Hey everyone, I know there have been some threads floating around concerning T-Mobile Corporate Discounts (Starbucks, Avon, etc.), but I found a discount that is available to ANYONE for free. You can call in to do this or fill out a Migrations form online.
Go to Freelancersunion.org Click on "Discounts" Go down to "Life" and click on "T-Mobile" Click on "More information" Create an account and go from there.
Easy, painless, and no "icky" feeling from lying about employment or anything like that.
Some notes:
1.) This is available to both new and EXISTING customers. 2.) This does NOT affect your contract/commitment other than to change your billing date to the 6th of the month, I believe. 3.) Do not just call in and ask a rep about this; apparently some of the CSRs do not know about this discount. Go through the steps online, first (creating a Freelancers account - You will get a member number). 4.) This is a 10% discount for all "reoccurring monthly charges" so it should include your base (i.e., $40) payment plus any add-ons, like text messaging plans. 5.) The discount takes 1-2 months to show up on your account. 6.) You also get some other perks, like free 2-day shipping. Check T-Mo's online store in the clearance section for good deals (which shipping would normally kill).
I hope this helps some people. Feel free to post your results. Have a great day!
---- fwlogue: You can also get this done in 15 minutes via the online chat on T-Mobile Business Migration page -- no need to fax or email any form and it will be done by the agent on the spot. Some text from the transcript: [TMO AGENT]: Please agree to the following terms and conditions 1. You remain bound by the Terms and Conditions of Service agreed to at activation with T- Mobile. 2. By participating in your the member account program you will be eligible to receive a variable discount on your monthly invoice determined in accordance with the terms of the master agreement between your employer and T- Mobile. 3. T- Mobile may release your Account Name, Mobile Number, Employee ID, or other account information to your employer for employment verification purposes. 4. The variable discount will only be available as long as your employer participates in the member account program with T- Mobile and then only for the term of your employment. 5. Your current bill cycle will change to 6th. 6. The discount may take 30-45 days to appear on your bill and will be listed under the Adjustment section of your statement.
(I also confirmed that, despite not being under contract currently, I did not have get under a new contract)
fwlogue - update: my 10% showed up within a week as my previous bill cycle ended on Nov 29, and they sent a pro-rated bill for shorter cycle from the 29 to Dec 6 under the corporate account.
yzx2morrow: to save you guys some time, the online chat reps requires employee phone number (800.856.9981) and member ID (click Account Information on the upper right, its under personal information) to transfer you to this program
Message edited by: yzx2morrow on 2008-12-19 04:00:22 CST
T-Mobile T-Mobile offers cellular calling plans, messaging and wireless internet service as well as a wide range of phones, handhelds, PDAs, and accessories to help you stay in touch with friends, family and clients. More information.
Freelancers Union members are eligible for a 10% discount off their monthly recurring fees, equipment discounts on new activations, and more!
Sign up for new service through T-Mobile Premiere and start taking advantage of discounts and promotions designed especially for Freelancers Union Members.
If you are already a T-Mobile customer and are not currently receiving the Freelancers Union discount, just fill out a migration form on the T-Mobile Premiere site to move your account into the corporate program.
Message edited by: Jake79 on 2008-08-12 09:03:18 CDT
When I'm filling migration form it asks me about 5 phone numbers (bottom of the form) and want me to choose voice/data plans. I'm on grandfathered plan (Family 600 minutes for $49.99) and I do not want to migrate to existing plans. They are more expensive and I'm fine with 600 minutes.
How do I take advantage of this 10% off and KEEP my old $49.99 plan ?
The instructions said you do not have to chose a new plan. I would leave the new plan info blank and see what happens.
While my voice plan is still offered I am also on the $10 family message plan. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will transfer over at that price. Will see. Probably a crap shoot.
T-Mobile T-Mobile offers cellular calling plans, messaging and wireless internet service as well as a wide range of phones, handhelds, PDAs, and accessories to help you stay in touch with friends, family and clients. More information.
Freelancers Union members are eligible for a 10% discount off their monthly recurring fees, equipment discounts on new activations, and more!
Sign up for new service through T-Mobile Premiere and start taking advantage of discounts and promotions designed especially for Freelancers Union Members.
If you are already a T-Mobile customer and are not currently receiving the Freelancers Union discount, just fill out a migration form on the T-Mobile Premiere site to move your account into the corporate program.
Sorry, should have been more clear. I AM cccheel over on the other site. (I know it seems shady, but I PROMISE that I am cccheel).
Message edited by: MikeDaddy on 2008-08-12 09:12:41 CDT
Also, I believe that my current plan is a promo plan that isn't offered anymore ($39.99 for 1000 minutes, UL nights/weekends) and I was still able to do this. Just for reference.
Megalomac said:You found this? Give credit where credit is due. This was pulled from cccheel @ the "other" site yesterday morning. This is a simple copy & paste job.
Who cares, what a waste of a post. Find some deals and contribute to FW rather than crapping.
MikeDaddy said:Also, I believe that my current plan is a promo plan that isn't offered anymore ($39.99 for 1000 minutes, UL nights/weekends) and I was still able to do this. Just for reference.
How did you verify that your old plan stayed on? The confirmation page stated that it takes 1 to 2 billing cycles.
tramm7 said:MikeDaddy said:Also, I believe that my current plan is a promo plan that isn't offered anymore ($39.99 for 1000 minutes, UL nights/weekends) and I was still able to do this. Just for reference.
How did you verify that your old plan stayed on? The confirmation page stated that it takes 1 to 2 billing cycles.
I called and spoke to customer service and had them verify that this, in no way, affected my plan and/or my commitment./comtract.
MikeDaddy said:Also, I believe that my current plan is a promo plan that isn't offered anymore ($39.99 for 1000 minutes, UL nights/weekends) and I was still able to do this. Just for reference. It says 1,2 billing cycles, but how long did it take for YOU to start receiving discount ?
Jake79 said:thanks OP. It was effortless! If you are already a T-Mobile customer and are not currently receiving the Freelancers Union discount, just fill out a migration form on the T-Mobile Premiere site to move your account into the corporate program.
My company also offers the same thing, with one catch. By migrating to the corporate program, you no longer own the number. Meaning if I left the company, I would lose my number to the company. Is that the case here?
Nevermind.. called T-Mobile and cleared that up. I do still own the number and discount will terminate is I am no longer with the company. Got the discount via my own company. Still thanks OP nontheless.
Message edited by: mister2cool on 2008-08-12 10:42:59 CDT
Chewy734 said:Thanks OP! I have tried it out. Apparently you can do everything online if you're a current T-Mobile customer.How did you do everything online? Is there a place to enter the member number or discount?
mister2cool said:Jake79 said:thanks OP. It was effortless! If you are already a T-Mobile customer and are not currently receiving the Freelancers Union discount, just fill out a migration form on the T-Mobile Premiere site to move your account into the corporate program.
My company also offers the same thing, with one catch. By migrating to the corporate program, you no longer own the number. Meaning if I left the company, I would lose my number to the company. Is that the case here?
I'm not really sure. I mean, Freelancersunion is not really a "company" per se, but more of a membership group.
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(I know it seems shady, but I PROMISE that I am cccheel).
