T-Mobile USA Inc. has eliminated its handset upgrade fee. As of yesterday, the carrier will no longer charge the $18 fee for customers to sign a new contract and buy a new device.
Further, the carrier pointed out that the move is not a holiday promotion, it is an indefinite offer.
Of course, T-Mobile USA’s early-termination fee remains in effect, though the carrier did pro-rate its charges this summer. The $200 ETF decreases to $100 if customers terminate service with 91 to 180 days remaining on their agreement, and decreases again to $50 with fewer than 91 days remaining. If customers terminate in the last 30 days of service, they pay a $50 ETF or their standard monthly charge, whichever is cheapest.
Representatives from AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel Corp. and Verizon Wireless were not immediately able to comment on their respective handset upgrade charges.
T-Mobile USA says bye-bye to ‘handset upgrade’ fee: Wireless provider strikes $18 charge
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