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frontpageDavidS9029 posted Jan 21, 2025 02:24 PM
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Straight Talk 128GB Apple iPhone 13 + 30-Days Service

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Straight Talk has Straight Talk 128GB Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone (Locked, Midnight) on sale for $199 when purchased together with 1-Month of Straight Talk's Gold Unlimited prepaid service plan for $55. Shipping is free.

Select Walmart Stores (link for reference only) [store locator] have Straight Talk 128GB Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone (Locked, Midnight) on sale for $199 when purchased together with and activated In-Store on 1-Month of Straight Talk's Gold Unlimited prepaid service plan for $55.

Thanks community members DavidS9029 and CrimsonStraw5008 for finding this deal
  • Note: Walmart offer valid in-store only, where stock permits. Availability may vary by location.
Details:
  • Your Apple iPhone 13 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.
  • $55 Gold Unlimited plan features (see here):
    • Unlimited talk and texts
    • Unlimited high-speed data (deprioritized)
    • 30GB hotspot
    • International calls to Canada & Mexico
    • Walmart+ membership included (monthly plan)
    • Operates on Verizon's network (check coverage)
Device 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)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Walmart offer valid through May 8th, 2025 (while supplies last).
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's unlock policy.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by DavidS9029
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Straight Talk has Straight Talk 128GB Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone (Locked, Midnight) on sale for $199 when purchased together with 1-Month of Straight Talk's Gold Unlimited prepaid service plan for $55. Shipping is free.

Select Walmart Stores (link for reference only) [store locator] have Straight Talk 128GB Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone (Locked, Midnight) on sale for $199 when purchased together with and activated In-Store on 1-Month of Straight Talk's Gold Unlimited prepaid service plan for $55.

Thanks community members DavidS9029 and CrimsonStraw5008 for finding this deal
  • Note: Walmart offer valid in-store only, where stock permits. Availability may vary by location.
Details:
  • Your Apple iPhone 13 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.
  • $55 Gold Unlimited plan features (see here):
    • Unlimited talk and texts
    • Unlimited high-speed data (deprioritized)
    • 30GB hotspot
    • International calls to Canada & Mexico
    • Walmart+ membership included (monthly plan)
    • Operates on Verizon's network (check coverage)
Device 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)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Walmart offer valid through May 8th, 2025 (while supplies last).
    • Click here to view Straight Talk's unlock policy.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by DavidS9029

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Model: Straight Talk Apple iPhone 13, 128GB, Midnight - Prepaid Smartphone [Locked to Carrier- Straight Talk]

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danteshors
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Wonder if it's worth holding out to see what the upcoming SE4 brings and at what price point.
oregon14
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FALSE INFORMATION!
Many of us have unlocked ST/TW/TF models at 60 days with only the original 30 days of paid service.
Just read any of the TF/TW/ST threads on SD in the past 3 years, you'll find plenty of actual users confirming unlock procedure.

Do your research. CS is very poorly trained & often just reads from a manual or script, they know less than most users.

FYI - my 13 unlocked just now, a day earlier than txt message said - with only the original purchased 30 day plan.

NOTE: unlock policy has changed as of 4/1/25 and now requires 60 days of paid service (30 days no longer works).
ProudToBeAnIndian
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Also , not all stores do in-store activation. So you have to find out store , who have OSL team member that can help you with activation. So its YMMV

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Jan 22, 2025 10:50 PM
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oregon14Jan 22, 2025 10:50 PM
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Quote from skid007 :
Will the same unlock policy applies for other iPhones from straight talk like iPhone SE3? Please help
It applies to all phones sold by Straight Talk, Total Wireless and Tracfone. Unlock policy has nothing to do with model of phone.
Jan 22, 2025 11:17 PM
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Jan 22, 2025 11:17 PM
AQMessiahJan 22, 2025 11:17 PM
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Just purchased. Can someone explain the unlock process (once again). Purchased for use on Simple Mobile which is owned by tracfone as well.
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Jan 23, 2025 12:20 AM
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randymanmsuJan 23, 2025 12:20 AM
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Quote from AQMessiah :
Just purchased. Can someone explain the unlock process (once again). Purchased for use on Simple Mobile which is owned by tracfone as well.
For all cellphones Activated with TracFone service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically, sixty (60) days after Activation.
Jan 23, 2025 01:43 AM
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BraveHamster1077Jan 23, 2025 01:43 AM
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Quote from randymanmsu :
For all cellphones Activated with TracFone service on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically, sixty (60) days after Activation.

