New QVC Customers: 2-Pack Tracfone Nokia Flip 2760 Phone + 1200 Talk/Text/Data 1yr Plans

Crazy8

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Crazy8

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I used to activate iPhone 11s purchased with points from Tracfone with service transfer, and they always got unlocked 60 days after activation. A new iPhone 11 was activated with service transfer on June 23, and still locked after 60 days. I called the Unlocking Dept. today and was told that it was not eligible for unlock because I didn't use an airtime plan to activate it. I said the new requirement was not there when I activated it, but they said it didn't matter as the new policy applied and there was nothing they could do. Very disappointed.
I hope the 2nd phone in this deal would get unlocked, even with a service transfer (it did originally come with a service plan with purchase.) We'll find out in October...

TFW Unlock Portal [tfwunlockpolicy.com] new policy: The cellphone was activated with TracFone service by purchasing and redeeming an airtime plan on that specific phone ("Activation").

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Crazy8

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Aug 26, 2024 9:49 PM

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Crazy8

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I called again to point out the effective date of July 2024, but the CS kept saying that the system showed ineligible to unlock because it was not activated with an airtime plan and the policy was in effect long before June.
I don't know if it would work to unlock if I add a $20 plan now. Not sure if I should file an FCC complaint or use it as a trade-in device.
Phone with bundled service seems ok to unlock with a transfer, for now. See data point [howardforums.com].

golgo1313

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Quote from whenry83

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TracFone unlocks after 60 days

That is what they say... in practice, you'll see many people (including me) who get screwed. I've never been able to get my TracFones unlocked.

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bennewsome

Aug 27, 2024 3:48 PM

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bennewsomeAug 27, 2024 3:48 PM

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these will be perfect for my...legitimate business

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CompassionateVeg

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Quote from Crazy8

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1,200 TTD for the full year.

That is wild! 1200 a month would be pretty reasonable but that's only a hundred texts or minutes a month. I don't think that would work for most people.

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lammcspicy

Aug 27, 2024 4:26 PM

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do we know what time it needs to be activated by ? I dont see it on the listing

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HarryS4062

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Quote from Crazy8

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Yes, same DIY [reddit.com], you just need to provide the verification code TF sent to the phone.

I got the 2x Orbics from ebay deal and activated them last month. Both now have expiry dates of 07/2025. From the reddit post it is not clear if I can combine them and get an effective 07/2026 end date by following the activation steps they mention (I understand this may be possible through customer service chat but DIY is preferred). Can you confirm this is possible to do even if both devices are already activated? Also if I go ahead with getting this deal, can I combine the 2 from this deal as well as my 2 ebay Orbics to get a total of 4 years to 07/2028? Thanks in advance.

J03

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J03Aug 27, 2024 5:42 PM

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What century is it?

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Crazy8

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Crazy8

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Quote from HarryS4062

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I got the 2x Orbics from ebay deal and activated them last month. Both now have expiry dates of 07/2025. From the reddit post it is not clear if I can combine them and get an effective 07/2026 end date by following the activation steps they mention (I understand this may be possible through customer service chat but DIY is preferred). Can you confirm this is possible to do even if both devices are already activated? Also if I go ahead with getting this deal, can I combine the 2 from this deal as well as my 2 ebay Orbics to get a total of 4 years to 07/2028? Thanks in advance.

Since you already activated the two Orbics, you need to contact TF to combine the service (to one phone number, which will have service extended by 10-11 month, to 05/26 or 06/26.) Let me know if you need help to chat with TF. I have a script that I use for service transfer/combine with great success!
If you got this deal, you can transfer the service to the already combined line (DIY [reddit.com] twice), and your service will be on Nokia Flip 2 with expiration of 05/28 or 06/28.

desidude2000

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Quote from bennewsome

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these will be perfect for my...legitimate business

Gus, is that you?

bidon

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Quote from sologhost502

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I can confirm it still works as long as it's a new email + CC number

did not work for me two month ago, they cancelled the order a couple of days later, YMMV

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greg_t

Aug 27, 2024 8:27 PM

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Can I combine the plans to be 1200 TTD for 2 years (1200 TTD per year)? I saw the reddit comment, but unsure if it would apply to me as a new TF used.

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MikeAnnon

Aug 28, 2024 1:26 AM

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Quote from mrayray09

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I have been looking for something like this for my 7year old. Only reason she needs it is for when she is at dance class two nights a week for three hours. I usually pick her up after work, but sometimes they let them out early and/or I run into some traffic.

If you have an old phone, you could try TextNow. I've used them for years without problems: WiFi at home and their cell service (T-Mobile towers) when out and about.

Crazy8

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Crazy8

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Quote from greg_t

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Can I combine the plans to be 1200 TTD for 2 years (1200 TTD per year)? I saw the reddit comment, but unsure if it would apply to me as a new TF used.

If you are new to TF, you can activate the 1st Flip phone to get a new number (and create a new account), then DIY [reddit.com] to transfer the phone number/service to the 2nd Flip, which will have 2,400 TTD for 2 years.

mrayray09

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Quote from MikeAnnon

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If you have an old phone, you could try TextNow. I've used them for years without problems: WiFi at home and their cell service (T-Mobile towers) when out and about.

I dou have a couple of old iphones, but I dont want her to have access to the web. Again, really just an old school phone for calling/texting.

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