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Straight Talk: 128GB Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone + 30-Days Prepaid Service

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Straight Talk has 128GB Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone (Black) + 30-Days Prepaid Service on sale from $244 (when you select Silver Unlimited Data Plan from $45/ Month, discount auto applies in cart). Shipping is free.

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  • Note, 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.
Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Straight Talk has 128GB Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone (Black) + 30-Days Prepaid Service on sale from $244 (when you select Silver Unlimited Data Plan from $45/ Month, discount auto applies in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Member tl215 for sharing this deal.
  • Note, 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.
Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)

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Written by RevOne | Staff

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Written by tl215

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iPhones are unlocked automatically 60 days after activation (with IMEI and a paid plan). You don't even need to open the box. Simply check sickw.com on day 60 or 61 and the status should show unlocked. You can then setup the phone anywhere, without or with a SIM from different service provider.
Bought this from previous deal.

Used edge with ms shopping which was 15% back last time. Bought 2 and showing $30 back pending on both transactions. It's 12% now and seems the best deal available.

I had chase offers on both freedom unlimited and CSR for 25% back capped at $15. Those both qualified so $45 cb plus standard cb from credit cards combined. I see the chase offers are back on both of those cards for me now; almost tempted to try and buy 2 more.

Received both phones, they will come with SIM card and instructions taped to back of iPhone box. Follow instructions which include going to straight talk activation website and inserting the sim. The silver, or whichever plan you choose, is tied to the sim and you will see a message to that effect when completing activation on the website. Once activated, text UNLOCK to 611611 twice and you will receive a response that lists the unlock date. You only have to pay 1 month of service and the device will unlock 60 days post activation.
man... just think about it... obviously they want to sell you.... please read... so many ppl have already gone through the process and have explained many many times that it's just 30 paid and 30 wait

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Quote from jaymez619 :
My budget is $300. I'm "upgrading" from an iPhone 6s. Although I've been shopping for a like-new iPhone 13 Mini, this is the deal I've been waiting for. How much is the iPhone SE going to be?

I think it's going to start at $500
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Quote from Bflo23 :
Did you miss the part where I literally stated that a brand new iPhone SE 2025 is coming out? 2 iPhones in the budget territory. Double the deals for the budget iPhone users. I can't believe people never heard of the iPhone SE 2025. Do you know its screen size? Guess? It won't be 4.7". How does the A18 chip compare to the A15? That is a huge gap.
You're comparing a phone that is twice the price and 4 months from release? Will I notice the extra $250 difference in the iPhone SE 2025 vs the iPhone 13? By your logic, you might as well wait for the iPhone 17 when the iPhone SE is released. There's a time and price for people to upgrade and that time/price is different for everybody. If I can get 3-4 years use out of the iPhone 13, that's less than $100/year that I'm spending on a depreciating asset.
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Quote from TheSeekingYoda :
So $290 in total, and you wait 2 months before you unlock. You can get a good condition one for $318 from eBay now. Is this a good deal?
$318 plus tax & shipping. Straight Talk is a new phone, less expensive, and more reputable than most eBay sellers.
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Roy167
Nov 28, 2024
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So I bought two of these puppies. Activated it and waiting for 60 day timer to time out. Can I go ahead and disconnect the lines now? I have texted their number and it says it will be unlocked on 01/25/25. The reason for disconnecting is so they dont accidentally charge for another month. I have disabled the auto refill option.
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Nov 28, 2024
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Quote from clearanceoilking84 :
It shows $199 in store price Walmart with purchase of the silver plan. This phone screams Verizon all over, but I have AT&T prepaid! will it work for me?? Funny story, Last Black Friday 2023 I lucked out at my local Walmart the electronics coach let me purchase the SE 2022 ST version brand new $50 each black Friday promotionwithout activation because their third-party phone activation system was down that morning. I was only allowed to buy two of them at that price🀣 one I sold the same day for $125. The other one I still have but it's true like others say the battery is horrific. I just keep it as a back up phone to my iPhone 11 πŸ€£πŸ€˜πŸ»πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘Œ
I read some people disabled 5g as they didn't care for it and it helped with battery life for the iPhone SE 3rd Gen.
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Quote from DeepintheHeart :
I followed the instructions. Put sim in phone, didn't activate so went to ST website where it said phone was locked to Total Wireless, called TW and have been transferred back and forth all day. Worst service I've ever gotten.
Another user made the same mistake and was able to contact Straight Talk to tell them he activated on the wrong network. They corrected the issue within 30 minutes.
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Quote from JoeySD :
How many phones can we get per account? Also any resale value once unlocked?
I don't think it's worth resale. Maybe for a trade-in piece for the iPhone 17 or SE 2025.
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Quote from TeroBauMa :
Expert advice needed. This one or Visible 1 year plan with Free iPhone?
Why would you pay for an entire year on Visible when you can get away with only paying for one month on Straight Talk for $45? Unless you see value in the Visible plan, it doesn't make sense. I think most here, including myself, just want the unlocked phone for under $300 and will use on whatever current carrier.
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most people are also getting cashback. $262 after tax and should be around $220 after cashback.

