said by suggy2004 :In Order to have T-Mobile Pay you're ETF Charge you have to Trade in Current Providers device
This is incorrect. Any crappy ol' dumbphone can be turned in.
Purchase a new Device from T-mobile & port you # to them.
Yea you hbuy cheapest tmobile filip phone, activate your Verizon phone.
The Samsung T199 is $30 in-store (not all locations) to qualify for the ETF rebate and avoid TMO's Equipment Installment Plan (EIP). TMO's site has the refurbished ALCATEL ONETOUCH Evolve 5020T for $50, which can be rooted and unbloated.