T-Mobile will start charging a $35 fee on all new activations and upgrades

Re:T-Mobile will start charging a $35 fee on all new activat... by sublinear on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @12:37PM (#33438643)

I recall data overages on AT&T being a festival of excessive fees rather than merely getting throttled, but that was over a decade ago.

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Re:T-Mobile will start charging a $35 fee on all new activat... by InvaderFizz on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @12:39PM (#33438681)

Doesn't apply to prepaid. You pay a lump sum of $300 for the year, dont even need an associated credit card.

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Re:T-Mobile will start charging a $35 fee on all new activat... by lelandfe on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @01:12PM (#33439369)

I've been on an AT&T prepaid plan for over a decade at this point. The price is exactly what's quoted. In a very good way, it's almost like you're not even on an AT&T plan. Just look at how off-brand the (impossible to find) prepaid login portal is: https://www.paygonline.com/ vs https://www.att.com/acctmgmt/login

Frankly, I think it's wonderful. I never have issues with the reception, service, or speed. I buy a new phone in full when I have to (4-5 years?), and just move the SIM over.

However, AT&T's commission-based store employees will provide dreadful service when they find out you're prepaid. Prepaid clients rarely buy anything. I recommend delaying sharing that knowledge as much as possible :)

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