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frontpage Posted by bookapow • Sep 15, 2023
frontpage Posted by bookapow • Sep 15, 2023

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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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".
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.
What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times

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Sep 22, 2023
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CompTechhy1
Sep 22, 2023
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are we able to apply the nurse discount for a new ATT account via costco? We are coming from T-Mobile. Also are we able to apply ACP as well as the $20 discount on the internet for having wireless?
Sep 22, 2023
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KLondike5-1212
Sep 22, 2023
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AT&T is absolutely horrible. Constant call drops. Even when calling 611 to complain about call drops. BTW, they suck as an employer, too.
Sep 22, 2023
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bulldog99
Sep 22, 2023
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Quote from FlyerFocus :
AT&T is absolutely horrible. Constant call drops. Even when calling 611 to complain about call drops. BTW, they suck as an employer, too.
Curious, do you still have AT&T as a cellular provider?
Sep 22, 2023
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KLondike5-1212
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Quote from bulldog99 :
Curious, do you still have AT&T as a cellular provider?
Even when I worked there and could get a 50% discount I kept my T-Mobile line. They're that bad.
Sep 22, 2023
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Mama4_saves
Sep 22, 2023
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Quote from Barcafan :
This is the comment. As long as they are 24 and the other 2 are 36 there is no debate. You should consider the TMO Costco deal. I wouldn't be surprised if TMO moves to 36 soon though.
I still have not received my Costco cards from the last deal
Sep 22, 2023
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Thrak410
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Quote from avatar13 :
I want to take advantage of the $1k credit for my 12 pro max but at the same time am interested in the potential 1 inch sensor they may be putting in the 16pro max next year. Thinking of starting a new 36 month credit plan with att and if next years 16 pro is a game changer would trade the phone into Apple since they may not care if it's financed. I would get a credit of say $650 (based on what 14 pro max gets now) and then I have to pay for the balance of the new phone. This way I'm not touching the att account since I'm not financing the new phone and the line should still continue receiving the balance of my 24 months of credit from att. The balance of the 24 months is around $666 so basically a wash since I have to pay about that much plus tax for the new phone. But I'll get to upgrade if I want after a year while maximizing my trade in credit now. I'm not touching the line so credits continue to roll. Am I missing something?

Other than stealing a phone for trade-in, I think your plan sounds great!
Sep 22, 2023
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bulldog99
Sep 22, 2023
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Quote from FlyerFocus :
Even when I worked there and could get a 50% discount I kept my T-Mobile line. They're that bad.
i had a COU device as well as personal. The service is, and was, spotty.
I know have a VZW Company phone that is even spotty... I dont think any 1 carrier is better; they all suck in certain spots and at certain times.

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tennislover1234
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Quote from 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".
If it is for family plan (4 lines), will the min $75 plan apply? If yes, it is worth it, correct?
Sep 22, 2023
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TheHellion
Sep 22, 2023
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Quote from CompTechhy1 :
are we able to apply the nurse discount for a new ATT account via costco? We are coming from T-Mobile. Also are we able to apply ACP as well as the $20 discount on the internet for having wireless?
The Teacher/First Responder appreciation discount is applied to your monthly unlimited plan starting in 3 bill cycles. ATT requests current paystubs or current offer letters for proof. You would have to set that up with them online or phone call.
Sep 22, 2023
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chhaganbhujbad
Sep 22, 2023
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Do not.....

Do not get at&t. Crapiest service
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chhaganbhujbad
Sep 22, 2023
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Quote from Kaufboy :
AT&T has terrible service. Any deals with better carriers?
Absolutely agree. The crapiest service.

I have had Sprint for 15 years then switched to AT&T and then changed from AT&T to Verizon. Best decision ever made.

I also had TMO through work and that wasn't bad.
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bambi005
Sep 22, 2023
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Used to be 12 months, 24 months now 36 months for bill credits? What's next 48 months ?
Sep 22, 2023
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omair
Sep 22, 2023
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I went to Costco to a Verizon booth. I had 7 lines from T-Mobile I wanted to transfer out. Currently they have any phone any condition for $1000 for iphone 15. 6 lines want the iPhone and 1 line wants s23 utra which they are giving $800 trade in value for Note 10+, but the Costco Verizon rep first said he can't stack the two promos, then I said okay let's just do 6 iphones, then he couldn't apply the trade in value... I'm hoping it goes thru when I call the 800 number
Last edited by omair September 22, 2023 at 10:06 AM.
Sep 22, 2023
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aokusman
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What I did.

15 pro max 256gb = $1150
US mobile = $25 per month or $300 per year.

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Quote from bambi005 :
Used to be 12 months, 24 months now 36 months for bill credits? What's next 48 months ?
Used to be sign 24 month contract get the phone for $200, contract was tied to the service, not the phone. Now you're stuck with the phone for 36 months and can't upgrade without paying a huge cost. Even when the next phone comes out in a year you'd still owe over $600 to pay off to get the next phone, or if you pay $6 a month you can get on the next plan and it will take 18 months to get to be able to upgrade.

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