Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[T-Mobile's Project Dark: $99.99 unlimited on Even More, $79.99 on Even More Plus?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/t-mobiles-project-dark-99-99-unlimited-on-even-more-79-99-o/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/t-mobiles-project-dark-99-99-unlimited-on-even-more-79-99-o/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/t-mobiles-project-dark-99-99-unlimited-on-even-more-79-99-o/#comments The details of T-Mobile's mysterious Project Dark definitely seem to be congealing around retooled handset billing and a set of new plans, and it looks like TmoNews might have the first word here on the all-important subject of plan pricing. Even More Plus, which would be contract-free and offer new handset FlexPay over four installments, is apparently tracking for a $79.99 all-you-can-eat package, $69.99 with 1,000 voice minutes, or $49.99 with unlimited voice and no data. Even More meanwhile, which basically amounts to new contract plan branding with traditional hardware subsidies, will come in at $99.99 for unlimited everything (mirroring Sprint's pricing) or $59.99 for unlimited voice alone. It seems strange that the contract pricing is higher than the prepaid, especially since Even More Plus apparently won't offer any hardware subsidies whatsoever, but we're sure we're going to find out how this all shakes out soon enough. Follow the break for another shot of the pricing grids.

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T-Mobile's Project Dark: $99.99 unlimited on Even More, $79.99 on Even More Plus? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>even moreeven more plusEvenMoreEvenMorePlusplanplan pricingPlanPricingplansproject blackproject darkProjectBlackProjectDarkrumort-mobileunlimitedWed, 21 Oct 2009 15:07:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile's Project Dark: $99.99 unlimited on Even More, $79.99 on Even More Plus?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/t-mobiles-project-dark-99-99-unlimited-on-even-more-79-99-o/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/t-mobiles-project-dark-99-99-unlimited-on-even-more-79-99-o/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/t-mobiles-project-dark-99-99-unlimited-on-even-more-79-99-o/#comments The details of T-Mobile's mysterious Project Dark definitely seem to be congealing around retooled handset billing and a set of new plans, and it looks like TmoNews might have the first word here on the all-important subject of plan pricing. Even More Plus, which would be contract-free and offer new handset FlexPay over four installments, is apparently tracking for a $79.99 all-you-can-eat package, $69.99 with 1,000 voice minutes, or $49.99 with unlimited voice and no data. Even More meanwhile, which basically amounts to new contract plan branding with traditional hardware subsidies, will come in at $99.99 for unlimited everything (mirroring Sprint's pricing) or $59.99 for unlimited voice alone. It seems strange that the contract pricing is higher than the prepaid, especially since Even More Plus apparently won't offer any hardware subsidies whatsoever, but we're sure we're going to find out how this all shakes out soon enough. Follow the break for another shot of the pricing grids.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>even moreeven more plusEvenMoreEvenMorePlusmobileplanplan pricingPlanPricingplansproject blackproject darkProjectBlackProjectDarkrumort mobilet-mobiletmobileunlimitedWed, 21 Oct 2009 13:57:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile's Project Dark includes option for buying phones in monthly installments?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/t-mobiles-project-dark-includes-option-for-buying-phones-in-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/t-mobiles-project-dark-includes-option-for-buying-phones-in-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/t-mobiles-project-dark-includes-option-for-buying-phones-in-mon/#comments Still no confirmation on any all-you-can-eat data plans, but Boy Genius Report has some convincing screens that seem to reveal some other precepts of T-Mobile's enigmatic (and purportedly company-saving) Project Dark. Two new plans have emerged, Even More and Even More Plus. The former is the traditional two-year contract, along with options to do data only and get a subsidized phone. Even More Plus doesn't require a contract, going month-to-monthly instead, and subsequently the phone is full price. However, what's gonna be interesting to see is the FlexPay option, which allows you to pay for a device in monthly installments instead of upfront, a plan we've seen before in markets like Germany and Japan. In the example above, a $400 G1 on the non-contractual Even More Plus plan is divvied out to an initial $170 payment and 19 subsequent installments of $12.10, or $33.33 over three months after the related upfront cost. It's no game-changer on its own, but it's certainly an intriguing prospect that's gonna make some (initially) cash-strapped individuals very happy to be able to walk out with a decent Android device.

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T-Mobile's Project Dark includes option for buying phones in monthly installments? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>even moreeven more plusEvenMoreEvenMorePlusflex payFlexPayleakleaksmobilemonthly installationsMonthlyInstallationsproject darkProjectDarkrumorrumorst mobilet-mobileTMobileSun, 18 Oct 2009 16:59:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile's Project Dark includes option for buying phones in monthly installments?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/t-mobiles-project-dark-includes-option-for-buying-phones-in-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/t-mobiles-project-dark-includes-option-for-buying-phones-in-mon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/18/t-mobiles-project-dark-includes-option-for-buying-phones-in-mon/#comments Still no confirmation on any all-you-can-eat data plans, but Boy Genius Report has some convincing screens that seem to reveal some other precepts of T-Mobile's enigmatic (and purportedly company-saving) Project Dark. Two new plans have emerged, Even More and Even More Plus. The former is the traditional two-year contract, along with options to do data only and get a subsidized phone. Even More Plus doesn't require a contract, going month-to-monthly instead, and subsequently the phone is full price. However, what's gonna be interesting to see is the FlexPay option, which allows you to pay for a device in monthly installments instead of upfront, a plan we've seen before in markets like Germany and Japan. In the example above, a $400 G1 on the non-contractual Even More Plus plan is divvied out to an initial $170 payment and 19 subsequent installments of $12.10, or $33.33 over three months after the related upfront cost. It's no game-changer on its own, but it's certainly an intriguing prospect that's gonna make some (initially) cash-strapped individuals very happy to be able to walk out with a decent Android device.

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