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expiredZiemniak posted Feb 21, 2025 01:16 PM
expiredZiemniak posted Feb 21, 2025 01:16 PM

Straight Talk: Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone + 1-Mo Platinum Unlimited Plan

(+ $300 back in device credits over 12-months)

$360

$665

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Straight Talk has for Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone for $299.99 when you activate a new, single line or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan with prices starting from $60/month (w/ Auto Pay, otherwise $65/month). Additionally, you will receive $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period (must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits). Shipping is free.
  • Note: This is a pre-order with estimated ship date of 3/4/25.
Thanks to Community Member Ziemniak for finding this deal.

Phone Specs:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18 (3 nm) CPU Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
  • Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA11
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Main Camera: Single 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • Weight: 5.89 oz

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Terms:
    • Limited time offer. While supplies last. Device taxes and fees apply. Requires new, single line activation or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan or higher. Must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits; credits will drop if you change plans or fail to continuously maintain active service. Savings based on full retail cost of device. Not available on extended plans. Limit one device per account.
  • 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 Ziemniak
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Straight Talk has for Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone for $299.99 when you activate a new, single line or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan with prices starting from $60/month (w/ Auto Pay, otherwise $65/month). Additionally, you will receive $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period (must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits). Shipping is free.
  • Note: This is a pre-order with estimated ship date of 3/4/25.
Thanks to Community Member Ziemniak for finding this deal.

Phone Specs:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18 (3 nm) CPU Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
  • Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA11
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Main Camera: Single 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • Weight: 5.89 oz

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Terms:
    • Limited time offer. While supplies last. Device taxes and fees apply. Requires new, single line activation or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan or higher. Must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits; credits will drop if you change plans or fail to continuously maintain active service. Savings based on full retail cost of device. Not available on extended plans. Limit one device per account.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Himanshu1236
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Summary:


Plan Cost: $65/month
iPhone 16e Price: $599 - $300 = $299
Total Before Tax: $299 (phone) + $65 (plan) = $364
Unlocking: Use service for 1 month, then keep the second month idle → Phone unlocks.
Number Options: Get a new number or port out an existing one.
Bonus Credit: Keep the number active for 12 months → Get an extra $300 credit.
campysig
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Unlocked today
Activated March 3
April 2, deactivated
checked earlier today was locked
added another month $30 today
May 2 reactivated
Unlocked no sim restrictions after a couple hours.
Ziemniak
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Feb 22, 2025 12:39 AM
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RUBYSTEVENSFeb 22, 2025 12:39 AM
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Quote from He-Man :
I don't think they are going to give you the $300 credit now or even within the 12 months. As per their statement, the $300 credit comes when you complete the 12 months.

In other words, you will be able to use the $300 credit only after 12 months of service. And to use this credit, you essentially need to stay more months.

Nowhere I read that the $300 credit comes in earlier than 12 months. Someone correct me if I am wrong or missed the logic!
Right from ST:
Pay $299.99 when you switch to a Platinum Unlimited plan, and get $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period
Explain it to me.
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Feb 22, 2025 12:43 AM
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tech209Feb 22, 2025 12:43 AM
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Feb 22, 2025 12:45 AM
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tech209Feb 22, 2025 12:45 AM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
Right from ST:
Pay $299.99 when you switch to a Platinum Unlimited plan, and get $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period
Explain it to me.

"For certain customers who are not on the Verizon network or who activated on the Verizon network on or before November 23, 2021, if you have not met the required minimum period of active TracFone Service, TracFone may unlock your cellphone, but you will incur a charge of up to $300, depending on how long your service was active prior to the unlocking request.
TracFone may refuse any unlocking request that would result in an abuse of its Unlocking Policy or is part of an effort to defraud TracFone or its customers. TracFone's Unlocking Policy is subject to change at any time without advance notice"
Feb 22, 2025 12:49 AM
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RUBYSTEVENSFeb 22, 2025 12:49 AM
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Quote from tech209 :
"For certain customers who are not on the Verizon network or who activated on the Verizon network on or before November 23, 2021, if you have not met the required minimum period of active TracFone Service, TracFone may unlock your cellphone, but you will incur a charge of up to $300, depending on how long your service was active prior to the unlocking request.
TracFone may refuse any unlocking request that would result in an abuse of its Unlocking Policy or is part of an effort to defraud TracFone or its customers. TracFone's Unlocking Policy is subject to change at any time without advance notice"
Ya left out the best part:
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.
And all new activations are on the Verizon network.
Feb 22, 2025 01:03 AM
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scREAMZFeb 22, 2025 01:03 AM
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Not sure if it's better now, but I couldn't create an account online and via chat I was 111 in line.
Calling in got immediate service
Feb 22, 2025 01:10 AM
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brownricebranFeb 22, 2025 01:10 AM
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Are you sure mmwave?
Feb 22, 2025 01:14 AM
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pboy2011Feb 22, 2025 01:14 AM
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So far: charged the credit card, no email, doesn't show up in account. Wouldn't be the first time the cancel without notice
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Feb 22, 2025 01:30 AM
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RUBYSTEVENSFeb 22, 2025 01:30 AM
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Quote from brownricebran :
Are you sure mmwave?
No mmWave. Budget iPhone doesn't have flagship features, weird.
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Feb 22, 2025 01:38 AM
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tswoneFeb 22, 2025 01:38 AM
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Quote from pboy2011 :
So far: charged the credit card, no email, doesn't show up in account. Wouldn't be the first time the cancel without notice

Same, waiting on email
Feb 22, 2025 02:02 AM
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UpTimeFeb 22, 2025 02:02 AM
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I asked before in the Samsung A16 thread but got down voted without out any answer. After its unlocked in 60 days is it still bound carriers that use the Verizon network? I honestly don't know.
Also, I ordered the Samsung A16 deal a week ago and the status still has not updated to shipped even though the charged my card. Everytime I login it tells me to my email hasn't been verified either but it won't ever send the verification email everytime I request. Concerned about trying this deal which seems to good to be true lol.
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Feb 22, 2025 02:08 AM
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jorgenismoFeb 22, 2025 02:08 AM
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Sorry but, this iPhone has sim card slot or eSIM only?
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Feb 22, 2025 02:09 AM
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Ziemniak
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Feb 22, 2025 02:09 AM
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Quote from UpTime :
I asked before in the Samsung A16 thread but got down voted without out any answer. After its unlocked in 60 days is it still bound carriers that use the Verizon network? I honestly don't know.
Also, I ordered the Samsung A16 deal a week ago and the status still has not updated to shipped even though the charged my card. Everytime I login it tells me to my email hasn't been verified either but it won't ever send the verification email everytime I request. Concerned about trying this deal which seems to good to be true lol.

It will be fully unlocked on day 61 for use on any network such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.
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Feb 22, 2025 02:15 AM
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Mr_SadnessFeb 22, 2025 02:15 AM
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Summary:
  • Plan Cost: $65/month
  • iPhone 16e Price: $599.99 - $300 = $299.99
  • Total Before Tax: $299.99 (phone) + $65 (plan) = $364.99
  • Unlocking: Use service for 1 month, then keep the second month idle → Phone unlocks.
$364.99 for the iPhone 16e is a savings of $235. Is this a great deal or am I missing something?

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Feb 22, 2025 02:21 AM
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iDroidFeb 22, 2025 02:21 AM
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Quote from jorgenismo :
Sorry but, this iPhone has sim card slot or eSIM only?
eSim only

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