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expiredvsspam posted Jun 11, 2022 7:02 AM

Eligible T-Mobile Customers: Trade-In Activated 3G iPhone, Get iPhone SE 3rd Gen

Free

$429

via 24 Monthly Bill Creditsat T-Mobile
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Deal Details
T-Mobile offers eligible Current T-Mobile Subscribers with select Currently Activated Eligible 3G-Capable iPhone Models a T-Mobile 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen 5G Smartphone (2022 Model) for Free after $430 off (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) on an eligible T-Mobile postpaid line via when you Trade-In Your Activated Eligible 3G Device.

Thanks to community member vsspam for finding this deal.
  • Note: This is a targeted offer for eligible T-Mobile customers only.
Instructions:
  1. Login to your qualifying T-Mobile account w/ an eligible line
  2. Purchase a new T-Mobile 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen 5G Smartphone on a monthly payment plan
    • Sales tax on the pre-credit price will be due at checkout today.
  3. Trade-in your eligible 3G device (that is currently in use on your eligible line) in good condition:
    • Devices eligible for $430 in Trade-In Credit (applied over 24 months):
      • Apple iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, iPhone 4, 4S, iPhone 3Gs, 3G, Original iPhone
  4. You will receive a one-time bill credit based on the trade-in value of your 3G device + get the remaining balance to reach $430 total as a bill credit.
  5. Within 2 billing cycles, your monthly bill credits will start (applied toward your device monthly payment plan)
    • If you cancel before 24 credits / months, credits stop & any outstanding balance not paid on the device will be due.
  6. After all 24 bill credits are applied over 24 months, your device cost will $429 - $430 in bill credit = Free

About this offer:
  • Reason: The industry is phasing out 3G networks and your current phone MUST be replaced to avoid service interruptions.
  • This is a limited / targeted offer for current, qualifying T-Mobile customers who have a 3G device currently active on an eligible line and is not applicable to all T-Mobile subscribers. Check your account to see if the offer appears / see if you qualify.
  • Device trade in must be in good condition to qualify. If you cancel wireless service, credit may stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement may be due. $430 via bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits, allow 2 bill cycles.
  • Offer ID: P038
  • Upon starting within 2 bill cycles, the 24 monthly credits will appear on your bill as: '2022 UMTS Apple Upgrade P1'

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through July 1, 2022.
    • Tax on pre-credit price due at sale.
    • In stores & on customer service calls, $30 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required.
    • Allow 2 bill cycles to begin receiving credits
    • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
    • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion

Original Post

Written by vsspam
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Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
T-Mobile offers eligible Current T-Mobile Subscribers with select Currently Activated Eligible 3G-Capable iPhone Models a T-Mobile 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen 5G Smartphone (2022 Model) for Free after $430 off (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) on an eligible T-Mobile postpaid line via when you Trade-In Your Activated Eligible 3G Device.

Thanks to community member vsspam for finding this deal.
  • Note: This is a targeted offer for eligible T-Mobile customers only.
Instructions:
  1. Login to your qualifying T-Mobile account w/ an eligible line
  2. Purchase a new T-Mobile 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen 5G Smartphone on a monthly payment plan
    • Sales tax on the pre-credit price will be due at checkout today.
  3. Trade-in your eligible 3G device (that is currently in use on your eligible line) in good condition:
    • Devices eligible for $430 in Trade-In Credit (applied over 24 months):
      • Apple iPhone 5, 5S, 5C, iPhone 4, 4S, iPhone 3Gs, 3G, Original iPhone
  4. You will receive a one-time bill credit based on the trade-in value of your 3G device + get the remaining balance to reach $430 total as a bill credit.
  5. Within 2 billing cycles, your monthly bill credits will start (applied toward your device monthly payment plan)
    • If you cancel before 24 credits / months, credits stop & any outstanding balance not paid on the device will be due.
  6. After all 24 bill credits are applied over 24 months, your device cost will $429 - $430 in bill credit = Free

About this offer:
  • Reason: The industry is phasing out 3G networks and your current phone MUST be replaced to avoid service interruptions.
  • This is a limited / targeted offer for current, qualifying T-Mobile customers who have a 3G device currently active on an eligible line and is not applicable to all T-Mobile subscribers. Check your account to see if the offer appears / see if you qualify.
  • Device trade in must be in good condition to qualify. If you cancel wireless service, credit may stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement may be due. $430 via bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits, allow 2 bill cycles.
  • Offer ID: P038
  • Upon starting within 2 bill cycles, the 24 monthly credits will appear on your bill as: '2022 UMTS Apple Upgrade P1'

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid through July 1, 2022.
    • Tax on pre-credit price due at sale.
    • In stores & on customer service calls, $30 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required.
    • Allow 2 bill cycles to begin receiving credits
    • Max 4 discounted devices/account.
    • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • See forum thread for additional deal discussion

Original Post

Written by vsspam

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vsspam
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Guys, if you do not see anything, my suggestion is to call T-Mobile and ask if you are eligible for offer P038.
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Mamiww6
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SD members can't read. Don't waste your time answering questions
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vsspam
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i bolded:

