First T-Mobile G1 user review

[ren857]

I would also like to know how to go about getting the $19.99 data plan on the G1.

the $19.99 family plan is an unlimited text plan for a family plan.

I am not sure if T-Mobile will allow you to switch to the Total Internet Plan ($19.99) after you receive your G1. Anyway, most people log into my.t-mobile, and change the internet service from there. However, when you are logged in, you have to change the phone in you profile to another phone (except blackberries and sidekicks and G1 of course), and the option for the $19.99 data plan will be available for you to choose. The option will not be available if the G1 (or sidekick or blackberry) is the phone in your profile.

[Fommy_USA]

The blackberry Pearl 8220 on T-mobile USA will be selling this fall and it will be priced on higher side then expected, may be it will see a price drop like BOLD did in Canada.
here are the prices
New Activation 2 Year Contract $149.99 (after $50 MIR)
New Activation 1 Year Contract $199.99 (after $50 MIR)
Full Upgrade 2 Year Contract $167.99 (after $50 MIR)
Full Upgrade 1 Year Contract $217.99 (after $50 MIR)
Retail Price: $349.99
Dealer Price: $249.99.

http://blog.fommy.com/archives/647

[here.david]

Unclear about the plan fees....G1 is $25 with 400 text and unlimited is $35. The $19.95 data is EDGE correct....For those of us in G3 coverage the fee is $25 (with 400 text) or $35 no if-and-or buts, however, if I am understanding, those with the unlimited text family plans can keep them with the $25 G3 coverage (I have the grandfather unlimited family text @ $9.95) thereby costing me $25 for G3 and $9.95 for up to 5 lines for unlimited text, which is a better deal than the $35 for G3 and unlimited per each and every G1 phone.....

[cto424]

^^^hmm that is good to know...so i guess i will be sticking with the $25 plan...thanks

[henry.mark.e]

I just got my G1 tonight but cant activate it, Tmobile customer support said that the data plan isn't available until the 22nd, is there any way to bypass the setup screen becuase right now I am stuck at the part where it is trying to connect to my google account and I cant even cancel it and use the phone minus the internet part? if you could give me any info I would much appreciate it.

[she a g e e]

I just got my G1 tonight but cant activate it, Tmobile customer support said that the data plan isn't available until the 22nd, is there any way to bypass the setup screen becuase right now I am stuck at the part where it is trying to connect to my google account and I cant even cancel it and use the phone minus the internet part? if you could give me any info I would much appreciate it.

wow, you're so lucky! how'd you manage getting it today? Anyway, my best suggestion is to create a new thread and post this there. One thing I think you could try is sighing the 19.99 internet plan, but I have no clue.

[crispyone]

I just got my G1 tonight but cant activate it, Tmobile customer support said that the data plan isn't available until the 22nd, is there any way to bypass the setup screen becuase right now I am stuck at the part where it is trying to connect to my google account and I cant even cancel it and use the phone minus the internet part? if you could give me any info I would much appreciate it.

There is a thread about going into safe mode on your G1. It said that you need to hold the "menu" button down during the whole start up of your phone.

[mszchula57]

heyy i have a question about da plan for the G1..... i currently have da sidekick plan along wit da family plan...can i still keep my plan or will i have 2 change it and pay more...idk im really confused wit da whole issue =/ can sum1 help me out??? thanksz!! =]

[dosz]

your gonna have to change your plan!

[amano123]

DO U KNOW IF THEY'LL UPGRADE THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY LIFE IS SO POOR....I CONTANTLY HAVE 2 CHARGE MY PHONE. (NOTE) MAKE SURE U BRING A CAR CHARGER JUST IN CASE & AS 4 THE RING TONE SOUND,BECAUSE THE SPEAKER IS ON THE BACK OF THE PHONE I FOUND THAT IF U LAY YOUR PHONE ON IT'S BACK OR PUT IT IN HOLSTER THE
SOUND IS REDEUCED BY 50% AND END UP GETTING MISSED CALLS.....

HELP!