T-Mobile will now let you upgrade at any time, thanks to new JUMP! On Demand program
Under its new Un-carrier Amped campaign, T-Mobile has revealed JUMP! On Demand, amping up the way it handles upgrades. No more will customers have to pay $10/month to upgrade six months early. And, customers on the JUMP! program will get to upgrade even earlier.
In other words, upgrading isn’t going to cost you any extra money outside of your monthly phone payment bill. JUMP! On Demand will also let you upgrade your device up to three times a year, letting you always have the most recent flagship in your pocket.
The exciting element of JUMP! On Demand is that it is at no extra cost to the consumer–no upgrade fees, no higher monthly fees, and no taxes. You have total freedom of upgrading your smartphone to the latest device on the market with little to no consequences. T-Mobile will be officially launching the JUMP! On Demand program on June 28.
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Keep in mind that isn’t the only new feature as part of its new Un-carrier Amped campaign. There’s plenty more to come, and we can’t wait to see what T-Mobile is doing next.
Are you trading in your device for a new one come June 28?
Press release:
T-Mobile Unveils All-New ‘JUMP! On Demand’ – a Whole New Way to Get a Phone Whenever You Want
T-Mobile kicks off ‘Un-carrier Amped’ — cranking up the volume on its revolutionary Un-carrier moves – by unveiling new ‘JUMP! On Demand’ phone payment plan
Un-carrier introduces the industry’s lowest monthly cost for iPhone 6 – at just $15 a month with trade-in
Bellevue, Washington — June 25, 2015 —Two years ago, T-Mobile [NYSE: TMUS] promised to take on a wireless industry that’d grown too fat to give a damn about its customers. Since then, the Un-carrier™ has eliminated the worst of the carrier abuses with an aggressive drumbeat of industry-rocking moves—and Americans have responded by making T-Mobile America’s fastest growing wireless company. But the company isn’t stopping there. T-Mobile is rolling out a series of epic updates to some of its wildly popular Un-carrier moves this summer and calling it ‘Un-carrier Amped!’ So today, the company kicked things off in a big way by amping up Un-carrier 2.0, its groundbreaking JUMP!® program, and introducing the industry’s lowest monthly cost to get an iPhone 6 when you trade-in your smartphone.
With T-Mobile’s new JUMP! On Demand™, one low monthly phone payment covers the cost of a new smartphone and gives you the freedom to swap it for a new one absolutely anytime you like … at no extra cost. Which means you don’t pay a penny to walk out the door with your new smartphone today–not even sales tax, with qualifying credit. No fees to upgrade whenever you want, no waiting and no worries about paying off your old phone when you upgrade.
“While the carriers are breaking every promise they’ve ever made with their knock-off upgrade programs, we’re racing full speed ahead, making one of our most popular moves even better,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. “JUMP! On Demand is the best way to get a new smartphone whenever you want. Zero out the door. Zero at upgrade. Zero fees. Zero wait. Zero BS.”
Hear more about JUMP! On Demand from Legere in his latest video blog.
Get a New Smartphone When You Want
Nearly half of Americans say they wish their carrier would let them upgrade their smartphone more often. So they’re counting the days until they can get that next new smartphone. With Jump! On Demand, you can get a new smartphone whenever you want at no extra cost.
Here’s how JUMP! On Demand works: Get a new smartphone for zero out of pocket with qualifying credit, and zero sales tax due today, followed by one low monthly payment that includes the cost of that new smartphone and, for free, the ultimate freedom to upgrade whenever you want. When you want a new smartphone, just swap your old phone for a new one. That’s it.
Customers with JUMP! On Demand can upgrade anytime − tomorrow, next week or next month − up to three times a year. Simply bring in the last phone you got with JUMP! On Demand for a quick three-point check-up to ensure it’s in good working order and swap it out for a new smartphone. Which means you could get six brand new phones during the time it’d take to get one upgrade at Verizon.
When you get a smartphone with JUMP! On Demand, your monthly payment is about the same as it would be with regular financing, and there’s no extra $10 monthly program fee. T-Mobile’s most popular smartphones are available with JUMP! On Demand. See the full list of available smartphones at www.t-mobile.com/jumpondemand in the FAQs.
