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T-mobile: $1000 Bill credits on iPhone 16 series with new line + trade-in (Most Plans)

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New offer from T-mobile, stolen from desterpot on reddit [reddit.com]. Up to 1k bill credits for iPhone 16 series with a new line and trade-in. Most plans qualify, check if your SOC is on the 33 page list [sprintswac.tk]. If you don't know your plan's SOC, how to find it out yourself [reddit.com]. Each plan has multiple variations / SOC codes, no one knows if your variation / SOC code works when you ask "Does Stupid Choice work?"

2 iPhones for the price of 1 line:
1) Your grandfathered plan [sprintswac.tk]
2) BOGO line: 2 lines for price of 1. ID240574 [reddit.com]
3) Cheap trade-ins: $100 S9 and S10e on ebay
4a) Buy at Costco and Sams Club T-mobile Kiosk: No $35 DCC fee, gift cards for new lines
4b) Buy at Apple. No $35 DCC fee, no gift card, but iPhones purchased directly from Apple are unlocked, even with carrier financing.

Fine Print
ON US with new line and trade
Get up to $1000 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 iPhone 16 Pro [t-mobile.com], iPhone 16 Plus [t-mobile.com], iPhone 16 [t-mobile.com], iPhone 14 Plus [t-mobile.com] or iPhone 14 [t-mobile.com] on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase; plus $35 device connection charge.
Add a new line of service on an eligible Go5G or other qualifying plan
Trade in an eligible device in good condition:

Get up to $1000 off:
Apple iPhone: 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy: S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, Z Fold5, Z Flip5

Get up to $830 off:
Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 13, 13 mini, 14, 14 Plus, 15, 15 Plus
Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21 FE, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S24, S24+, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra, Z Flip3, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Flip4
OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G
Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
Moto: razr+ (2023)

Get up to $415 off:
Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen)
Samsung Galaxy: S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A71 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold 2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7a, 8a
LG: V60 ThinQ
Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022

Receive a one-time bill credit based on your trade-in value, and the balance of the offer via 24 monthly bill credits totaling up to $1,000.
If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due; contact us. Bill credits end if you pay off device early. For well-qualified customers.

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $999.99 – iPhone 16 Pro 128GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, and trade-in (e.g., Save $1000: iPhone 13 Pro / Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Up to $1,000 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices per account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

OFFER ID P988

Apple Activate ID240725

Additional Terms:

Apple Activate ID240725 [t-mobile.com] - expired
Promo Code: P988
Start Date: December 13, 2024
Credit: up to $41.67/mo. for 24 months

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g. $999.99 – iPhone 16 Pro). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, and trade-in (e.g. Save $1000: Apple 13 Pro; Save $830: Apple 11 Pro; Save $415: Apple iPhone 6) required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Up to $1,000 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices per account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

Purchase a eligible Apple iPhone on a monthly payment plan, trade-in an eligible phone, activate a new voice line on a qualifying plan and save up to $1000 via one-time trade-in and monthly bill credits.

Military, First Responders, and 55 plans:

ID240723 Same except $200 less trade-in values. Check your SOC here [sprintswac.tk]. Don't know why T-mobile went stingy with those plans.

Apple Activate ID240723
Promo Code: P989
Start Date: December 13, 2024
End Date: January 2, 2025
Credit: Up to $33.34/mo. for 24 months


Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g. $829.99 – Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB). Bill credits end if you pay off early.Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & trade-in (e.g. Save $800: Apple 13 Pro; Save $630: Apple 11 Pro; Save $315: Apple iPhone 6) required. $35 device connection charge due at sale. If you have cancelled lines in the past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Up to $800 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 offer discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

Purchase a eligible Apple iPhone on a monthly payment plan, trade-in an eligible phone, activate a new voice line on a qualifying 55, Military, or First Responder plan and save up to $800 via monthly bill credits.
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New offer from T-mobile, stolen from desterpot on reddit [reddit.com]. Up to 1k bill credits for iPhone 16 series with a new line and trade-in. Most plans qualify, check if your SOC is on the 33 page list [sprintswac.tk]. If you don't know your plan's SOC, how to find it out yourself [reddit.com]. Each plan has multiple variations / SOC codes, no one knows if your variation / SOC code works when you ask "Does Stupid Choice work?"

