Membership Wireless via Costco Warehouse [
Warehouse Locator] is offering
Up to $700 Back via Rebate (
One Time Bill Credit + Virtual Prepaid Card) when you
purchase an Apple iPhone 11 or XR w/ New Line Activation for T-Mobile + Qualifying Apple iPhone Trade-In (listed below) valid at participating
Costco Warehouse Wireless Center locations. Thanks ffly45
Note, offer valid only at Costco Warehouse. Device/carrier selection may vary by locations.
Qualifying/Eligible Trade-In Devices- Up to $700 (depending on condition):
- Apple iPhone XS/XS Max/XR or X
- Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus
- Apple iPhone 7/7 Plus
- Up to $500 (depending on condition):
Also, get 1-Year Apple TV+ for Free w/ your new iPhone purchase [
Info]
Offer valid through November 27, 2019 or while promotion last. Qualified activation at Wireless Center + New Line of service and qualifying trade-in phone is required at time of redemption. Allow 6-8 weeks for rebate processing; max 4/account. Please refer to the
forum thread for all internal discussion/advice on offer. Ask a Wireless Sales Expect for complete offer details/qualifications.
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-Simple Choice is NOT eligible. No, your account isn't special. It won't work. You have to change plans
-If you don't walk out of the store w/ the new Iphone in your hand, you will get bill credits. Which means you are stuck for 2 years and the extra you're paying for the line lessens this deal.
-Deal is $500 rebate for 6s phones, $700 for iPhone 7 and beyond. If you have an iPhone 6 or lower, you're getting no rebate. End of story. There are no loopholes or "what ifs".
-Phone screen can't be cracked. Not a "what about a little crack in the corner" comment. It will be rejected. Same goes for "what about a home button not working." Try it, but don't be surprised when it gets rejected. It's your $700 gamble. Stop asking if it will work.
-If your screen is cracked, get it fixed by a 3rd party place before sending in. It's typically less than $100
-Phone can be unlocked after 40 days w/ a request to Tmobile, and then used with any wireless service.
-Can't cancel line until you get your rebate; then go ahead and cancel or port out. Rebate takes 2-3 months to get
-Phone supports dual sim, so put your current ph# on the Esim (just go to a Tmobile store and ask) and the sim card with your new # in the phone. Yes, you can now have 2 numbers on new iPhones. Then you don't risk the phone # not being active while waiting for the rebate.
-If you want a cheap iPhone 7, look on the internet. Don't be lazy. Otherwise try a boost mobile store and read the "instore promo" offers on their website. Some are shady, so ask everything they're charging you for.
-Lastly, don't trust the Costco wireless reps. Hundreds of people here have done this and similar deals. They know better than any rep you will meet, as they've all done these deals.
My local store didn't have the iPhone 11 in stock and I was told I'd still get the GC rebate. After reading all the paperwork, when I got home, this isn't the case. Had to go back to cancel the line and wait for the phone shipment to arrive to go back and return that (which you have to mail yourself with the label provided). 2 weeks later, EIP is still on my account.
This is ABSOLUTELY wrong
ANY listed phone, ANY carrier.....as long as its in good condition and not icloud locked
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I can't afford to change my existing account to a qualified plan. The bill will be double if I convert all lines to Magenta. I can't create another account. I already filled in the MIR under my (existing) name and account, along with the trade-in.
During the signup, I told him I wanted a completely new line. He kept insisting that he needed my current line (along with my SSN) so he could check on my existing account if I am qualified or not. I walked away with just the phone payment because I thought I would expect a new bill on "Postpaid" Magenta. (I didn't know Magenta was a prepaid plan, at that time).
I can't afford to change my existing account to a qualified plan. The bill will be double if I convert all lines to Magenta. I can't create another account. I already filled in the MIR under my (existing) name and account, along with the trade-in.
During the signup, I told him I wanted a completely new line. He kept insisting that he needed my current line (along with my SSN) so he could check on my existing account if I am qualified or not. I walked away with just the phone payment because I thought I would expect a new bill on "Postpaid" Magenta. (I didn't know Magenta was a prepaid plan, at that time).
The whole account has to be magenta. I can't have a T-Mobile one plan and then go to Costco for this deal and say 'add a line as a magenta line'
If its been more than 40 days with tmobile sim card active on the phone the easiest is to contact T-Force on Twitter (@TMobileHelp) or Facebook asking them to unlock the device. You need following details,
IMEI, PhoneNumber and Email
You will receive a email saying the unlock has been processed.
Wait for another 48 hours (as per instructions in email) and try to insert another carrier simcard.
Other ways to check the phone is unlocked (If you don't have another carrier simcard handy).
https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/by...ity/device
https://ting.com/byod
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If its been more than 40 days with tmobile sim card active on the phone the easiest is to contact T-Force on Twitter (@TMobileHelp) or Facebook asking them to unlock the device. You need following details,
IMEI, PhoneNumber and Email
You will receive a email saying the unlock has been processed.
Wait for another 48 hours (as per instructions in email) and try to insert another carrier simcard.
Other ways to check the phone is unlocked (If you don't have another carrier simcard handy).
https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/by...ity/device
https://ting.com/byod
How reliable is this?
https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/by...ity/device
In other words, How frequently it's backend database is updated? Any idea.
I have unlocked 3 of my phones yesterday evening and they accepted an International SIM and Settings>>General>>About>>Network showed me ATT network (International carrier has roaming agreements with ATT) and I could also send a TEXT to that phone.
Am I all set for unlocking?
Or I shall still worry if XFINITY link show device still need to be Unlocked from T-Mobile?
The whole account has to be magenta. I can't have a T-Mobile one plan and then go to Costco for this deal and say 'add a line as a magenta line'
He should be well aware that adding a new line to my existing (Simple Choice) will not work but he did it anyway. He printed out all the MIR and trade-in paperwork, he should know that adding a line to my existing (Simple Choice) will not work, but why kept going with it?
But have not rec'd the $190 credit that TM said I would get for the trade in yet. That came in a text direct from TM right after I bought the new phone and added line in early Dec.
Should I be concerned?
fyi - they rec'd the phone according to USPS on Dec 28th.
He should be well aware that adding a new line to my existing (Simple Choice) will not work but he did it anyway. He printed out all the MIR and trade-in paperwork, he should know that adding a line to my existing (Simple Choice) will not work, but why kept going with it?
So you wanted to open a whole new account with 1 line under an eligible rate plan but the rep did it with simple choice.
Yea, he messed up.
Some reps are doing 'shady' things like this because they know people will cancel the line after they get the rebate. I'm not saying he wasn't knowledgeable in the offer and maybe he WAS clueless but from reading comments here, it seems like some reps mess something up because they think the customer will cancel right away.
You said the devices were delivered five days ago, and if you don't see bill credits, I would call them because you may need to accept a lower trade-in value for your phones and until you accept, the bill credits won't show up in you account.
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https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/by...ity/device
In other words, How frequently it's backend database is updated? Any idea.
I have unlocked 3 of my phones yesterday evening and they accepted an International SIM and Settings>>General>>About>>Network showed me ATT network (International carrier has roaming agreements with ATT) and I could also send a TEXT to that phone.
Am I all set for unlocking?
Or I shall still worry if XFINITY link show device still need to be Unlocked from T-Mobile?
As far as I know, a phone can be international-only unlocked. So just because its working with international sim doesn't guarantee its unlocked with USA carriers too. Just saying.
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