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/
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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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We are also heavy users but don't have enough people to use all the lines, so we get the Kickback on those unused lines.
We are also heavy users but don't have enough people to use all the lines, so we get the Kickback on those unused lines.
We are also heavy users but don't have enough people to use all the lines, so we get the Kickback on those unused lines.
Is there anything else that can sweeten the deal ? Like corporate discounts, autopay discount etc
Not a Tmobile customer
I'm on a simple choice family plan for $120/mth - 4 lines
I've been looking for a better deal but Maybe I missed a deal on a better plan
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EDIT: Looks like new magenta max plan SOC code (for 3 lines at least) is MPLSFAM which is included in this promo.
1. Line is absolutely FREE. May or may not include additional billing taxes depending what plan you're on.
2. iPhone SE promo is absolutely FREE. There is currently two offers for the SE, one of which is FREE and the other 50% off. Speak to a live agent and get it for FREE. If you purchase it with directly from the site, it will only reflect 50% off. The rep originally said it did not stack, but keep pressing. I litterally used slick deals and reddit as proof. Show the screen shots of users stacking both promos if needed. He eventually got it confirmed by whoever was above him.
3. Google Voice Port-In is allowed according to the Tforce agent I spoke with. However, many users including the OP do not recommend porting a GV number. YMMV.
All I had to pay was $30, which was the tax on the phone it self. I'll will have to pay $3 later to unlock number from GVoice prior to porting. This will be done once the phone arrives.
I confirmed every single detail in the above and have everything in writing. I suggest everyone else does the same.
Good luck.
EDIT 1: Additional monthly billing taxes may or may not apply depending on what plan you're on.
EDIT 2: Based on the feedback from this thread, it looks like GV porting is still unconfirmed. However, a Tforce agent did tell me that it was allowable. YMMV.
Is there anything else that can sweeten the deal ? Like corporate discounts, autopay discount etc
Not a Tmobile customer
they said the way the 830 breaks down is $170 is a bill credit and the 660 is split across 24 months.
is there anyway to have the $170 apply to the phone and not the total bill? i ask because i split the bill with others and it would make it a lot easier if i could adjust the bill credit to the phone directly.
Edited: Here is the short version of what I have:
Magenta® 1.0
$66.00/mo
Cost: $310
Applied discounts and promotions:
$40 AutoPay Discount
$54 Insider Discount
$30 19 Magenta Friday Free Line
$30 2020 Line On Us
$30 2020 Line On Us 2
$30 2020 Line on Us 3
$30 2020 Line On Us 4
- $160/m
- 9 lines
- 6 paid
- 3 free
- insider discount
it's a bit tough to convince others on my plan to cancel their line though so we could lower the bill. most people don't want to change their phone numbersthey said the way the 830 breaks down is $170 is a bill credit and the 660 is split across 24 months.
is there anyway to have the $170 apply to the phone and not the total bill? i ask because i split the bill with others and it would make it a lot easier if i could adjust the bill credit to the phone directly.
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