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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More lines gives more options. Like for kids, hotspot phone for car rides, spare, "house" phone. Put my folks on 2 of my lines, saves them minimum $70 a month. Etc. etc.
I believe there was some verbiage in previous deals that the device should be on the network for a certain time, but that is not something Costco can enforce and if T-Mo would share that information with Costco to validate the rebates.
Also, there may be a legitimate scenario where the phone is broken or something and in that case, if I am changing my phone, there will be a different IMEI for the line and I don't think that should void the rebate processing.
I believe there was some verbiage in previous deals that the device should be on the network for a certain time, but that is not something Costco can enforce and if T-Mo would share that information with Costco to validate the rebates.
Apparently, the Costco cash card rebate is typically approved at about 30 days, and will show as such on the tracking website. Prior to that it will show as pending. Although the actual cash cards will not be delivered for about 14 weeks, many were saying once the online approval showed, the sim and phone could be used as one pleased.
I don't know if all that is completely necessary, but I am just adding what others have said and done on the topic. It would be nice to know actually what criteria is used and when by the Costco rebate processors. I feel like there are many opinions and theories but nothing completely known for sure regarding the Costco rebates.
Apparently, the Costco cash card rebate is typically approved at about 30 days, and will show as such on the tracking website. Prior to that it will show as pending. Although the actual cash cards will not be delivered for about 14 weeks, many were saying once the online approval showed, the sim and phone were freed up and good to go to use as one pleased.
I have a Simple Choice Plan that has a "free" line I added on last free line promo they had.
That's the only free line promo I have on my account ( since it's not really "free" and I did not really need it)
I am however thinking about porting my ATT landline # to my account, and would like to take advantage of the current promos and get a free iPhone SE in the process.
My question is, would I be able to close the free line and add the current free line offer, or would I have to keep the old free line for 1 yr?
Thannks!
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The rest looks right.
They will eventually catch on and everyone will go back to their pre 9 line discount. Only thing hopeful for is the Kickback to remain at 9 lines. Kickbacks are rare so they might not catch that.
guys, stop posting these now. keep it to yourself.
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btw, my kids both have an SE so this is only for a backup or to sell.
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