T-Mobile is trying a new tactic here that may just get more users into the smartphone market. Whether you’re due for an upgrade or not, and you’re in the market for a new handset, T-Mobile has introduced the Equipment Installment plan. For “qualified customers”, you have the option of splitting the cost of a new phone into an initial payment, and your next 3 phonebills. This is for new customers or old customers as well, so you can expect them to take a look at your credit. But without any obvious fees or interest rates, this seems like a great idea. I’m surprized this tactic hasn’t been used before to push more smartphones to impulsive buyers.


