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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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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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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

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Written by vsspam

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Jun 13, 2022 3:52 PM
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PrologikJun 13, 2022 3:52 PM
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Quote from homers54321 :
Lmao you have a lot of patience holding onto an iphone 5 or earlier
Yeah, it's my mom's phone. I was waiting till July hoping for something better than the Nord, otherwise I would have gotten that. I'm still rocking my Note 8, which is working as good as day one. Not in a hurry to dump another grand on a phone when mine still works great.
Jun 13, 2022 4:10 PM
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chigo2000Jun 13, 2022 4:10 PM
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Awesome Deal! Was able to do it online through my account for a line that had an old iPhone 5 on it.
Jun 13, 2022 4:14 PM
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JohnTourJun 13, 2022 4:14 PM
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Quote from Mamiww6 :
SD members can't read. Don't waste your time answering questions
Yeah, I guess. Over 120 replies makes this too much to read.
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Jun 13, 2022 4:21 PM
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RT4130Jun 13, 2022 4:21 PM
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Quote from slickfatty :
I happened to just be calling about a billing question, and I asked the TMo rep about it. She told me yes there's a promotion for 3G phone users for $430 off. I did not mention any specific offer. I actually do have a line with a 5s and placed an order.

I was charged sales tax plus $30. My EIP is showing the SE3 a price of $399.99, so it looks to me it's $400 with the trade and not $430, unless it's a upgrade fee or whatever. Not sure but it's good enough for me.
The EIP is the price of the device minus the trade in value. Does your 5S have a trade in value of $30?
Jun 13, 2022 4:48 PM
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Sam2020Jun 13, 2022 4:48 PM
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Quote from maxpain2011 :
Will Iphone 6s work?
No, iPhone 6S [apple.com] has LTE.
Jun 13, 2022 4:51 PM
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xtrabadJun 13, 2022 4:51 PM
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Shot down via Messenger. I re-activated my iPhone 4 on my account yesterday. It was active on my account last year but I replaced it with another device until yesterday. Rep said my account was not eligible for the P038 promo. I am on T-Mobile One with Plus.

I am going to leave the iPhone 4 active and see if anything changes over the next couple of weeks. Would really like to score this deal.

Edit: Does anyone have a copy of the email or text if they were sent this offer? The rep said maybe she can help if I had an image of that offer. I guess I can try the images in the wiki if nobody else has any targeted email or text image.
Last edited by xtrabad June 13, 2022 at 10:13 AM.
Jun 13, 2022 4:56 PM
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firemankeJun 13, 2022 4:56 PM
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Would it be worth replacing the screen on an old 5?
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Jun 13, 2022 5:07 PM
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lou2004Jun 13, 2022 5:07 PM
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Quote from firemanke :
Would it be worth replacing the screen on an old 5?
NO.
just buy an iPhone 3/4/5 for $20-$35 on ebay.
Jun 13, 2022 5:14 PM
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crashnburnJun 13, 2022 5:14 PM
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Quote from vsspam :
I would activate old iPhone on line for a week and then see if they let you trade it in
Please report back. I have old iPhone 5/6 sitting around - Battery Drama courtesy Bad Apples.
Jun 13, 2022 5:36 PM
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FreedomDealsJun 13, 2022 5:36 PM
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can this work on the $10/month plan with 1gb data ?
Jun 13, 2022 5:48 PM
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SlickDillieJun 13, 2022 5:48 PM
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Quote from slickyrickyross :
Put in sim inside iphone 5c. No promo offer during login and no go for me. Contacted t force and they said eligible customers should have received a text prior to this promotion going live
I have two sims and 2 5c phones. I popped the new sims in the old phones and get activated briefly, but show no service on both phones. I was able to make a call on each before they crapped out. Now they show up in my account as 5c lines. So I'll wait and see what happens next I guess. Both phones are still not functional as of right now.
Jun 13, 2022 5:50 PM
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CyanPenguin167Jun 13, 2022 5:50 PM
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Quote from vsspam :
i bolded:

YMMV.as it appears to be targeted to users with a 3G device currently active on a line
Would you able to switch sim-card and use this trade-ins phone as active line, the next day you would be offer for this promotion?
Jun 13, 2022 6:07 PM
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xtrabadJun 13, 2022 6:07 PM
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Quote from CyanPenguin167 :
Would you able to switch sim-card and use this trade-ins phone as active line, the next day you would be offer for this promotion?
Try it. Didn't work for me but worked for others. YMMV.
Jun 13, 2022 6:54 PM
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thydJun 13, 2022 6:54 PM
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Thanks Op, was able to call 611 and do it over the phone with ease. The activity in my account showed that i did a "Device Recovery Offer"

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Jun 13, 2022 7:07 PM
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xtrabadJun 13, 2022 7:07 PM
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Quote from thyd :
Thanks Op, was able to call 611 and do it over the phone with ease. The activity in my account showed that i did a "Device Recovery Offer"
I wonder what criteria they use to consider an account eligible. Frustrating that I have an active iPhone 4 on my account and do not qualify for this promo. Maybe I need to try a different rep but it seems like the account has to be targeted as eligible.

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