The interesting thing that I haven't seen many talk about is that the subsidized phone is still apparently unlocked. Which makes it great for traveling etc. This alone would be a really big deal for me.
This also means that as long as you stick with the plan for at least 120 days you can get out of the contract and still use the phone for TMobiles $200 early termination fee.
While I love my iPhone it really annoys me that there is no way I can pay AT&T to unlock it like I would be able to in most European countries.
T-Mobile has unlocked all my subsidized phones for me. Unlike most providers, you just have to ask and they send you the code. I believe you have to be a customer in good standing for a few months first.
This also means that as long as you stick with the plan for at least 120 days you can get out of the contract and still use the phone for TMobiles $200 early termination fee.
While I love my iPhone it really annoys me that there is no way I can pay AT&T to unlock it like I would be able to in most European countries.