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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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TracFoneAniya
12-28-2021 at 07:51 AM.
12-28-2021 at 07:51 AM.
Quote from raEKwonton :
Fur real. Great strategy to get rid of long-time loyal customers. Maybe that's their angle 🤷🏻 ♀️
Ek, Do that and next is close doors!
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TracFoneAniya
12-28-2021 at 07:59 AM.
12-28-2021 at 07:59 AM.
Verizon/Tracfone do you realize not unlocking your tenured customers, automatically, are only going to have them leave your service?
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whyzir
12-28-2021 at 08:26 AM.
12-28-2021 at 08:26 AM.
Quote from raEKwonton :
Fur real. Great strategy to get rid of long-time loyal customers. Maybe that's their angle 🤷🏻 ♀️
This is not likely an intentional Verizon strategy, but a reaction to the FCC regulations they are obligated to.
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elefante72
12-28-2021 at 09:09 AM.
12-28-2021 at 09:09 AM.
Quote from TheSlip :
Verizon/Tracfone do you realize not unlocking your tenured customers, automatically, are only going to have them leave your service?

Dont get it. If you purchased said package and knew of the unlocking requirement, and now they change it for new packages why would you be upset, fomo? Welcome to life. For all we know the new packages won't subsidize the devices as heavily as before. It's not like there is a magic genie, you have to pay for the device somehow.
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tacoma99
12-29-2021 at 02:57 AM.
12-29-2021 at 02:57 AM.
It costs VZ lots of $ to pay that almost 5% div., they're looking everywhere to support their billions of debt.
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Bflo23
12-29-2021 at 06:41 AM.
12-29-2021 at 06:41 AM.
I was denied my unlock requests for both my TracFone moto g power and TracFone iPhone SE 2020 after a year service. I kind of expected it though because I heard ebay kyop deals do not count in fulfilling the requirement. I racked up so many reward points that I have added additional annual plans on 2 phones. I wonder if I can deactivate my iPhone SE 2020 and then reactivate it with purchase the cheapest monthly plan for 2 months like it's $15 month plan? My redpocket daily driver plan is up in May 2022 so I am probably going to jump over to TracFone (at&t). Hopefully they don't ditch at&t because Verizon bought them. I would like to have the option of swapping out a TracFone att sim between multiple phones. With Verizon sim, you are locked into that device. I believe you must use the supplied TracFone sim (Verizon) that came with the new phone. Even the $1 sim TracFone bundle sold at best buy are called "KYOP- Keep your own phone" so I have so I have doubts that just adding 2 months will unlock a locked TracFone using a kyop sim. The ebay annual plans are also called KYOP.

* If this policy means a brand new phone never ever activated phone, I guess it will rule my iPhone out and it won't matter if I deactivate it and reactivate it from my account after the Nov 23rd date.

* Used phone bought online with new account user with new service (Verizon sim) over 2 months? No good to unlock? Probably still need 12 months.
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oregon14
12-29-2021 at 08:52 AM.
12-29-2021 at 08:52 AM.
No way of knowing for sure till 1/30 when I can try mine.
I reactivated a previously used (& deactivated) android on 11/30.
I carried over service & also added 90 days just to use some rewards so hopefully it's OK.
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TracFoneAniya
12-29-2021 at 09:00 AM.
12-29-2021 at 09:00 AM.
Quote from oregon14 :
No way of knowing for sure till 1/30 when I can try mine.
I reactivated a previously used (& deactivated) android on 11/30.
I carried over service & also added 90 days just to use some rewards so hopefully it's OK.
You are so thoughtful!
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Bflo23
12-29-2021 at 09:28 AM.
12-29-2021 at 09:28 AM.
Quote from oregon14 :
No way of knowing for sure till 1/30 when I can try mine.
I reactivated a previously used (& deactivated) android on 11/30.
I carried over service & also added 90 days just to use some rewards so hopefully it's OK.
I had no idea that you can reuse a TracFone (Verizon sim). I thought it was one and done with that sim with that particular phone. I still have a $1 bundle kit but good to know that one can reuse an old TracFone Verizon sim.

Right now, the TracFone app is showing me a 10k reward bonus for a new line added. The deal is to 12/31.... Usually 7k.
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oregon14
12-29-2021 at 09:33 AM.
12-29-2021 at 09:33 AM.
Quote from Bflo23 :
I had no idea that you can reuse a TracFone (Verizon sim). I thought it was one and done with that sim with that particular phone. I still have a $1 bundle kit but good to know that one can reuse an old TracFone Verizon sim.

