When T-Mobile introduced new plans earlier this week it did more than just undercut most of its postpaid competition. It also started testing out a new paradigm, one in which users pay for their service and phones separately. Under the scheme that the other three major carriers employ, you’re paying an inflated price that takes into account device subsidy, even if your device isn’t being actively subsidized.
With T-Mobile, you pay for your device and then you select a plan. Unfortunately for most, that up-front cost can be a huge turnoff. For many it can make a new phone purchase impossible. That’s why T-Mobile has instituted a system that amounts to zero percent financing on all handsets. You make a specified down payment, which is typically far less than the price of a subsidized phone. Then you pay between $5 and $20 monthly for 24 months, which is the typical length of a cell phone contract.
The result is some pretty attractive pricing for older, but stuill usable, Android smartphones. T-Mobile has some great deals advertised for those. Here are just some of the intriguing options you’ll find:
- The HTC One S for $9.99 down and $15 per month.
- The Samsung Galaxy S II for $29.99 down and $16 per month.
- The Samsung Galaxy S III for $69.99 down and $20 per month.
- The LG Optimus L9 for $48.99 down and $8 per month.
You add that monthly payment to the plan cost. If you only need 500MB of data, it’s just $50 per month. Many can get by with 2.5GB of data, which costs $60 per month. Unlimited data costs $70 per month. So, for instance, you can get the Galaxy S III for $70 down and $80 per month for 24 months. That’s a sweeter deal than you’re going to find with other carriers.
If you’re looking to switch, or even to upgrade with T-Mobile, make sure to check out Android phone deals at T-Mobile.
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