2 iPhones for the price of 1 line:
1) Your grandfathered plan [sprintswac.tk]
2) BOGO line: 2 lines for price of 1. ID240574 [reddit.com]
3) Cheap trade-ins: $100 S9 and S10e on ebay
4a) Buy at Costco and Sams Club T-mobile Kiosk: No $35 DCC fee, gift cards for new lines
4b) Buy at Apple. No $35 DCC fee, no gift card, but iPhones purchased directly from Apple are unlocked, even with carrier financing.

Fine Print
ON US with new line and trade
Get up to $1000 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 iPhone 16 Pro [t-mobile.com], iPhone 16 Plus [t-mobile.com], iPhone 16 [t-mobile.com], iPhone 14 Plus [t-mobile.com] or iPhone 14 [t-mobile.com] on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase; plus $35 device connection charge.
Add a new line of service on an eligible Go5G or other qualifying plan
Trade in an eligible device in good condition:

Get up to $1000 off:
Apple iPhone: 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy: S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, Z Fold5, Z Flip5

Get up to $830 off:
Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 13, 13 mini, 14, 14 Plus, 15, 15 Plus
Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21 FE, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S24, S24+, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra, Z Flip3, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Flip4
OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G
Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
Moto: razr+ (2023)

Get up to $415 off:
Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen)
Samsung Galaxy: S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A71 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold 2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7a, 8a
LG: V60 ThinQ
Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022

Receive a one-time bill credit based on your trade-in value, and the balance of the offer via 24 monthly bill credits totaling up to $1,000.
If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due; contact us. Bill credits end if you pay off device early. For well-qualified customers.

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $999.99 – iPhone 16 Pro 128GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, and trade-in (e.g., Save $1000: iPhone 13 Pro / Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Up to $1,000 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices per account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

OFFER ID P988

Apple Activate ID240725

Additional Terms:

Apple Activate ID240725 [t-mobile.com] - expired
Promo Code: P988
Start Date: December 13, 2024
Credit: up to $41.67/mo. for 24 months

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g. $999.99 – iPhone 16 Pro). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, and trade-in (e.g. Save $1000: Apple 13 Pro; Save $830: Apple 11 Pro; Save $415: Apple iPhone 6) required. If you have cancelled lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Up to $1,000 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices per account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

Purchase a eligible Apple iPhone on a monthly payment plan, trade-in an eligible phone, activate a new voice line on a qualifying plan and save up to $1000 via one-time trade-in and monthly bill credits.

Military, First Responders, and 55 plans:

ID240723 Same except $200 less trade-in values. Check your SOC here [sprintswac.tk]. Don't know why T-mobile went stingy with those plans.

Apple Activate ID240723
Promo Code: P989
Start Date: December 13, 2024
End Date: January 2, 2025
Credit: Up to $33.34/mo. for 24 months


Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g. $829.99 – Apple iPhone 16 Pro 128GB). Bill credits end if you pay off early.Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & trade-in (e.g. Save $800: Apple 13 Pro; Save $630: Apple 11 Pro; Save $315: Apple iPhone 6) required. $35 device connection charge due at sale. If you have cancelled lines in the past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Up to $800 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 offer discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

Purchase a eligible Apple iPhone on a monthly payment plan, trade-in an eligible phone, activate a new voice line on a qualifying 55, Military, or First Responder plan and save up to $800 via monthly bill credits.

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Dec 19, 2024
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jamiejmSD
Dec 19, 2024
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what suggestion or better can go, if i like to port in 3~4 lines? thanks.
what got after chat online with Tmobile: 4lines essential unlimited plan 100/mo + tax (~$120total); or port in 3 lines with go5g+ plan (2lines $150/mo tax included, the 3rd line is free). each line can trade in for up to 1k
Dec 19, 2024
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Jackfruit669
Dec 19, 2024
407 Posts
Quote from UniqueRoad4244 :
So basically you still pay one phone. You got $2000 for two trade in when you stack the promos BOGO and new line+trade in? Correct? But I don't understand what the point to stack these two promos. To me you seems pay ahead of time. Isn't just use newline+trade in good enough?

