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expiredvsspam posted Jun 11, 2022 07:02 AM

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

via 24 Monthly Bill Credits

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$429

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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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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.
Mamiww6
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SD members can't read. Don't waste your time answering questions
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 21, 2022 05:00 PM
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HurricaneAlleyJun 21, 2022 05:00 PM
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Quote from proplaya422 :
Anyone send in a non functioning phone? My iPhone 5 won't charge. :-(
Have you tried charging it with a slow charger as in .75 or 1A and working cord...my 3g devices wouldnt charge until I switched to a slower older apple charger and another cable
Jun 21, 2022 05:04 PM
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lou2004Jun 21, 2022 05:04 PM
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Quote from WayC :
I already see a $17.92 charge under my account for the iPhone SE hasn't been mail out yet.

Is this the same for all of you?

I am guessing the same amount in bill credit will be issue once they get my old phone mailed in?
hopefully they apply credit after received and inspected your trade-in device. This round is not the same. past promotion the promo code appeared on your acct once the new phone is shipped.
Jun 21, 2022 05:47 PM
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xtrabadJun 21, 2022 05:47 PM
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Quote from WayC :
I already see a $17.92 charge under my account for the iPhone SE hasn't been mail out yet.

Is this the same for all of you?

I am guessing the same amount in bill credit will be issue once they get my old phone mailed in?
This promo is FUBAR due to T-Mobile trying to target it to specific account holders only to have call reps process it for nearly everyone. I would not be surprised if they kill it soon. But who knows, this isn't the same T-Mobile as when John was CEO, so watch your account like a hawk the next couple of bill cycles. If anything is amiss, complain loud and often until Tforce fixes it.
Jun 21, 2022 06:34 PM
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HurricaneAlleyJun 21, 2022 06:34 PM
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Quote from lou2004 :
hopefully they apply credit after received and inspected your trade-in device. This round is not the same. past promotion the promo code appeared on your acct once the new phone is shipped.
Quote from WayC :
I already see a $17.92 charge under my account for the iPhone SE hasn't been mail out yet.

Is this the same for all of you?

I am guessing the same amount in bill credit will be issue once they get my old phone mailed in?
Mine shows a 0 charge they should charge and apply credit at once, they should not charge and add the credit later. Did you go into your account under "my account" and history to check if the promo is active on the account, the credit is not dependent initially on them receiving the tradein, rather if the trade in is rejected then they will remove credit, but if the proper promo is already applied to the account it should already show the credit that will be applied my guess is the promo is not properly coded on the account.
Last edited by HurricaneAlley June 21, 2022 at 12:40 PM.
Jun 21, 2022 06:34 PM
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HurricaneAlleyJun 21, 2022 06:34 PM
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Quote from xtrabad :
This promo is FUBAR due to T-Mobile trying to target it to specific account holders only to have call reps process it for nearly everyone. I would not be surprised if they kill it soon. But who knows, this isn't the same T-Mobile as when John was CEO, so watch your account like a hawk the next couple of bill cycles. If anything is amiss, complain loud and often until Tforce fixes it.
lol yes this level of disorganization works in our favor.
Jun 21, 2022 07:11 PM
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xtrabadJun 21, 2022 07:11 PM
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Quote from HurricaneAlley :
lol yes this level of disorganization works in our favor.
Most definitely Applause
Jun 21, 2022 08:29 PM
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lou2004Jun 21, 2022 08:29 PM
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Quote from HurricaneAlley :
Mine shows a 0 charge they should charge and apply credit at once, they should not charge and add the credit later. Did you go into your account under "my account" and history to check if the promo is active on the account, the credit is not dependent initially on them receiving the tradein, rather if the trade in is rejected then they will remove credit, but if the proper promo is already applied to the account it should already show the credit that will be applied my guess is the promo is not properly coded on the account.
are you saying you saw the promo under your acct? They charged you $17 and then back to 0?

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Jun 21, 2022 08:46 PM
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brewbaronJun 21, 2022 08:46 PM
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Didn't see it in my account but I called in and voila. Thanks all.
Jun 21, 2022 09:15 PM
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AndrepzJun 21, 2022 09:15 PM
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If I pay it off, will i still get the monthly credits?
I am asking because I would like to unlock it, but that would require paying it off
Jun 21, 2022 09:21 PM
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HurricaneAlleyJun 21, 2022 09:21 PM
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Quote from lou2004 :
are you saying you saw the promo under your acct? They charged you $17 and then back to 0?
yes The promo is already on the account with each line it shows:

Applied discounts and promotions $17.92 2022 UMTS Apple Upgrade P1....$0.00

Just like any other eip promo.
Last edited by HurricaneAlley June 21, 2022 at 03:25 PM.
Jun 21, 2022 09:24 PM
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HurricaneAlleyJun 21, 2022 09:24 PM
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Quote from Andrepz :
If I pay it off, will i still get the monthly credits?
I am asking because I would like to unlock it, but that would require paying it off
Yes you will continue receiving credits. Generally they ask you to wait 40 days but you can request Tmo to unlock after payoff.
Jun 21, 2022 09:40 PM
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ads2000Jun 21, 2022 09:40 PM
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Quote from HurricaneAlley :
Have you tried charging it with a slow charger as in .75 or 1A and working cord...my 3g devices wouldnt charge until I switched to a slower older apple charger and another cable
That has worked with me in the past for older devices when i thought the battery Broke..
Jun 21, 2022 09:50 PM
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calisoldier83Jun 21, 2022 09:50 PM
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I have an iPhone 5s where there is a gap between the phone and screen in one corner but it's functional. Is that an issue for trade-in?
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AndrepzJun 21, 2022 10:16 PM
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Quote from HurricaneAlley :
Yes you will continue receiving credits. Generally they ask you to wait 40 days but you can request Tmo to unlock after payoff.
40 days after I receive the phone to pay off or 40 days after paying off to unlock?

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xtrabadJun 21, 2022 10:23 PM
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Quote from calisoldier83 :
He said 72 hours for the promo to switch over. Skeptical at this point, but will let it ride for now since I have second rep doubling down on getting me the promo.
I had the same experience with T-Force today when I chatted to complain that the wrong promo was applied. Rep said my account should not have been eligible for the P038 promo, but since the 611 rep allowed it and put in the order notes that it was for P038, they will honor it. However, she said it would take 72 hours for an "offline team" to correct the problem and switch the promo to 2022 UMTS Apple Upgrade P1 in my account. Sounds sketchy to me but at least I have yet another rep, with this one being a T-Force rep, confirming in writing that I will get the promo. So I will see on Friday if it has actually switched over.
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