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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 02:22 AM
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Maroon8Feb 22, 2025 02:22 AM
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//text the word "UNLOCK" without quotation marks to 611611.//

Will it still get unlocked automatically on day 61 if this step is skipped? Thanks.
Feb 22, 2025 02:28 AM
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oregon14Feb 22, 2025 02:28 AM
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Quote from Maroon8 :
//text the word "UNLOCK" without quotation marks to 611611.//

Will it still get unlocked automatically on day 61 if this step is skipped? Thanks.
Texting 611611 has nothing to do with getting phone unlocked, it's automatically unlocked (if you activate & don't move sim).
Feb 22, 2025 02:35 AM
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duckeggsFeb 22, 2025 02:35 AM
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is there any equivalent good deal for samsung (ultras/FEs) phones as well?
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Feb 22, 2025 02:38 AM
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duckeggsFeb 22, 2025 02:38 AM
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Quote from SKV4m :
Good deal. My contract is up in October for my 15PM. Gonna jump on any free black friday phone offers
i haven't done research on this phone, but it's probably inferior to your 15PM
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Feb 22, 2025 02:39 AM
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Feb 22, 2025 02:51 AM
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RUBYSTEVENSFeb 22, 2025 02:51 AM
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Quote from dambargar :
Disclaimer

Limited time offer while supplies last. Device taxes and fees may apply. Requires new activation or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited plan, external port in and ID Verification. 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. Limit one device per account.


--- Seems like they will charge $300 if plan is cancelled before 12 months
You just would not get the additional $300 in credits, $25 a month.
Feb 22, 2025 02:56 AM
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rishtFeb 22, 2025 02:56 AM
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Will this go lower?
Last edited by risht February 21, 2025 at 07:59 PM.
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Feb 22, 2025 02:59 AM
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duckeggsFeb 22, 2025 02:59 AM
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Quote from SKV4m :
Who cares work is paying 🤣
i mean you didn't mention that lol
Feb 22, 2025 03:00 AM
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SKV4mFeb 22, 2025 03:00 AM
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Quote from risht :
Will this go lower?

Yes when the 17e releases
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Feb 22, 2025 03:03 AM
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NavyLake7907Feb 22, 2025 03:03 AM
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Can somebody explain this deal to me like I'm 5?
I buy the phone for just $300, right? How long do I need to use their $60 a month service?
I see people in the comments saying that the phone unlocks after 60 days but that you need to keep the second month "idle." I don't understand that part. What are the $300 in credits over a 12 month period about?
No trade in required right?
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Feb 22, 2025 03:10 AM
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shik.charmFeb 22, 2025 03:10 AM
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If there a different non Qualcomm processor, do you think usim/vsim can be to use with different providers SIM card? These usim/vsim specifically unlock Qualcomm chips devices.

Please respond if you know
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Feb 22, 2025 03:10 AM
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MellowSparrow7160Feb 22, 2025 03:10 AM
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Quote from NavyLake7907 :
Can somebody explain this deal to me like I'm 5?I buy the phone for just $300, right? How long do I need to use their $60 a month service?I see people in the comments saying that the phone unlocks after 60 days but that you need to keep the second month "idle." I don't understand that part. What are the $300 in credits over a 12 month period about?No trade in required right?
From what I understand, you activate the phone after you receive it and then feel free to cancel the $60 monthly service and just shutdown the phone or just use it via wifi for the first 60 days. Then on the 61st day the phone will be unlocked and you can then use it with any sim (carrier) you feel like.
Feb 22, 2025 03:11 AM
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Ram15000Feb 22, 2025 03:11 AM
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Quote from Himanshu1236 :
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.

Please explain Number Option. are you saying that we can port the number to another provider and just keep the number active and can ask for credit? Isn't that we have to keep the plan for a year to keep the number active?
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Feb 22, 2025 03:16 AM
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johndoe35Feb 22, 2025 03:16 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank johndoe35

Do not port, do not insert a different sim, do not use another esim. Leave the phone exactly the way it is until it is unlocked. After that you can do whatever you want, new sim, new esim or whatever you want.

Consider this your only WARNING!!!
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Feb 22, 2025 03:32 AM
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FL06SRT10Feb 22, 2025 03:32 AM
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Quote from johndoe35 :
Do not port, do not insert a different sim, do not use another esim. Leave the phone exactly the way it is until it is unlocked. After that you can do whatever you want, new sim, new esim or whatever you want.

Consider this your only WARNING!!!

How do you know when it is unlocked? Thanks
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