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expiredouloat posted Feb 14, 2025 05:05 AM
expiredouloat posted Feb 14, 2025 05:05 AM

T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone

(via 24 monthly bill credits)

Up to $830 Off w/ Eligible Trade-in

$830

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • 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: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, 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, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 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 ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

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Written by ouloat
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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • 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: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, 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, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 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 ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

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xpeng
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$500 for other plans.
desimillionaire
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You can go thru Costco or Sams club if youre a member. Saves you the $35 fee and you can earn up to a $100 gift card for upgrading.
Nachiketkc
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Seems like Simple Choice does qualify and gets you up to $500 trade in value.
Unfortunately t mobile charges $30 extra on phones (apple sells ip16 for 800 and t mobile for 830.
T mobile also asked for $35 connection charge.
This extra $65 surcharge makes it less appealing ☹️

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Feb 15, 2025 02:31 PM
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dhishiFeb 15, 2025 02:31 PM
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Quote from nittanynorth :
I run a TMO and a Canadian eSIM in my phone. If I upgrade using this EIP, does it mean my phone will be locked for 2 years and I will not be able to use my Canadian eSIM?
If you get this plan you will not need the Canadian Sim anymore. Tmobile service covers Canada roaming too. I use Tmobile free roaming service when I travel to Europe & Asia too. For Europe & Asia I use Whatsapp app to make any calls using data which is free.
Last edited by dhishi February 15, 2025 at 06:34 AM.
Feb 15, 2025 02:31 PM
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UniqueAlpaca719Feb 15, 2025 02:31 PM
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Quote from kalatoker :
Im unlimited freedom plan and I'm getting $500 credit for my iphone 12 mini? Will I have to change plans or can I keep my plan?

I think this was answered.
Feb 15, 2025 02:34 PM
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old_english_dFeb 15, 2025 02:34 PM
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Quote from bbyf1601 :
I went from wanting to do this deal to thinking maybe it's not such a great idea. Doing this deal means you have a locked phone for the next two years and can't upgrade your device for the next two years without losing your bill credits (so no iPhone 17 or 18). I'm assuming that if they're offering this is, they'll offer it again when the 17 launches.
For me, there's enough of an upgrade from the 14 to the 16 to justify doing it. Apple Intelligence, USB-C, better camera and battery life. Keep in mind the 17 won't be out for another 6 months or more. I've been managing to upgrade every 16 to 20 months on these iPhone promos, so I may be in-line for the 18 right around when it releases.
Feb 15, 2025 02:37 PM
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teamblinkkrazeFeb 15, 2025 02:37 PM
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Quote from EagerWallaby3162 :
I am on Tmobile One plan and have iphone 13, can I upgrade without changing the plan and get $500 off?
I have the same plan and tried to upgrade an iPhone 12. It was 500 off which came out to 330 before taxes and fees for an iPhone 16. Still expensive but would pull the trigger if I can confirm Costco or Sam's gives gift cards and waived fees
Feb 15, 2025 02:49 PM
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OceanTwelveFeb 15, 2025 02:49 PM
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Quote from azianandrew :
just traded in wife's iphone 12 and my iphone 12 pro max to upgrade iphone 16 and 16 pro max. Got $500 off each (little sad that pro max didn't get more but $500 is solid enough) and getting $100 costco cash card per upgrade and confirmed $35 connection fee waived. Only thing you pay is tax upfront. The way it charges you monthly is sorta weird but they give you the lump sum of what your phone is worth (in my case, $175 and $90) and then the rest of it is taken off in the monthly payments. So for iphone 16, it was $13.75 and $29.61 for pro max per month.
Hope this helps. Thanks OP! Been finally waiting on a decent upgrade without new lines for the 12s. Not sure if we woulda gotten this solid of a deal if we waited for 17

Edit: I'm on simple choice plan
what's the number for the costco tmobile?
Feb 15, 2025 02:54 PM
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ScarletMagic614Feb 15, 2025 02:54 PM
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Quote from teamblinkkraze :
I have the same plan and tried to upgrade an iPhone 12. It was 500 off which came out to 330 before taxes and fees for an iPhone 16. Still expensive but would pull the trigger if I can confirm Costco or Sam's gives gift cards and waived fees
where did you do all this? online or phone?
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dcmanryanFeb 15, 2025 02:56 PM
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Quote from blahbooboo2 :
https://www.t-mobile.com/responsi...ock-policy

Not according to the policy above linked if the device is not paid off. Perhaps you've already paid off your device?