Newline+tradein is good for one new device. Since, I need 2 new devices, went with BOGO promotion and stack it with trade-in promo. So, either $2000 credit for two new devices or $1000 credit for one new device. But, the line cost is same (one line or two lines) as is it BOGO promo.
Dec 19, 2024
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Gunn3r
Dec 19, 2024
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So how exactly do we combine the bogo deal with purchasing through Apple? Which part goes first?
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ouloat
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Quote from jamiejmSD :
what suggestion or better can go, if i like to port in 3~4 lines? thanks.
what got after chat online with Tmobile: 4lines essential unlimited plan 100/mo + tax (~$120total); or port in 3 lines with go5g+ plan (2lines $150/mo tax included, the 3rd line is free). each line can trade in for up to 1k
Essentials (option 1) is the cheapest for the most lines, but you won't be eligible for other promotions and technically will be de-prioritized before other plans in case of congestion. Will that happen to you; depends on where you are and how busy it gets. If you go this route and need new phones in a couple years, you can have someone else signup for a new T-mobile "future" essentials plan w/ new phones and then you can port out to another carrier and then port back into the new essentials plan. This will cancel your current essentials but will let you keep your numbers in the new person's essentials.

Go5G+ is their standard offering, nothing special about that price. But you are eligible for BOGO lines and other promotions. If you are going this route, talk to a rep and get their insider code for signing up so you can at least get 20% off on your plan.
Dec 19, 2024
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UniqueRoad4244
Dec 19, 2024
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Can anyone help me to understand the point to stack two promotions? Currently there is one promotion BOGO and newline+tradein. In my opinion, there is not make any sense to stack two promotion. Basically newline+tradein is what the best, why do you still need to use BOGO?

Let's assume all new phone value are $1000 (just for simple calculation)

So let's say you have two trade-in phones, each phone worth $1000 trade in value. If you add two new lines and trade in, you basically get two new Ip 16 for free. Now if you stack on BOGO, let's say you pay one phone and get another one, and stack the newline+trade in value, you continue to trade in two phones and get $2000 values. But you paid $1000.

So I don't get the point to stack BOGO and newlines+trade-in promotions. Can someone help?
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chillair
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Quote from UniqueRoad4244 :
Can anyone help me to understand the point to stack two promotions? Currently there is one promotion BOGO and newline+tradein. In my opinion, there is not make any sense to stack two promotion. Basically newline+tradein is what the best, why do you still need to use BOGO?

Let's assume all new phone value are $1000 (just for simple calculation)

So let's say you have two trade-in phones, each phone worth $1000 trade in value. If you add two new lines and trade in, you basically get two new Ip 16 for free. Now if you stack on BOGO, let's say you pay one phone and get another one, and stack the newline+trade in value, you continue to trade in two phones and get $2000 values. But you paid $1000.

So I don't get the point to stack BOGO and newlines+trade-in promotions. Can someone help?
You would still get two free iPhone 16 for free with the BOGO. The trade-in promo will apply on the "free" line as well. So with two trade-in phones, and adding two new lines, you will get two free iPhones and pay for one line only.
Dec 19, 2024
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UniqueRoad4244
Dec 19, 2024
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Quote from chillair :
You would still get two free iPhone 16 for free with the BOGO. The trade-in promo will apply on the "free" line as well. So with two trade-in phones, and adding two new lines, you will get two free iPhones and pay for one line only.

Thank you. But I am still confused. The newlines+trade in need two lines and pay two lines. For BOGO, you get free one line, what the meaning of free one line, do you need pay anything for the free line? I think I didn't get the meaning of free one line.

