Reading all the comments here I think I'll pass. I was going to buy it just to get a new phone and replace my old pre-paid phone. Have got earlier TMo rebates though.

In for one, I think.
I received a confirmation page to print out but then I clicked on it and an order error came up.
I didn't see anything about having to visit a B&M or calling though.
My experience with the rebate is that it can be a fight. I bought a Prepaid T-Mobile phone a year ago at
Costco and they denied ever getting the form. I told them I have copies of everything but they said it
was too late, I couldn't believe it. I finally had to email some people ( see the rebate forum here for the suggested contacts ) where it was finally taken care of.

Edit: Received a confirmation email so order went through

Wonderful deal but I already loaded my family members with T-Mobile phones so I will pass this time.

What’s the end date for the rebate? Anyone hazard a guess about if/when a bonus $25 card might get thrown in like they have with other phones? I need to add time to my phone by the end of the month to rollover my gold status.

yoregano said:What’s the end date for the rebate? Anyone hazard a guess about if/when a bonus $25 card might get thrown in like they have with other phones? I need to add time to my phone by the end of the month to rollover my gold status.

In the past they always put up the $25 bonus about two days after I submit my order. I'll post a heads up when I order!

Where is the rebate form?
I cannot find it online.

Will it come along with the phone?

NoMoneyInMyWallet said:HomoSapiens said:About swapping the sims -- is my 2nd concern, as I don't have another sim; I'll need TMo CSR on the phone to somehow deactivate my new prepaid acct (the one I'll buy with this Nokia 2610), and then to reload my old (stolen) number and balance to this freshly bought sim. I'd rather have my rebate check in hand before calling for this operation. Last year I got the Nok6030 reabate within 2 weeks, probably because I was their new customer, perfectly smoothly.If I was in your situation, I personally would forget this "deal" and order a V195s when the free $25 card returns (most likely on 6/9 late AM EDT). As I stated earlier, the net cost (assuming you can use or sell the $25 card) would only be ~$15 more than the 2610, no rebate hassle, and no need to active the SIM. Plus, IMO, the V195s is a much better phone than the 2610. As an added benefit, you can ask for an unlock code for the V195, unlock it, and either use it worldwide or sell it for > $15 more than the 2610.

P.S. Did you ask if you can get a free replacement SIM from a TMO store?

Thanks for the insight. Did not ask them about possible free sim replacement, will probably try now to go to the nearby store with police report and ask them. I asked the CSR guy if they can try to locate the thief if (s)he tries to place a call -- the answer was "not for prepaid plans".
As to V195s -- sounds like a nice idea, I'll likely wait till "6/9 late AM" ; if they ship a separate card (not preload $25 to the phone; there was a separate card with Nok6030 last year) -- I need one anyway to add this summer (though planned to add $10, have their rewards status)

buzzhd said:I incidentally submitted twice and ended up getting 2 phones. What should I do with extra one? I called CSR and was told I could always send it back with postage paid label if I don't want to keep.
That is what they tell me. And may have to request a credit if not posted after 30 days from return.

yesidonoitall said:buzzhd said:I incidentally submitted twice and ended up getting 2 phones. What should I do with extra one? I called CSR and was told I could always send it back with postage paid label if I don't want to keep.


Keep the second, it is FAR

FAR is good , but need to pay tax for 2 phones around $5.00. Also notice from the T&Cs, there is a $0.89 something tax charged on the line. Is it true?