My TMobile Data Plan Gives Me Free Data For Life And The Freedom To Express!

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Momma Told Me: The old ball and chain.

When I was in school my mother didn't have fancy electronic pads with worldwide connections to help her manage the week's coupon deals, and share embarrassing photos of me from the mini van! Uh-oh, I'm already starting to sound like Momma! I can't even imagine the crazy things my children will one day say- "You thought your Tmobile free data plan was ahead of the times? I have a lifetime of free transport credits and can use my teleporter anywhere within the U.S. an unlimited about of times!" Thankfully, for now, I can rest in simply feeling pretty smug that I've outwitted the big brand data companies with my Tmobile 4g data connected #TabletTrio.

If you're like me, you probably hear the phrase 'Free Data For Life' and assume there must be a series of microscopic asterisks, or invisible ink text proceeding such a bold advertising statement. You're certain you must have to sign over the birthright of your firstborn, or put down a deposit equal to that of a small house. As a member of the generation that had to balance on inflatable furniture in the corner of the bedroom to get those golden 'bars' of 'pre-g' service, we know some digital promises can be too good to be true. After all, pretty much anything is attainable if you're willing to jump through enough hoops, right? Thankfully, you can leave your circus license at home, when you walk into your local Walmart and step right up to the gloriously magenta colored world of the TMobile 4G enabled Trio AXS tablet.

Whether you own a tablet already, or have always tried to get by with a ridiculously smart smartphone, the Trio Tablet is the perfect solution for the busy moms, millenials, and caregivers of today. The $179 price point will not only get you a ready-to-use out of the box 7.85" touchscreen tablet with 1.2GHz Cortex A7 Quad-Core Mobile processor and 16GB built in (expandable) memory, but free date for life! Okay, okay, so you have to go through 3 (phew, can you handle it?) screens to register your device for it's free 200MB monthly mobile data; but, after that, it's all rainbows and kitty cats from there my friend!

I don't usually speak highly of affordably priced, budget, electronics- in most cases you get exactly what you pay for. We quickly learned that the Trio AXS tablet was very easy to learn and personalize right from the get go, and had a modest 6 hour battery life. With school back in session, we will be driving Sabrina all over town to band and drama practices, youth bowling, and study/project groups for school. In the past she has drained my phone battery, or even answered my phone calls, while fooling around with my cell phone in the back seat. Now she can access homework help, stream music and videos, and even Skype with her grandma all while being shuttled around town. And my precious cell phone battery is safe!

Sometimes we like to visit Sabrina at school for lunch (yes, we know, she's spoiled,) on those days there's often just about an hour and half from end of lunch to the end of her school day. Instead of sitting in a hot car I'll usually hit the local smoothie shack and update my social media accounts on my phone. Not only do I burn through my data plan quick, but I once again am relying on backup batteries to gt me through the day. With the Trio AXS tablet I am connected online instantly and can even edit and publish a blog post from the easy-to-use Android Blogger app! And what happens when those 200MB of free 4G data run out? Well I can buy an unlimited access 1 week pass for just $35 with no further obligation. (Do you hear 'big savings on airline WiFi and hotel access, too????)

I can even, and did, stop in the nearby park on the way home to shoot my 24 hour issued #IceBucketChallenge for ALS awareness. With a 5MP rear facing camera (and front 0.3MP webcam) I was able to record my challenge video directly on the device, and even pull clips from my phone via MicroSD. Next, I edited the clips in a simple and free Android application, and published directly to my social network feeds. I dare say cleaning up the (drought free) bottled Kool-Aid I'd poured all over myself took longer!

However, one of the most practical uses I'm particularly excited about, is the ability to help run and mange our Winter bowling league (adult and youth) with simple and free software on my new tablet. Our bowling house is literally a historical landmark, and the owners refuse to put WiFi in. Being able to manage my blogging communications while inputting scores is a time-saver that will quickly ad up to more time spent enjoying the game, and with family and friends.

I may be a tech junkie with fancy phones and electronics, but this humble Trio Tablet has me swooning with it's 4g connectivity and free 200MB/month for life. All of our other mobile devices are on the TMobile network and we get great service, so I know the free data will go a long way to make my life easier as we roll further into the Back To School season. My only problem? Now I have to hear arguments like, "But it's only $179, can't Santa afford that?" from now until the end of December!

What would you do with 200MB of free data for life?

What Daughter Says: I don't think Momma meant data caps and WiFi networks, but now you can be free from those with 200MB free data for life and Tmobile at Walmart!