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Dec 19, 2020 7:55 PM

Select T-Mobile Accounts w/ Qualifying 2+ Line Plans: Get A New Line

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T-Mobile.com offers Existing T-Mobile Customers on Eligible Plans with 2 Lines or More to add a New Line for Free.

Thanks to community member Jman100 for finding this deal.

What Do I Need To Do To Get This Offer?
  • This is a targeted offer from T-Mobile and is only open to select existing customers that meet the following requirement:
    • You must have a qualifying T-Mobile postpaid plan with 2 or more lines that falls under one of the following SOC Codes shown in this image (see instructions below on how to find your SOC code).
      • SOC (Service Order Code): The technical term used to describe plans and services that are added to customers' accounts within T-Mobile's billing systems.
    • If you are certain you qualify, login to your account below and:
    • Alternatively, you may call T-Mobile and a representative can assist you with adding your 3rd line.
      • If calling, promotion name is "2020 Line On Us 4".
Instructions to find your SOC code (thanks to Reddit user massiveprodigy):
  1. Using the Google Chrome web browser (desktop version), open the Developer tools panel on the right (Ctrl+Shift+I)
  2. Click on Network tab
  3. Click on XHR tab
  4. Log in my.t-Mobile.com and click Account at the top.
  5. In developer tools panel, choose manageaccount from the list on the left
  6. Account level promos will appear under accountDiscounts
  7. Line level features will appear under lines > # > addOns
  8. If there is a pending change, you can see exactly what it is by clicking productsPendingChange
  9. Rate plan appears under ratePlans
Can This Be Combined With Other Offers?
  • This deal CANNOT be combined with any of the following current T-Mobile promotional offers:
    • iPhone 12 "on us" (2020 Apple Trade Activate P3)
    • BOGO iPhone (2020 Apple Buy 2 P11)
    • Free Galaxy A71 5G with new line (2020 Samsung Activate P12)
    • Free OnePlus 8/8T+ 5G with new line (2020 OnePlus Activate P5)
    • Costco BYOD promos
    • TFB-exclusive promos
  • By participating in any of these offers above while using your new free line, you will forfeit the free line terms and will have to pay for that line.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
Please refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion. -StrawMan86

Original Post

Written by Jman100
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T-Mobile.com offers Existing T-Mobile Customers on Eligible Plans with 2 Lines or More to add a New Line for Free.

Thanks to community member Jman100 for finding this deal.

What Do I Need To Do To Get This Offer?
  • This is a targeted offer from T-Mobile and is only open to select existing customers that meet the following requirement:
    • You must have a qualifying T-Mobile postpaid plan with 2 or more lines that falls under one of the following SOC Codes shown in this image (see instructions below on how to find your SOC code).
      • SOC (Service Order Code): The technical term used to describe plans and services that are added to customers' accounts within T-Mobile's billing systems.
    • If you are certain you qualify, login to your account below and:
    • Alternatively, you may call T-Mobile and a representative can assist you with adding your 3rd line.
      • If calling, promotion name is "2020 Line On Us 4".
Instructions to find your SOC code (thanks to Reddit user massiveprodigy):
  1. Using the Google Chrome web browser (desktop version), open the Developer tools panel on the right (Ctrl+Shift+I)
  2. Click on Network tab
  3. Click on XHR tab
  4. Log in my.t-Mobile.com and click Account at the top.
  5. In developer tools panel, choose manageaccount from the list on the left
  6. Account level promos will appear under accountDiscounts
  7. Line level features will appear under lines > # > addOns
  8. If there is a pending change, you can see exactly what it is by clicking productsPendingChange
  9. Rate plan appears under ratePlans
Can This Be Combined With Other Offers?
  • This deal CANNOT be combined with any of the following current T-Mobile promotional offers:
    • iPhone 12 "on us" (2020 Apple Trade Activate P3)
    • BOGO iPhone (2020 Apple Buy 2 P11)
    • Free Galaxy A71 5G with new line (2020 Samsung Activate P12)
    • Free OnePlus 8/8T+ 5G with new line (2020 OnePlus Activate P5)
    • Costco BYOD promos
    • TFB-exclusive promos
  • By participating in any of these offers above while using your new free line, you will forfeit the free line terms and will have to pay for that line.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
Please refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion. -StrawMan86

Original Post

Written by Jman100

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Dec 30, 2020 1:18 AM
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NatV921Dec 30, 2020 1:18 AM
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Quote from sky03 View quoted comment :
i got the free line and iphone se at costco this morning
iphone se 64gb $360+tax
-$180 tmo rebate
-$100 costco shop card rebate

got a text about the promo is added to my account with a link
logged in and it says $0 is due monthly for that new line
sky03 is the rebate via EIP or one time? Thanks
Dec 30, 2020 1:19 AM
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benanfisa1Dec 30, 2020 1:19 AM
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Quote from PDXgal View quoted comment :
Quote from Thro :
I added a 3rd line on T-Mobile ONE Unlimited 55+ ($70/2 lines) calling t -mobile. (see my other post). https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=144227348&postcount=3593
Maybe it does not work on the Magenta 55+ or ($60/2 lines) plan.

