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T-Mobile One Plans (and above)-Up to $830 Credit iPhone15 with BOTH trade-in & Add-a line required - Get 128GB Apple iPhone 15 Free via 24 Monthly Bill Credits + Tax/Fees & $35 Act

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Details below : I have been looking for a deal to upgrade my daughter's iphone 12, and this is the best T-mobile offering on the plan I am on that I could find (T-Mobile One). Online, it doesn't appear you can get this (says Only Magenta plans and above), but when you call 611, they are able to apply this deal to T-mobile One plans as well. Also, i managed to get a $35 credit to my bill (waive of activation fee) in lieu of my longtime customer status with T-mobile (more than 10 years). It DOES require you to BOTH trade-in a phone (details below) AND Add-a-line to qualify for the $830 though.

In my case, I didn't need a new line, but figured for $10 a month (T-mobile one - $25 for new line of service minus $10 Kickback, minus $5 autopay discount) for 24 months ($240 total plus sales tax on $830 phone price), it was the best Iphone 15 deal i could get on my legacy T-Mobile One Plan.

Hope this helps someone

****** UPDATE ON 12/7/23 - IT WILL BE DIFFICULT BUT POSSIBLE TO GET KICKBACK ADDED TO NEW LINE FOR THOSE FOLKS THAT HAVE T-MOBILE ONE with KICKBACK on legacy lines ********

I figured i will close the loop on what i started (as the OP).

​I can confirm that Kickback has been deprecated for all new line additions, and it takes almost an act of congress plus a healthy dose of luck to encounter the right customer representative who is willing to connect to the right higher-ups in order to make this happen. Technically, the system still allows the supervisor to add kickback to the new line, but they are definitely pushing back hard against doing anything of that sort.

Bottom line, i was very fortunate to encounter the right customer representative (and spent almost an hour on the line with him, he reached out to 2 different groups in order to have the kickback approved and added - the first group told him NO, the 2nd group reluctantly allowed it, but stressed that it would be a 1-time deal).

****** END OF UPDATE ON 12/7/23 *******

T-Mobile - ON US with new line and trade

Get up to $830 off via 24 monthly bill credits when you add a line on a qualifying plan and trade in an eligible device.
How to get this offer:
Purchase a new Apple iPhone 15 device on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
Add a new line of service on an eligible plan.
Trade in an eligible device in good condition:


Get up to $830 off:

Apple iPhone: 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, SE (3rd Gen)

Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra, Z Fold, Z Flip, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Fold4

OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G

Google Pixel: 7, 7 Pro, 7a



Get up to $415 off:

Apple iPhone: 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE 2nd Gen, X, XR, XS, XS Max

Samsung Galaxy: S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A32, A32 5G, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A71, A71 5G

OnePlus: 8T+ 5G, 8T, 8 Pro 5G, 8 5G, 7T Pro, 7T Pro McLaren, 9 5G, 10T 5G

Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6, 6 Pro, 6a

LG: V60 ThinQ

Moto: Edge 2022



Receive a one-time bill credit based on your trade-in value, and the balance of the offer via 24 bill credits totaling up to $830.


If you cancel before 24 credits, credits stop & balance on required finance agreement may be due; contact us.


Contact us before cancelling service to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 15 128GB). Tax on pre-credit price due at sale.  Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & trade-in (e.g., save $830: iPhone 11 / save $415: iPhone 7) required.  If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. $35 device connection charge due at sale. Up to $830 via bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.


OFFER ID: P519
APPEARS ON BILL AS: Apple Activate ID230209

https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-pho...-iphone-15


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Created 12-05-2023 at 04:35 AM by kalbert_72
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12-12-2023 at 07:10 AM.
12-12-2023 at 07:10 AM.
Quote from kalbert_72 :
I figured i will close the loop on what i started (as the OP).