Right now, the TracFone app is showing me a 10k reward bonus for a new line added. The deal is to 12/31.... Usually 7k.
Limited time from last week with limited number available, it's a holiday offer on the rewards, likely already gone.
Your deactivated phone shows at bottom of account online until you remove it, just click reactivate & add minutes or choose to keep number, done it several times (usually when switching between BYOP sims & locked TF).
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TracFoneAniya
12-29-2021 at 09:39 AM.
12-29-2021 at 09:39 AM.
Quote from Bflo23 :
I had no idea that you can reuse a TracFone (Verizon sim). I thought it was one and done with that sim with that particular phone. I still have a $1 bundle kit but good to know that one can reuse an old TracFone Verizon sim.

Right now, the TracFone app is showing me a 10k reward bonus for a new line added. The deal is to 12/31.... Usually 7k.
TracFone cs always said original sims and I have been their customer for 2 decades. Guess they would say that if too lazy to deal with it.

I don't get why you all think these rewards really add up to anything. You have to have alot of transactions going on for it to be beneficial or else it is what has been going on with my account forever. Not giving me all my rewards and certainly ever never giving my bonus code minutes!
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oregon14
12-29-2021 at 09:45 AM.
12-29-2021 at 09:45 AM.
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TracFone cs always said original sims and I have been their customer for 2 decades. Guess they would say that if too lazy to deal with it.

I don't get why you all think these rewards really add up to anything. You have to have alot of transactions going on for it to be beneficial or else it is what has been going on with my account forever. Not giving me all my rewards and certainly ever never giving my bonus code minutes!
Customer service has no clue most of the time, they just say no if it isn't written in their manual. Tried to tell me I couldn't use an iPhone on TF ATT - had to be VZ only.
They can't think for themselves.

I've added several lines (2 accts) when they were cheap. Had enough rewards to get free iphone SE & Galaxy A20. Still have some available for more service time. Been a good deal for me even without using referrals.
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Last edited by oregon14 December 29, 2021 at 09:53 AM.
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Bflo23
12-29-2021 at 10:01 AM.
12-29-2021 at 10:01 AM.
Quote from TheSlip :
TracFone cs always said original sims and I have been their customer for 2 decades. Guess they would say that if too lazy to deal with it.

I don't get why you all think these rewards really add up to anything. You have to have alot of transactions going on for it to be beneficial or else it is what has been going on with my account forever. Not giving me all my rewards and certainly ever never giving my bonus code minutes!
You haven't taken advantage of the reward system. I had reward points build to like 30K. 30k can get you a lot of stuff. I spun the wheel a couple times and was rewarded 1000 points. On top of that you got many other ways to get reward points by answering a poll question. 10,000 points to add a line is a great deal considering 12,500 points can get you an annual plan. I received a couple free annual plans with my reward points. Simple math. Even the addons are very reasonable with 1000 texts for 500 reward points/$5 and 500 minutes for 1000 points isn't too shabby at all either considering people don't really call as much as people prefer texting. I don't ever spend money for addons. If one isn't taking advantage of the reward system, they are doing it wrong.

If someone is talking on the phone for 700 minutes, texting 1000 times and using 4GB of data per month, tracfone isn't going to be the best value with the kyop and rewards but if someone is a lighter user and knows how to use the rewards, it is a great value. I use both red pocket and tracfone as they seem to be the most bang for the buck services.
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OKAYSD
12-29-2021 at 10:48 AM.
12-29-2021 at 10:48 AM.
Quote from Bflo23 :
I had no idea that you can reuse a TracFone (Verizon sim). I thought it was one and done with that sim with that particular phone. I still have a $1 bundle kit but good to know that one can reuse an old TracFone Verizon sim.

Right now, the TracFone app is showing me a 10k reward bonus for a new line added. The deal is to 12/31.... Usually 7k.

Did you add a new line and get 10K points?
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Bflo23
12-29-2021 at 10:53 AM.
12-29-2021 at 10:53 AM.
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Did you add a new line and get 10K points?
No. I logged in today and the popup came for the 10K reward points. It is usually 7K points. One will receive the points after 2 months. I am not going to add another line because I already have 2 lines and lots of minutes/text/data already. If I had 1 line, I would do it but I got 2 lines already. I don't need anymore.
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