If you are using a phone promo on the free line that requires a port in, you MUST complete the port in by end of day TODAY, March 23rd.
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T-Mobile has updated the SOC list again to revert it back to an earlier version. It now includes more SOCs. The SOC image in the main post has been updated. -- Jman100
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To find your SOC code for your rate plan, you can call CS 611 and ask, or figure it out yourself:
- Install the Chrome extension: https://chrome.google.c
om/webstor...ldjho cmmpl - Add the Firefox extension: https://addons.mozilla.
org/en-US/...mo-helper/ - Go old school and sift through the web code: https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...soc_codes/
SCFUTTBD: 10 lines
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For anyone looking to buy a iPhone 8 for the trade-in requirement for Tmobile's iPhone 12, the following are the different sources ranked from best to worst. Keep in mind the phone carrier doesn't matter for the trade-in, so it can be unlocked, AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile, anything. Phone must not have water damage, cracked screen, anything that could be perceived as a cracked screen, password lock, or icloud lock. Small dents, scratches, screen burn, and weak batteries are okay.
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Trademore - iPhone 8 starting at $159 [trademore.com] Folks in the Cricket iPhone SE thread been trading their iPhone SE's for $200 Paypal from Trademore, so we know they are legit. They are also the trade-in inspector one of the cell carriers (Verizon or AT&T), so doubt they will sell anything that doesn't pass inspection. They will probably be your safest bet to acquire a good quality trade-in. Shipping is included in the price. Swappa - iPhone 8 starting at $158 [swappa.com] Swappa's policy is no junk, so you are covered if you receive something you can't trade in. That said, since everyone is a third party, you get a wide variety of prices and conditions. I have received cracked screens before, but the seller took it back immediately. Still, this may cause you to lose this Tmobile promotion. Shipping is included in the price. Local (Craigslist, Offerup, etc) Your experience will vary, and the onus is on you to validate the phone is ready for trade-in. You might score with a great deal, or you might get ripped off. Only go this route if you know how to inspect phones or you need the phone the same day. eBay [ebay.com] You will have to read each listing very carefully, since there are listings for cracked, water damaged, icloud locked, or otherwise untradeable phones. Returns policies also vary by seller. Unless you score an amazing deal on ebay, Trademore or Swappa are safer options. |
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TMO doesn't want people doing what you're wanting to do.
To accomplish it, you would need to:
1. Add free line.
2. Wait a year + one day.
3. Port out paid line to another carrier.
4. Keep paid line active on another carrier for 90 days (to preserve number).
5. Port old number back in on free line.
This whole process has taken you 1.25 years.
I have 2 of my free lines in a iPad and a Samsung S4 tablet, with UNLIMITED data.
You have to call them and tell them you want to use the line (promo line) in a tablet but don't want to lose the promotion and you don't want to open a new line for this.
What they did for me, was block the phone service on the line and kept the messaging and data. That way I am able to use it in my tablet.
Every summer my daughter comes and visit from Germany. I take one of the sim card out of my tablet and put it in her phone..
I call T-Mobile and have them unblock the phone service. That way, my daughter has a phone while she is here in country.
When she leaves I call them back and get it blocked again. I have been doing this for close to 5 years. So I know for a fact it works.
Tomorrow I will be calling to try and get another free line.. (Fingers Crossed)
Hope this helps
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So my questions are:
UPDATE 1: After chatting with a rep, it appears the SOC code for the new Magenta plan is "MGNTA2". Others have pointed out that it may also be "MGNTA9" if you have at least 9 lines.
UPDATE 2: I went ahead and upgraded my Magenta 1.0 plan to Magenta via 611 chat. The rep I spoke with confirmed that it is only beneficial to upgrade the plan. 5GB of hotspot vs 3GB, and 100GB of priority data vs 50GB, all for the same price, and all of my current promos will transfer over. The T-Mobile website briefly mentions this upgrade and states that "at T-Mobile, only you have the power to change your plan!", so this is why it wasn't upgraded automatically. So I encourage everyone with Magenta 1.0 (i.e. Magenta activated before 2/24/21) to do the same after confirming with a rep that your current price/promos will not change (do it via chat and take screenshots, and double-check your next few bills to confirm).
UPDATE 3: For those who are considering upgrading from Magenta 1.0, I suggest waiting till after the current Line On Us promo is finished (as in take advantage of the current promo first, and then wait till next week to do the plan upgrade). I lost a couple previous Line On Us promos when my plan was upgraded, and it has admittedly been a real pain to try to get them added back through CS. I've been assured that they will get added back eventually, but 2 different reps have had to escalate 2 different tickets. One was added back already, but I'm still waiting on the other one. I suggest that before making any plan changes, sign into your T-Mobile account online (not on the app), go to your cost details [t-mobile.com], and take a screenshot of all your current discounts and promos (it will show Line On Us promos, Insider Hook Up discount, autopay discounts, etc.). Then after you switch your plan, take a look at the promos again and make sure they're all there. This is how I noticed I had missing promos. Not a bad idea to checkout your account history [t-mobile.com] as well.
So really the line total for the year would be $44.28. There definitely is a cost associated with doing this. I'm debating whether to do this deal and pay that cost each month if I'm not utilizing it. My kids are 4 and 2 and anther one the way. We have no use or plans in the foreseeable future with free line we have now so I'm thinking may need to pass. Yes, T-mobile may stop doing this in the future and locking in a "free" line now would be good. But yeah.... guess take my chances not getting another now.
And another EIP phone...
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So really the line total for the year would be $44.28. There definitely is a cost associated with doing this. I'm debating whether to do this deal and pay that cost each month if I'm not utilizing it. My kids are 4 and 2 and anther one the way. We have no use or plans in the foreseeable future with free line we have now so I'm thinking may need to pass. Yes, T-mobile may stop doing this in the future and locking in a "free" line now would be good. But yeah.... guess take my chances not getting another now.
Let's see.
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