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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I opened the free line in Costco and then came home and chatted with T-Force (FB Messenger) to put all promos in place including the porting-in.
They said if I order iPhone-12 (i.e. "upgrade" the device on the new free line) then they will have to charge $20 upgrade fees which I can avoid by upgrading it online, so I did the upgrade online and confirmed with them if everything looks good (e.g. free line, port-in and trade-in promo applied).
The only minor issue is, the Visible # which is bought from here on SD and ported-in for that iPhone-12 promo is from CA and I am in TX...lol
I hope my daughter won't mind the CA number once she starts going to middle school from Aug...;-)
BTW, does it matter if the # is from CA and we are using in TX? Any cons?
Promo Code: T536
Start Date: March 17, 2021
Credit: : up to $ 16.67/mo. for 24 months
If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $399.99 – iPhone SE); if canceling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly balance payments. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit & port-in required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. $10 SIM card and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. Up to $399.99 via bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
Purchase a new iPhone SE using T-Mobile's Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), activate a line on a qualifying rate plan, and port your number to get the device on us via 24 monthly bill credits.
Just figured that whenever I get the next new phone, a iP12 or S21 will get $150 or more higher trade in value than a S20FE or iP11 etc. Did the costco BOGO S21+ and both S21+ phones cost me $803 after taxes and rebates total (and I keep my trade in's to sell) , so I figure it's stupid not to upgrade as my trades. . .S20Fe + XS Max will fetch a combined $900
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Promo Code: T536
Start Date: March 17, 2021
Credit: : up to $ 16.67/mo. for 24 months
If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $399.99 – iPhone SE); if canceling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly balance payments. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit & port-in required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. $10 SIM card and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. Up to $399.99 via bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
Purchase a new iPhone SE using T-Mobile's Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), activate a line on a qualifying rate plan, and port your number to get the device on us via 24 monthly bill credits.
I asked rep difference between FRLTULFM9 or TIULFM9, and he said TIULFM9 is nine lines max, whereas FRLTULFM9 is 12 lines max. I don't know if's totally accurate, but he switched me to FRLTULFM9 without any fuss.
There were times with OnePlus promos for free (missed that one) and others with OnePlus for $5/line. If you add a free line it inherits the data capacity (essentially unlimited with all the these plans from One (classic), One (later), Magenta etc. There are differences with hotspot capacity etc. All of these include Netflix in various configs.
There were times with OnePlus promos for free (missed that one) and others with OnePlus for $5/line. If you add a free line it inherits the data capacity (essentially unlimited with all the these plans from One (classic), One (later), Magenta etc. There are differences with hotspot capacity etc. All of these include Netflix in various configs.
Talk & text
Unlimited
High-speed data
Unlimited 4G LTE on every additional line, including free
Mobile hotspot
3G mobile hotspot included. (512 kbps) Optional 4G high-speed data available. 5GB, 10GB, 20GB depending on the plan
Taxes and fees included
No annual service contract
Netflix™
Select one streaming benefit to add to your plan
Video Streaming Quality
Optional with an HD Day Pass or included with T-Mobile ONE Plus. Or Magenta Plus
Optimized video streaming
Simple Global (texting and data abroad)
Texting and 2G (128kbsp) data speeds in 210+ destinations. 256kbps with PLUS/Max (good enough for checking emails around the world, works for Facetime/Whatsapp AUDIO) I found 256 works for navigation as well in Europe (Apple Maps, Waze, Google). 128 kbps did not work so well while driving, same for Spotify (need to adjust quality then)
Overseas voice calling
$0.25/minute in Simple Global Countries.
Use your device in Mexico and Canada
Unlimited talk and text, 5GB of 4G LTE data included.
Gogo in-flight benefits
In-flight texting and 1 hour of Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi calling
Family Allowances
AutoPay discount
$5 discount per line up to 4/8 lines with AutoPay enabled.
Shared Add-ons
Netflix Standard $13.99 with Family Allowances ($19 value)
$3.00 (various setups: 1 screen, 2, 4, HD, 4K etc.)
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