I don't have the Magenta plan. I have the One Unlimited 55+ plan for $60 (got in March 2018 right before they raised it to $70).

I believe my SOC code is ONE60TIFM which I don't see on the sheet. Thro - what is your SOC code?
Most accounts created before September 1st of 2020 can add a third free line
Dec 30, 2020 1:19 AM
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neasoonDec 30, 2020 1:19 AM
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Quote from xtrabad View quoted comment :
Curious why buyers are doing the A11 deal instead of the other offers, like the Pixel or iPhone SE. I know the A11 is free, (well, not really, as there is tax on $162 for most). Basically however the A11 is a dinosaur with only 32gb, a terrible camera, and an ancient Snapdragon processor. It must be barely usable once any apps are loaded. Maybe buyers are motivated by the $100 Costco offer and then doing the A11 deal just because they can.
Simply because they don't need a phone and the A11 rebate + new line $100 rebate turns it into a money maker, make sense now?
Dec 30, 2020 1:20 AM
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sky03Dec 30, 2020 1:20 AM
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Quote from NatV921 View quoted comment :
sky03 is the rebate via EIP or one time? Thanks
both one time credit
Dec 30, 2020 1:39 AM
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xtrabadDec 30, 2020 1:39 AM
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Quote from neasoon View quoted comment :
Simply because they don't need a phone and the A11 rebate + new line $100 rebate turns it into a money maker, make sense now?
First of all, the A11 rebate itself is not a money maker. The rebate equals the pre-tax purchase amount paid at Costco. Which means people are actually paying $10-$15 in tax for the phone if the rebate is approved.

Second, the $100 rebate is a money maker if it flies, which I alluded to in my last sentence of my previous post ( "Maybe buyers are motivated by the $100 Costco offer and then doing the A11 deal just because they can.") However, with the uncertainty surrounding the addition of this free line for many T-mobile customers, actually receiving the $100 Costco card is not a slam dunk. It may be denied and/or create potential account issues for those that try for it.

If all goes according to plan, one could ultimately flip the A11 for about $100 and score a $100 Costco card, but that is if everything transpires according to plan. Seems like a lot of "what-ifs" and extra work for $185-$200 net profit. Which is why I asked why people are buying the phone, since it is essentially an outdated device if one decides to keep it.
Last edited by xtrabad December 29, 2020 at 06:35 PM.
Dec 30, 2020 1:40 AM
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mralexDec 30, 2020 1:40 AM
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Just wanted to add another piece of info regarding getting a phone deal with the free line.

For LOU3, after I opened a free line at Costco, I chatted with T-Force trying to get the free Pixel 4a 5G with trade-in. The rep insisted charging me the $20 assistance fee and said to avoid the fee I could just do it myself online as an upgrade to the free line. She guaranteed I would get 100% credit even though the online order system only showed 50% even with trade-in. I gave in and ordered it online myself and she was right. My Account History is now showing the correct promotion with 100% credit.

For LOU4, this time the only available deal for the 4a 5G is 50% off with no trade-in. After I opened the free line at Costco, I went to my account and ordered a 4a 5G. But this time I made a mistake. I did it as an upgrade to my primary line instead of the new free line. I contacted T-Mobile and the rep told me the order was being processed and there was nothing she could do but she told me not to worry because it would still work. Again she was right. After the phone was shipped, my Account History is now showing a new entry indicating that my primary line (not the new free line) is enrolled in a promotion for the 4a 5G with 50% credit.

So it seems like as long as you recently signed for for a new line in your account, you'll get the eligible device discount regardless of which line you used to order the device.
Dec 30, 2020 2:18 AM
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JDubb66Dec 30, 2020 2:18 AM
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I did this over chat but seems like they didn't add a free line but a paid line.

