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popularlancerjin posted Aug 25, 2023 03:36 AM
popularlancerjin posted Aug 25, 2023 03:36 AM

iPhone SE 2020 2nd Gen (Total by Verizon) 128GB $99.99

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Updated 8/30/2023:

They now have the 128GB version [totalbyverizon.com] for $99.99. You can just buy the phone from Total by Verizon and activate it on Tracfone's cheapest plan for $15/month ($10 with auto refill) to start the 60 days unlock clock. (FYI, the sim card comes with the phone can be used to activate the Tracfone service)

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Total by Verizon just reduced their iPhone SE 2nd generation from $149.99 to $99.99 [totalbyverizon.com].

Similar to other Tracfone deals. The phone will be unlocked automatically after 60 days since activation. You only need to pay one month of service, not 2 months. I just got my iPhone SE 3nd generation unlocked from the previous front page deal.

Phone $99.99 + $30 1 month of service = $129.99 plus taxes.

This may not be as fast as the iPhone SE 3nd gen for $149.99 but should be better if you don't want to spend extra for back up.

https://www.totalbyverizon.com/sm...paid.black
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Updated 8/30/2023:

They now have the 128GB version [totalbyverizon.com] for $99.99. You can just buy the phone from Total by Verizon and activate it on Tracfone's cheapest plan for $15/month ($10 with auto refill) to start the 60 days unlock clock. (FYI, the sim card comes with the phone can be used to activate the Tracfone service)

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Total by Verizon just reduced their iPhone SE 2nd generation from $149.99 to $99.99 [totalbyverizon.com].

Similar to other Tracfone deals. The phone will be unlocked automatically after 60 days since activation. You only need to pay one month of service, not 2 months. I just got my iPhone SE 3nd generation unlocked from the previous front page deal.

Phone $99.99 + $30 1 month of service = $129.99 plus taxes.

This may not be as fast as the iPhone SE 3nd gen for $149.99 but should be better if you don't want to spend extra for back up.

https://www.totalbyverizon.com/sm...paid.black

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Aug 25, 2023 09:44 PM
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wolfie14Aug 25, 2023 09:44 PM
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Quote from Icrackcorn :
Thanks! I'm going to go buy one now for trade in on Black Friday. The timing of the unlock works out well.
In most cases, a phone doesn't need to be unlocked just to trade it in unless you're actually going to use it first or if you're not sure about trade in values and may end up keeping/selling.

If you're definitely trading it, then there's no need to pay for the plan.
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Aug 25, 2023 09:49 PM
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lancerjinAug 25, 2023 09:49 PM
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Yes, that's my understanding. Both services are basically all Verizon and follow the same unlocking policy.

If you activate the iPhone with Tracfone, you will follow their policy - Link [tfwunlockpolicy.com]

If you activate the iPhone with Total by Verizon, you will follow their policy - Link [totalbyverizon.com]

They both read the same as follows - The policy applies to Apple devices.


Total by Verizon Version:

For Customers with Apple devices:

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


TracFone Version:

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 twelve (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 sixty (60) days after activation in the absence of an indication of fraud.



Quote from sanxxx :
If you buy the phone from Total and plan from Tracfone, will Total actually unlock the phone?
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Aug 25, 2023 09:59 PM
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lancerjinAug 25, 2023 09:59 PM
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Tracfone FAQ says iPhone SE 3rd gen can be activated using eSim. Does it mean iPhone SE 2nd gen will have to use a physical sim card from Tracfone?

https://support.tracfone.com/en/t...-tracfone/
Aug 25, 2023 10:27 PM
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duckeggsAug 25, 2023 10:27 PM
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I dont understand why this price is almost the same as the se 3rd gen....
Aug 25, 2023 10:28 PM
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duckeggsAug 25, 2023 10:28 PM
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and how does this make sense? trade in value for these is like $899 with a carrier plan?....
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PaulP6715Aug 25, 2023 10:29 PM
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Quote from duckeggs :
and how does this make sense? trade in value for these is like $899 with a carrier plan?....
not. even. close.
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luckydog97Aug 25, 2023 10:32 PM
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Quote from duckeggs :
I dont understand why this price is almost the same as the se 3rd gen....
...because it's almost the same device.

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Aug 25, 2023 10:50 PM
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duckeggsAug 25, 2023 10:50 PM
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Quote from PaulP6715 :
not. even. close.
thats what it says on apples website
Aug 25, 2023 10:59 PM
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DatboigoodAug 25, 2023 10:59 PM
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Quote from wolfie14 :
In most cases, a phone doesn't need to be unlocked just to trade it in unless you're actually going to use it first or if you're not sure about trade in values and may end up keeping/selling.

If you're definitely trading it, then there's no need to pay for the plan.
Got two se 3 and just waiting for the new iPhone 15 series to drop so I can trade them in via apple and take advantage of carrier promos.
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coolchicagoguyAug 25, 2023 11:29 PM
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Quote from duckeggs :
and how does this make sense? trade in value for these is like $899 with a carrier plan?....
Probably for SE 2022 for top tier premium plans only. SE 2020 is likely half that in TIV.
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duckeggsAug 26, 2023 01:00 AM
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Quote from coolchicagoguy :
Probably for SE 2022 for top tier premium plans only. SE 2020 is likely half that in TIV.
tyvm!!
Aug 26, 2023 01:17 AM
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slicksdealAug 26, 2023 01:17 AM
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Still very good if you don't care about 5G or just need a wifi device. My total 3rd gen cost was $160+tax. For long term support the extra $30 is worth it.
Aug 26, 2023 06:35 AM
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ChristianMcCAug 26, 2023 06:35 AM
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Quote from HappySink807 :
Gen 2 isn't worth it for most ppl. Get gen3. I got mine for $200 and it's worth the extra $.
It's $150 from total, so even better.
Aug 26, 2023 06:37 AM
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BJFishAug 26, 2023 06:37 AM
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Quote from norcal007 :
According to Apple, the SE 2020 has a 13 hour video playback vs SE 2022 at 15 hours so not much of a difference. The 5G is a good add for sure but that's only a benefit if 5G network is available and with Verizon, their 4G/LTE network is larger.
Has 2 generation new CPU and 1 extra GB of RAM. SE 2022 is literally $20 more. Why the heck wouldn't you. I got the SE 22 as a backup 2 months ago for $149. Yesterday it was unlocked. I kept it off in a drawer for about 55 days. Charged it all the way to 100. Kept it on Wi-Fi for the next 5 days. Once it hit 60 it was unlocked by Apple servers.
The only problem I have with this phone is it's just such an old design that's so boring and outdated. If the iPhone 11 on total by Verizon dropped to $149 that would be worth it. Yes it would be 2 generation older chip but it would have the same 4gb ram and a way more modern design with face ID and way better battery life.

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Aug 26, 2023 01:20 PM
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mprincebuyerAug 26, 2023 01:20 PM
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Quote from ftee123 :
Damn 2020.....wtf
Iphone 12 is from 2020 too, FWIW.

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