Save $100 on a T-Mobile myTouch 3G, thanks to Oprah
By Donald Melanson 
posted September 10th 2009 2:34PM
posted September 10th 2009 2:34PM
What could possibly cause T-Mobile to knock a full $100 off a successful smartphone less than two months after it started shipping? A lapse in judgment? A freewheelin' new CEO? A brand new Android phone set for release? No, it's something far more momentous: a new season of Oprah. While it's not quite a new car, folks tuning into the show today will apparently be treated to one of the biggest celebrity android sightings to date, and be given the opportunity to snag a myTouch 3G of their own for just $99 (on a two-year contract with data, of course). Can't wait another minute? Then it looks like you're in luck, as the discount code is already up on T-Mobile's website, and is valid until September 24th.
[Thanks, Jeff]
[Thanks, Jeff]
I just ordered mine on tuesday so I haven't even received it yet. I called customer care to see if they could do anything and I got nothing, not even talking to a supervisor for 15 minutes, I even mentioned canceling. Such crap. I really wish I wasn't part of a family plan with multiple contracts so I could cancel all of them.
Sorry to hear that man, I'd try calling back and talking to someone else. I received my mytouch 3g less than a week ago and was able to work out a deal with them. I have to send my phone back in to them, and then call back in to re-order my phone with the promo code to get the $100 off, its a pain in the ass but worth the discount. Don't take no for an answer, but don't be an ass about it either. Good luck to you.
Early adopter tax.
It sucks, but we've all been there.
I got the MyTouch last Friday and got the $100 credit just like that. I love you Tmobile. I was on the phone no more than 8 mins. Folks..the key is this..when they ask you what the reason your calling for say. I want to cancel my account. You are sent to Customer Retention Department. No returning of phone necessary for me.
Or even easier, when the autobot lady asks what you're calling for, just say "customer retention." The system sends you directly to that dept. However, Engadget should note that this offer is technically for new lines of service only. Even customer retention wouldn't give me, a customer of 4 years the Oprahbucks. New customers or lines of service only. No biggie. I negotiated a free month of service instead. Also they did let me upgrade when I was only like 11 months into a 2 year contract. They really go out of their way if they think you're really going to cancel and not just fishing for a deal. Goodbye crappy samsung blast! This is a major upgrade for me.
So what happens if you just got the phone like 4 days ago. Am i just out of luck?
Works for upgrading too...my step dad just got his for $99. Just FYI :)
I like to read this thread about people moaning about how they aren't eligible for upgrade and how do I get T-Mobile to give me stuff. You're asking for the opportunity to pay the minimum 600 for the data (25 x 24) and 200 for the phone. I hope they give you all one for $199 if you aren't eligible. Be glad you got the data for less than an iPhone plan, and enjoy your myTouch with MMS.
I called back today after never getting the call back from the supervisor yesterday, and after getting the run around from 3 different departments, I finally got to talk to a very sweet lady who was able to give me a $35 dollar credit (the price of the unlimited data/messaging plan) towards my next months phone bill.
It isn't $100 dollars, but I'll take it.
To anyone whos already got the MyTouch (especially if you're like me and just recently switched over to tmobile), I definitely say give it a shot. If you're persistent enough you will get something. And saying you want to cancel your service helps too (but be nice)
My wife got this deal with an upgrade. Most T-Mobile CSRs are willing to help. They're a good company. I can't wait to see the phone in action. She's already bragging that she'll have a better phone than my Blackberry 8900. We'll have to wait and see. Touch screen isn't everything but the MyTouch does look pretty slick.
i just called and got 100$ off...... i bought the phone 2 weeks ago..........mad props 2 t-moble 4 that one!!!!!
I got this phone with the Oprah deal and I love it! Read my review here: http://www.magnatecha.com/2009/09/review-t-mobiles-mytouch-3g.html