So to be clear, if I buy this and go thru 2 months of service, then cancel that service, I have an unlocked phone that can use any SIM?
Jan 23, 2025 02:14 AM
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oregon14Jan 23, 2025 02:14 AM
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Quote from BraveHamster1077 :
So to be clear, if I buy this and go thru 2 months of service, then cancel that service, I have an unlocked phone that can use any SIM?
One month paid service in enough, nothing to cancel when it's month to month.
It's been explained in thread.
NOTE: unlock policy has changed as of 4/1/25 and now requires 60 days of paid service (30 days no longer works).
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Jan 23, 2025 02:24 AM
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sendlenaJan 23, 2025 02:24 AM
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After first month, can I transfer the number to another carrier or do I have to wait out after two months in order for the unlock process to work?
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Jan 23, 2025 04:58 AM
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SlickerSince2016Jan 23, 2025 04:58 AM
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Quote from sendlena :
After first month, can I transfer the number to another carrier or do I have to wait out after two months in order for the unlock process to work?

I would like to know this as well. It is not mentioned in this post and this forum is huge given the history of these kind of deals. Number port ins are usually given better deals, so I would like to recycle through different carriers until it is exhausted.

To unlock, do I let the number go inactive (sockdrawer my phone) with SIM/eSIM after the month of service? Or Can I transfer the number to Metro/Cricket/Total to avail their deals as well?
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Jan 23, 2025 07:30 AM
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wormsdriverJan 23, 2025 07:30 AM
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I got in on the previous deal and have decided not to use the phone. How much can I sell it for unlocked, new in sealed box?
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Jan 23, 2025 02:00 PM
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gyagyaJan 23, 2025 02:00 PM
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Quote from mchandra13 :
Quick question - I heard in other threads where ppl said that if you try to order more than one phone from ST or Total Wireless at the same address, the address will get banned. Does it apply to this Walmart deal as well.

Yes. This happened to me. Be careful
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Jan 23, 2025 04:11 PM
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ajtaurus2011Jan 23, 2025 04:11 PM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
My local store refused this offer. The website shows it in stock, but they say they don't have any. Not sure why, but it could also be a genuine mismatch of inventory.
Sometimes staff resell in Facebook
Jan 23, 2025 04:53 PM
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Veran7Jan 23, 2025 04:53 PM
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Quote from mchandra13 :
Quick question - I heard in other threads where ppl said that if you try to order more than one phone from ST or Total Wireless at the same address, the address will get banned. Does it apply to this Walmart deal as well.
Only if you have bought more than one phone at once. I bought a previous deal a couple years ago and am still able to do this one
Jan 23, 2025 05:02 PM
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CrimsonStraw5008Jan 23, 2025 05:02 PM
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Also in stock/available on straight talk website.
Jan 23, 2025 06:24 PM
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TemA3160Jan 23, 2025 06:24 PM
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Quote from NaPra :
This has happened in some instances where the packer doesn't scan the 2nd barcode, but it's not the norm. If that happens, you can still return the phone and get the money back.
Agreed, we bought one of these during the holidays and had no issues with activation. It just automatically unlocked after 60 days a few days ago and we are using on our Spectrum phone service. No issues whatsoever on the Straight Talk side. The most challenging thing was setting up the bring your own device set up on Spectrum. We needed to chat with a rep and she got us going pretty quickly.
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Luigis3rdcousinJan 23, 2025 07:30 PM
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Quote from RelaxedPenguin2752 :
I am a iPhone se guy, I like the home button. My se3 is almost done it glitches out and gets slow , my memory is close to full. I've been waiting on se4 to come out for several months now last I read it's due in march. It's not going to be 200$ or close maybe double if we're lucky . I'm considering this 13 altho I hate not having a home button.

I had every SE since the beginning until I got a 12 2 years ago. And I was big time Touch ID. Hated the idea of Face ID because I knew people with the X and XS who had to do stupid smiles just to make the thing unlock.

The 12 and on fixed that. It's shockingly good. It's so good it's actually faster than Touch ID. I couldn't believe it. Everyone I know who struggled with Touch ID I tell them to get a more modern iPhone because it's worth it.

But this was also the clincher for me. SE battery life is horrendous. And the standard iPhone 12 even had more than double the battery life of any SE model. And the 13,14,15,16 has better battery life than the 12. When you enable dark mode. It's super crazy energy efficient.

I went from having to fully charge my phone 2-3 times a day to never. Or once a day at night.

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Jan 23, 2025 08:13 PM
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alifaisal01Jan 23, 2025 08:13 PM
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Quote from supersteveart :
Do not buy from WM. They will send you a phone with scanning it properly and you will not be able to activate it.
If the correct staff member is in the store they can activate it right there. There is a process that they need to follow. I had to take the phones back to store and the manager was able to first refund and charge again with doing the activation.

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