Years ago, I think they offered temporary device on locks, but I haven't seen or asked for something like that in a while. I wouldn't trust a rep to give me an answer on this anymore.

Edit three, this website does indicate a temporary lock feature. I'll look into it later more thanks

https://networkbuildz.com/t-mobil...ctivation/

Nope not paid off, yes it's temporary unlock and it definitely works and lasts a few months and you can do it again when it expires and lock and unlock as needed. The iPhone I'm not sure how it works as I bailed on iPhone after the 14 series.

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Deal-R-DashFeb 15, 2025 02:57 PM
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Quote from agentxiao :
I have Magenta, but for some reason I was offered the $830 credit for trading in Galaxy s20 FE, I clicked all the way to payment page. Will T-Mobile honor it?
Does it still show the S20 FE on the final page? My trade-in kept glitching and showing that I was trading in an S25 Ultra 5G (not correct) when I kept clicking on S23 Ultra 5G (correct) so it kept giving me a much larger trade-in value that I would never receive. Something weird going on with their website...
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coolmaster121Feb 15, 2025 03:05 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank coolmaster121

Called the Costco T-Mobile line. On simple choice family plan. Upgraded 2 iPhone 13 and got 150 bill credit each, waived activation fees and 350 subtracted from phone price the rest on EIP for 24 months. Then filled out Costco promo on a website with a link they emailed me for $100 Costco card each.
Overall happy with the upgrade.
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kalatokerFeb 15, 2025 03:15 PM
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Tmobile finally fixed the issue with the discount not showing up. It showed up now. I have the Unlimited Freedom plan and this is the first promo I qualified for without having to change my plan. Im trading in my Iphone 12 mini for $500. I love the size of that phone but getting $500 for it after 4 years is worth it. Got the iPhone 16 256gb. It should last me easily 5 years.
Feb 15, 2025 03:28 PM
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legendzhFeb 15, 2025 03:28 PM
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The deal doesn't work for Go5G, has to be Go5G Plus or Next
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CleverLake9090Feb 15, 2025 03:34 PM
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Wait. I'm confused. Why are 14 pro and 14 max completely excluded from this. You can buy or trade in regular 14 or 14 plus but you can't buy nor trade in 14 pro and 14 max. We have a 5 line family plan on Magenta 1.0 and the iPhone 11s on the plan do qualify for the $250 trade in so the plan itself does qualify but the 14 pros and 14 pro max doesn't qualify and only showing $280 & $380 trade-in value without a deal. Super strange.
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teamblinkkrazeFeb 15, 2025 03:35 PM
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Quote from ScarletMagic614 :
where did you do all this? online or phone?
Through the app which is basically the same as online
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Quote from blahbooboo2 :
https://www.t-mobile.com/responsi...ock-policy

Not according to the policy above linked if the device is not paid off. Perhaps you've already paid off your device?

Years ago, I think they offered temporary device on locks, but I haven't seen or asked for something like that in a while. I wouldn't trust a rep to give me an answer on this anymore.

Edit three, this website does indicate a temporary lock feature. I'll look into it later more thanks

https://networkbuildz.com/t-mobil...ctivation/
Temp unlocks are only for Android phones. iPhones are either locked or unlocked. You may be able to convince an agent to unlock early for you [reddit.com], but that is a long shot and they would be violating official policy.

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wangxy2116Feb 15, 2025 03:46 PM
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Quote from OceanTwelve :
what's the number for the costco tmobile?

833-428-1765
Or google Costco T-mobile.

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