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

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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 (via monthly bill credits).

Thanks to community member coolchicagoguy 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 (thanks to Reddit user Jman100_JCMP; see instructions below on how to find your SOC code).
      • SOC (Service Order Code) is 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 "2021 Line On Us P6".
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?
  • Can be combined with device offers on the same line.
  • Costco & T-Mobile rebate promos are NOT stackable with the free line.

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Free line requires 2+ existing lines. New customers or existing customers with one line have different requirements. Does NOT stack with Costco or T-Mobile rebates.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...free_line/

From Reddit:
Customers on an eligible plan (list below) with 2 or more paid voice lines can add another voice line for free via monthly bill credits. Business plans are included. Customers must not already be at their rate plan's maximum number of lines. Business customers must have less than 12 lines to qualify.

You must maintain all the lines you have now + the free one for 12 months to keep the free line credits. After that, you must maintain at least 2 paid lines + this free line to keep the bill credits.

This promo will actively take priority over the current Third Line Free promo. This means new accounts adding 3 lines or existing accounts with 1 line adding 2 lines will receive this promo, not third line free, meaning they will not stack unless you already had third line free to begin with.

The free line stacks with phone promos currently available, as well as Carrier Freedom/Keep and Switch/Zero Cost to Switch. It does not stack with Costco or T-Mobile rebate promos.

BOGO for T-Mobile ends 3/16 - https://slickdeals.net/f/14878039-t-mobile-2021-buy-one-get-one-voice-add-a-line-for-existing-customers-ymmw

20% Hookup - https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/..._17th_for/ - This is YMMV for targeted Home Internet & Connected Device customers.

From Reddit:
Starting March 17th the Insider Hookup will return for existing T-Mobile customers that have Home Internet or Connected Devices with no voice lines.

This promo will allow you to port in from your existing carrier and get 20% off all voice lines for the lifetime of the account.

To clarify: The only people eligible for this upcoming Insider Hookup are Existing T-Mobile customers that do NOT already have voice lines at all. You must have Home Internet from T-Mobile or a connected device like a tablet or hotspot, but you can not already have voice lines.

QA note: YMMV https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/deals-hub
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Last Edited by Jman100 March 23, 2021 at 08:46 AM
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR THIS PROMO AS WELL AS THE IPHONE PROMOS.
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:
  1. Install the Chrome extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstor...ldjhocmmpl
  2. Add the Firefox extension: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/...mo-helper/
  3. Go old school and sift through the web code: https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...soc_codes/
Maximum (Voice) Lines per SOC code:
SCFUTTBD: 10 lines

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Quote from ouloat :
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.

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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If you remove any paid lines within the first year, the free line loses the promo and becomes paid.

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. Peace
My port-in was initiated during T439 promo period and completed today outside of the promo period. Without the port in (with only the added line and traded-in) I was on a bad promo. Once the port-in completed today, the system auto updated to T439 promo in my account --> promotions. Therefore, I don't think it was a requirement the port-ins must be completed by 3/24 EOB, just as long as they are initiated.
YES, you can use this sim in your iPad. I pay for 2 lines and have 3 free lines on promotion (5 lines total)
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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03-18-2021 at 04:39 PM.
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The google number I gave to agent doesn't work as port in .
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03-18-2021 at 04:40 PM.
03-18-2021 at 04:40 PM.
Quote from Deal2go :
The google number I gave to agent doesn't work as port in .
did you unlock the google voice number before porting?
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03-18-2021 at 04:41 PM.
03-18-2021 at 04:41 PM.
Quote from shockx :
Impressive :-)
Need advice from you guys who are in 9-12 lines club. My situation:
Magenta1.0 (MAGENTA2) with 20% hookup, 8 lines:
Lines 1, 2: paid
Line 3: free, 2020 3rd line on us 3
Line 4: free, 2020 Line On Us 2
Lines 5, 6: paid, costco $300 byod deal
Line 7: paid, costco samsung bogo deal
Line 8: paid, costco iphone se deal

As of now, total is $160 ($96+4x$16). I tried to see what TMO would offer if I add a 9th line through my account. It offers me $30x9=$270 Magenta plan, not sure if MAGENTA9 or MGNTA9. Did not take it, lol.

My question: if I change to 9-12 line Magenta plan through chat or TF and manage to keep 20% hookup discount and 2 current free lines, and get new free line, what my new total may look like? Just a rough estimate would be fine (or PM would be appreciated). Thanks!
If the 9th line you're adding is free, your monthly cost will still be $160.

If it's a paid 9th line, your total will be $176. The 9th thru 12th lines are normally +$30 each but one of your existing free lines will automatically take over that $30 slot so your adding $20 - 20% hookup.

