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Would you ditch AT&T or Verizon for $3,200? T-Mobile has a deal for you then
If you have been considering switching your cell service to T-Mobile, the company is offering a pretty hefty incentive.
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When you switch from Verizon or AT&T, T-Mobile will help you pay off up to four of your current devices -- $800 per line, or $3,200. In addition, T-Mobile says you can add additional lines for $25 a month per line (before any fees).
A few things to know
T-Mobile has done this kind of promotion before, so it is not exactly groundbreaking (and AT&T currently has a similar offer), but it is an enticing offer if you have been looking to give your current carrier the boot.
If you are interested in learning more, you can find the Family Freedom promotion here -- but you should know a few things first.
To start, you will need to be in good standing with your current carrier to participate and remain in good standing until the transfer is complete.
If you are in good standing, you will need to start a new family plan with T-Mobile, trade in all of your current phones for new ones, and officially port your number over from your existing carrier. Most phone numbers can be easily transferred to T-Mobile, the company says, but it is best to make sure yours is eligible.
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Once you have done that, the terms explain, you will need to send a PDF of your most recent bill from your previous carrier -- a bill that includes mobile number, device make & model, financing details, and payoff amount.
Slight warning
T-Mobile says it will send the card (a virtual prepaid Mastercard) within 15 days. A slight warning, though, you will not be able to get cash from the card, and it expires in six months. Since you are ending your contract with your current carrier and switching to T-Mobile, that technically means you are paying off your current phones yourself and getting a rebate to cover that amount.
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