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frontpage Posted by ProudToBeAnIndian • Jul 16, 2024
frontpage Posted by ProudToBeAnIndian • Jul 16, 2024

Straight Talk: 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3 (Reconditioned) + 30-Days Prepaid Service

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022) 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $74.99 when purchased along with a 30-Day Straight Talk Prepaid Service Plan (plans start at $35). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone SE3 (Reconditioned) for $74.99 to cart.
  • Next, select any 30-day pre-paid Straight Talk service option starting at $35 (preloaded onto the included Nano SIM card)
  • Price starts at $109.98 + free shipping depending on plan selected.
  • Your device will automatically unlock from Straight Talk (and can be used on other compatible networks) 60-days after activation of the included 30 days of prepaid service (see unlock policy).
Notes:
  • No contract: You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime (unless desired). Straight Talk is a prepaid wireless service provider.
Device Specs:
  • 4.7" Retina HD 1334x750 Display
  • Apple A15 Bionic chip (same as the iPhone 13 Series / iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus)
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Camera:
    • 12-megapixel Wide camera
    • 7-megapixel front-facing camera
    • 1080p HD video recording
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery:
    • Video playback: Up to 15 hours
    • Video playback (streamed): Up to 10 hours
    • Audio playback: Up to 50 hours
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
No Longer Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Device includes a 90-day limited warranty provided by Straight Talk.
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's return policy.
    • Get details on all of Straight Talk's prepaid service plans here.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Straight Talk has 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen (2022) 5G Smartphone (Reconditioned) on sale for $74.99 when purchased along with a 30-Day Straight Talk Prepaid Service Plan (plans start at $35). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  • Add Apple iPhone SE3 (Reconditioned) for $74.99 to cart.
  • Next, select any 30-day pre-paid Straight Talk service option starting at $35 (preloaded onto the included Nano SIM card)
  • Price starts at $109.98 + free shipping depending on plan selected.
  • Your device will automatically unlock from Straight Talk (and can be used on other compatible networks) 60-days after activation of the included 30 days of prepaid service (see unlock policy).
Notes:
  • No contract: You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime (unless desired). Straight Talk is a prepaid wireless service provider.
Device Specs:
  • 4.7" Retina HD 1334x750 Display
  • Apple A15 Bionic chip (same as the iPhone 13 Series / iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus)
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Camera:
    • 12-megapixel Wide camera
    • 7-megapixel front-facing camera
    • 1080p HD video recording
  • 5G / 802.11ax WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.0
  • Battery:
    • Video playback: Up to 15 hours
    • Video playback (streamed): Up to 10 hours
    • Audio playback: Up to 50 hours
  • iOS 14 (upgradable to latest release of iOS 17)
No Longer Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Device includes a 90-day limited warranty provided by Straight Talk.
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's return policy.
    • Get details on all of Straight Talk's prepaid service plans here.

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UkeDog
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Not available in my zip code.

This is the same outfit that let me order a new one for $100 months ago (along with the $35 plan), and then sat on the order for weeks before saying they were sold out.
kuchta
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I see deals like this pop up occasionally and just want to make sure I am understanding things correctly. To take advantage of this deal, you would sign up for a new line with Straight Talk and get the phone for $74. You would have to have it active for one month, which would be $35. You would cancel before the month is over, so total out of pocket would be around $110-$120.

You would then have an unactivated phone that could be used on wifi (like a mini iPad). After 60 days, the phone would become unlocked so it could be used on another carrier? Am I missing any details here? For us, the use case would be to have an unactivated phone for our child to use (for things like FaceTime and YouTube) when connected to wifi.
jerryfreak
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man i wish theyd kick out some 128 or 256s once in awhile

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Oct 9, 2024
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dewey328
Oct 9, 2024
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Quote from acutturi :
Mine automatically unlocked at exactly 60 days. I rebooted it and it said all carriers.

Hi there! Did you keep the Straight Talk's plan for just a month or the whole time? Tia..
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Oct 9, 2024
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dewey328
Oct 9, 2024
13 Posts
Quote from cooldillu :
Nice just got the phone with 100% battery

Nice! Same here! Waiting for it to be unlocked so I can park the line.
Oct 10, 2024
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amart565
Oct 10, 2024
6 Posts
Quote from NeoPoF :
ordered one today will keep you posted on the battery and applecare+ status.