If you're looking at it online showing the $270 total, that doesn't include all of your discounts/free lines. $270 - $30 free 9th line - $20 free 8th line - $44 (20% hookup on remaining $220) = $176. Or it's $270 - $30 free 9th line - $20 free 8th line - $20 free 7th line - $40 (20% on remaining $200) = $160.

MAGENTA9 is the original Magenta 1.0 plan and MGNTA9 is the newly announced Magenta plan (5GB hotspot, 100GB priority data). Definitely switch to the new Magenta plan as your free lines and hookup transfer over; there's no downside to the switch.
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03-18-2021 at 04:42 PM.
03-18-2021 at 04:42 PM.
Quote from HilariousTree881 :
did you unlock the google voice number before porting?

What is unlock ? I get text saying We're having a little trouble transferring your number ********** to T-Mobile. Let's take care of this now so there's no delay! Please call us at 1-877-789-3106
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03-18-2021 at 04:46 PM.
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Looking for a qualifying port in number. Will pay $8 Amzn GC. Thanks in advance.
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03-18-2021 at 04:51 PM.
03-18-2021 at 04:51 PM.
Quote from Asuna :
Was pretty sure it was on the list yesterday because I was doing a double take. Doesn't matter since it isn't eligible as usual.
So according to the wiki and Reddit, they reverted the eligible SOC list to the previous one but I don't see 10SCFM4 on there (the original SOC list). Too bad i would go for it
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03-18-2021 at 04:54 PM.
03-18-2021 at 04:54 PM.
Quote from chrissmith :
For 9-12 lines, it will be $310 for 9 lines without autopay + $30 for additional lines. You have 2 free lines now, and will have the 9th line free.
So for 9 lines (9th line free) it should be:
$310 - $40 (autopay discount) - $54 (Hook up Insider discount) - $30 X 3 for free lines = $126.
Oh, I see now how the math works. Thank you so much! Wanted to rep, but somehow the system doesn't let me. Will try to figure it out.

Looks like it definitely makes sense for me to get this free line. I'd prefer doing it at costco.
Is it safer to upgrade my plan to 9-12 Magenta first via chat or T-force before going to costco? I am not sure if costco kiosk rep can do this plan upgrade the right way. Probably s/he will have to call T-Mobile anyway to move my plan to a new bracket.

As I understand, I may have to chose between MAGENTA9 and MGNTA9. SDers' consensus seems to be that upgrading to a new Magenta with 5GB hotspot (MGNTA9?) is worth it. Am I getting it right? Thanks again!
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Anyone can help? I set up a google voice free line and gave that number to agent but I get a text saying this number is not transferable and the rep asked me for account number for that port in number which I didn't have . She told me she tried anyway without account number for that line and later I got this text saying this number is not transferrable. Anyone can help.? I have ordered the iPhone SE but haven't received it yet and I gave the SIM card number to agent already
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Are tmobile amplified plans eligible?
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Anyone can help? I set up a google voice free line and gave that number to agent but I get a text saying this number is not transferable and the rep asked me for account number for that port in number which I didn't have . She told me she tried anyway without account number for that line and later I got this text saying this number is not transferrable. Anyone can help.? I have ordered the iPhone SE but haven't received it yet and I gave the SIM card number to agent already
Have you unlocked the google voice line [google.com]?

BTW, even if the line is unlocked, it may not qualify for the port in since Google Voice is consider a landline. YMMV.
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Boost is Sprint (which is TMobile now) MVNO, so will not work.
Boost mobile won't work? I bought boost mobile thinking it will work. It won't work? I don't want to miss credit for doing wrong please let me know
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Quote from envy270 :
I think it is qualified because the number is from competitor carrier. I another number from Ting-Verizon number for $4 AGC. Please pm me if you are interested. TIA
The reason I asked is because my TracFone number was denied for the promotion. My specific TracFone number uses LTE-V network which is with Verizon. The rep I talked to told me that it's hit or miss if the number is with a prepaid carrier.
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The reason I asked is because my TracFone number was denied for the promotion. My specific TracFone number uses LTE-V network which is with Verizon.
In the recent past I was able to port to Metro (T-MO). No issues.
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Have you unlocked the google voice line [google.com]?

BTW, even if the line is unlocked, it may not qualify for the port in since Google Voice is consider a landline. YMMV.

Your link doesn't show ways to unlock GV number
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Anyone can help? I set up a google voice free line and gave that number to agent but I get a text saying this number is not transferable and the rep asked me for account number for that port in number which I didn't have . She told me she tried anyway without account number for that line and later I got this text saying this number is not transferrable. Anyone can help.? I have ordered the iPhone SE but haven't received it yet and I gave the SIM card number to agent already
Unlock your number here to allow it to be ported out: https://www.google.com/voice/b/0/unlock

Your account number is your 10 digit GV phone number and your account PIN is your voicemail PIN code.
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