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Dec 30, 2020 2:25 AM
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Blitz64Dec 30, 2020 2:25 AM
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Quote from JDubb66 View quoted comment :
I did this over chat but seems like they didn't add a free line but a paid line.
What plan are you on and what is your soc code? How many lines do you have?
Dec 30, 2020 2:47 AM
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neasoonDec 30, 2020 2:47 AM
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Quote from xtrabad View quoted comment :
First of all, the A11 rebate itself is not a money maker. The rebate equals the pre-tax purchase amount paid at Costco. Which means people are actually paying $10-$15 in tax for the phone if the rebate is approved.

Second, the $100 rebate is a money maker if it flies, which I alluded to in my last sentence of my previous post ( "Maybe buyers are motivated by the $100 Costco offer and then doing the A11 deal just because they can.") However, with the uncertainty surrounding the addition of this free line for many T-mobile customers, actually receiving the $100 Costco card is not a slam dunk. It may be denied and/or create potential account issues for those that try for it.

If all goes according to plan, one could ultimately flip the A11 for about $100 and score a $100 Costco card, but that is if everything transpires according to plan. Seems like a lot of "what-ifs" and extra work for $185-$200 net profit. Which is why I asked why people are buying the phone, since it is essentially an outdated device if one decides to keep it.
Lol no idea why it's worth such a multiple paragraph essay. Get a life
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Dec 30, 2020 2:52 AM
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rastatechDec 30, 2020 2:52 AM
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Quote from freebies4me2 View quoted comment :
Is the iphone SE worth anything later for trade in?
Still debating whether to add a free line or not. Got an old iphone 6s laying around.
Not much, it's pretty much treated as an iPhone 7 for trade-in value, which makes no sense. It's a great phone to use though.

The iPhone 8 gets higher trade-in even though it is an older and inferior phone. So, get the iPhone SE as a phone to use and trade in a 7 or 8, or grab a 7/8 from the Internet to trade-in and keep or sell your SE elsewhere directly.
Dec 30, 2020 2:56 AM
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lmoney783Dec 30, 2020 2:56 AM
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Hi everyone. There is a lot of talk about a free A11 in this thread but OP mentions not stackable. Anyone successful?
Dec 30, 2020 3:21 AM
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rogerh9428Dec 30, 2020 3:21 AM
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Quote from xtrabad View quoted comment :
Curious why buyers are doing the A11 deal instead of the other offers, like the Pixel or iPhone SE. I know the A11 is free, (well, not really, as there is tax on $162 for most). Basically however the A11 is a dinosaur with only 32gb, a terrible camera, and an ancient Snapdragon processor. It must be barely usable once any apps are loaded. Maybe buyers are motivated by the $100 Costco offer and then doing the A11 deal just because they can.
Because with a11 , one is potential ahead (+100) whereas with pixel , one is -250 in the hole and -80 with SE.
Dec 30, 2020 3:36 AM
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APlusIvyLeaguerDec 30, 2020 3:36 AM
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Quote from DesiDude312 View quoted comment :
I already have 2 free lines in my account from the Sep and Nov LOU promo and was not very keen to take advantage of the Dec LOU. But, the free A11 + $100 Costco new line promo made to go Costco earlier this afternoon.

- Added a new line (got a new phone number, no port in)
- Bought Samsung A11 (32GB Black - per Costco rep the only option they carry for this phone) on the new line. Paid $161.99 + taxes
- Costco rep gave me paperwork for the rebates. $162 T-Mobile rebate (promo code: 2020COSTCOSAMSUNG7) for Samsung A11 and $100 Costco rebate (promo code: T01501) for a device purchase on a new line
- Within 30 minutes of adding the new line got a text from T-Mobile stating "Congrats! You will receive your promotional service discount from T-Mobile as long as you maintain eligibility".
- Logged into my T-Mobile account. The total bill amount remains the same with the new line. Like others reported, the 2020 Line on Us 2 discount line item now shows $40 discount (it was showing $20 earlier)
In your last bullet point, can you specify how you checked to see the $40 discount?

I'm in my account right now and I'm not sure where to check to verify.
Dec 30, 2020 4:00 AM
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Look4deals2020Dec 30, 2020 4:00 AM
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Quote from APlusIvyLeaguer View quoted comment :
In your last bullet point, can you specify how you checked to see the $40 discount?

I'm in my account right now and I'm not sure where to check to verify.
Log into your account online. Click on menu, click account, then click on your plan. You should now see a list of applied discounts and promotions.

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Dec 30, 2020 4:54 AM
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Blitz64Dec 30, 2020 4:54 AM
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Quote from lmoney783 View quoted comment :
Hi everyone. There is a lot of talk about a free A11 in this thread but OP mentions not stackable. Anyone successful?
The one in OP is A71, a $700 phone that is not stackable with the free line.

The A11 is a $162 phone.

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