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nennen
Dec 19, 2024
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Be careful with the trade-in deal. I participated in a trade-in deal last time for a free Moto Edge with any phone trade-in. I sent in my iPhone 5 and received a confirmation email stating that my trade-in was processed. However, I continued to receive monthly bills for the "free" phone as an equipment fee. I had to call them each month to request a refund for the incorrectly billed equipment fee.
This month, they even claimed that my trade-in phone was broken, more than six months after my refund request. Initially, they refused to refund me, but after I asked to speak to a manager, they finally admitted that the iPhone I sent in was working and refunded me for this month's equipment fee. I was assured that I would no longer receive this bill, but I think I should call them again next month since they have never been honest about their promises.
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chillair
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Quote from UniqueRoad4244 :
Thank you. But I am still confused. The newlines+trade in need two lines and pay two lines. For BOGO, you get free one line, what the meaning of free one line, do you need pay anything for the free line? I think I didn't get the meaning of free one line.
Free line = no line charge. If your plan is a tax/fee inclusive, then it's $0, otherwise you would still have to pay the taxes and fees.
Dec 19, 2024
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UniqueRoad4244
Dec 19, 2024
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Quote from chillair :
Free line = no line charge. If your plan is a tax/fee inclusive, then it's $0, otherwise you would still have to pay the taxes and fees.

Now I think I got it. BOGO just pay one line if you don't really need a new line (or two) to get the deal. (Plus potential gift cards from Costco), Am I right ?
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Quote from UniqueRoad4244 :
Now I think I got it. BOGO just pay one line if you don't really need a new line (or two) to get the deal. (Plus potential gift cards from Costco), Am I right ?
If you don't need any new line, and have two phones to trade-in, and want two new phones, BOGO with trade in promo gives you the most value. You would have to pay for one line, and get two new phones.

Just with the trade in promo, you would pay for one line still but only get one new phone.
Dec 19, 2024
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UniqueRoad4244
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Quote from chillair :
If you don't need any new line, and have two phones to trade-in, and want two new phones, BOGO with trade in promo gives you the most value. You would have to pay for one line, and get two new phones.

Just with the trade in promo, you would pay for one line still but only get one new phone.

Yes, I got it. I'm on unlimited kickstarter grandfathered plan. I am actually doing new line+trade-in promotion for two new phones/lines. I have done it though I can cancel it this week. But I'm not sure if I'm eligible to have BOGO in Costco. That would be really nice way to do so.
Dec 19, 2024
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jamiejmSD
Dec 19, 2024
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Quote from ouloat :
Essentials (option 1) is the cheapest for the most lines, but you won't be eligible for other promotions and technically will be de-prioritized before other plans in case of congestion. Will that happen to you; depends on where you are and how busy it gets. If you go this route and need new phones in a couple years, you can have someone else signup for a new T-mobile "future" essentials plan w/ new phones and then you can port out to another carrier and then port back into the new essentials plan. This will cancel your current essentials but will let you keep your numbers in the new person's essentials. Go5G+ is their standard offering, nothing special about that price. But you are eligible for BOGO lines and other promotions. If you are going this route, talk to a rep and get their insider code for signing up so you can at least get 20% off on your plan.
thanks, does that mean i can find a csr, port in all 4 lines, got BOGO (buy2 new lines, with the other 2 for free), in total with go5g+, month bill will be all in $120 in total? with trade in for iphones, if so looks super good
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Quote from jamiejmSD :
thanks, does that mean i can find a csr, port in all 4 lines, got BOGO (buy2 new lines, with the other 2 for free), in total with go5g+, month bill will be all in $120 in total? with trade in for iphones, if so looks super good
No, 3rd line cannot be BOGO, it's already a free line.

Go5G+
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3 (free)
$160

BOGO
Line 4
Line 5
+ $40

Autopay Discount
5 lines x $-5 = $-25

Subtotal
$175

Insider Discount (assuming you can get one from a rep, ask very nicely and be prepared for rejection, it reduces their commission)
$175 x 20% = $35

Total monthly including tax
$175 - $35 = $140

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Dec 19, 2024
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MattymattG
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I am paying $135 for four lines with TMO (formerly Sprint). We all have 13s which are paid in full and owned by us. I am confused by all these offers. I assume we don't really qualify for the upgrade, right? I mean without paying for a higher cost plan?

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