we are now using iphone 11s that were around $100 from a total wireless deal about 6 months ago. debating on if i will send the 13s back to straighttalk or keep them and sell our 11s...i imagine they will net about $80-90 on ebay which would make the 13s essentially $130.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank jaymez619

After browsing through this thread, now I remember why I've avoided cell phone deals here since I was flipping iPhone 5s and getting unlocking done through eBay. The sheer number of repetitive questions in insane. 90% can be answered by reading the details. I wish I knew how to filter out all the repetitive questions. My price is $258.77 in CA. All I can add is you just follow the instructions on the Straight Talk website. Create an account if you haven't already. Select iPhone 13 128GB in the color of your choice, select the $45 Silver Plan with auto-refill to save $2.50, enter payment info, and purchase. Email confirmation took about 10 minutes; check your spam folder. Activate your phone as instructed. Be careful NOT to activate on Total Wireless even though the included instructions may lead you to. Make sure you activate on Straight Talk. Don't try to activate the SIM on any other phone. Don't try to transfer the SIM to another phone. After activation, login in to your Straight Talk account and switch off auto-refill. Text unlock to 611611 and it'll tell you the unlock date.
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Quote from jaymez619 :
After browsing through this thread, now I remember why I've avoided cell phone deals here since I was flipping iPhone 5s and getting unlocking done through eBay. The sheer number of repetitive questions in insane. 90% can be answered by reading the details. I wish I knew how to filter out all the repetitive questions. My price is $258.77 in CA. All I can add is you just follow the instructions on the Straight Talk website. Create an account if you haven't already. Select iPhone 13 128GB in the color of your choice, select the $45 Silver Plan with auto-refill to save $2.50, enter payment info, and purchase. Email confirmation took about 10 minutes; check your spam folder. Activate your phone as instructed. Be careful NOT to activate on Total Wireless even though the included instructions may lead you to. Make sure you activate on Straight Talk. Don't try to activate the SIM on any other phone. Don't try to transfer the SIM to another phone. After activation, login in to your Straight Talk account and switch off auto-refill. Text unlock to 611611 and it'll tell you the unlock date.
Thanks for the concise details.
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Quote from niceperson77 :
most people are also getting cashback. $262 after tax and should be around $220 after cashback.

we are now using iphone 11s that were around $100 from a total wireless deal about 6 months ago. debating on if i will send the 13s back to straighttalk or keep them and sell our 11s...i imagine they will net about $80-90 on ebay which would make the 13s essentially $130.

I'd keep the 13 and sell the 11, the 13 is still a pretty good phone plus you will get a few more years support from Apple. Not to mention greater battery capacity and mature 5G support. Also, your 11 is 64GB I'm assuming so you're also getting double the storage.
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Got mine today and set up was easy. Confirmed unlock date. Set up for Straight Talk. Just going to use for the month and then WIFI only until unlock, when I'll pop in my T-Mobile SIM.

Great deal considering I sold my iPhone SE (3rd Gen) for $170 (just over what I paid for it). Although the processor may be the same, the screen and face ID are a plus. I think the battery life should be better too. I'd say it's worth it for me.
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Quote from varkey :
It looks like the order from Nov 19 never went through, maybe some issue with the payment method (Since I didn't personally place the order, not really sure what went wrong). Either way, got a friend to place the order today, and it went through just fine. Initially it showed the status as Payment approved and sometime later has moved to Pending remote fulfilment. So looks like this order is on the right track.
Hopefully it gets shipped soon.
PSA: Anybody trying to order with a card issued outside the US, it may not go through. StraightTalk seem to be declining orders from their end, even though the transaction itself has gone through with the bank, maybe based on internal risk assessment. The transaction then gets reversed after 24 hours or so. I've been trying with different card networks (Visa/MasterCard/Amex).
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15. Unauthorized Use of Products

Tracfone Products and Service are sold exclusively for use by you, the end consumer. You also agree not to use unauthorized PINs with Tracfone phone or engage in any other unauthorized or illegal use of your phone or the Service, or assist others in such acts, or to sell and/or export Tracfone phones outside of the United States.
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So looks like UPS lost my phone and ST said take it up with them not our problem once it leave our dock

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