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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 (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.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Free line bill credits start within 2 bill cycles from activation; customers keep the credit for as long as they meet the promo requirements.
  • For one year after the offer's start date, customers must maintain the same number of voice (GSM) lines that were on the account when they enrolled in the offer.
  • After one year, customers must keep at least 2 paid voice lines AND the free new line that was activated to enroll in this offer to continue to receive the credit.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas, details and discussion. Promotion available for a limited time. -StrawMan86

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Written by coolchicagoguy
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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.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Free line bill credits start within 2 bill cycles from activation; customers keep the credit for as long as they meet the promo requirements.
  • For one year after the offer's start date, customers must maintain the same number of voice (GSM) lines that were on the account when they enrolled in the offer.
  • After one year, customers must keep at least 2 paid voice lines AND the free new line that was activated to enroll in this offer to continue to receive the credit.
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas, details and discussion. Promotion available for a limited time. -StrawMan86

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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.
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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Mar 19, 2021
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Quote from fxsts :
I have just finished ordering iPhone 12 (1) with the free line which I added a few days ago, 2) trading in my iPhone XR, and (3) porting-in the Tracfone number from a cheapo HSN LG phone (Verizon network).

The rep I talked to yesterday told me that the Tracfone number did not qualify for the $830 off promo, but the T-force rep I had been communicating told me that it should because the system recognized it as a Verizon number.

The rep I talked to today wasn't sure about the number because Tracfone uses T-mobile as one of their carriers in addition to AT&T and Verizon. She told me it might not qualify for the promo.

I took a chance and went ahead with the process, and the Tracfone number was successfully ported (The phone's IMEI is the account number, which is required for the port in along with the pin code). She told me that it did not necessarily mean that the number was good for the promotion. The system would determine it automatically. I guess only the time will tell. I can at least get $415 for my XR which is not all that bad even if the port-in does not qualify.
I have used the Tracfone number for port-in last time. If it came bundled with phone purchase, it is probably using Verizon service and will work for port-in.
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Quote from waterchange :
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.
Hi, you seem to have the math figured out, so I'm hoping you can help. I have a similar question but:
Magenta 1.0 20 % hookup 8 lines:
Line 1 & 2 Paid
Line 3-6 Free
Line 7 &8 Paid $ Free BOGO Costco $300 deal
I belive I'm at $112, and will get the 9th line via AAL. I was told I can't got to MGNTA2 yet since my billing cycle is 26th so maybe it'll be MAGENTA9 first then manually ask to switch to MGNTA9. I was told that upon switching the numbers will be weird until the system settles all the discounts, etc.
Thanks.
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I received my free line and going to use it for a family member. I tried to convince my colleague to get one but he said that he has no need for another line. What are alternative uses for an extra line? Need some ideas.
  • Tablet - Someone mentioned that it will be slow
  • Hotspot?
  • Spare - Emergency phone
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i set up google voice number and i got the number but it doesnt work to port for new phone promo wiht tmobile, everytime i give this number the rep says and i get a text saying account number is invalid. The tmobile rep asks for the number to port out, account number and pin number. I only have the google voice number not account or pin number. Someone told me the GVN is the account number but the tmobiel rep says it is showing invalid and doesn't match. i have created two different GVM and none work to port out ! pls help
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Quote from MYokeRNetE :
I have used the Tracfone number for port-in last time. If it came bundled with phone purchase, it is probably using Verizon service and will work for port-in.
It looks that Tracfone uses all the network carriers, and a particular network is assigned to depending on the phone/sim card you get.

Each retail box of Tracfone has an indication which network it uses. My cheapo LG phone from HSN had "LTE-V" (V meaning Verizon) on the back of the box, and the number it was assigned to was with Verizon Network.

I have learned that the T-mobile system only identifies the number based on which network it is with but not based on which MVMO it is with. My case was with Verizon so it should be OK although I am still not 100% confident.
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hottie
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Quote from angel5000 :
that's what i had before they made the switch to 9-12 plan and back to 2-8 plan. now praying things will head back to normal LMAO
I was able to add the 9th line today and I see now my SOC changed to MGNTA9 . Did it through twitter chat. Will add the iphone 12 for free after bill credits (after trade and port in)
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i set up google voice number and i got the number but it doesnt work to port for new phone promo wiht tmobile, everytime i give this number the rep says and i get a text saying account number is invalid. The tmobile rep asks for the number to port out, account number and pin number. I only have the google voice number not account or pin number. Someone told me the GVN is the account number but the tmobiel rep says it is showing invalid and doesn't match. i have created two different GVM and none work to port out ! pls help
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If you click on the 1st link, it takes you to unlock page directly if you are logged in.
i set up google voice number and i got the number but it doesnt work to port for new phone promo wiht tmobile, everytime i give this number the rep says and i get a text saying account number is invalid. The tmobile rep asks for the number to port out, account number and pin number. I only have the google voice number not account or pin number. Someone told me the GVN is the account number but the tmobiel rep says it is showing invalid and doesn't match. i have created two different GVM and none work to port out ! pls help
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Quote from sussig :
so i chatted with tfroce on twitter and that rep is so quick on the fingers that i simply asked him the differences between TIULFM9 vs FRLTULFM9 and he went and switched me over to TIULFM9 without my permission. then i asked about FF 2 lines on us promo compatibility with FRLTULFM9 and then he switched me over again to that plan without my permission LOL. from my online account, im seeing my hook up, kick back and 4 free lines from last yr are sticking. hook up discount went from $32 to $62 before i even added 9th line.