YMMV.as it appears to be targeted to users with a 3G device currently active on a line
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Jun 12, 2022 2:38 AM
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ElcapitranJun 12, 2022 2:38 AM
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Quote from cheapman5 :
5S supports 4G, though.
It might be 4g data but not voice therefore 911 won't work. At least that's what I'm thinking.
Jun 12, 2022 3:00 AM
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sbimosJun 12, 2022 3:00 AM
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I put my SIMs into my old 5 series iPhones and they all showed up in my account correctly within an hour, but still no full value offer. Only $100/ea on trade in value.
Last edited by sbimos June 21, 2022 at 01:29 PM.
Jun 12, 2022 7:04 AM
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dualityofmanJun 12, 2022 7:04 AM
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I just put my SIM into my 1974 carphone and the promotion popped right up!
Last edited by dualityofman June 13, 2022 at 02:24 AM.
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Jun 12, 2022 7:21 AM
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redbandanaJun 12, 2022 7:21 AM
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works for me and I don't even have an iPhone on my account.
Jun 12, 2022 7:56 AM
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Jun 12, 2022 12:49 PM
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mr.dudeJun 12, 2022 12:49 PM
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Quote from redbandana :
works for me and I don't even have an iPhone on my account.
Can you describe how it works for you? Are you doing it in store/phone/online? If online where do you see it thanks
Jun 12, 2022 12:57 PM
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redbandanaJun 12, 2022 12:57 PM
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Quote from mr.dude :
Can you describe how it works for you? Are you doing it in store/phone/online? If online where do you see it thanks
Okay first obviously I wasn't in store past midnight 😂

Login to account. Find device. Upgrade current device. Select trade in, then select trade in another device (one that's not on your account). Bingo. All done.

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Jun 12, 2022 1:21 PM
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mr.dudeJun 12, 2022 1:21 PM
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Quote from redbandana :
Okay first obviously I wasn't in store past midnight 😂

Login to account. Find device. Upgrade current device. Select trade in, then select trade in another device (one that's not on your account). Bingo. All done.
Thanks! I went through to the last step where imei is needed, but it said $100 trade in credit for me. I specified an iPhone 5 using trade in another device not on account. I guess it's still ymmv.
Jun 12, 2022 1:26 PM
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RagaeiaJun 12, 2022 1:26 PM
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Quote from justanothermacguy :
I still have a 3G device on one of my lines and keep getting "offers" to upgrade, but when I click the links they go nowhere. Same with this link. I'm on a grandfathered SC plan though, so that might be why.
Still, give them a call. They can help you get more details and placing the order if you're qualified.
Jun 12, 2022 1:32 PM
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redbandanaJun 12, 2022 1:32 PM
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Quote from mr.dude :
Thanks! I went through to the last step where imei is needed, but it said $100 trade in credit for me. I specified an iPhone 5 using trade in another device not on account. I guess it's still ymmv.
Hmm, try putting sim card into device. Soft reset and use it for a few hours (send a few texts and calls) and repeat process. I didn't have to do this but it should appear on your T-Mobile page once you use the device on the account shortly thereafter.

Best of luck. Hope this works for you.
Jun 12, 2022 1:35 PM
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mr.dudeJun 12, 2022 1:35 PM
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Quote from redbandana :
Hmm, try putting sim card into device. Soft reset and use it for a few hours (send a few texts and calls) and repeat process. I didn't have to do this but it should appear on your T-Mobile page once you use the device on the account shortly thereafter.

Best of luck. Hope this works for you.
Ah unfortunately the device is from another carrier not T-Mobile. But thanks for the suggestion!
Jun 12, 2022 1:37 PM
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redbandanaJun 12, 2022 1:37 PM
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Quote from mr.dude :
Ah unfortunately the device is from another carrier not T-Mobile. But thanks for the suggestion!
I don't see why a device that old wouldn't be unlocked for any carrier by now. But you're welcome either way.
Jun 12, 2022 2:23 PM
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HarmonyHuskiesJun 12, 2022 2:23 PM
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Will this work on Sprint billing?
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slickfattyJun 12, 2022 2:29 PM
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I ordered with a rep over the phone. Was charged $35 upgrade support charge plus tax. The EIP says the phone is $399.99. I'm guessing $30 of the $430 trade value was applied to the purchase. Logging on to my account, the promo is already attached, which is a big improvement from before where your promo doesn't show up until they receive and process your trade. I remember couple of times before I had to jump through hoops over a couple of months to get the promo applied when I did mail in trade.

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Jun 12, 2022 2:32 PM
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CapitanReyJun 12, 2022 2:32 PM
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Quote from slickfatty :
I ordered with a rep over the phone. Was charged $35 upgrade support charge plus tax. The EIP says the phone is $399.99. I'm guessing $30 of the $430 trade value was applied to the purchase. Logging on to my account, the promo is already attached, which is a big improvement from before where your promo doesn't show up until they receive and process your trade. I remember couple of times before I had to jump through hoops over a couple of months to get the promo applied when I did mail in trade.
That's luck, I talked to 3 reps and they said the older iPhones are only 100$ off. The get up to 400 off is a trade in on newer devices.

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