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Costco: New/Upgrade Lines w/ Trade-In at AT&T: iPhone 15/15 Pro + $100 GC

& More + Free Shipping

Free after 36-Monthly Bill Credits

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Costco Wholesale via AT&T has 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line or Upgrade an eligible existing line and trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (see plan pricing). Shipping is free.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for Upgrading OR a $100 Costco Shop Card + $100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"]. Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.

Thanks to community member bookapow for finding this deal.

Offer Details:
  • Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
  • Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All Costco Shop Cards will be mailed within sixty (60) days of device purchase. All lines must be active and in good standing through Shop Card fulfillment.
    • $100 in credits with activation of new line ($2.78/mo. for 36 months)
    • $50 in credits with upgrade of an existing line ($5/mo. for 10 months)
  • Returns: Return within 90 days. Restocking fee up to $55 may apply.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Update: This deal is still available.

Costco Wholesale via AT&T has 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line or Upgrade an eligible existing line and trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (see plan pricing). Shipping is free.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for Upgrading OR a $100 Costco Shop Card + $100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"]. Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.

Thanks to community member bookapow for finding this deal.

Offer Details:
  • Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
  • Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All Costco Shop Cards will be mailed within sixty (60) days of device purchase. All lines must be active and in good standing through Shop Card fulfillment.
    • $100 in credits with activation of new line ($2.78/mo. for 36 months)
    • $50 in credits with upgrade of an existing line ($5/mo. for 10 months)
  • Returns: Return within 90 days. Restocking fee up to $55 may apply.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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dealmaster98
The fine print says minimum qualified plan is 75/mo. That's where they get you with these "free deals" - locking you in at high monthly rate for 3 yrs.

Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
AKS33
If you live in an area which has good coverage then better buy an unlocked phone and get a carrier of your choice than getting robbed by these guys for 36 months.
I have an unlocked phone & pay $20 per month for service. Can't be happier.
CyanCheetah4113
What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times

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Quote from AKS33 :
If you live in an area which has good coverage then better buy an unlocked phone and get a carrier of your choice than getting robbed by these guys for 36 months.
I have an unlocked phone & pay $20 per month for service. Can't be happier.
One line total, and you pay $20/mo including service, taxes, fees, etc., and it's unlimited talk/text/data?

Please share who you're provider is!
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Quote from Juan2049 :
You guys need to start adding that you will be locked in a contract for 36 months in the title. Why on earth would anyone want to be stuck for 3 years overpaying?
"Overpaying"? Your logic reminds me of rooftop solar owners gloating they don't pay for electricity, but never mention the $30,000+ check they wrote for that "free" electricity.

If we get a "free" iPhone after 36 months, that's $1200/36 or $33/mo we're saving on our "overpriced" plan. You pay $1200 out of pocket for your phone, and how much is your monthly cell bill? Do the math.
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Quote from kobe4sho :
T-Mobile still has 24 month
T-Mobile plans are much more expensive than AT&T plans though. $120+ tax for 4 lines on AT&T with First Responder or $200 with tax on T-Mobile? Easy choice to go with AT&T and keep the phone for three years.
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Quote from Kaufboy :
AT&T has terrible service. Any deals with better carriers?
Quote from 369 :
I agree I have been with att for over 15 years. Why do I have to pay this BS fees every time I get a new phone.
You agree they have terrible service and you stay with them for 15 years? What's wrong with you? Confused
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Quote from BoardwalkNJ :
T-Mobile plans are much more expensive than AT&T plans though. $120+ tax for 4 lines on AT&T with First Responder or $200 with tax on T-Mobile? Easy choice to go with AT&T and keep the phone for three years.
I see what you did there. Make a blanket statement that isn't true then sneak in "with First Responder". I bet T-Mobile employees get cheaper plans on T-Mobile than T-Mobile employees get on AT&T!!!
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Read every comment in this thread; wondering if there's a post we have that consolidates all the best paths/options for upgrades on iPhones? Folks are talking about trade-in, preferring unlocked, pre-paid carriers versus major, selling your phone every year versus keeping for several, family versus single account… might be asking too much, but just wondering what the best options are given a variety of common scenarios is.
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Anything from Costco Verizon?
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Quote from Juan2049 :
You guys need to start adding that you will be locked in a contract for 36 months in the title. Why on earth would anyone want to be stuck for 3 years overpaying?
Absolutely. There ought to be at least consent among us SDers, if not official SD requirement, that you cannot post these mobile device deals without clearly disclosing that it comes with a contractual committment paying over-the-top prices and junk fees for mobile services that are much, much cheaper without the "free phone".
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Quote from BlueAction3903 :
That used to be my experience as well. But, not anymore in North Carolina. I think the better coverage might be related to the Firstnet network expansion by AT&T.
What part of NC are you? I am about 35 mi SE of Raleigh
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Does anyone know if you can order any color from Costco in store? Saw Costco advertising it online but they're only showing it in black.

Also, can I preorder at one store to pick up at a different one?
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Quote from Kaufboy :
AT&T has terrible service. Any deals with better carriers?
Try metro PCs. I heard it's awesome
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Quote from GaGaGeGe :
I just upgraded 2 phones on my T-Mobile Magenta Amplified plan at Costco to 15 Pro Max and traded in 11 Pros 64gb. The 11 Pros were acting up and getting difficult to use. I got $650 trade in value each for 11 pro ($160 instant and remaining as 24 months bill credit) + $75 Costco gift card for each phone and no upgrade fee of $35 that T-Mobile charges.

Sure there would probably be better deals around Black Friday, but I thought this was decent for now as am getting $650 for a 11 pro. Also, the rep said the pre-ordered phones should be shipped on Sep 20th itself instead of 22nd.
Did you do this in-store or online? And was it at a specific Costco T-Mo kiosk?
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Quote from Sharon_sh7 :
Thank you for the info. Did you go to Costco or you did it online?
I have iPhone 11, on T-Mobile website they offer 350$ for my phone.
I did it at Costco in-store. You need to be on Magenta Max or equivalent plan to get $650 for iPhone 11. If you switch to their newer Go5G plan, you get $1000 for iPhone 11, but plan is like $60 a month more than Magenta plans. The only difference between doing at Costco vs T-Mobile online is the extra $75 Costco gift card per phone and no upgrade fees. Plans are all same.

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Quote from t_ramesh :
How much is the monthly cost for the plan?
i pay $160 for 4 lines with unlimited everything. Each additional line from 5th line is $20 more. So it gets cheaper as you keep adding more and more lines.

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