Existing JUMP! customers can get a new smartphone with JUMP! On Demand the next time they upgrade, and won’t have to pay that extra $10 per month because the ability to upgrade whenever you want is now included in your monthly phone payment. And, if you still want device insurance (Premium Handset Protection), it only costs $8 per month.
Making It Easier, Not Harder, to Get the Phone You Want … When You Want It
Nearly two years ago, T-Mobile rocked the wireless industry with JUMP! so Americans could upgrade when they want, not when they’re told. JUMP! busted down the barriers to upgrading, and it was a huge hit. Over 10 million people signed on and made the most of JUMP!, upgrading their phones 30% faster than everyone else—every 14 months compared to the industry-average of nearly 20 months.
JUMP! was so disruptive, the carriers were forced to roll out their own knock-off “early upgrade” programs. But they’ve been changing their fine print ever since. Today, carrier customers are forced to wait even longer and pay more to get the phone they want. Verizon Edge customers originally had to pay off 50% of their phone before they could upgrade. Then Verizon upped the payout to 75%. Now, they make you pay off 100% of your phone before you can upgrade—which can take 24 months.
“Verizon’s quietly turned their ‘early upgrade’ program back into a two-year contract – as if nobody’ll notice. And AT&T isn’t much better. These guys just don’t get it,” added Legere. “Customers want more flexibility and freedom not less. So, while they make you wait longer and pay more, we’re changing the game again with JUMP! On Demand.”
Lowest Monthly Cost for iPhone 6
Now, for a limited time, you can get iPhone 6 with 16GB at the industry’s lowest monthly cost of $15 a month with JUMP! On Demand when you trade-in your current smartphone. That’s an unbeatable price the competition just can’t touch. And with JUMP! On Demand, you can easily upgrade to the latest iPhone at any time.
With Jump! On Demand, you make payments on your phone for 18 months. After 18 months, you can simply turn in your phone with nothing more to pay, or upgrade to your next new phone and start a new plan, or make a final payment and keep your phone. If you keep your phone and make the final payment, the total of your payments will equal the retail price of the phone. In addition, customers can pay off their JUMP! On Demand plan at any time by paying the remaining payments in advance, and keep their phone without penalty.
JUMP! On Demand is available in participating T-Mobile stores nationwide starting June 28th. For more information, visit www.t-mobile.com/jumpondemand. And follow T-Mobile CEO John Legere on Twitter (www.twitter.com/JohnLegere) to see how he’s planning to surprise his followers and celebrate the launch of JUMP! On Demand with them.
$0 down at signing + $15/mo for 18 mo. lease O.A.C. If you cancel wireless service, remaining lease payments become due. Device must be returned in good condition or purchase option exercised ($164 for iPhone 6 offer) at cancellation or after 18 mos. Qual’g service, eligible device trade-in & upgrade req’d. No device security deposit. Monthly taxes additional.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America’s Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. The Company’s advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to approximately 57 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. For more information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
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T-Mobile’s JUMP! On-Demand program lets customers upgrade phones three times a year
T-Mobile customers will soon be able to walk into its retail stores and upgrade their smartphone with even less of a hassle. What’s more, subscribers will be able to do it more often, too. The Uncarrier’s new #UncarrierAmped initiative builds on its previous JUMP! upgrade policy.
Starting June 28, T-Mobile’s new JUMP! On Demand program lets customers upgrade their devices up to three times per year. What’s more, it no longer costs $10 per month to have the luxury of the upgrade service.
If and when you are ready to trade in your device you’ll take it to T-Mobile who will perform a three-point check to ensure it’s good to go. And, with qualified credit, you’ll be able to walk out with the new device without spending a penny. Yes, that means sales tax, too.
“With Jump! On Demand, you make payments on your phone for 18 months. After 18 months, you can simply turn in your phone with nothing more to pay, or upgrade to your next new phone and start a new plan, or make a final payment and keep your phone. “
Customers already enrolled in the current JUMP program can trade in toward a new smartphone with JUMP! On Demand for free the next time they process an upgrade. Those of you who want device insurance (Premium Handset Protection), it now only costs $8 per month.
