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Cricket New Customers: 64GB Apple iPhone SE + 3-Mo. Prepaid Unltd Service

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$180

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Cricket Wireless offers New Customers: 64GB Apple iPhone SE on sale for $0 + Pre-Pay for 3-Months of $60 Prepaid Unlimited Service for $180 (for total of $180). Shipping is free.

Thanks community member sr71 for sharing this deal

Deal Instructions:
  1. Add your choice of Apple iPhone SE below to cart by selecting 'New Customer', then 'I'm Switching to Cricket or I Need a New Number'
  2. Next, select the $60 Unlimited Plan
  3. Price for 3-Months of Service plus iPhone will be $180 + free shipping.
About this product / service:
  • Cricket Wireless is a prepaid no-contract service owned by and operated on the AT&T network (coverage map).
  • This device is locked to the Cricket Wireless network and can be unlocked after 180 consecutive days (6 months) of active prepaid service on Cricket Wireless (unlock policy).
  • You may switch to any other lower-priced service plan once your first 2 months of prepaid service on the $60 unlimited plan ends or cancel service at any time. Note that you will not be refunded for unused time remaining on the amount you prepaid with this offer if you cancel before the initial 60 days period has completed.
  • $60 Unlimited Plan features:
    • Unlimited talk, text & picture messages in the U.S.
    • Unlimited high-speed 4G LTE data access (Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy)
    • 15GB Mobile Hotspot
    • 150GB Cloud Storage
    • SD quality video streaming (480p)
    • Mexico and Canada usage (Canada usage cannot exceed 50%)
    • Unlimited texts from the U.S. to 37 countries
    • HD Voice & WiFi Calling
Device Specifications:
  • 4.7" 1334x750 IPS 'Retina' Display
  • Apple A13 Bionic Chip (same chip as the iPhone 11 series)
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • 12MP Rear / 7MP Front Cameras
  • Fingerprint Sensor w/ Apple Pay
  • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant
  • 1821 mAh Battery w/ support for up to 20W fast charging (20W charging adapter sold separately)
  • Qi Wireless Charging
  • Upgradable to the latest iOS 14 (with planned update to iOS 15 upon release)

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Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
This offer matches the previous popular frontpage deal which received 61 thumbs up from the community. 

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Cricket Wireless offers New Customers: 64GB Apple iPhone SE on sale for $0 + Pre-Pay for 3-Months of $60 Prepaid Unlimited Service for $180 (for total of $180). Shipping is free.

Thanks community member sr71 for sharing this deal

Deal Instructions:
  1. Add your choice of Apple iPhone SE below to cart by selecting 'New Customer', then 'I'm Switching to Cricket or I Need a New Number'
  2. Next, select the $60 Unlimited Plan
  3. Price for 3-Months of Service plus iPhone will be $180 + free shipping.
About this product / service:
  • Cricket Wireless is a prepaid no-contract service owned by and operated on the AT&T network (coverage map).
  • This device is locked to the Cricket Wireless network and can be unlocked after 180 consecutive days (6 months) of active prepaid service on Cricket Wireless (unlock policy).
  • You may switch to any other lower-priced service plan once your first 2 months of prepaid service on the $60 unlimited plan ends or cancel service at any time. Note that you will not be refunded for unused time remaining on the amount you prepaid with this offer if you cancel before the initial 60 days period has completed.
  • $60 Unlimited Plan features:
    • Unlimited talk, text & picture messages in the U.S.
    • Unlimited high-speed 4G LTE data access (Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy)
    • 15GB Mobile Hotspot
    • 150GB Cloud Storage
    • SD quality video streaming (480p)
    • Mexico and Canada usage (Canada usage cannot exceed 50%)
    • Unlimited texts from the U.S. to 37 countries
    • HD Voice & WiFi Calling
Device Specifications:
  • 4.7" 1334x750 IPS 'Retina' Display
  • Apple A13 Bionic Chip (same chip as the iPhone 11 series)
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • 12MP Rear / 7MP Front Cameras
  • Fingerprint Sensor w/ Apple Pay
  • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant
  • 1821 mAh Battery w/ support for up to 20W fast charging (20W charging adapter sold separately)
  • Qi Wireless Charging
  • Upgradable to the latest iOS 14 (with planned update to iOS 15 upon release)

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
This offer matches the previous popular frontpage deal which received 61 thumbs up from the community. 

Original Post

Written by sr71

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ljderm
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This was the thread from last month when they had the same deal. Unbelievable amount of good information to answer questions that will be asked over and over.
READ THE WIKI

https://slickdeals.net/f/15112294-cricket-64gb-apple-iphone-se-2020-3-months-prepaid-unlimited-servi...
chaoss
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180 days, 6 months of service
scholzpdx
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Very solid phone. I moved to the 12 mini as I wanted 5G, but this iPhone is still very fast. I suspect the insanely fast 2D/3D was due to it only having to render an extended 720P screen.

The fingerprint sensor is still good to have, especially during a pandemic.

