A pay-as-you-go T-Mobile prepaid cell phone is an excellent alternative for people looking to avoid the hassles of a committed mobile service contract. You can enjoy standard cell phone service, including text messaging and international calling, and once your initial plan expires, you can purchase refill minutes at flexible rates.
Instructions
1. Shop online, head to a local cellular retailer or track down the nearest T-Mobile store to get started on purchasing your T-Mobile prepaid cell phone.
2. Review the different plans available to you. If you buy a T-Mobile starter kit, you'll receive a cell phone, accessories and start-up minutes. Various pricing options are offered, and may differ depending on availability in your area.
3. Add any additional features you want, such as text messaging, in-phone games or directory assistance service. You'll have to pay an additional charge for access to any add-on services.
4. Follow the easy instructions in your starter kit to activate your phone. A T-Mobile customer service agent will change your phone's status to "active" and inform you of your new 10-digit phone number. You also get a T-Mobile email address with your prepaid phone, which will be your 10-digit number@tmomail.net.
5. Use your start-up minutes. If you have any questions about the local and national rates your start-up minutes are charged at, ask the customer service agent who activates your phone service.
6. Buy refill minutes directly from the T-Mobile website (see Resources below). You can also purchase them by calling T-Mobile customer service, or by visiting a cell phone retailer that offers T-Mobile prepaid and pay-as-you-go plans.
7. Discontinue use of your cell phone by using up your remaining minutes and opting not to renew your plan. T-Mobile will cancel your pay-as-you-go service when your minutes expire and you fail to purchase refill minutes.
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