​I can confirm that Kickback has been deprecated for all new line additions, and it takes almost an act of congress plus a healthy dose of luck to encounter the right customer representative who is willing to connect to the right higher-ups in order to make this happen. Technically, the system still allows the supervisor to add kickback to the new line, but they are definitely pushing back hard against doing anything of that sort.

Bottom line, i was very fortunate to encounter the right customer representative (and spent almost an hour on the line with him, he reached out to 2 different groups in order to have the kickback approved and added - the first group told him NO, the 2nd group reluctantly allowed it, but stressed that it would be a 1-time deal).

The other thing this customer representative told me was that i was eligible for an extra free line because of the one i just added, so i happily accepted (talk about a bonus)!! He also explained to me that as long as i kept this new line I added (the one i fought hard to get kickback on) for more than 12 months, i can cancel this paid new line after 12 months, and still keep the free line, I definitely learnt something new here and thought i'd share).
so you getting BOGO line stacked with $830 off trade in on ONE plan?
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12-12-2023 at 07:14 AM.
12-12-2023 at 07:14 AM.
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check tforce, i did a bogo my account with the costco and free 2x iphone 15 last 3 week and i have a one plan. also got kickback added to those new lines = )
you got kickback added thru costco? i spoke with tforce at this moment bogo line not stackable with $830 unless i moved my ONE plan to Go5g
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12-12-2023 at 12:01 PM.
12-12-2023 at 12:01 PM.
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so you getting BOGO line stacked with $830 off trade in on ONE plan?
Yes, T-mobile One plan, BOGO line as well as 830 off Trade-in iPhone 12 for a iPhone 15. Only traded in one phone (that's all i have to trade).
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12-12-2023 at 04:51 PM.
12-12-2023 at 04:51 PM.
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you got kickback added thru costco? i spoke with tforce at this moment bogo line not stackable with $830 unless i moved my ONE plan to Go5g
Kickback added via t-force. Each representative will try to upgrade your plan. Keep trying, good luck.
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12-12-2023 at 07:34 PM.
12-12-2023 at 07:34 PM.
Quote from kalbert_72 :
Yes, T-mobile One plan, BOGO line as well as 830 off Trade-in iPhone 12 for a iPhone 15. Only traded in one phone (that's all i have to trade).
You might want to check again on the amount of phones you need to trade in.
Based on what I know and my experience, in promotions such as this, each device requires a trade in. So if you do BOGO (2 voice lines) and get 2 iPhone 15s to go with them, you will need to trade in 2 phones. if you trade in only 1 phone and bought 2 iPhone 15s, you will get promotional rate for 1 phone and will end up paying in full for the other.

good luck
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12-13-2023 at 11:18 AM.
12-13-2023 at 11:18 AM.
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Kickback added via t-force. Each representative will try to upgrade your plan. Keep trying, good luck.
i called costco tmobile line , yes my Tmobile One plan is actually qualified for BOGO lines and $830 off each line plus $75 each , i tried to push for the porting number in in hope to get another visa card but unfortunately i have to ugprade to go5G next to get that Frown
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12-13-2023 at 07:08 PM.
12-13-2023 at 07:08 PM.
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i called costco tmobile line , yes my Tmobile One plan is actually qualified for BOGO lines and $830 off each line plus $75 each , i tried to push for the porting number in in hope to get another visa card but unfortunately i have to ugprade to go5G next to get that https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...lies/frown.gif
That's unfortunate, it was $150 for new activation back in October. Guess they lower it to $75 recently. Still that sounds like a great deal for iPhone 15's and staying with a one plan : )
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12-14-2023 at 09:43 PM.
12-14-2023 at 09:43 PM.
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Update! I got a Netflix charge two hours ago. Checked to see what's up since Tmobile was supposed to pay for that. They had upgraded me to Magenta and NEVER said a word about changing plans or the word Magenta! Called immediately and they said they cancelled the plan change and then got a higher up to change to a 9-12 lines one plan! So hopefully I'm all good. I did call costco tmobile after and got bogo lines and 2 iphones 15 with trade in and 2 $75 costco gift cards! Sweet! They also convinced me to do the add a watch line and get a free airpod 2 if I keep the line for 2 months so hopefully that plays out like they said. Thanks so much for your help!!!
So, you just added a watch line without a watch, to get a free Airpod 2?

