Subsidized prices for Nokia E71-2, N95-4, and N96 @BBY Mobile

[CPcrazyfly]

Starting Nov 16th, you can get the E71-2 (grey or white), N95-4, and N96 at subsidized prices with 2 year contract with T-Mobile, at Best Buy Mobile locations. prices are as follows:

Nokia E71-2 (grey or white)
Full Retail: $459.99
2yr contract w/T-Mobile: $199.99

Nokia N95-4
Full Retail: $759.99
2yr contract w/T-Mobile: $349.99

Nokia N96
Full Retail: $899.99
2yr contract w/T-mobile: $599.99

[Karong]

I was looking into that E71. will that work with TMO's 3G network? If so i will jump on that

[RCtennis3811]

That sounds good and all, but aren't all those phones designed to revolve around the internet? If so, then what's the point of signing up for a 2-year with T-Mobile if T-Mobile 3G will never work on them?

I'd understand Best Buy's actions, however, if they used AT&T, whose 3G network is actually compatible with all 3 Nokias.

[EDF587]

Does BBY do upgrades?

[Random Select]

NICE! I wonder if a data plan is required to get the E71?

[CPcrazyfly]

That sounds good and all, but aren't all those phones designed to revolve around the internet? If so, then what's the point of signing up for a 2-year with T-Mobile if T-Mobile 3G will never work on them?

I'd understand Best Buy's actions, however, if they used AT&T, whose 3G network is actually compatible with all 3 Nokias.

AT&T wouldnt agree to it at this time, T-mobile was more open to the idea

[CPcrazyfly]

NICE! I wonder if a data plan is required to get the E71?

it is not.

[CPcrazyfly]

Does BBY do upgrades?

yes we do.

[Out2L8]

yes we do.

That's also the upgrade price?

[Extraordinary]

Wow those prices are not bad.

[Cauchon]

That seems like a pretty good deal. I am surprised BBYM is marking down the phones so much. But I do not believe the E71-2 3G will work on T-Mobile.

[solanabeach]

e71 does not have T-Mobile USA's frequency bands for 3G (1700). FAIL.

[blackriders]

if the n71 did tmo 3g it would be a steal.

maybe it'll be an incentive for nokia to tmo 3g in future phones

[Out2L8]

I would love to get this deal! Except, without 3G it's a deal breaker for me. I just know the very instant that I sign the contract, T-Mo will come up with an E71 that includes the correct chip for their 3G band!

I'm very tempted to grab a G1 nd enjoy the 3G speed and interesting OS, but that handset is no where near as good as the E71. Maybe in time (probably not too long) it will be a contender. It's just not for me right now.

Come on Nokia / T-Mo!!! Release this phone with the right radio!!!!

[Antenna]

I am now all for this. In the future, when switching to a new T-mobile branded smartphone, you will require you to dump your (soon to be grandfathered) data plans.

I do also hope Nokia will get its act together and add 1,700 mhz, starting with the 5800......yeah right