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64GB Apple iPhone 12 + 1-Month Unlimited Talk/Text/Data (Boost Mobile Locked)

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Boost Mobile has 64GB Apple iPhone 12 (White, Boost Mobile Locked) on sale for $199.99 + $40 1-Month Unlimited Talk/Text/Data Service = $239.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member fromthe212____ for sharing this deal

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Available: Specs:
  • 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR Display
  • A14 Bionic Chip
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • Dual 12MP camera system (Ultra Wide and Wide) | Ultra Wide: ƒ/2.4 aperture | Wide: ƒ/1.6 aperture
  • 5G capable | Bluetooth: 5.0 | Wi-Fi capable | Lightning connector | Apple Pay
  • Face ID | Water/dust proof rating IP68
  • iOS 14

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Not sure if this is a deal but definitely a good price won't unlock till after 12 months




https://my.boostmobile.com/shop/iphone-12.html
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I don't think this is a great deal when the iphone 11 can be had for as low as $60 from Metro PCS, that's with 1 month service included and you wait 6 months instead of 12 for unlocking.
Other than the 12 is 5G and the 11 is not
I was able to add the phone and $15 plan by going to phone buy page selecting color and clicking check availability. Then before choosing a plan open new tab and BYOP (https://my.boostmobile.com/shop/buy/plans/) with $15 plan and click Choose Plan. Total (before tax) in cart $214.99.

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rolydeals
08-02-2023 at 03:20 PM.
08-02-2023 at 03:20 PM.
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they will lie to get you in the store if call on phone only cheaper if port number. Because they get commission
That's quite possible
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rolydeals
08-02-2023 at 03:21 PM.
08-02-2023 at 03:21 PM.
Quote from aokusman :
will this affect the unlock in 12 moths?
We'll have to wait and see, I hope not, as terms should state "12 months of service" as the only requirement.
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lgxb
08-02-2023 at 05:36 PM.
08-02-2023 at 05:36 PM.
Quote from chaoss :
Someone said they turn their hot spot on their 12 and use it.

It might be pure luck

Mine has not unlocked but I am getting free service with the boost coins app and the $15 plan
can you explain a bit? How do you do that --- ?free service with the boost coins app and the $15 plan? What is the $15 plan? did you just use the coin to redeem the plan?
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chaoss
08-02-2023 at 05:40 PM.
08-02-2023 at 05:40 PM.
Quote from lgxb :
can you explain a bit? How do you do that --- ?free service with the boost coins app and the $15 plan? What is the $15 plan? did you just use the coin to redeem the plan?
the $15 monthly plan was available early on when this $200 iPhone 12 was available.

boost coins is an app, you register and every day, you go on the app
if you are consistent, you can get $1.50 every 7 days alone just by going on the app and watching one video.

if you watch all the videos which might take like 10 minutes per day, you can pretty much get free service via the boost coins.
I haven't paid for service since I am using the boost coins app.
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gandorj
08-02-2023 at 07:32 PM.
08-02-2023 at 07:32 PM.
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Yes we can

Wait? How can you trade in locked phone to new one?
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CtJack108
08-02-2023 at 10:10 PM.
08-02-2023 at 10:10 PM.
Quote from gandorj :
Wait? How can you trade in locked phone to new one?
You never need unlocked phone to trade-in for full value at Bestbuy and Apple.
It doesn't apply though if you are financing at the same operator and trying to trade that in with them - like t-mobile, att will not accept your trade-in if you financed/owe that phone with them and it is not paid/unlocked.
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FaithfulCorn6949
08-03-2023 at 03:19 PM.
08-03-2023 at 03:19 PM.
My total cost for this phone with CA sales tax is $260.67 + ($41.77 x 12 months) = $761.91
I tried to downgrade my Unlimited plan in the Boost store and online, but I cannot get the $25 plan until my phone is unlocked, and you got to use the iPhone 12 with Boost network for one year to get it unlocked. I am three months in to find out I got nine more months.

Apple.com sells iPhone 12 for $599 + tax.
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ShannonF4392
08-03-2023 at 03:31 PM.
08-03-2023 at 03:31 PM.
Quote from FaithfulCorn6949 :
My total cost for this phone with CA sales tax is $260.67 + ($41.77 x 12 months) = $761.91
I tried to downgrade my Unlimited plan in the Boost store and online, but I cannot get the $25 plan until my phone is unlocked, and you got to use the iPhone 12 with Boost network for one year to get it unlocked. I am three months in to find out I got nine more months.

Apple.com sells iPhone 12 for $599 + tax.
My total cost is $231.13 INCLUDING the 12 months of service because months 2-12 are free from Boost Coins. I spend about a minute each morning spinning the wheel and watching one video. Plus I got $53.35 cash back from the Top place.

