With T-Mobile’s latest Android device, the myTouch 3G, now readily available, Billshrink has done what they typically do and released a fancy comparison chart to help you, the consumer, make the right decision about which device to pick. Despite Billshrink’s relationship with T-Mobile, all the info comes directly from each carrier. Let the flame wars begin.
Yep, my BB plan from T-Mobile is about $60 a month for 300/mins + unlimited everything else. That’s a heck of a deal vs. the iPhone.
Of course the major issue being that T-Mobile’s 3G is few and far between unless you live in one of the top 5 largest cities in the US. And by the time T-Mobile gets 3G, the other carriers will be on 4G.
So there’s definitely a reason you’re paying less on T-Mobile: Your data speed is significantly slower.
(Not to mention the Pre and 3GS are significantly better hardware than the myTouch).
Scott, you have to bear in mind that Sprint and Verizon (CDMA carriers) HAVE to go to 4G because w/ the current technology there were hitting the ceiling in terms of d/l speeds so the had to go to 4G. Whereas ATT and T-Mob can take incremental steps before the jump to LTE and still be able to compete with HSDPA and HSDPA+
Yeah, I’ve enjoyed T-mobile for many many years, but I’m moving on as soon as I get an internet enabled device.
I’m a Verizon user, and this blog illustrates my feelings about this new phone generation… forgotten
Terrible comparison IMO. Comparing minutes, data and messaging assumes that’s all people do. How much extra would it cost AT&T and Tmobile user to add 7pm N&W’s, turn by turn GPS, Sprint TV and Radio… Plus get exclusive NASCAR and NFL content! Both ATT and Tmobile ranked behind Sprint (and Verizon) in 3g data tests, so the ‘get what you pay for’ argument is dead. But, I guess this is blogging, they don’t have to tell the whole story.
Texting, voice, and data are by no means all people do – but they are what all people do.
AND YOU DONT EVEN GET MOBILE TO MOBILE WITH THAT TMOBILE PLAN. HE JUST FOUND THE CHEAPEST PLAN THAT HAD CLOSE TO THE SAME AMOUNT OF MINUTES. +$10 for MobiletoMobile and u save a whooping $5 per month for a lot less…
No thanks, I’ll stick with my Pre
Stebone you beat me to it…Whoever did that chart purposely left out the mobie to mobile!!! it is another $10 for that (or on sale temp for $7 more in my area) but Tmobile starts nights and weekends at 9pm to get 7pm like Sprint the cheapest is $8.99-$10 more. EVEN if you go with the lowest sale price Tmobile ends up being $90.96 a month for less ADDons that the Sprint plan adds for FREE
oh yeah Sprint is only $89.99 for the same
Sorry fellas….the 1000 minute plan includes free mobile to mobile. It also includes 5 numbers on any network or land lines unlimited callingKnow what you are talking about. I have been a t-mobile customer for more than 3 years, and love the service. We switched from verizon 3 years ago after the final straw of another disputed bill. Did the math and our family plan on t-mobile (5 lines) saved us almost 100 per month. Yes 3G is sparce but growing all the time. I live in the PHX area and get it where I am….I cannot wait to have this phone with its non apple closed OS. Viva Android
Just did a price comparison….a my fav 600 minute plan…includes mobile to mobile…. with unlimited data and text…84.99 per month…the 1000 minute my faves plan with unlimited data and text…93.99 per month…My experience is that with the my favs…I use far fewer minutes…Just some info to add to the conversation.
So, the Kia Optima trumps a Mercedes-Benz, because it has some of the same features and is cheaper? The owner may be proud of the deal he got and of the value, but still finds himself jealous when a flashy Mercedes passes him on the road, and rightfully so. Nothing really is comparable to the iPhone as of now.
That is your opinion. G1 owners love their phones. I should say most do, just like iphone users do. But there are some dissatisfied customers in both camps. There are a few things that Android does that the iPhone does not do. (widgets, multi tasking, greater developer freedom, the pull down status bar is a wonderful android feature).
Since more and more carriers are getting android phones, because it is open source, and because any cell phone manufacturer can use android innovation will continue and i would not be surprised if android captures a majority of the market share.
Regardless, competition is always a good thing.
not to mention cost of apple’s iphone apps…absurd. I’m using a myTouch and have used the iphone…style points to the iphone..that’s it. Android is better now and will only get better. I’m loving the free apps. I’ll let the rest of you “trendy bobbies” keep giving your cash away.
I once owned an iPod, while in college, and loved the many features it offered. Avobe all things, I enjoyed the calendar to shedule classes, business meetings, choir rehearsals, performances etc. I felt lost without it. Now, I want the same functionality coupled with a phone. After researching the androids and iphone, I had a difficult time deciding which phone to purchase.
Thank you for your comments in this blog. I’ve decided to go with the myTouch. I had T-mobile prepaid service and found it to be kewl. Sprint dropped calls, and AT&T and Verizon we’re both way too expensive. T-mobile seems to have the consumers best interest at heart. And that does it for me. Besides, they have good customer service, and open source apps for their myTouch phone. I’m excited!
Thank you guys for helping me make my decision. Happy holidays …