I am a long time T-Mobile customer and i stuck with them through the years. I have been there when they were struggling and if it wasn't for the creation of Android, and the redefining of what a smartphone is by Apple, this brand might not even be around anymore. Competition is a good thing.
I am not a fan of 34th street. It is TOO crowded and some of the people walking around in the area are very questionable. Some seriously look dangerous and devious. Anyways, when i do come into this store to get a new handset (sorta upgrading) since upgrading these days isn't really upgrading since T-Mobile no longer does 2 year contracts - the experience has always been good. Yes, it does get packed in this store, but the sales associates/customer service reps here are great and if there is a seating area available, they do bring one over to go over what options are available. They truly try to work with you and take time in servicing you when needed. The sales reps know when its busy and they can't really dedicate that kinda time to assisting you if it is not logical based on a sense of urgency. This location is their flagship in Manhattan, Its a HUGE store and their magenta colored bulbs bring such fund energy to their brand. One let down is the selection. Sometimes i feel the other carriers get certain exclusives and T-Mobile gets shut out. I wanted the HTC One Maxx and i wanted the Nokia Lumia 1520, but none made it to Magenta.
The rates and plans are great and truly toss the competition to the side. I never have an issue with their coverage. It is NOT humanly possible to have bad coverage is such a populated city like NY. Even if 4G LTE is not available, the phone will transition to regular 4G/3G and if needed, it'll even go to 2G. There are so many options. Not to mention, this is the only carrier that offers wifi calling. So even if you did have bad reception, one can always connect to wifi to make a call. I'd recommend this carrier to anyone. Customers truly save money once the phone is paid off. read more