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Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by skelsey on Saturday December 07, 2013 @06:35PM (#6868220)
They don't need to. You can get an unlimited data + 100 minute no contract plan from t-mobile for $30/month.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by mortehu on Saturday December 07, 2013 @07:57PM (#6868486)
Where's that? I can only find $50, $60 and $70 plans:

http://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/individual.html

Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by skelsey on Saturday December 07, 2013 @09:42PM (#6868753)
Go here: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/sim-card. Check your device, and once you know which SIM type you need, click the "Add to Cart" under "Phone".

I literally just did this, so the timing of this post is nice. Even more nice is that they are waiving the $10 SIM card fee right now.

You buy the actual plan after you get the SIM and activate it. I don't know what they charge for activation, if at all.

Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by mortehu on Saturday December 07, 2013 @10:31PM (#6868844)
So it's not available to current T-Mobile customers unless you want to change your number, then?
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by hayksaakian on Saturday December 07, 2013 @11:28PM (#6868950)
Move your number to Google voice

Then you can use your unlimited data for calls (if I'm not mistaken)

Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by thaumasiotes on Saturday December 07, 2013 @11:37PM (#6868971)
I used switching to that t-mobile plan as an opportunity to set up google voice. At least now I can cover future number changes.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by lotyrin on Sunday December 08, 2013 @06:53AM (#6869532)
Port out to another prepaid, then back in.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by hermantoothrot on Saturday December 07, 2013 @08:07PM (#6868512)
It's listed on this page (about 2/3rds of the way down):

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans

I believe you have to buy the SIM card and then go to this page to pick your plan:

http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-activate

Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by danjayh on Saturday December 07, 2013 @08:05PM (#6868505)
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by Crisco on Saturday December 07, 2013 @08:08PM (#6868516)
Look at "Which plan is right for you" on their pre-paid site: http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by ngokevin on Sunday December 08, 2013 @01:46AM (#6869172)
I wrote about how to get it.

http://ngokevin.com/blog/tmobile/

Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by maxerickson on Sunday December 08, 2013 @08:53AM (#6869682)
You have a typo, "100 minutes of text".
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by aphexairlines on Saturday December 07, 2013 @11:39PM (#6868976)
Unlimited 2G data. LTE is limited to 5GB per month. I've hit their throttle before, and while it's nice that you don't go dark, it's not for normal use.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by pkulak on Sunday December 08, 2013 @12:18AM (#6869041)
Not many people can use 5GB of data in a month. I'd say "normal" use is nowhere near 5GB.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by girvo on Sunday December 08, 2013 @01:32AM (#6869155)
5Gb on a handset without tethering isn't "normal" use, even with LTE...
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by hvidgaard on Sunday December 08, 2013 @03:06AM (#6869270)
It depends. 1.5 hours of facetime will use ~1gb, and streaming 1 hour of music every day will run at 1gb over the month. Add browsing during commute and you're getting close. It's probably not "normal" in the sense of average, but for the heavy consumer, they will have to moderate their usage.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by aarkling on Saturday December 07, 2013 @08:19PM (#6868542)
It's not 4G though... If you want 4G, it's at least $50, $60 or more for more data.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by mattgmg1900 on Saturday December 07, 2013 @08:33PM (#6868589)
Not true, I have the $30 plan with a Nexus 5 I bought from the Google Play store. I get 4G LTE speeds no problem.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by oskee80 on Sunday December 08, 2013 @04:13AM (#6869343)
I'm on the verge of doing the exact same thing. On that plan are you able to use any of that data for tethering or mobile hotspot? A customer service rep said you can use all of your "up to 5GB" 4G data for tethering if you want, but I found that a little hard to believe.
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by socillion on Sunday December 08, 2013 @05:04AM (#6869394)
Tethering is not officially allowed, you have to spend another $15/month for it.

It's possible to tether anyway, but YMMV - it's through workarounds like using only HTTPS, setting up a VPN, or changing your desktop user agent.

http://i.imgur.com/tKZMSAK.png

Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by ForHackernews on Sunday December 08, 2013 @11:54AM (#6870206)
Republic Wireless has a $40/month 4G plan with the Moto X: https://republicwireless.com/plans
Re:Google’s $179 Moto G puts every single cheap Android phon... by skelsey on Saturday December 07, 2013 @09:45PM (#6868759)