T-Mobile is officially retiring its JUMP! On Demand (JOD) leasing program on December 1, 2025. However, the company is throwing in a huge, unexpected bonus for existing customers. For those of you currently on a JOD lease, T-Mobile is going to forgive your remaining lease balance.
The JUMP! On Demand program was launched over 10 years ago and was a big part of T-Mobile’s early strategy. The initial idea was simple: customers who joined T-Mobile could leave with a brand new phone with absolutely zero cost upfront. Customers paid a monthly lease fee and could upgrade their device multiple times a year, with the perk eventually being upgraded to allow a new phone swap as often as every 30 days.
It was an 18-month lease agreement where you could either buy the phone at the end by paying the Purchase Option Price, set up an installment plan, or simply turn the device in. I've used this program multiple times before, even though I pay off my phone every time.
Unfortunately, programs like this aren't as profitable for carriers as they once were, especially with the skyrocketing cost of flagship phones. Back at launch, an iPhone 6 on JOD could cost as low as $15 per month. Compare that to recent years, where the zero-down option was often dropped, and iPhones cost a lot more, so your cost would rise.
The last day to take advantage of the program is December 1, 2025, but existing JOD customers have until the deadline to take advantage of one final JUMP! benefit. However, according toThe Mobile Report, you cannot try to get a new lease and have T-Mobile pay it off now, unfortunately. Still, anyone who already had a JUMP lease will get theirs paid off on December 1, 2025.
This means you could potentially save hundreds of dollars on your current phone, depending on how much you still owe, and you’ll get to keep your device with no further charges. After the payoff, you can keep using your device or trade it in later toward an eligible promotion if you’re ready for an upgrade.
It’s important to note that the standard JUMP! program, which is tied to the Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) and typically involves paying an extra fee for the ability to upgrade after 50% of the device is paid off, appears to be sticking around for now. This likely makes a lot more money because T-Mobile gets a bit every time you upgrade, and then the company can sell your used phone after refurbishing it. So, that kind of thing is a win for everyone.
If you’re a JOD customer, keep an eye on your email for the official communication from T-Mobile detailing the end of the program and how to get your last free jump in. It's a bit sad to see a decade-long program go, but getting a free phone out of the deal certainly softens the blow.
Source:T-Mobile viaThe Mobile Report
