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Should I buy a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra from Back Market? I see one "good condition" purple, for $769 after my trade-in of a Samsung S22+.

Good: Scratch-free screen and body micro-scratches invisible from 20 inches (an arm's length) away; minimum 80% battery health.

My phone still works great, except I need to charge it several times a day. That's no problem. One more security update in February 2027. I wonder how long that security update lasts until the next one?

What do you say?

How large or small should bifocals be on a normal pair of eyeglasses?

Does light speed on unlimited premium give you priority data?

All seasons had subtitles CC until Season 7. Other shows also work with CC. Is it just this Season?

I'm the main account holder. I see a lock on turning off data, but not on the second line. I would like to turn my data off at times if that's possible.

I am just curious regarding two lines. On the app both lines are showing 0.1 hotspot data put on the computer it shows 0.0 hotspot data.

Just a couple of days and was hardly using my phone and usage shows 3.5 GB. My wife who loves to scroll show only 0.1 GB. 🤔 Light Speed if that matters. Samsung S22 plus.

On T-Mobile I hardly broke 5 GB in a month.

I'm thinking of signing up for USM but currently a T-Mobile customer.

USM on light speed does not use 5GSA. Is that going to matter as far as speed? Should I go with AT&t and Verizon on USM or maybe look at Metro which for the same amount of money I will have 5GSA?

I've posted many times and have lots of great answers. I am about ready to port two lines to US Mobile. Android phone Samsung S22 plus.

We were on the 55 plan essentials with T-Mobile. We don't use much data normally only a couple of months even hit 5 GB. It's primarily talk, text and some data.

I have always had a great signal with T-Mobile no matter where we have been. There are several weeks we are in Cape May New Jersey and the signal has always been strong.

I'm reading a lot of people aren't doing so well with light speed even having come from T-Mobile.

I'm in Maryland not in a big city, travel on i-95 several times a month and just out and about.

Will I be getting the same speeds I am accustomed to? I am hesitant about jumping ship if the 5G is not going to give me what I have been getting. Please help this old senior.

I am still deciding on which way to go with USM. Two lines, very light data users. No more than 5 GB several times a year, according to the current T-Mobile plan. The rest of the year is under 5 GB.

By the gig only says "shared data" whereas Unlimited Starter says "unlimited high speed data." What is the difference between the data that I would be using?

I am planning on going with by the gig for two lines using 5 GB and only paying $23 per month.

T-Mobile 55+ plan going up again. Rather than a long diatribe, I will keep this succinct.

Two lines. Unlimited talk and text. The data used since January only shows a couple of months getting close to 6GB, but did not hit 6. The rest of the months are low. I don't know if this is considered high speed data or not.

I was paying $70 taxes and fees included. When I chatted, the rep offered what's called experience signature 55 plus. The new price would have been $82 he said with taxes and fees not included.

I ask for some kind of discount and he was able to give 6 months promotion at $72 a month. I don't know if he was correct with the taxes and fees added because I was not paying them before.

A couple of Reddit people suggested I asked for the essentials choice 55 plus plan which is $60 per month auto pay plus taxes and fees probably coming to about $72 a month for two lines.

Would unlimited flex be a good choice or perhaps pay by the gig which seems like it would be cheaper for the two lines at either 5GB or 10GB data? What's the difference between unlimited data and and 10GB high speed data?

Should I go with the Light Speed as T-Mobile has worked very well for us the entire time we have been using it? We travel at times on i-95 from Maryland to New Jersey.

Samsung S22+ phones unlocked.

I just checked my current bill.

ONE Plan Unlimited 55

$80 a month with autopay discount $10

Total bill = $70 which includes taxes and fees.

The current plan includes Apple TV which we do not use, mobile hotspot not used and Canada and Mexico which we do not need or use.

It has Wi-Fi calling which we use periodically.

I just checked the total data used.

May -June 5.65GB used.

April to May 3.9GB used

March through April 5.68GB used

February - March 2.3GB used

January - February 20 4.69GB

On June 30, I received a text stating:

T-Mobile: Starting 7/13/26, your current phone plan is being retired, and you will transition to a modern plan with enhanced features. Phone lines increase up to $6 per line per month.

Rest assured, you’ll keep your current benefits, plus we’re adding more benefits and improved service experiences. Moving forward, you also get our 5-Year Price Guarantee. Review your updated plan details: https://secure.t-mobile.com/fU2fbxCIe4b

My wife and I do not need Netflix, hotspots, and probably unlimited data not needed as we are mostly on Wi-Fi except when traveling on the interstates. You can see how much data we use above which is very little.

When I called to discuss the current changes, the rep talked about transferring to Experience Signature 55+.

He said the new bill would be $82 per month which included the $6 per line increase. I asked about any discounts and he said he could offer the 6 months at $72 a month as a promotion. I asked about 12 months and he said they could not do that after supposedly checking. He said taxes and fees would be added which could make the monthly price higher. Currently, I don't have taxes and fees added.

I've heard the prepaid use the middle of the cell towers but not the top. Is that correct and what does it matter?

We both have unlocked phones. Suggestions welcome! 🤔

I just found out that my 55 plus plan for two people is being stopped and done away with. I was paying $70 a month which included taxes and fees.

A new plan is called the experience signature 55 plus plan and will begin on July 21. T-Mobile was adding $6 more per line making the total price $82 plus taxes and fees. I was chatting with a T-Mobile rep who said the total price with the fees and taxes would come to anywhere between $90 and $95 per month.

I said I am a senior I fixed budget and what else could he give me. He offered a 6-month promotion of $10 per month which puts the final monthly tally at $72 per month not including taxes and fees.

I requested a 12-month promotion and he said he would check and got back and said 6 months is all that he got offer. I could check back every couple of months online and see what else might be available.

Am I getting the best deal for 55 plus through T-Mobile or is there anything else I should be looking at?

See below for current plan information.

2005 Corolla LE 230k miles.

It's been going on for years and several mechanics said they can't hear what I'm talking about.

The engine sound will increase (louder) for about 5 seconds and then go back down to normal sound. This will keep repeating.

It doesn't matter if I push on the gas or not. Going down a hill, for example, no pushing on the gas, it will up and down engine sound.

Any idea what this sound could be? It worries me as I'm driving because I certainly don't want the car to fail on me.

I have the NOW plan with 100 Mbps for $30 a month, and it works great. Netflix and YouTube will sometimes show Wi-Fi disconnected and have a small buffering issue because the Wifi has cut out.

Would moving up in speed help this disconnect problem? I have turned off the wifi and the TV and reset, but it will still do it. Usually, once I restart and go back, there is no problem.

Would going to the 200 Mbps plan help my problem? I don't even see that the 200 Mbps plan at $45 is offered anymore. Thoughts?