11-15-2012, 02:07 AM
I know, I know, but there's so much info out there, my head is spinning. And I know some folks here use an iPhone with T-Mobile, so I come to you for some advice.
My daughter has wanted an iPhone for a while now, and since she realizes she'd be crazy to jump into an ATT or Verizon plan on her own for $80/mo. when she can stick with T-Mobile for less than half that by staying on our Family Plan, we're looking at realistic options. T-Mobile even has info and instructions on their web site about using an iPhone with T-Mo, but one never knows how much of that info is just sales talk.
So, are there major downsides to using an iPhone with T-Mobile? What's going to drive her crazy, or will it be just fine? I know one thing is the speed thing, but just how bad is that? The other option is a new, subsidized Android from T-Mobile. I'm not totally against signing on for another 2 years, but an iPhone from a private party would mean we wouldn’t have to.
So what exactly would we be looking for? I don't want to resort to Craigslist or ebay, but I'm not sure what other options are out there. I know it will end up being a used iPhone, because we're not about to shell out several hundred dollars for a factory unlocked brand new model. But what is a reasonable amount to pay for a good, clean used iPhone? I'm guessing a 4 or 4S would be fine. Maybe even a 3?
Thoughts?
My daughter has wanted an iPhone for a while now, and since she realizes she'd be crazy to jump into an ATT or Verizon plan on her own for $80/mo. when she can stick with T-Mobile for less than half that by staying on our Family Plan, we're looking at realistic options. T-Mobile even has info and instructions on their web site about using an iPhone with T-Mo, but one never knows how much of that info is just sales talk.
So, are there major downsides to using an iPhone with T-Mobile? What's going to drive her crazy, or will it be just fine? I know one thing is the speed thing, but just how bad is that? The other option is a new, subsidized Android from T-Mobile. I'm not totally against signing on for another 2 years, but an iPhone from a private party would mean we wouldn’t have to.
So what exactly would we be looking for? I don't want to resort to Craigslist or ebay, but I'm not sure what other options are out there. I know it will end up being a used iPhone, because we're not about to shell out several hundred dollars for a factory unlocked brand new model. But what is a reasonable amount to pay for a good, clean used iPhone? I'm guessing a 4 or 4S would be fine. Maybe even a 3?
Thoughts?