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Jul 25, 2021
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Imy3
Jul 25, 2021
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I just got onto this deal for a new service. How do I create a cricket account?
It says activate service but I do not have the phone or sim yet from cricket. Anyway to create an account before that since I want to switch the service from $60 plan to $30.
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Quote from comfortably-numb :
Is there a way to split payment on multiple cards? I don't see that option.
I just checked and saw chase offers for $25 back on 2 of my cards. Would certainly sweeten the deal to knock it lower by $50.
Open two accounts - one line each, with different cards. Combine after activation into one. You pay $360 instead of $330 up front but can make use of two cashback. You could technically do two referrals for each account and wait till you finish second month and then merge accounts to get another $50 ($25x2) with referral credit.
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coolchicagoguy
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Quote from iafzal3 :
I just got onto this deal for a new service. How do I create a cricket account?
It says activate service but I do not have the phone or sim yet from cricket. Anyway to create an account before that since I want to switch the service from $60 plan to $30.
You change plan after you get the phone and activating. Not immediately after placing the order. You need the SIM at minimum for activation.
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Imy3
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Quote from coolchicagoguy :
You change plan after you get the phone and activating. Not immediately after placing the order. You need the SIM at minimum for activation.
ok thanks so when I get the phone and sim in couple of days I can activate the service per the direction on cricket website which says to insert sim into phone before activating. After that I can create account, downgrade the plan as well add the referral code into the account?
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Quote from iafzal3 :
ok thanks so when I get the phone and sim in couple of days I can activate the service per the direction on cricket website which says to insert sim into phone before activating. After that I can create account, downgrade the plan as well add the referral code into the account?
Yes, that's correct. IIRC, you have thirty days to add referral code, and make sure you use the same email address to open the Cricket account where you received the referral. Just follow the steps in the correct sequence and you should be all set.
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SharpStew9773
Jul 25, 2021
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Quote from szs999999 :
Ah sadly, it also requires a port-in. Otherwise it is a no brainer for xfinity internet customers
2 year lock-in is too much!
Jul 25, 2021
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comfortably-numb
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Quote from coolchicagoguy :
Open two accounts - one line each, with different cards. Combine after activation into one. You pay $360 instead of $330 up front but can make use of two cashback. You could technically do two referrals for each account and wait till you finish second month and then merge accounts to get another $50 ($25x2) with referral credit.
Thanks for the suggestion. However im looking for just 1 device. I could trade it to apple and use the credits another time.
Also I don't really need the service. Just until unlock is sufficient.
I was trying to apply 2 cards to the single order.

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szs999999
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Quote from SharpStew9773 :
2 year lock-in is too much!
Agreed. I was assuming someone is going to keep the internet service for more than 2-years. And since xfinity mobile is on Verizon network, there should not be any issue with mobile service; $15/mo is pretty decent for low data users
Jul 25, 2021
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RazaRR
Jul 25, 2021
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Does the new sim come with the refill card or the balance for 3 months will be already loaded to the sim?
Jul 25, 2021
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Sandzo
Jul 25, 2021
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Somehow I couldn't find how to properly upgrade one of the old phone from 5 for $100 plan,without messing up that plan. Is it possible to create a new account,downgrade the plan, merge under old plan to get credits then cancel the line and still be paying $100 for 5 lines? I would just use sim from the old phone and put in iphone. What's the best workaround this deal with people who want to stay with cricket with original grandfathered plan? Appreciate it your help! Thanks.
Jul 25, 2021
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BryanW6316
Jul 25, 2021
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I currently have 2 lines on cricket and would like to upgrade both phones with these Iphone SE's. Would I just have to make a new account to purchase 2 then merge that account with my current one? Also, how much in credit would I have then on my main account? thanks
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Quote from comfortably-numb :
Thanks for the suggestion. However im looking for just 1 device. I could trade it to apple and use the credits another time.
Also I don't really need the service. Just until unlock is sufficient.
I was trying to apply 2 cards to the single order.
If trading it to Apple, you don't even need to unlock. The phone is worth $200 now when trading it to Apple. It would be even lower later this year. If you don't necessarily need the service, what do you plan to get out of this deal?
Jul 25, 2021
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TenseRaccoon3127
Jul 25, 2021
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Quote from ChristInMe :
No sweat. Purchase the phone as a new customer and select "I need a new number". Use a different email address. Once you get the phone, activate, downgrade to $30/month and then chat with customer service to merge the new line into your existing account and then close the new line (confirm that the $180 balance has been transferred as well). All this can be done the same day you activate the new line.
I've done this 3 years in a row.
Good luck. Big Grin
Just to confirm, i just need to keep the existing number for 6 months in new phone to unlock it?
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cool-blue
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Quote from Sandzo :
Somehow I couldn't find how to properly upgrade one of the old phone from 5 for $100 plan,without messing up that plan. Is it possible to create a new account,downgrade the plan, merge under old plan to get credits then cancel the line and still be paying $100 for 5 lines? I would just use sim from the old phone and put in iphone. What's the best workaround this deal with people who want to stay with cricket with original grandfathered plan? Appreciate it your help! Thanks.
I am in the same situation. I do not think there is a way to do that but I would love to be wrong.

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Quote from RazaRR :
Does the new sim come with the refill card or the balance for 3 months will be already loaded to the sim?

no physical refill card will be sent


the $180 will be loaded directly onto the cricket account (you can downgrade from $60 to $30 a month if you dont need the data)

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