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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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 ported from Ting vz network and traded in-store. The promo already applied to the account.
Google should be fine, I don't think they can verify after it is ported. Previous port in rebate I was denied for using Google and the rep ask me where I ported from. Told him VZ and he approved.
The kiosk rep said it's not and it's only available for the promo there running now for $699 for the 11 pro max
Any help?
The kiosk rep said it's not and it's only available for the promo there running now for $699
Any help?
I added the line two days ago and still do not see the promo applied to my account. I tried the "view source code" trick and it doesnt show either. Only thing it shows for the new line is the 20% Insider discount of $6 so all in all my account went up $24.
I have received the prior LOU2 and LOU4 but missed LOU3
it depends on the rep you get. The rep who changed my dad's account made the mistake and the next one could not fix it. after a while, they noted (hard note!) on my account that the promotions could not be combined so any rep after just refer to that note without even bother going further. After much complaining, a supervisor said they couldn't fix it and the best they could do was offering 3 months worth of fee for the lost line ($90) and call it a day. Anytime i call in for my dad, they refer to that and refused to do anything about it. This is also after i show them another account of which I am also an authorized user and can represent for. they just said it's different for different account due to system set up, nothing can be done. both account have same SOC code
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Anyone know until when?
The kiosk rep said it's not and it's only available for the promo there running now for $699 for the 11 pro max
Any help?
If you want to do T-Mobile $830 off deal they have to ORDER the phone. They can't sell you the phone in stock at Costco as Costco run different promos.
The only benefit if you want to go that route ($830 off) at Costco is you save the $20 service fee and $10 sim fee
Currently 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?
If you want to do T-Mobile $830 off deal they have to ORDER the phone. They can't sell you the phone in stock at Costco as Costco run different promos.
The only benefit if you want to go that route ($830 off) at Costco is you save the $20 service fee and $10 sim fee
If you want to do T-Mobile $830 off deal they have to ORDER the phone. They can't sell you the phone in stock at Costco as Costco run different promos.
The only benefit if you want to go that route ($830 off) at Costco is you save the $20 service fee and $10 sim fee
Best to do a T-Mobile only deal at T-Mobile store or online.
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I ported from Ting vz network and traded in-store. The promo already applied to the account.
Google should be fine, I don't think they can verify after it is ported. Previous port in rebate I was denied for using Google and the rep ask me where I ported from. Told him VZ and he approved.
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