Or you also got a free watch (in addition to Airpod 2), via 24 monthly bill credits? If so, you need to keep the watch line and pay for it (~$15/month), for 24 months, to avoid losing the bill credits / pay remaining balance for the watch - correct?
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12-15-2023 at 11:51 AM.
12-15-2023 at 11:51 AM.
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So, you just added a watch line without a watch, to get a free Airpod 2?

Or you also got a free watch (in addition to Airpod 2), via 24 monthly bill credits? If so, you need to keep the watch line and pay for it (~$15/month), for 24 months, to avoid losing the bill credits / pay remaining balance for the watch - correct?
Ya I think that was the deal. Add a watch line and get a watch and airpods when buying the iphone. I wasn't interested in keeping the line for 24 months so I just chose the airpods and to keep the line for 2 months to get them free. BUT, after receiving them I looked at the link to claim them for free and it said only for go5 or whatever they call it plans which I'm on One plan. I spoke to tmobile and as a courtsey they removed the airpods EIP so they are just free! I might even cancel the watch line before 2 months.
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01-15-2024 at 06:49 AM.
01-15-2024 at 06:49 AM.
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I would try another agent, change is immediate any agent stating there is a delay is most likely lying. I learn from each agent stating they will add kickback on 1 of line and it takes a couple billing cycle, 3 months later no kick back. One agent just added it and it happen within minutes and i was able to login and check as they did it. TLDR - majority of requests works immediately.
This is what you should for the iphone 15 and how it worked for me: i call tmobile 611 to make the change while still having 7 lines, I explain the representative I will be going into costco to add two lines but I need to change my plan to 9 line first. This is possible, i check my tmobile account and i had 7 lines while being charge for 9. the representative made the changes. Then I call costco to add 2 more lines. Originally i tried with the costco rep to change from 7 to 9 line but they have never no idea what they're doing so do get the plan change first then have them added. This method you get costco benefit waive charges and $75 or $150 new activation per line. Just be ready to decline costco representative non stop badging of their protection plan and cases. Good luck https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...lies/smile.gif
I'm back again lol! You were so helpful and seem to be knowledgeable so here's a question...Ordered my phones on 12-10 and got them a few days later. My trade in was accepted on January 3rd. Nowhere on my account do I see a charge for my Iphone 15's. No installment plan, device charge, nothing. Is this strange? Should I inquire about it or let it go and keep a watch? Click image for larger version

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01-15-2024 at 08:14 AM.
01-15-2024 at 08:14 AM.
Quote from sarrisa :
I'm back again lol! You were so helpful and seem to be knowledgeable so here's a question...Ordered my phones on 12-10 and got them a few days later. My trade in was accepted on January 3rd. Nowhere on my account do I see a charge for my Iphone 15's. No installment plan, device charge, nothing. Is this strange? Should I inquire about it or let it go and keep a watch? Attachment 14869144
Possibly a delay and in a couple billing cycle it will update. Did you get credit for you trade in applied to your account? Best case you get two iphone 15 + additional trade in credits : ).
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01-25-2024 at 07:15 PM.
01-25-2024 at 07:15 PM.
As of 1/25/2024 - I am still seeing this offer when I go into my account and have ONE Plan - "Get up to $830 off via 24 monthly bill credits when you add a line on a qualifying plan and trade in an eligible device." and I am looking to trade one of my older 11 Pro Max devices sitting in my drawer.

Has anyone done this lately? Can this add a line AND trade-inn be done in-store if it's showing up online on my account? Anyone can confirm this?
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