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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Under "Manage Data and Add-ons" for your Magenta 2.0 plan, do you still have the options to choose Netflix HD for $5.00/mo and Netflix UHD for $9.00/mo ?
These options are selectable/deletable on a per month basis on 1.0. Some months, I binge on Netflix and would pay the $9.00 for UHD quality just for that month, and then revert back to the free Netflix SD included free on Magenta 1.0
Also, since Magenta 2.0 increases the Hotspot to 5GB, is there any pay option that you can see in Magenta 2.0 "manage Data and Add-ons" to choose more Hotspot data?
In the case of Magenta 1.0 which includes the 3GB hotspot per line, there is an option to pay 10GB Hotspot for $10.00/mo. Again, like the 10GB hotspot option is selectable/deletable on a per month basis.
Thanks!
anyone have the actual code so T-Mobile agent can actually look it up? thank you very much.
If you have a plan like Essentials where you pay taxes, then yes, this free line will cost you taxes each month.
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anyone have the actual code so T-Mobile agent can actually look it up? thank you very much.
Also, any deals at Costco for BYOD?
Update: I just checked with TM on Twitter and they said I am I'm on TM One plan can have 12 lines and next question she asked without me telling anything, is are we adding a free line today to your account?
I have been on this plan probably at least 3-4 years after 1-2 years on a Simple Choice before. T-Mobile One. Missed the hookup. Lost 2 free lines when I switched from SC to One or made some other mistake. Wish I would have kept that $5 5GB tablet line or whatever that was back in the days. You gain some you lose some...
We'll see what happens when I try to activate the 9th line online tomorrow ... I hope it's not going to screw things up. Straightening things up with executive escalations is not an instant event. I had a number port in issue once that messed up the account and don't want an episode like that ever again.
Note: There seem to be
Maybe that's were the differences lie?
Is it worth it to get one of the "free" phones with the 24 month EIP, for an older family member to use on the new line?
The agent was not aware of the free line deal but quickly found the promotion and applied it to my account! I did have to pay $10 for the SIM w/overnight shipping, which is still less than the $30 the agent originally quoted (I tried to get it for free).
Received an email order confirmation with the following:
T-MOBILE ONE1
BYOD 3in1 SIM Card1
T-MOBILE ONE1
ASSISTED SUPPORT1
TMOBILE ONE1
The online portal states it can take up to 48 hours for new orders to appear as it does not show the order I just placed.
I triple checked with the agent that no other changes would be made to my account other than a free line of service, and received confirmation that this is the case!
edit:I did inquire about a free iPhone SE with new line of service but that was not available. Agent only showed 50% off iPhone SE.
You get one free line per promo period. But, this promo came thrice last year.
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