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https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home
It says:
For Customers with non-Apple devices: TracFone will provide an unlocking code to customers who request unlocking, provided they meet the following conditions:

If the TracFone device was activated with TracFone service prior to November 23, 2021, then the device must have been active on TracFone Service for no fewer than 12 months with Service Plans redeemed in no fewer than 12 months, and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported.
********* If the TracFone device was activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, then at least 60 days must have elapsed since the device was activated *********

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Last Edited by bluekiwi December 20, 2021 at 12:19 AM
Activated before Nov 23, 12 months service till unlock
Activated after Nov 23, 60 days service till unlock


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prsf
12-21-2021 at 08:07 AM.
12-21-2021 at 08:07 AM.
Needs DP to show this is actually happening
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ThePeanutGallery
12-21-2021 at 09:15 AM.
12-21-2021 at 09:15 AM.
Does this apply to Tracfone subsidiaries like Straight Talk, Total Wireless, etc.?
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qqsubs
12-21-2021 at 04:06 PM.
12-21-2021 at 04:06 PM.
Quote from ThePeanutGallery :
Does this apply to Tracfone subsidiaries like Straight Talk, Total Wireless, etc.?
Straightalk - https://www.straighttalk.com/supp...inPage_tc9

For Customers with Apple devices: Straight Talk will automatically unlock the device when it becomes eligible for unlocking. For all Apple devices activated with Straight Talk prior to November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked after 12 months of active Straight Talk Service. For Apple devices activated with new Straight Talk Service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked 60 days after activation in the absence of an indication of fraud.

For Customers with non-Apple devices: Straight Talk will provide an unlocking code to customers who request unlocking, provided they meet the following conditions:

(a) If the Straight Talk device was activated with Straight Talk Service prior to November 23, 2021, then the device must have been active on Straight Talk Service for no fewer than 12 months with Service Plans redeemed in no fewer than 12 months. If the Straight Talk device was activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, then at least 60 days must have elapsed since the device was activated.

(b) The device must be in working condition.

(c) The device has not been reported stolen or lost, and there are not indicators of fraud.

If you have not met the required minimum period of active Straight Talk Service, Straight Talk may unlock your device, but you will incur a charge of up to $300, depending on how long your Service was active prior to the unlocking request.

Customers who would like to check if they are eligible or submit an unlocking request can do so online at https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home/ or by calling 1-888-442-5102.

Straight Talk may refuse any unlocking request that would result in an abuse of its Unlocking Policy or is part of an effort to defraud Straight Talk or its customers. Straight Talk's Unlocking Policy is subject to change at any time without advance notice.
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DarthWoo
12-22-2021 at 02:09 PM.
12-22-2021 at 02:09 PM.
Still confused as to what is meant by on the Verizon network. I understand that Verizon bought Tracfone, so does that mean if I apply any given airtime/service card to my new phone, that will count towards the 60 days? Can I buy just a $20 90 day talk/text only card and be good with that?
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FabriceT
12-23-2021 at 11:50 AM.
12-23-2021 at 11:50 AM.
TracFone just updated their unlocking policy.

For Customers with Apple devices:

- TracFone will automatically unlock the device when it becomes eligible for unlocking.
- For all Apple devices activated with TracFone prior to November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked after 12 months of active TracFone service.
- For Apple devices activated with new TracFone service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the device will be automatically unlocked 60 days after activation in the absence of an indication of fraud.

For Customers with non-Apple devices:

TracFone will provide an unlocking code to customers who request unlocking, provided they meet the following conditions:
- If the TracFone device was activated with TracFone service prior to November 23, 2021, then the device must have been active on TracFone Service for no fewer than 12 months with Service Plans redeemed in no fewer than 12 months, and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported.
- If the TracFone device was activated with new service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, then at least 60 days must have elapsed since the device was activated.
- The device must be in working condition.
- The device has not been reported stolen or lost, and there are no indicators of fraud.

Deployed Military Personnel:
- If you are a TracFone customer in the military and receive relocation orders outside of the TracFone Coverage Area, we will unlock your device at your request, even during the applicable lock period following the activation of your device.
- All other eligibility criteria apply to TracFone's customers who are deployed military personnel.
- Customers are eligible for this program only once every twelve months.

https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/w...=19861_ret
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Last edited by dimjim | Staff December 23, 2021 at 03:45 PM.
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12-23-2021 at 11:58 AM.
12-23-2021 at 11:58 AM.
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purple
12-23-2021 at 12:10 PM.
12-23-2021 at 12:10 PM.
Damn I activated the HSN phone two months ago. Going through their unlocking portal says not eligible. Ughh
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oregon14
12-23-2021 at 12:18 PM.
12-23-2021 at 12:18 PM.
Quote from DarthWoo :
Still confused as to what is meant by on the Verizon network. I understand that Verizon bought Tracfone, so does that mean if I apply any given airtime/service card to my new phone, that will count towards the 60 days? Can I buy just a $20 90 day talk/text only card and be good with that?
I already had plenty of service time but added 90 days of additional service time to the new iPhone 12 Mini I activated at end of Nov since in past TF carryover service didn't count towards unlocking. Don't know if policy for that has changed too (doesn't even say 60 days of active service) but hopefully phone will be able to qualify at end of January.
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Gabenborn
12-23-2021 at 03:29 PM.
12-23-2021 at 03:29 PM.
does the 60 day policy work on a refurbished iphone se if I bought one now?
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oregon14
12-23-2021 at 03:31 PM.
12-23-2021 at 03:31 PM.
Quote from Gabenborn :
does the 60 day policy work on a refurbished iphone se if I bought one now?
No one actually knows yet.
It will be 23rd of January before anyone can try unlocking - till then we're all just guessing.
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lynden
12-23-2021 at 03:34 PM.
12-23-2021 at 03:34 PM.
Repped. Thanks for the good news!!!!!
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uknowsana
12-23-2021 at 03:38 PM.
12-23-2021 at 03:38 PM.
Any good TracFone deal to grab that can later be used as trade-in for Samsung's upcoming GS22 series? Never checked TracFone in the past b/c of 12 months locking policy.
TIA
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jdsmn21
12-23-2021 at 04:43 PM.
12-23-2021 at 04:43 PM.
Quote from holly_molly :
Is it only for tracfone or al the companies under america movil?
https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/w...yAP8WlbU!/

This is directly linked from Total Wireless' FAQ. It shows all the Tracfone brands on the header (incl. Total Wireless, Simple Mobile, Walmart Family Mobile, Straight Talk, etc).
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djbills
12-23-2021 at 04:53 PM.
12-23-2021 at 04:53 PM.
I'd be curious if this auto-unlock means I'd only need to get 2 months of service and then could be done... or if in reality the account would cancel before the unlock is completed, and that you really need a 3rd month to make it through all the red tape related to an unlock. Although, I guess last time I did it it was instant (it was the number port that took a few days...)
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jman985
12-23-2021 at 06:06 PM.
12-23-2021 at 06:06 PM.
I'm curious if eBay Verizon Unlock purchase would work on these. Activate a locked TF/TW/ST phone with w/ TF/ST/TW Verizon SIM, then purchase a Verizon Unlock on eBay for $5 to get it unlocked.
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