We heard that T-Mobile USA was looking to dabble in the low-end arena with $50 unlimited voice plans, and sure enough, the carrier has gone live with 'em in the City by the Bay. In a surprise move aimed to rival similar plans from lesser known providers such as Boost Mobile, T-Mob is offering "loyal customers" the option to move to a $50 flat-rate calling plan. In order to get the offer, you must be located in San Francisco (for now, anyway), have been a subscriber in good standing for at least 22 months and want to save a few bucks on your mobile calling. It's stated that stores in the SF area are actively promoting the new plan, which should be fairly successful given that users won't have to extend their current contracts in order to switch. Toss in unlimited texting, data and Everlasting Gobstoppers, and we're sold.


[ Via: Engadgetmobile ]

Not that canned phones are any rarity -- nor are there exhumations -- but it's always interesting to take a look at resurfaced handsets and ponder about what could have been. Pictured above is a T-Mobile branded Nokia 7376, which was reportedly known in some circles as the RM-220. It was bruited that said flip phone was headed for release in May of last year, but obviously it never materialized. Now, we're left with likely non-functional dummy units on eBay for under $10 a pop (shipped, at that), though the hardcore circuit-heads may find a way to get one up and running. Hit up the links below for lots more images, but grab yourself a tissue beforehand if you're a softy.


[ Via: Engadgetmobile ]

With its new Equipment Installment Plan, T-Mobile has started offering both current and new customers the opportunity to spread their phone and accessory purchases over not two, not three, but four monthly payments -- interest-free, no less. Think of it as a little piece of Vince Offer, Billy Mays, and Ron Popeil inside each and every device T-Mobile sells, except with less absorbency or ability to mince onion into a fine pulp -- and it doesn't matter how much G1 you apply to your torn pants, everyone's still going to see your skivvies.


[ Via: Engadgetmobile ]