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expiredLavenderSeagull1623 posted Jul 12, 2024 05:36 PM
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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Prepaid - Total by Verizon $55

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Port in - GV (Check the availability First buy the number after u received the device).
Check the previous post of Total by verizon for porting related.
Prepaid
Unlocks in 2 months.
phone is Free only charged for line (port in).
buy 2 for 40 each line.

https://www.totalbyverizon.com/sm...axy-a54-5g
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Port in - GV (Check the availability First buy the number after u received the device).
Check the previous post of Total by verizon for porting related.
Prepaid
Unlocks in 2 months.
phone is Free only charged for line (port in).
buy 2 for 40 each line.

https://www.totalbyverizon.com/sm...axy-a54-5g

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Jul 23, 2024 04:28 AM
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FountainPenJul 23, 2024 04:28 AM
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Quote from AriNet :
Is it 1 month of service and wait another 30 days or has to be 60 days of active service?
1 month of service and wait another 30 days.
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Quote from AriNet :
Is it 1 month of service and wait another 30 days or has to be 60 days of active service?
Automatic unlock according to ST A54 user from January same Tracfone VL Model

https://www.howardforums.com/thre...t-17268416

https://www.howardforums.com/thre...t-17268647
Last edited by Jaggsta July 22, 2024 at 11:16 PM.
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moetheman225Jul 23, 2024 12:38 PM
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Quote from moetheman225 :
A few details that weren't mentioned in this thread or possibly in the longer older thread.

1) Total bumped up the requirement today to needing the $65 plan to get the phone for free.

2) the second line is $30, so $95 for 2 lines

3) I'm in Texas and it still charged an additional $46 total for taxes for both phones. Metro doesn't do this and I feel like tax shouldn't be charged here the price of the phone is zeroed out.

4) Order total for 2 a54 phones was $141 with the free 2 day shipping.

It is a good deal but Im not sure how slick it is for $141 for two of last years midrange phones if they aren't going to be the daily drivers. Selling one to recoup the cost will definitely help to make it slick.
Pretty smooth experience so far after purchasing 2 of these a54 phones.

7/12 - Ordered them.
7/16 - Order was delivered.
7/19 - Ported in the 2 Google Voice numbers. This involved calling Total, was all done in 15 minutes.
7/23 - Porting completed on both phones. They are active on Total and the 60 day clock begins for carrier unlocking.

The phones themselves are surprisingly good. Definitely more of an upper mid-ranger than a budget phone.


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lentmJul 23, 2024 05:25 PM
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Their website is broken. No matter what number I entered and verified, no discount on the phone. Shows zero amount at the plan selection page, but after selecting the plan, it redirects to the cart, then it shows the full amount on the phone.
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Quote from moetheman225 :
Pretty smooth experience so far after purchasing 2 of these a54 phones.

7/12 - Ordered them.
7/16 - Order was delivered.
7/19 - Ported in the 2 Google Voice numbers. This involved calling Total, was all done in 15 minutes.
7/23 - Porting completed on both phones. They are active on Total and the 60 day clock begins for carrier unlocking.

The phones themselves are surprisingly good. Definitely more of an upper mid-ranger than a budget phone.


Why did even waste $6 porting google voice? You can request new number with any zip code when you activated them on website. That's what i did now you have 4 days more to unlock.
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FountainPenJul 23, 2024 08:32 PM
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Why did even waste $6 porting google voice? You can request new number with any zip code when you activated them on website. That's what i did now you have 4 days more to unlock.
So you don't need to port to get the same deal? Just ask for a brand new number? Can I use the phone / plan right away after receiving and activating?
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So you don't need to port to get the same deal? Just ask for a brand new number? Can I use the phone / plan right away after receiving and activating?
You can activate on website no need talk to custom support.

Click activate at top of page>One you've purchased through Total Wireless>I want new newer number. Plan was tied to phone IMEI on activation. No port is required just verify text at time of ordering.

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Jul 23, 2024 08:37 PM
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moetheman225Jul 23, 2024 08:37 PM
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Quote from Jaggsta :
Why did even waste $6 porting google voice? You can request new number with any zip code when you activated them on website. That's what i did now you have 4 days more to unlock.
In the grand scheme of things I don't mind the extra $6 knowing that there won't be any surprises with unlocking or additional charges considering what a nightmare it is dealing with Total's website.
Last edited by moetheman225 July 24, 2024 at 11:44 AM.
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Quote from moetheman225 :
Perhaps posting that beforehand on this thread would be helpful for others.

In the grand scheme of things I don't mind the extra $6 knowing that there won't be any surprises with unlocking or additional charges considering what a nightmare it is dealing with Total's website.
i did post it last week but people don't read all the pages.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17617275-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-prepaid-total-by-verizon-55?p=171954354#post171954354
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Quote from Jaggsta :
You can activate on website no need talk to custom support.

Click activate at top of page>One you've purchased through Total Wireless>I want new newer number. Plan was tied to phone IMEI on activation. No port is required just verify text at time of ordering.
Did not work to activate with a new number. Whether I follow the menus you quoted and enter the IMEI, or whether I start from my new line, I get
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You must bring your number if you want to activate this Device.
In the next step please select "I want to keep my number" option.
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Did not work to activate with a new number. Whether I follow the menus you quoted and enter the IMEI, or whether I start from my new line, I get
did order 1 phone or 2? I activated my second one yesterday with new number after entering IMEI it activated without asking for port. Did sign in first?. I used 2 GV Numbers to verify text when i ordered didn't even pay the $3 to unlock each.
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Quote from moetheman225 :
In the grand scheme of things I don't mind the extra $6 knowing that there won't be any surprises with unlocking or additional charges considering what a nightmare it is dealing with Total's website.
100% agree. Not worth risking the full price of the phone to save $3. If it states clearly in the terms that you are supposed to port the number to get the discount, even if they let you activate with a new number, nothing stops them from charging you the full balance later or sending you to collections. Something like this happened to a lot of people who bought Boost Mobile Moto Edge+ phones and never activated them (there is a thread for that deal here on SD). Many months later, they were charged the full amount for the phone (I think it was some crazy amount like $600). Good luck fighting that charge as you didn't meet the terms of the sale. In any case, always best to not take a chance even if you think nothing will happen. If they say a certain price is for porting in a number, just spend the $3 with GV and port in that number.
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evilmomoJul 25, 2024 06:34 PM
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I cannot for the life of me get a text. Everything checks green when I enter my number. I've tried resending, different browsers, private browsing, and even though my phone. Have not received a single text.
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How is ID verification done? Any hard pull?
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How is ID verification done? Any hard pull?
They use an Estonia based company called Veriff. estonia's it sector is highly advanced. they even do elections over the internet.
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