T-Mobile | John Legere (Twitter)
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T-Mobile’s new early upgrade plan lets you swap phones even more
These days, T-Mobile’s not just trying to trip up its far bigger rivals — it’s sprucing up some of its own features, too. The carrier just announced an improved way to handle the early upgrade, and it could work out great if you’re like us and can’t stand holding onto the same phone for too long. The carrier’s new JUMP On demand program works almost exactly like its companion does, save for three big tweaks: First, you can trade in your phone for a new one three times a year instead of two. There doesn’t seem to be a limit on when you can upgrade either (the other version of JUMP makes you wait six months before your first swap). Oh, and the $10 monthly fee T-Mobile used to charge you for the privilege? Kaput. Don’t get too worked up, though: You’ll just have to wait for June 28 to roll around before you can ditch your current device.
The downsides here are few — you’ll lose out on the free phone insurance that was once baked into the compulsory $10 fee, though you can add it yourself for a few bucks less and still pay less than you did before. JUMP On Demand only works for certain smartphones, too, so your choices will be limited compared to the original plan (which still exists, to be clear). The biggest one, of course, is that you’re basically just renting a phone from T-Mobile for however many months before you upgrade again. Sure, you’ll be able to keep the phone if you complete the terms of your contract and pay it off in full, but it’s pretty clear T-Mobile would rather you give your gently used device right back to them (they’ll use ’em as replacements and refurb units).
Then again, if services like Spotify are any indication, the whole notion of people “owning things” might be sort of passé anyway. The way T-Mobile sees it, it doesn’t really matter if someone “owns” a phone as long as they currently have one they like and can ditch it for something better when they stop liking it. That’s a very powerful pull on a consumer’s mind — improvement is just a trip to the store away — and it doesn’t seem likely that T-Mobile will ditch its customer-focused mantra any time soon. Too bad then that the carrier’s rambunctious swagger doesn’t seem to be winning it friends where it might need them the most.
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T-Mobile’s iPhones are getting the ‘blue screen of death’
If you’ve been having problems with your T-Mobile iPhone, you’re not alone. A lot of people have been experiencing random freezes, restarts and (this is not a joke, folks) the dreaded blue screen of death. A lot of people have been airing their complaints on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and the Apple forums — even one of our own editors had to deal with the issue earlier. There’s no official word yet on what’s going on exactly, but according to MacRumors, it’s been affecting iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices running iOS 8.1 or 8.3.
Reddit user Geophyzze, who called up T-Mobile, said the company suspects it’s a memory problem and advises subscribers to do a hard reset, clear out old text messages if that doesn’t work, or to do a full factory restore if all else fails. To note, our editor’s iPhone stopped going haywire after he disabled WiFi calling, so definitely try that first before doing a factory restore. We’ve reached out to both T-Mobile and Apple for answers and will update this post once we hear back.
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Source: Mac Rumors
T-Mobile getting all “Amped” up with another Un-Carrier event on Thursday June 25th
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The bad boy of wireless, John Legere, is gearing up for another Un-Carrier event scheduled for this Thursday. As the title, and image, would suggest it is all about getting Amped! The accompanying teaser video to the announcement is extremely theatrical. Has a feel of San Adreas, Jurassic World and a major concert. I’m talking the big 4 (Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer) style concert. Maybe it was just the music segment in the video that got me to wishing for a chance at that concert again. Here, check it out for yourself.
As you saw, the trailer covers all the previous T-Mobile Un-Carrier announcements from Simple Choice in 1.0, to Music Freedom in 6.0 to the more recent Un-Carrier for Business in 9.0. T-Mobile’s Un-Carrier 10.0 looks to make the previous 9 moves bigger, bolder and more incredible by expanding on them even more. I really have no idea what they could do to make things even bigger and better, but I am sure John will be happy to toss out a few profanities, get into a little bit of trouble and piss off the rest of the networks a little more. Stay tuned for details on Thursday.
Source: T-Mobile
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John Legere — CEO or superhero?
Did T-Mobile know that they would be getting a superhero when they hired John Legere three years ago? I’m not so sure they did. The T-Mobile CEO starred in a video to shed some light on the upcoming 600MHz wireless spectrum auction and the government can prevent a duopoly from forming.
Next year, carriers are going to open their wallets to try and win the low-frequency spectrum from the FCC. Verizon and AT&T, unsurprisingly, have the deepest pockets and that means they will presumably walk away as the winners. All T-Mobile wants is for the FCC to reserve half of the low-frequency spectrum for smaller carriers to gain access. The rules, which the two aforementioned giants are lobbying to remain unchanged, will be voted on by the FCC on July 16.
