T-Mobile FlexPay

Have you been disappointed when trying to get a Sidekick at a deaf trade show, being told that your credit is less than perfect, and you have to put up a big deposit just to get that new pager you need?  Or you do not want to be stuck in a long-term contract and want the freedom of a monthly plan without the strings of a contract?  Have you tried the GoAmerica No Credit Check Program, and find out they still want you to pay for your old Wyndtell bill from way back?  T-Mobile FlexPay is just what you’re looking for.

T-Mobile has recently introduced the replacement for their old SmartAccess plan for those with less than stellar credit and those who wish to go month-to-month without an contract.  Due to various factors, it’s well known that many deaf people have poor credit.    It makes things harder when applying for a T-Mobile plan, and then having to find money for a huge SmartAccess deposit, just to get a pager!! The new FlexPay does away with the credit check and the deposit,
making it much easier for anyone to afford a Sidekick pager to remain in touch with their deaf friends.  Anyone 18 or older with a valid ID can apply for FlexPay.

With FlexPay, you can select a Sidekick 3 or iD at a low cost, and commit to a two-year contract, paying the same $30/mo for the SK planjust like everyone else. However, the low cost isn’t as low as if youqualified for a regular T-Mobile plan.  If you wish to go month-to-month on FlexPay, you will need to pay full retail for a Sidekick of your choice.  Your bill will have an additional $5
administrative charge each month unless you choose to make payments automatically using “EasyPay” via T-Mobile when you apply.

The pros of having FlexPay include easily qualifying for a Sidekick device even if you have poor credit, you can have up to three lines on your FlexPay account sharing all the minutes, and you can make payments on your account via T-Mobile prepaid cards.  You can find T-Mobile prepaid cards on sale for as much as 15% off, meaning you could save a few dollars on your pager bill each month.

Another good thing is that FlexPay accounts will never go over theirmonthly bill.  This would be good for deaf people who have both voice and data plans for their Sidekick, and don’t want their kids orsignificant others running up their voice bill, or share a few voiceminutes with up to three Sidekicks for families with the need to have both voice and data on their Sidekicks.

The bad news about FlexPay include the fact that you should verycarefully check your coverage - T-Mobile has different coverage for regular coverage as compared to FlexPay or prepaid.  It’s not a big deal, but it can’t hurt to check and be sure.   You will need to pay more for your new SK, and if you want month-to-month, you will have to pay full retail.

FlexPay is a great new offering from T-Mobile, making it even easierto have a Sidekick pager to stay in touch with your deaf friends andyour family!  To learn more, or to order a SK with the FlexPlan,please visit http://www.deafpagers.com/devices/nocheckflex.html