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expiredGreyTank1078 posted Jul 21, 2021 08:20 PM
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iPhone 12 mini $180 @ Metro by T-Mobile (requires 3 months service + trade in + port)

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Metro by T-Mobile
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Instant rebate + rebate after 3 months. 3 month rebate is via virtual prepaid mastercard.
Requires Port + $100+ value trade in.
Trade in calculator: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/trade-in
From the T&Cs it looks like you need to: port a number + pay $150 upfront for the phone + tax on full MSRP + $60/month (for 3 months to qualify for a $150 rebate).

The $100 value on the trade really kills this deal

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is helping people get back to school, and now Metro by T-Mobile is getting in on the action with iPhone 12 mini on Us — the first and only prepaid provider to offer the 5G-capable iPhone 12 mini on Us — starting July 22. And, as always, it comes with access to T-Mobile's award-winning nationwide 5G network on all plans.

Here's how it works: You pick up your iPhone 12 mini with 5G from a Metro by T-Mobile store, and after three months, T-Mobile gives you a rebate making that phone yours free and clear. Simply bring in your qualifying trade in and activate your phone number on Metro's top-of-the-line unlimited plan. It's $60 per month or just $30 per person per month for a family of four. And that plan is absolutely STACKED — unlimited talk, text and 5G smartphone data; monthly taxes and fees included and 15GB of high-speed hotspot data … PLUS an Amazon Prime membership for #AllTheThingsRightAway.

If congested, the fraction of users >35GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds and Metro customers may notice reduced speeds vs. T-Mobile due to prioritization. Video streams at up to 480p. Limited time offers; subject to change. iPhone On Us: Qualifying port-in, valid ID & trade-in ($100+ value) required. Via $580 instant rebate off FRP of $729.99 and $150 rebate via virtual prepaid MasterCard. Limit 2/account. Plus tax on pre-rebate price. Must be active & in good standing to receive $150 rebate. Not valid in CT/RI/Miami-Dade. Amazon Prime: Included with select rate plans for new Prime members. Offer subject to change. $12.99/month value. Amazon terms apply. 5G: Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third-party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience collected from September 2020 until February 2021. Full details at: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA [umlaut.com]. Fastest: According to Opensignal Awards – USA: 5G User Experience Report July 2021​, based on independent analysis of average speeds from mobile measurements recorded during the period March 16 - June 13, 2021 © 2021 Opensignal Limited.​

Press release:
https://investor.t-mobile.com/new...fault.aspx

I expect the Metro by T-Mobile website to update when the offer goes live on 22 July.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/
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Instant rebate + rebate after 3 months. 3 month rebate is via virtual prepaid mastercard.
Requires Port + $100+ value trade in.
Trade in calculator: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/trade-in
From the T&Cs it looks like you need to: port a number + pay $150 upfront for the phone + tax on full MSRP + $60/month (for 3 months to qualify for a $150 rebate).

The $100 value on the trade really kills this deal

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is helping people get back to school, and now Metro by T-Mobile is getting in on the action with iPhone 12 mini on Us — the first and only prepaid provider to offer the 5G-capable iPhone 12 mini on Us — starting July 22. And, as always, it comes with access to T-Mobile's award-winning nationwide 5G network on all plans.

Here's how it works: You pick up your iPhone 12 mini with 5G from a Metro by T-Mobile store, and after three months, T-Mobile gives you a rebate making that phone yours free and clear. Simply bring in your qualifying trade in and activate your phone number on Metro's top-of-the-line unlimited plan. It's $60 per month or just $30 per person per month for a family of four. And that plan is absolutely STACKED — unlimited talk, text and 5G smartphone data; monthly taxes and fees included and 15GB of high-speed hotspot data … PLUS an Amazon Prime membership for #AllTheThingsRightAway.

If congested, the fraction of users >35GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds and Metro customers may notice reduced speeds vs. T-Mobile due to prioritization. Video streams at up to 480p. Limited time offers; subject to change. iPhone On Us: Qualifying port-in, valid ID & trade-in ($100+ value) required. Via $580 instant rebate off FRP of $729.99 and $150 rebate via virtual prepaid MasterCard. Limit 2/account. Plus tax on pre-rebate price. Must be active & in good standing to receive $150 rebate. Not valid in CT/RI/Miami-Dade. Amazon Prime: Included with select rate plans for new Prime members. Offer subject to change. $12.99/month value. Amazon terms apply. 5G: Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third-party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience collected from September 2020 until February 2021. Full details at: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA [umlaut.com]. Fastest: According to Opensignal Awards – USA: 5G User Experience Report July 2021​, based on independent analysis of average speeds from mobile measurements recorded during the period March 16 - June 13, 2021 © 2021 Opensignal Limited.​

Press release:
https://investor.t-mobile.com/new...fault.aspx

I expect the Metro by T-Mobile website to update when the offer goes live on 22 July.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/

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Jul 22, 2021 05:34 AM
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AlexS2465Jul 22, 2021 05:34 AM
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Quote from chaolanren :
iPhone On Us: Qualifying port-in, valid ID & trade-in ($100+ value) required.

did you calculate the trade in cost?

