Discussion - Verizon's comeback and T-Mobile's slump becoming apparent

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Crunchypickles
Crunchypickles
Arena Apprentice
• 6d ago

You got to be kidding. Comeback? Their comeback is, we will beat any TMO pricing. That isnt a long term winning strategy. It is a free fall to the bottom for everyone. Plus they are spending way more since they are way behind in network builds. Vzw could very well become the next Blackberry.

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jonniboy21
jonniboy21
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• 5d ago

this is pretty lazy reporting stating how T-Mobile's no longer the cheapest but you don't give examples of how much you would pay on plans compared to the competition. Depends on type of plan you choose and current promotion. Don't trust that any carrier is "more affordable" that the competition based on this.

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Brewski
Brewski
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• 21h ago
↵jonniboy21 said:

this is pretty lazy reporting stating how T-Mobile's no longer the cheapest but you don't give examples of how much you would pay on plans compared to the competition. Depends on type of plan you choose and current promotion. Don't trust that any carrier is "more affordable" that the competition based on this.

T-Mobile is not the cheapest, and it was outlined in this article here. People are being forced off older/cheaper Grandfathered plans onto more expensive ones. Perks like free hotspot that were included, are now being charged nickel-and-dime style. Forever price-locks are being taken away, and replaced with a 1-year bill credit. And people are spending as much as $300 more than what they previously paid monthly. More expensive, for a lesser network.


https://www.phonearena.com/news/t-mobile-customers-want-to-leave-after-price-hike-plan-migration_id182014

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carlb
carlb
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• 10h ago
↵jonniboy21 said:

this is pretty lazy reporting stating how T-Mobile's no longer the cheapest but you don't give examples of how much you would pay on plans compared to the competition. Depends on type of plan you choose and current promotion. Don't trust that any carrier is "more affordable" that the competition based on this.

It is difficult to compare plans due to issues like bundling, age, number of lines and similar.

One thing is sure- After being with t mobile for almost 19 years my patience is running out. One more price increase or other shenanigans and I am gone. Through bundling with my att fiber internet I can get a good price, don't have to go to mvno.

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Crunchypickles
Crunchypickles
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• 1h ago
↵Brewski said:

T-Mobile is not the cheapest, and it was outlined in this article here. People are being forced off older/cheaper Grandfathered plans onto more expensive ones. Perks like free hotspot that were included, are now being charged nickel-and-dime style. Forever price-locks are being taken away, and replaced with a 1-year bill credit. And people are spending as much as $300 more than what they previously paid monthly. More expensive, for a lesser network.


https://www.phonearena.com/news/t-mobile-customers-want-to-leave-after-price-hike-plan-migration_id182014

Yes plans (old grandfathered plans that dont work with current systems) where switched and aome went up a 1.00 or 2.00 but some went down and added in many newer features and benefits they didnt have before. T-Mobile isnt the cheapest because they shouldnt be. They invested much more than the other 2 in 5G and 5G Advanced. They have a right to bring prices level. They still offer more value and features than the others. They are playing catch up and cutting many corners like US CS. Vs overseas. Have fun with that VZW and ATT. TMO still in US. You never want to win the cheapest carrier award IF you are offering more. Do you see LV reduce their costs and prices because a dupe is making their fragrance? Nope.

Premium services at fair prices and so many free perks. It isnt a question.


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Crunchypickles
Crunchypickles
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• 59m ago
↵carlb said:

It is difficult to compare plans due to issues like bundling, age, number of lines and similar.

One thing is sure- After being with t mobile for almost 19 years my patience is running out. One more price increase or other shenanigans and I am gone. Through bundling with my att fiber internet I can get a good price, don't have to go to mvno.

Before you jump. If you think you got it bad. You should here some of the stories I hear on CS or lack of. Tmo will never be the lowest anymore. Who else offer satellite, added security, and bandwidth slices? No one so who has to pay for all that?

I have had them all and tmo is king right now by like 3yrs. 4G to 5G isnt the same. Takes way more money. Vzw and ATT launched actual 5G last November. But told everyone they had it for 2yrs when it was only 4G advanced. The bill is one thing. Look at all the perks and use them. It is like $750 to $900 a year in free stuff.

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Crunchypickles
Crunchypickles
Arena Apprentice
• 56m ago

Saw article from major company that said flat out T-Mobile network and offerings are a completely different level than its competitors. They did very detailed testing independently and TMO won every market considerably. They assessed that TMO has at least a 3yr advantage over VZW and ATT in network, speeds, coverage, features, benefits. 3 years!!

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