Calling this number to get assistance from T-Mobile proved effective, as I was quickly able to reach a customer service representative and get my questions answered about their service options.
However, getting to the representative proved to be a bit problematic, as the automated system really didn't seem to understand me too well. It had problems understanding what I was trying to say, leading to it not understanding twice that I was trying to get information on T-Mobile plans. Additionally, it seemed to pick up on sounds from external sources, as I had two instances where I couldn't even say what I wanted help with before the system ran into an issue.
Eventually, I was able to get the system to steer me in the direction of a customer service representative, which gave me a much better experience. Once I told the representative that I was interested in possibly switching to T-Mobile, she said she could recommend two plans for me: the Go5G and the Magenta Max.
I asked for information on both plans, and she explained that the Magenta Max would provide unlimited talk and text and 40 gigabytes of 5G and 4G data, with unlimited 3G data once I had exceeded my monthly limit. She added that Magenta Max would include free Netflix and Apple TV, as well as high-quality video streaming services, so I could take advantage of those features. She then mentioned that if I enjoyed travel, the plan would provide me unlimited texting while overseas and unlimited talk and text while in Canada or Mexico. She then finished by saying the plan would cost me $85 per month.
She then explained that the Go5G plan would offer most of the same perks that the Magenta Max did, but included an upgrade of a new phone every year, along with higher amounts of data before I ran into my 5G and 4G cap. She gave a full explanation of the plan, going over every detail that she had with Magenta Max to make sure it was well understood.
She then added that with certain discounts, I could start a Go5G plan for around $75 a month at the beginning, with plans later increasing to $100 per month. She then mentioned that if I was interested in a plan for my parents, she could provide details about T-Mobile's plans for customers over the age of 55. I said that would not apply to me, and she said in that case, the two plans she described would offer me the most savings. I thanked her, and she said she looked forward to welcoming me to the T-Mobile family.
Overall, I was not impressed with the automated system, but I was impressed with the representative. She was thorough, friendly and seemed to care about giving me the best possible experience. Once you get past the automated system, calling T-Mobile is a pleasant experience, and I would definitely use this number if I were a customer.