T-Mobile USA announces the upcoming availability of Family Allowances which allows parents to easily manage when and how their family members use their T-Mobile phones and service. With Family Allowances, parents can give their teens an upfront monthly wireless allowance that works on all the phones T-Mobile offers — virtually eliminating the worry of surprise overages. The feature lets parents set and change limits for minutes, messages and downloads (e.g., games, ring tones and wallpaper) using a simple online tool.
When the allowance limit is reached, the service will stop for that specific feature and parents will receive a notification. Parents can also keep in touch with their kids by setting up “Always Allowed†numbers which will enable connection even after allowances are fully used up.
“Parents across the country want their teens to have a mobile phone to stay in contact, but also want that phone to be used responsibly,” said T-Mobile director of marketing Lisa Brown, in a statement. “With Family Allowances, parents get peace of mind knowing they can reach their sons and daughters, without having to worry about surprise bills. They can also reward their teens for responsible phone use by increasing their allowance.”
Family Allowances will be available in the coming weeks at select T-Mobile retail stores and through mobile operator’s website. For the introductory rate of $2 per month, parents can manage all lines within their T-Mobile family plan.
