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Simple Mobile: 64GB Apple iPhone SE + 30 Days Unlimited Talk/Text/3GB Data

+ SD Cashback + Free S&H

$138

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Simple Mobile has 64GB Apple iPhone SE (Simple Mobile, 2020) + 30 Days Unlimited Talk/Text + 3GB High Speed Data on sale for $137.49 when you apply the unique promo code you receive for signing up for Simple Mobile's email list and follow the deal instructions below. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member KABUKI-POSH for finding this deal.

Note: This phone will be carrier locked to Simple Mobile.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Apple iPhone SE Phone (Simple Mobile)
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Let's keep in touch" and enter your email address to sign up for Simple Mobile emails (may need to disable adblocker to see email signup entry)
  3. Add the 64GB Apple iPhone SE Phone (Simple Mobile) to your cart using the one time payment option.
  4. Select a service plan. This example uses the 30-Day Unlimited Talk/Text + 3GB Data for $25 plan
  5. Proceed to cart
  6. Apply the unique promo code you received in your welcome email from Simple Mobile
  7. Total will be $137.49 + Free Shipping

Specs (source):
  • 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
  • 1821mAh Battery w/ support for up to 20W fast charging (20W charging adapter sold separately)
  • Qi Wireless Charging

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Written by oceanlake | Staff
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Written by KABUKI-POSH
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Simple Mobile has 64GB Apple iPhone SE (Simple Mobile, 2020) + 30 Days Unlimited Talk/Text + 3GB High Speed Data on sale for $137.49 when you apply the unique promo code you receive for signing up for Simple Mobile's email list and follow the deal instructions below. Slickdeals Cashback is available for this store (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member KABUKI-POSH for finding this deal.

Note: This phone will be carrier locked to Simple Mobile.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Apple iPhone SE Phone (Simple Mobile)
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the "Let's keep in touch" and enter your email address to sign up for Simple Mobile emails (may need to disable adblocker to see email signup entry)
  3. Add the 64GB Apple iPhone SE Phone (Simple Mobile) to your cart using the one time payment option.
  4. Select a service plan. This example uses the 30-Day Unlimited Talk/Text + 3GB Data for $25 plan
  5. Proceed to cart
  6. Apply the unique promo code you received in your welcome email from Simple Mobile
  7. Total will be $137.49 + Free Shipping

Specs (source):
  • 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
  • 1821mAh Battery w/ support for up to 20W fast charging (20W charging adapter sold separately)
  • Qi Wireless Charging

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • [See the forum thread for discussion and advice from our members regarding this deal.

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Written by KABUKI-POSH

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This will not work for unlocking. Using the pre-loaded Tracfone SIM intended for BYOD devices will not unlock a Tracfone-branded (or Simple-Mobile branded) phone. The service will work fine, but not the unlocking.
Sign up for the email list and get 25% off. Also, your price doesn't include the plan cost that is required.

Subtotal:
$174.99
iPhone SE 64GB - WHITE$149.99
Unlimited$25.00
ShippingFREE
Discounts($37.50)
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($37.50)

Due today:$137.49
It doesn't work that way... Which network the MVNO is using have nothing to do with whether the phone is usable on another MVNO. This phone won't work with Mint Mobile until it is unlocked either after 12 months of service or using things like Rsim.

Btw, Simple mobile phones do work on Tracfone, Total Wireless, Net10, etc because they are owned by the same company.

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Quote from MonsterCaribou :
Thanks OP, ordered this as trade in fodder towards the Pixel 6 via BestBuy. They are giving $360 promo value for the SE. $350 all together for the Pixel 6 is a good deal IMO.
What config did you use as it's only showing $160 for me.
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Quote from KABUKI-POSH :
This phone works on the tracfone network.
Just don't turn it on until the Tracfone sim is inserted into this phone.

Currently Travfone has a 1yr plan for $40, Link for reference below:

https://slickdeals.net/f/15380980-tracfone-prepaid-sim-1-year-plan-1200-min-1200-txt-3gb-data-40-ebay?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
I think the problem is that the iPhone will still not be unlockable at the end of the year. It will be useable with Tracfone but wont be unlockable so a problem if you ever move out of Tracfone
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Quote from Fusiondynamics :
What config did you use as it's only showing $160 for me.
TMobile, 128GB, PIxel 6, Stormy Black, Activate now, $549.99.
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couldn't resist, in for another one. damn! lol
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How long does it take to ship? Same day or a few days to ship?
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Quote from KABUKI-POSH :
It worked for me because I did not turn on the phone until Tracfone sim was inserted.

You can always get a Rsim for about $10-15 at eBay

Hi KABUKI-POSH,

Thanks very much for posting an excellent deal ! Applause

What provider did you sign up for the Tracfone with the ebay SIM?
Any recommedation on which phone service works well for Tracfone sim ?

