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Anyone need a "free TV" offer (after 10 weeks' paid Internet)?

Asked by Zaku (30371points) November 24th, 2023
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Sorry if this is a policy violation (?), but I just got surprised by an offer of a free 50” television, with the Internet plan I signed up to try.

The TV is a Black Friday only offer, which applies if you keep the Internet service for 10 weeks. The Internet is a 5G hotspot from T-Mobile, costs $50/month (+ $5 if you don’t sign up for auto-payements), no contract commitment, install fee waived and has a 15-day free trial.

The TV is a 50” Amazon Fire TV, list price $450 (on sale now for $290).

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rebbel's avatar

Probably you’ll be bombarded with ads.

rebbel (35550points)“Great Answer” (2points)
Smashley's avatar

Man, I’m so glad I use an antenna and tube TV. That sounds even less “free” than most free things, which I suppose speaks to the profit margins on internet service, and the long term income potential of allowing Amazon into your TV room,

Smashley (12412points)“Great Answer” (1points)
Zaku's avatar

We already pay $50/month for Internet access.

I do wonder about what kind of privacy violations are built into the thing. Though if you use it as a computer monitor (as many reviewers do), that wouldn’t get them what they were fishing for.

Zaku (30371points)“Great Answer” (1points)

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