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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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 just ordered the phone and initiated the port in to the free line today. The port in seems to be successful. But the free line promo seems to be lost (the plan went up in price to account for the price of the new line). Is this normal?
I am wondering if I should sit tight and wait a few days to see if the free line promo and the "free" iphone SE with port in offer shows up?
Or, is this a sign of something gone wrong and I messed up somewhere?
We all talking about the iPhone 12 on us, so iPhone 8 is the best trade in.
I just ordered the phone and initiated the port in to the free line today. The port in seems to be successful. But the free line promo seems to be lost (the plan went up in price to account for the price of the new line). Is this normal?
I am wondering if I should sit tight and wait a few days to see if the free line promo and the "free" iphone SE with port in offer shows up?
Or, is this a sign of something gone wrong and I messed up somewhere?
I just ordered the phone and initiated the port in to the free line today. The port in seems to be successful. But the free line promo seems to be lost (the plan went up in price to account for the price of the new line). Is this normal?
I am wondering if I should sit tight and wait a few days to see if the free line promo and the "free" iphone SE with port in offer shows up?
Or, is this a sign of something gone wrong and I messed up somewhere?
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...s_and_830/
[Megathread] Free Line, iPhone SE "On Us", and $830 iPhone Switch Trade P1 End Today, Plus Important Info
PSA
The following promos end today at end of day (suddenly and with less notice than usual):
- 2021 Line On Us P6
- iPhone SE "On Us"
- iPhone Switch Trade P1
Important NoteThe terms for the iPhone promos requiring a port state that the port-in must be completed by the end of the promo period. That's today.
If you know you can't make it, you may want to try contacting T-Force and asking if they will honor the promo after the fact. Have them notate it on the account. Please try to avoid this if possible by completing your port today.
Free line info previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...free_line/
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Side Note: Previously I upgraded a S21 on a different line and it came with a SIM card. The box was not sealed so I was able to remove the SIM card and not use that one.
T-Mobile Number transfer Center 24 hours a day / 7 days a week 1-877-789-3106
you can call and then reserve your spot for a callback. I found the estimated call back is usually much longer than reality. If it says 1h expect 45min, if it says 2h expect 90 minutes. Watch your phone! If you miss it they will try again within a few minutes. Good luck! My the force be with you.
Otherwise, make your peace with it. We can't win them all. You still got a free line. It's amazing.
Side Note: Previously I upgraded a S21 on a different line and it came with a SIM card. The box was not sealed so I was able to remove the SIM card and not use that one.
In any case, you could transfer the line to a new SIM if you wanted in your account (web portal) and move it on a another spare SIM. That would deactivate any live SIM in the phone and make that a spare. No need to open the phone unless you want to unlock it. For the unlock it needs to be on the network for 42 days.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...s_and_830/
[Megathread] Free Line, iPhone SE "On Us", and $830 iPhone Switch Trade P1 End Today, Plus Important Info
PSA
The following promos end today at end of day (suddenly and with less notice than usual):
- 2021 Line On Us P6
- iPhone SE "On Us"
- iPhone Switch Trade P1
Important NoteThe terms for the iPhone promos requiring a port state that the port-in must be completed by the end of the promo period. That's today.
If you know you can't make it, you may want to try contacting T-Force and asking if they will honor the promo after the fact. Have them notate it on the account. Please try to avoid this if possible by completing your port today.
Free line info previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...free_line/
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2021 Apple Switch Trade P1
Promo Code: T439
Start Date: March 5, 2021
Credit: up to $35.84/mo. for 24 months
Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, port-in & trade-in (Apple iPhone 11, XS, XR, X, 8, 8 Plus; Samsung Galaxy A71, S9, S10, S20, S21, Note9, Note10, Note20, Z Flip 5G; Google Pixel 4, 4 XL; LG V50 ThinQ, V60 ThinQ; OnePlus 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro, 8, 8 Pro; Asus Rog Phone2; moto razr) required. If you have cancelled voice lines in past 90 days, reactivate them first. $10 SIM card, and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. If you cancel your line before receiving 24 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $599.99 – iPhone 11 64GB / $899.99 – iPhone 11 Pro 64GB / $999.99 – iPhone 11 Pro Max 64GB / $729.99 - iPhone 12 mini 64GB / $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB / $999.99 - iPhone 12 Pro 128GB / $1099.99 – iPhone 12 Pro Max 128 GB); if canceling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly balance payments. Up to $830 via trade-in credit and 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 (e.g. Carrier Freedom).
Purchase a new Apple iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro or 12 Pro Max on a monthly payment plan, activate a new voice line on a qualifying plan, bring (port-in) your number over from an eligible carrier, trade in an eligible device and save up to $830 via a one-time trade-in credit and 24 monthly bill credits.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...s_and_830/
[Megathread] Free Line, iPhone SE "On Us", and $830 iPhone Switch Trade P1 End Today, Plus Important Info
PSA
The following promos end today at end of day (suddenly and with less notice than usual):
- 2021 Line On Us P6
- iPhone SE "On Us"
- iPhone Switch Trade P1
Important NoteThe terms for the iPhone promos requiring a port state that the port-in must be completed by the end of the promo period. That's today.
If you know you can't make it, you may want to try contacting T-Force and asking if they will honor the promo after the fact. Have them notate it on the account. Please try to avoid this if possible by completing your port today.
Free line info previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/...free_line/
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