Your post is very good as it gives the best option for low cost plan which is what I need - all other deals need costly plans or trade-in.
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Quote from MonsterCaribou :
Thanks OP, ordered this as trade in fodder towards the Pixel 6 via BestBuy. They are giving $360 promo value for the SE. $350 all together for the Pixel 6 is a good deal IMO.
how u getting 360 trade in value - am only getting 160

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Quote from kingpinindb :
how u getting 360 trade in value - am only getting 160
You have to do it as an upgrade. Regular trade in for a gift card will not give you the boost.
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I did Verizon since the iPhone I had was compatible with their network. I live in Los Angeles so all major networks are available here.
As for which one is best? Idk I use the phone mostly for internet purposes, not so much for phone usage quality 🤔
Quote from dasder :
Hi KABUKI-POSH,

Thanks very much for posting an excellent deal ! Applause

What provider did you sign up for the Tracfone with the ebay SIM?
Any recommedation on which phone service works well for Tracfone sim ?

Your post is very good as it gives the best option for low cost plan which is what I need - all other deals need costly plans or trade-in.
Last edited by KABUKI-POSH December 3, 2021 at 11:19 AM.
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Quote from KABUKI-POSH :
This where you can check the compatibility on your phone, since I don't have a Red Pocket cell.
According to Google SM and Red Pocket are both under the T-Mobile network, all you have to is put the red pocket sim into the new iPhone before turning it on for the 1st time.

Call red pocket to make sure your specific sim IS under Tmobile' network, since I red they vary from T-Mobile to ATT and Verizon. You have the whole day today to buy this iPhone anyway.

it's Best to check w/a rep first
Thank you. RP works on all 3 (formerly 4) networks. Aah so there lies the issue. My RP SIM is a CDMA (aka verizon SIM). So if SM is a Tmobil MVNO, to do this I would have to first move from RP verizon to RP Tmobil.

I know OP you dont have RP, but thinking this further, is the issue that these phone have to be first activated on a TF tmobile network? Is there a time frame after that they can be moved to say verizon RP (i dont mean unlocking, just functionally as in they receive and send calls and messages etc). Thanks again
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The time frame to "move" is the same as unlocking time: 12months

Yes so the problem is red pocket, don't know why they don't just stick to one carrier.
Your phone cannot be moved to the TMobile network unless it is unlocked.

Like I mentioned as well:

get an Rsim and unlock the iPhone so you can use the red pocket sim with it. Just an alternate idea
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Thank you. RP works on all 3 (formerly 4) networks. Aah so there lies the issue. My RP SIM is a CDMA (aka verizon SIM). So if SM is a Tmobil MVNO, to do this I would have to first move from RP verizon to RP Tmobil.

I know OP you dont have RP, but thinking this further, is the issue that these phone have to be first activated on a TF tmobile network? Is there a time frame after that they can be moved to say verizon RP (i dont mean unlocking, just functionally as in they receive and send calls and messages etc). Thanks again
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omgosh you are right, the same phone with cricket deal requires 3months of a purchased plan 😬 yikes

You can always get an Rsim from eBay for $10-15 to unlock this phone and use with any other phone plan 🙂
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Hi KABUKI-POSH,

Thanks very much for posting an excellent deal ! Applause

What provider did you sign up for the Tracfone with the ebay SIM?
Any recommedation on which phone service works well for Tracfone sim ?

Your post is very good as it gives the best option for low cost plan which is what I need - all other deals need costly plans or trade-in.
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Quote from CalmerThanYouAre :
I think what people are wondering is if it will be unlockable after the year of Tracfone service is up.

I have no doubt that the TracFone sim will work, but in 12 months will the phone be unlocked by the company? that's the real question
I've been reading several posts regarding these SE deals from Simple Mobile, Tracfone, and Total Wireless. The consensus is...it cannot be unlocked after one year on Tracfone. The phone must be used on the MVNO network you purchased it on for one year before it can be unlocked.
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how u getting 360 trade in value - am only getting 160
Have to do it as an upgrade on your Tmobile account. Doesnt work for others or the unlocked phone.

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If you put in the tracfone sim before turn in on the phone for the first time it will start the 12 month cycle, because the phone only requires 12 months of continuous service.

I was able to unlock this way and about 25% of SD users have also reported the same experience, but we don't k ow if it has to do with the phone being an older model ( and newer models are more restricted?)

Since we cannot check phone by phone I also did provide info for the Rsim option.
Quote from cybercho :
I've been reading several posts regarding these SE deals from Simple Mobile, Tracfone, and Total Wireless. The consensus is...it cannot be unlocked after one year on Tracfone. The phone must be used on the MVNO network you purchased it on for one year before it can be unlocked.

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