T-Mobile just scheduled an SMS and MMS messaging rate increase for August 29. This means that casual message users (those without a messaging plan) will see their rates rise from .15 to .20 per message. Some subscribers over at the SlickDeals discussion forum have apparently tested the extent to which T-Mobile will allow subscribers to escape ETF free — with some reporting that T-Mobile allowed them to cancel their contract without any penalty. Apparently you cannot have an unlimited messaging plan on your account already. This is a YMMV (your mileage may vary) but if you’re looking for an escape from T-Mobile – it looks as if the August 29 SMS rate hike could be your opportunity to get out of T-Mobile ETF free.

Link: TmoNews and SlickDeals

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