMAC]

what phone have you got lo5750ul?

I use pop email on my phone all the time. dont want to give it up.. can you use that?

 

[SuperMAC]

OK, called an canceled that 4.99 thing I just added.. so, here goes nothing.. If I am able to access the web after about 24hrs, then YEE HA this is hot.

(Sorry I didnt say everything in one post)

 

[BoKingWen]

Too lazy to call T-mobile I wonder the $4.99 unlimited internet plan will work on all the phones in my family plan or just one phone line.

I think for $4.99 a month it is a acceptable price for unlimited interent. The unlimited plan mean the GPRS connection right? If yes I can use my Z600's bluetooth and browse the net on my PDA or laptop than it is a hot deal.

 

[VaG]

Originally posted by: lo5750ul
The free unlimited weekends and free long-distance gave me in-car navigation on the weekends for free.

Here is what I would do:

I found an ISP in the U.S. that offered a dial-up internet connection for free, that did not require you to use gateway software. I then set up a dial-up connection on my laptop to this number and used my cellphone as the modem. Worked like a charm.

Now I am hoping that I can use the GPRS on the cellphone instead of the dial-up, and thus have mobile internet at any time...but we will see...

Yeah, you already told us this on FW.

 

[lo5750ul]

Lol VaG, and elsewhere, but not everyone is involved in many other communities.

SuperMAC, I have the Nokia 6610.

 

[VaG]

I know. I was just kidding with you.

 

[princejoe]

does that mean I can download ringtones for free using the phone? Sorry, I am new to T-mobile, just got the phone for a week. what do u guys mean by basic internet? I have a samsung E105, how can I download ringtone using the basic internet u guys were referring at without being charged by T-mobile? Thanks

 

[MJGunn]

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[shenfo]

Does Anyone know how to set up a PHONE FOR TZONES?

 

[ItsPat]

Sweet Deal, now just need to upgrade to a phone with WAP. I like my 8390 though it has served me well!