nevertheless, he was unable to add ff 2 lines on us promo back with FRLTULFM9 even though you said you confirmed couple others had it on their FRLTULFM9 plan. oh well

last thing about google voice # being ineligible. rep also said free google service dont qualify as port in for the iphone deal. however, he checked out the google # i gave him and hes seeing those google voice # as LANDLINE !!! which means landline qualify for the port in. i guess it depends on your google nume whether tmobile seeing them as landline or as voip num

I have Tmobile One with Plus Promo on all lines, hookup, etc (FRLTUL4LP t-mobile SOC code) and 8 lines with 4 being no cost after adding the latest no cost line yesterday at Costco. It was definitely more difficult today getting the reps to add the OnePlus Promo and kickback on the latest free line.

I know that to add more lines i would have to change to a new soc code but of course hesitant since every Tmobile rep is a potential trainwreck. Been reading how the bill drops once you get to 9-12 lines so I am thinking about it but really don't want to go through the hell of trying to correct problems as are sure to happen.

I guess now is the time to research and do so it gives time to correct the issues and be ready for the next free line promo.

What is the best soc code for me since my current one is FRLTUL4LP? I'm thinking about requesting a higher up manager since they have more privs and know the system better if I try this.

Now I am intrigued to do this add a line as people are saying once you get over 8 lines the bill gets reduced? Anyone upgrade to soc that allows more lines without major errors requiring hours to fix with tmobile reps?
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I received my free line and going to use it for a family member. I tried to convince my colleague to get one but he said that he has no need for another line. What are alternative uses for an extra line? Need some ideas.
  • Tablet - Someone mentioned that it will be slow
  • Hotspot?
  • Spare - Emergency phone
Tablet use is hit or miss. With my T-mobile Alcatel Joy Tab, the connection get disconnected after a short period of time. I believe that T-mobile system knows that the IMEI is with a tablet and disconnects it. The same sim works with my ZTE K88 Trek 2 (originally AT&T but unlocked), but it gets throttled down to 0.5Mbps. It is usable but slow. I think that more or less the same thing applies to Hotspot use.
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Quote from Deal2go :
i set up google voice number and i got the number but it doesnt work to port for new phone promo wiht tmobile, everytime i give this number the rep says and i get a text saying account number is invalid. The tmobile rep asks for the number to port out, account number and pin number. I only have the google voice number not account or pin number. Someone told me the GVN is the account number but the tmobiel rep says it is showing invalid and doesn't match. i have created two different GVM and none work to port out ! pls help

Google voice numbers cannot be used to port in and get phone on discount. You will need non Tmobile MVNO to port like cricket, verizon, att etc.

Even if you are able to port in, the promo to get bill credits for phone will drop.
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Quote from crazy.dude :
Google voice numbers cannot be used to port in and get phone on discount. You will need non Tmobile MVNO to port like cricket, verizon, att etc.

Even if you are able to port in, the promo to get bill credits for phone will drop.
MANY HERE SAID IT WORKS SO WHO TO TRUST. I JUST DONT FIND THE UNLOCK PAGE I DO SEE THE NUMBER BUT NO UNLOCK BUTTON Point to the Google Voice number you want to port, and click Unlock my number.
Click Continue.
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Can anyone give me a line to port out to tmobile? I will pay you couple of bucks. it must not be google voice number, thanks
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dvdrdiscs
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Quote from Deal2go :
i set up google voice number and i got the number but it doesnt work to port for new phone promo wiht tmobile, everytime i give this number the rep says and i get a text saying account number is invalid. The tmobile rep asks for the number to port out, account number and pin number. I only have the google voice number not account or pin number. Someone told me the GVN is the account number but the tmobiel rep says it is showing invalid and doesn't match. i have created two different GVM and none work to port out ! pls help
What PIN number did you give them? I used my voicemail's PIN. Go set one up if it's not set. Also, did you first pay $3 to Google to unlock the number to make it available for porting out?

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Quote from Deal2go :
MANY HERE SAID IT WORKS SO WHO TO TRUST. I JUST DONT FIND THE UNLOCK PAGE I DO SEE THE NUMBER BUT NO UNLOCK BUTTON Point to the Google Voice number you want to port, and click Unlock my number.
Click Continue.
In past promos, GV worked. This time, OP on reddit posted a memo about it.
https://i.imgur.com/wm7BiXU.png
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