Buying the G1 and not for T-mobile

[inferno_gogo]

Hi,
I am thinking about getting the G1, but I have ATT. I am also on the cheapest plan there is: $30 a month. I was wondering if there is a way to buy the G1 for $180 from Tmobile, unlock and use it? The $400 is a bit much. I have no problem switching to the Tmobile $30 plan, but I heard it is required to have the data plan. Another option I'm considering is the developer version for $425, since I can find a use for it. Anyone have any ideas? What about buying the phone from walmart? will they make me an account in the store?
Thanks
-George

[jeno]

for the price you want it for you have to sign up for a 2 year agreement with tmobile. unless you know someone with tmobile whoes due for an upgrade or another line to get the phone at the subsidized price

[SunInThyHands532]

Hi,
I am thinking about getting the G1, but I have ATT. I am also on the cheapest plan there is: $30 a month. I was wondering if there is a way to buy the G1 for $180 from Tmobile, unlock and use it? The $400 is a bit much. I have no problem switching to the Tmobile $30 plan, but I heard it is required to have the data plan. Another option I'm considering is the developer version for $425, since I can find a use for it. Anyone have any ideas? What about buying the phone from walmart? will they make me an account in the store?
Thanks
-George

You would need to get someone to sell you a G1 for that price or cancel the ATT contract and switch to T-Mobile Or pay full price so I would just pay full price

[jeno]

SunInThyHands532 is correct but in my opnion i wouldt pay full price for the phone especially if im on att due to the fact that i wouldnt be able to use the 3g bands