I wasn't able to purchase AppleCare on mine. It was in a plastic bubble wrap in a plain box. It did look 99% like new if not newer.
Oct 12, 2024
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Krueg
Oct 12, 2024
4 Posts
Not a great CS experience for me so far: ordered along with new phone number/requesting a new phone number not porting in. I checked out as guest (I also used paypal and I entered straighttalk site through a C B site) on 10/9 at 9pm PST. Still haven't received order confirmation or any digital communciation from straight talk about my order, even though paypal and C B site emailed to notify me of the transaction being complete.
Called today talked to CS at Straighttalk asking for an update. Couldn't find anything about my order via any of the following info: phone number, email address, paypal transaction ID, CC number associated with Pay Pal transaction. CS agents were pleasant, but it is a little frustrating they couldn't give me any info. I realize the guest + paypal combo is maybe not making it easy, but I think the guest process made me put in my email.
Any advice or similar experiences to guide whether I decide to wait it out a bit or dispute with paypal and...I guess try again?
Oct 12, 2024
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oregon14
Oct 12, 2024
11,573 Posts
Quote from Krueg :
Not a great CS experience for me so far: ordered along with new phone number/requesting a new phone number not porting in. I checked out as guest (I also used paypal and I entered straighttalk site through a C B site) on 10/9 at 9pm PST. Still haven't received order confirmation or any digital communciation from straight talk about my order, even though paypal and C B site emailed to notify me of the transaction being complete.
Called today talked to CS at Straighttalk asking for an update. Couldn't find anything about my order via any of the following info: phone number, email address, paypal transaction ID, CC number associated with Pay Pal transaction. CS agents were pleasant, but it is a little frustrating they couldn't give me any info. I realize the guest + paypal combo is maybe not making it easy, but I think the guest process made me put in my email.
Any advice or similar experiences to guide whether I decide to wait it out a bit or dispute with paypal and...I guess try again?
Did you check your spam folder?
TW isn't known for fast shipping, I suggest waiting till Tues before getting concerned (they usually don't ship on weekends).
BTW - brand new Straight Talk SE3's were only $49 plus 1 month plan at Walmart last holiday season, it's possible the same deal will show up again.
Oct 12, 2024
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Krueg
Oct 12, 2024
4 Posts
Quote from oregon14 :
Did you check your spam folder? TW isn't known for fast shipping, I suggest waiting till Tues before getting concerned (they usually don't ship on weekends).BTW - brand new Straight Talk SE3's were only $49 plus 1 month plan at Walmart last holiday season, it's possible the same deal will show up again.
Yep: nothing in spam.
Thanks for mentioning the holiday deal, I thought about waiting for the holiday deals to see what came but this seemed like the deal for now, and though it's just a second/backup device, the need's a little time sensitive.
Oct 12, 2024
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SlySol
Oct 12, 2024
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Quote from Krueg :
Yep: nothing in spam.
Thanks for mentioning the holiday deal, I thought about waiting for the holiday deals to see what came but this seemed like the deal for now, and though it's just a second/backup device, the need's a little time sensitive.
Yeah, I'd recommend giving it a bit of time before being too concerned, as Oregon mentioned. They have some good deals, but they're not known for being great at speed, communication, or CS, lol. Hopefully you'll get a shipping notice by early next week. I think I've occasionally heard of people just receiving the phones without ever getting shipping notice, but don't think it's very common. The total time from order to receiving it is often about a week, although that can certainly vary too.

Here's their "track order" page, although I think you might need to have jotted down your order number when you placed the order. (They have a link for "forgot your order number" but not sure if it works for brand new orders.) Might be something to try though.

https://www.straighttalk.com/support/track-order
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Oct 14, 2024
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Krueg
Oct 14, 2024
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Quote from SlySol :
Yeah, I'd recommend giving it a bit of time before being too concerned, as Oregon mentioned. They have some good deals, but they're not known for being great at speed, communication, or CS, lol. Hopefully you'll get a shipping notice by early next week. I think I've occasionally heard of people just receiving the phones without ever getting shipping notice, but don't think it's very common. The total time from order to receiving it is often about a week, although that can certainly vary too.Here's their "track order" page, although I think you might need to have jotted down your order number when you placed the order. (They have a link for "forgot your order number" but not sure if it works for brand new orders.) Might be something to try though. https://www.straighttalk.com/support/track-order
Device arrived today. Set up took no time at all, 100% battery capacity, and phone looks new. Thanks for the encouragement to patience. Wish they would have had clearer communication, but ship time was reasonable considering my central Oregon location.
Oct 14, 2024
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gyagya
Oct 14, 2024
184 Posts
Quote from Krueg :
Device arrived today. Set up took no time at all, 100% battery capacity, and phone looks new. Thanks for the encouragement to patience. Wish they would have had clearer communication, but ship time was reasonable considering my central Oregon location.
Did the phone arrive locked or unlocked?
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Oct 16, 2024
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amart565
Oct 16, 2024
6 Posts
Does anyone happen to remember what version of iOS was installed when they got it? I forgot and am looking to jailbreak and it needs to be pre ios17
Oct 20, 2024
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SD_new
Oct 20, 2024
301 Posts
So I placed an order through here and have received the phone. However, there are two issues for which I'd appreciate it if anyone with expertise/experience can provide guidance:

1) Upon switching on the iPhone it goes through the normal setup process and then after connecting to Wi-Fi states that it's partially setup. It then asks to either "Erase and Start Over" OR "Continue with partial setup". What option should be selected?

2) There was no SIM card in the package I received from StraightTalk. A plan had to be purchased with the device and it's clearly listed in the order confirmation email from Straight Talk. There's a "Start Here…" set of instructions on which both the phone's IMEI and a SIM number are listed. Is the SIM preprogrammed into the phone? Does it not need a physical SIM card?

TIA to those who are able to provide guidance.
Last edited by SD_new October 19, 2024 at 08:59 PM.
Oct 20, 2024
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oregon14
Oct 20, 2024
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Sim usually comes already in the phone. Should go all the way through setup, software & app updates on wifi. Can always start over (reset) if something goes wrong or doesn't look right.
Oct 20, 2024
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SD_new
Oct 20, 2024
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Quote from oregon14 :
Sim usually comes already in the phone. Should go all the way through setup, software & app updates on wifi. Can always start over (reset) if something goes wrong or doesn't look right.

Appreciate the prompt reply. I didn't expect a pre-installed SIM card so it was pleasantly surprising. Erased the phone and set it up again and it's working fine. Repped!
Oct 21, 2024
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Krueg
Oct 21, 2024
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Quote from gyagya :
Did the phone arrive locked or unlocked?
phone is locked, but has warranty for very nearly a whole year and battery health is 100%. Despite the delay in communication from Straight Talk, this is a deal I'd recommend to others that need a good, cheap phone.

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TrollingBy
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Quote from Krueg :
phone is locked, but has warranty for very nearly a whole year and battery health is 100%. Despite the delay in communication from Straight Talk, this is a deal I'd recommend to others that need a good, cheap phone.
Do you know if I need to do anything special to unlock it. I have waited 60 days and when I put a T-Mobile SIM it says invalid SIM

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