Service has been fine, but the 5GB on the $15 plan is just a little low for my kid's usage (ran out one month, and will likely run out this month) and it is a hard stop. I asked about upgrading to the $25 plan, but was also shut down.

Worst case scenario, he can go to the Apple store and trade it in for $300 towards an unlocked phone, so no regrets here.
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FaithfulCorn6949
08-04-2023 at 03:53 PM.
08-04-2023 at 03:53 PM.
Quote from purpledime18 :
Plus $40 service plan for first month

update: different service plan available by following steps members share in the comments.
Use the $40 plan for a year for the phone to be unlocked. NOT 1 month!
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FaithfulCorn6949
08-04-2023 at 03:59 PM.
08-04-2023 at 03:59 PM.
Quote from chaoss :
the $15 monthly plan was available early on when this $200 iPhone 12 was available.

boost coins is an app, you register and every day, you go on the app
if you are consistent, you can get $1.50 every 7 days alone just by going on the app and watching one video.

if you watch all the videos which might take like 10 minutes per day, you can pretty much get free service via the boost coins.
I haven't paid for service since I am using the boost coins app.
Quote from chaoss :
the $15 monthly plan was available early on when this $200 iPhone 12 was available.

boost coins is an app, you register and every day, you go on the app
if you are consistent, you can get $1.50 every 7 days alone just by going on the app and watching one video.

if you watch all the videos which might take like 10 minutes per day, you can pretty much get free service via the boost coins.
I haven't paid for service since I am using the boost coins app.
Quote from chaoss :
the $15 monthly plan was available early on when this $200 iPhone 12 was available.

boost coins is an app, you register and every day, you go on the app
if you are consistent, you can get $1.50 every 7 days alone just by going on the app and watching one video.

if you watch all the videos which might take like 10 minutes per day, you can pretty much get free service via the boost coins.
I haven't paid for service since I am using the boost coins app.
There are no $15 plans for a phone that is not unlocked. This iPhone 12 needs a year of use on the boost network to be uncloaked. How do I know? I got this deal following what people said on slickdeals and not reading what was on the Boost website. The jokes are on me, lol, stupid.
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08-04-2023 at 04:03 PM.
08-04-2023 at 04:03 PM.
Quote from ShannonF4392 :
My total cost is $231.13 INCLUDING the 12 months of service because months 2-12 are free from Boost Coins. I spend about a minute each morning spinning the wheel and watching one video. Plus I got $53.35 cash back from the Top place.

Service has been fine, but the 5GB on the $15 plan is just a little low for my kid's usage (ran out one month, and will likely run out this month) and it is a hard stop. I asked about upgrading to the $25 plan, but was also shut down.

Worst case scenario, he can go to the Apple store and trade it in for $300 towards an unlocked phone, so no regrets here.
I did live chat and talked to boost employers in-store. ONLYY the $40 plan is available. If you want your iPhone to unlock, you must use their network for one year. The $25 plan is for unlocked phones only. I didn't know until I was three months into the plan since slickdeal said one month of services
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08-04-2023 at 04:10 PM.
08-04-2023 at 04:10 PM.
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We'll have to wait and see, I hope not, as terms should state "12 months of service" as the only requirement.
Now I know it is 12 months. of service! When I bought it I was thinking is only one month of service. When I contacted Boost after one month, they said ill had to wait three months. After three months, they told me I got to wait a year. That's how they get you. I have learned not to trust slickdeals because they don't update their deals, even if it's on their front page.
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08-05-2023 at 06:00 AM.
08-05-2023 at 06:00 AM.
Quote from FaithfulCorn6949 :
There are no $15 plans for a phone that is not unlocked. This iPhone 12 needs a year of use on the boost network to be uncloaked. How do I know? I got this deal following what people said on slickdeals and not reading what was on the Boost website. The jokes are on me, lol, stupid.
I am on the $15 plan with the locked iPhone 12. Many of us who got in on this deal early were able to get the cheaper plan. And some lucky ones even had their phones automatically unlock after a month or two (but not me).
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08-05-2023 at 09:49 AM.
08-05-2023 at 09:49 AM.
Quote from FaithfulCorn6949 :
There are no $15 plans for a phone that is not unlocked. This iPhone 12 needs a year of use on the boost network to be uncloaked. How do I know? I got this deal following what people said on slickdeals and not reading what was on the Boost website. The jokes are on me, lol, stupid.
who mentioned it was 1 month?
I'm usually in the iPhone deal threads.
Boost = 1 year
Metro = 6 months (but you can pay for 1 month only, wil autol unlock around the 180th day)
Cricket = 180 days
Total = 1 Month

maybe you got confused. I haven't noticed someone mentioning 1 month for boost.
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08-05-2023 at 01:33 PM.
08-05-2023 at 01:33 PM.
I need an iPhone that I can use for work apps over Wifi and a camera. Would I have any issue buying this and just never activating cellular? This is a brand new phone or renewed?
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