The video below officially launches T-Mobile’s new #DefeatDuopoly campaign. John Legere plays the superhero while Verizon and AT&T are the villainous members of the Duopoly.
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Will John Legere save the nation’s wireless industry? We will find out next month.
Source: John Legere (Twitter)
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John Legere becomes a superhero in T-Mobile’s #DefeatDuopoly campaign video
Ever since John Legere took over the CEO position at T-Mobile, the wireless carrier began to really shake things up in the wireless industry. Legere has never been one to keep his thoughts to himself, and that’s apparent in T-Mobile’s new wireless spectrum campaign.
T-Mobile will be taking part in the gigantic 600MHz wireless spectrum auction next year, and by the looks of it, Verizon and AT&T will likely dominate the auction. This will in turn give the two carriers control over most of the low-frequency spectrum that the FCC is auctioning off, which arguably isn’t fair for the littler guys. This happened last year during the AWS-3 spectrum auction, as well.
T-Mobile’s goal is to get the FCC to reserve half of the spectrum for carriers who don’t own as much low-band spectrum, while AT&T and Verizon are lobbying for the Commission to keep the rules as they are. This is quite the daunting task for the Un-carrier, which is why T-Mobile has just launched its new #DefeatDuopoly campaign in hopes to get consumers on its side.
John Legere released a video on Twitter last night, which you can find here:
KA-POW!! That is the sound of us saving wireless competition! We need your help to #DefeatDuopoly! Watch this! https://t.co/R56ap3BZkW
— John Legere (@JohnLegere) June 23, 2015
The video portrays AT&T and Verizon as the “Duopoly”, and T-Mo’s John Legere as the superhero that swoops in to save the wireless industry. While it’s obviously meant to get consumers on board with the #DefeatDuopoly movement, there is a serious message behind it. If you agree with what T-Mobile has to say, Legere is asking you to tweet @FCC using the #DefeatDuopoly tag. The FCC is voting on the final rules for the big auction on Thursday, July 16th, so there’s still time to get your voice heard.
T-Mobile readying “Un-Carrier Amped” for Thursday
On Thursday, T-Mobile has plans to debut another aggressive strategy called “Un-Carrier Ampled” to tackle the competition. The carrier has yet to detail the new strategy but T-Mobile does say that several of its existing moves will be expanded upon this week, becoming “even bigger, even better, even ballsier” than before. The amping up will take place across the few weeks.
What do you think T-Mobile’s “Un-Carrier Amped” strategy involves? Let us know in the comments.
Source: T-Mobile
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T-Mobile plans to “amp up” some of its boldest Un-carrier moves starting June 25th
T-Mobile introduced its “Un-carrier” initiative a few years back in hopes to shake up the wireless industry, and whether the other major carriers admit it or not, the program has certainly done just that. But T-Mobile doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon, which is why it’s launching the new “Un-carrier Amped” initiative this week.
Un-carrier Amped is a new series of announcements that will “amp up” several of T-Mobile’s most popular Un-carrier moves in a major way. The first announcement will take place this Thursday, June 25th, with many more announcements following in the weeks to come. Past Un-carrier moves include the Jump program, Music Freedom, Data Stash and many more.
T-Mobile didn’t give us any clues as to what we can expect to come out of Thursday’s announcement, so we’ll have to stay tuned to see what the carrier has to say. If you’re interested, head to the official Un-carrier Amped page for more information.
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[Deal] T-Mobile supplying a free storage upgrade with the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge offer one of the best Android experiences ever. One huge reason to buy this phone is for the superior camera. It takes very large 16MP photos and can record all the way up to 4K video. It is also rumoured to be getting RAW image support in the future. These features are great, but one huge problem with all this is that they take tons of memory and unfortunately Samsung got rid of the micro SD card slot.
Storage space is a big problem if you plan on using this phone to the fullest. A five-minute full 4K video for example will take roughly 2GB of space. Samsung realized this and offer the phone in 32, 64, and 128GB, each one however with a substantial price increase.
Luckily for you, wanting additional storage space option without paying a ton is possible with T-Mobile’s latest deal. The carrier is having a sale from Wednesday to Saturday (June 24-27) for a free storage space increase. This means you can buy the Galaxy S6 with for the price of the 64GB model and receive the 128GB model free of charge. A great deal if you are in the market for a new phone.
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