What is the cost of the Philo promotion?

gramps28 wrote:

Unfortunately it also states that Tmobile can modify the offer at any time. February 19th Tmobile implemented a new rule where taxes will be paid on upgraded streaming services and other services even with a tax included plan.

If you want you can go to Tmonews.com and go back to February to find the article.

https://www.tmonews.com/2022/01/t-mobile-makes-tax-related-changes-account-add-ons-select-plans

Unfortunately it also states that Tmobile can modify the offer at any time. February 19th Tmobile implemented a new rule where taxes will be paid on upgraded streaming services and other services even with a tax included plan.

If you want you can go to Tmonews.com and go back to February to find the article.

I see your point, but here is the offer on T-Mobile’s website:

https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/tv-discount

Oferta por tiempo limitado; sujeta a cambio. Ofrecida por T-Mobile únicamente a clientes del servicio móvil o de Internet residencial de T-Mobile (no incluye a clientes comerciales) que sean residentes de los 50 EE. UU. y mayores de 18 años ("Clientes"). Los Clientes elegibles reciben una prueba gratis de 7 días de Philo y $10 de descuento al mes por 12 meses (normalmente $25 al mes) o el precio de la suscripción mensual vigente en ese momento en adelante. Límite (1) de una oferta por cliente; solo puede usarse una vez. La oferta/el descuento no se puede transferir, revender ni canjear por efectivo y no se puede combinar con otras ofertas, descuentos o promociones (a menos que Philo lo permita expresamente). El descuento finaliza si se cancela la cuenta de T-Mobile; la suscripción de Philo vuelve automáticamente al precio total de la suscripción vigente. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Valid payment information and subscription required to redeem Offer. If you do not cancel during the applicable trial period (7-day free or 12-month discounted), you will be charged the applicable monthly amount plus taxes on a recurring basis after the trials end. Go to your Philo account page to cancel. La cancelación entra en vigencia a partir de la siguiente fecha de facturación mensual (no hay reembolso por períodos de facturación parciales). El canje de esta Oferta constituye la aceptación de estos Términos y de todos los Términos y Condiciones aplicables, más detalles disponibles en philo.com/terms/#philo-promotions. T-Mobile se reserva el derecho de modificar esta Oferta en cualquier momento. Philo se reserva el derecho de modificar o cancelar esta Oferta en cualquier momento. Sin validez donde se apliquen impuestos, esté prohibido o esté restringido.

I highlighted the only mention of taxes in the above listing. In fairness, they do offer a link to the Philo conditions, but how hard would it be to simply say customers have to pay taxes on the discounted services, as well as the non-discounted services? Stating taxes are due after the discount expires, while remaining silent on taxes during the promotion, could certainly SUGGEST that taxes are charged ONLY AFTER the discount expires. It feels just a bit sleazy to me. And then there's the unpleasant surprise of expecting a $15 charge for Philo, and seeing that the charge is actually $16.98. Boooooooo.

Also I just received an email from Tmobile stating that as long as I remain a Tmobile customer that I'll get Philo for $15 a month plus tax.

gk4n6guy wrote:

I appreciate the response, and I considered that. But the fine print of the offer specifically states that taxes will be added to the full cost of the plan AFTER the 12 month discount expires. It is silent on taxes during the promotional period. It just seems disingenuous to mention taxes later but not address taxes now if that is in fact what the extra 2 bucks is for. That's disappointing.

https://about.philo.com/terms/#philo-promotions

IMPORTANT NOTICE: At the conclusion of the applicable Trial Period, the free Trial Offer immediately expires and your account automatically converts to a paid subscription for the Philo services (plus taxes) on a recurring monthly basis.

 

Offer Conditions and Limitations: unless expressly stated to the contrary by Philo (or its affiliate or third party if applicable) in conjunction therewith, the following apply to each Offer:

Excludes taxes and any other fees. If a minimum purchase is specified, taxes and any other fees are excluded from that amount.

I appreciate the response, and I considered that. But the fine print of the offer specifically states that taxes will be added to the full cost of the plan AFTER the 12 month discount expires. It is silent on taxes during the promotional period. It just seems disingenuous to mention taxes later but not address taxes now if that is in fact what the extra 2 bucks is for. That's disappointing.

The government share.