90x3=270 line cost
trade in cost??? last time i checked, iphone se 2 64gb they give $104.
and thats $200 on ebay per pop.

270+400=670
As well as activation fee (used to be $15-20 per line depending from which dealer or corp store), corp store also wanted added insurance (you could call and drop it later but first month it was 8-10 per phone due at the time of sale).
Jul 22, 2021 06:53 AM
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RyThaFlyGuyJul 22, 2021 06:53 AM
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The real question here is if they still unlock the iPhone WITHOUT the 180 days of service. I'm seeing conflicting reports on this.

I will say, my old iPhone SE (non 2020) model did unlock after only using their service for one month and went to a different carrier. Learned after checking it a year later. However this was 3 years ago, and they may no longer do this.
Jul 22, 2021 07:13 AM
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lex2000Jul 22, 2021 07:13 AM
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Jul 22, 2021 11:08 AM
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canwoopJul 22, 2021 11:08 AM
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Offer details on the iPhone 12 mini page doesn't mention anything about trading in.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/s...4252012291
Jul 22, 2021 11:34 AM
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Cappy123Jul 22, 2021 11:34 AM
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Quote from canwoop :
Offer details on the iPhone 12 mini page doesn't mention anything about trading in.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/s...4252012291
It probably hasn't updated yet
Jul 22, 2021 11:39 AM
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canwoopJul 22, 2021 11:39 AM
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I'm thinking there's a trade-in offer that takes from $180 after switching down to $0.

From press release:
"T-Mobile gives you a rebate making that phone yours free and clear … trade-in ($100+ value) required."

So I guess if you have a phone they value at $100+ the deal gets better.
Jul 22, 2021 01:14 PM
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kishaloy83Jul 22, 2021 01:14 PM
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Which are the eligible trade in models in iPhone?

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Jul 22, 2021 01:20 PM
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cheddarNryeJul 22, 2021 01:20 PM
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Quote from kishaloy83 :
Which are the eligible trade in models in iPhone?
It probably would be safe to assume you can use the current trade in calculator to see what is over $100+

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/trade-in
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Jul 22, 2021 01:23 PM
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kishaloy83Jul 22, 2021 01:23 PM
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Quote from cheddarNrye :
It probably would be safe to assume you can use the current trade in calculator to see what is over $100+

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/trade-in
The calculator is not working for me. My 6s wouldn't be worth 100 usd, in that case would they accept the balance of 100 usd payment to be eligible for the offer?
Jul 22, 2021 01:40 PM
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22calbrJul 22, 2021 01:40 PM
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Seems the offer is $380 less $200 for qualified port-in and activation. Different than the advertised offer ($730 less $580 with trade-in). $30 more OOP but no trade-in required. Guess someone has to go to a store and see what the actual breakdown is.
Jul 22, 2021 01:57 PM
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mannyvJul 22, 2021 01:57 PM
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Quote from msp3 :
You know a phone has no future when it's heavily discounted everywhere, and is now moving downmarket to shit-tier MVNOs to be cleared out for pennies on the dollar. This is what happens when you make a phone according to what online nutjobs say on Internet forums
The 12 mini is still making more money for Apple than most android handset makers make on their whole line. Plus it seems to be the premium prepaid device; the SE 2020 is at the bottom and the 12-mini is at the top.

For Apple. more price points are good. And rumor is the form factor is getting at least one more iteration with the 13. FYI, the iPhone SE 202 is the iPhone 6 form factor, which turns 7 years old this year(!).
Jul 22, 2021 02:17 PM
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chaossJul 22, 2021 02:17 PM
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Quote from kishaloy83 :
The calculator is not working for me. My 6s wouldn't be worth 100 usd, in that case would they accept the balance of 100 usd payment to be eligible for the offer?
looks like the iPhone values over 100 start with the iPhone 8 Plus 128gb and then move on to the iPhone X line


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Jul 22, 2021 02:25 PM
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creditcardsJul 22, 2021 02:25 PM
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Just in time. My 4 Nord n10/n100 deal from Metro just past the 180 days mark.

I'm assuming I can do another deal with them, right?
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dhishiJul 22, 2021 02:37 PM
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Quote from cheddarNrye :
It probably would be safe to assume you can use the current trade in calculator to see what is over $100+

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/trade-in
Nice - my iphone trade in value is $10!!
LOL

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Jul 22, 2021 02:39 PM
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toobrownJul 22, 2021 02:39 PM
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Quote from AlexS2465 :
Love mine and glad it's getting these deals as well as cases and other accessories discounts. So far most people I showed mine to and they held and tried navigating screen said well this doesn't look like "mini", I think Apple screwed up with a name and lots of people have phobia against word mini😏. If newer versions comes out with same size I won't hesitate to grab it if it will have a deal. Some people also told me they got Pro because it had that word not because they really knew about all the details and differences so Apple should rethink their naming maybe.
Maybe iphone funsize
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