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T-Mobile goes truly unlimited in Europe

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 01 Feb 2012 1:39 User comments (7)

T-Mobile goes truly unlimited in Europe T-Mobile has started a new unlimited plan in Europe, a move that will likely cause other mobile providers to rethink their own packages.
The deal, which costs £41 a month with two-year contract, will include unlimited calls, texts and data.

Making the plan even more notable, is there is no "fair use policy" in effect either, like T-Mobile US has, meaning unlimited really is unlimited.

T-Mobile's entire catalog is available, and that includes the iPhone, Blackberrys and Android smartphones, among others.

Says the company: "Over the past two years we have seen a rise in mobile internet use of over 250%, which reflects the consumer trend of being 'always on' wherever they are. However, consumers also want to retain a more personal level of communication by calling or sending a text."

Finally, the icing on the cake is the phones can be used for free tethering, as well, making the new "Full Monty" plan likely the best smartphone plan available on the planet.

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7 user comments

11.2.2012 17:28

41 euro = 54 $ roughly, damn cheap!! *shakes fist*

21.2.2012 18:32

Q: Why are the cell phone plans, services, and speed, not competitive in the U.S.?

31.2.2012 18:37

Originally posted by Run4two:
Q: Why are the cell phone plans, services, and speed, not competitive in the U.S.?

41.2.2012 18:40

What a shame it's not in the US...but congrats Europe!
Wonder how long it'll last.

52.2.2012 06:19

this is utter bull.....i had unlimited then they stuck me with fair use policy and where it used to say unlimited internet now says internet....they bloody changed my package without telling me !!!!

i bet you they would do the same thing and change it later

62.2.2012 10:41

Originally posted by Run4two:
Q: Why are the cell phone plans, services, and speed, not competitive in the U.S.?

I will answer your question with another question.........

"Why was the US the primary factor in the financial decline of the rest of the world??"

Greed baby, GREED!


I'd bet the European "truly unlimited" is going to be the norm as soon it will be for T-Mobile US too. There is no reason other than greed to prevent them from doing so. Infrastructure is able to handle it, there is no tangible loss by allowing "truly unlimited" and no one will see much of a difference.
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 02 Feb 2012 @ 12:08

73.2.2012 14:47

Originally posted by Run4two:
Q: Why are the cell phone plans, services, and speed, not competitive in the U.S.?
Because of greed & contracts. To get out of a CONtract costs money. It depends on how much time you have left & your needs whether or not it's worth it to break it.

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