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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

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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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 02:42 PM
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fatcoolFeb 22, 2025 02:42 PM
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Quote from CosbysQuaaludes :
People are going gaga over a 6 inch phone with one back camera and a UUGE notch in 2025 for $360? Oh. Cause apple shiny
They have no idea this is lame phone at best
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Feb 22, 2025 03:02 PM
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Crazy8Feb 22, 2025 03:02 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Crazy8

Quote from elite-01 :
With esim, can anyone confirm that the phone does NOT have to turn on for UNLOCKING like psim. I want to keep the sealed box for GIFTING.
All you need is the phone IMEI to activate the service on ST and create an account. You can keep the phone sealed in box and it will be automatically unlocked 60 days after activation. You can check the lock status on sickw.com

Quote from DelightfulScene6677 :
Simply impossible for keep the sealed box. You have to turn on the device, activate the service on the device or otherwise the unlock timer WILL NOT start.
This is simply not true. You activate the service with the IMEI on ST site, and the unlock timer will start.
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Feb 22, 2025 03:37 PM
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oasisallureFeb 22, 2025 03:37 PM
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If I reduce my plan from platinum to a lower plan, can I continue to receive $25 credit per month?
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Feb 22, 2025 04:14 PM
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XMotoXFeb 22, 2025 04:14 PM
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Quote from oasisallure :
If I reduce my plan from platinum to a lower plan, can I continue to receive $25 credit per month?
Says in the post "must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits"
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Feb 22, 2025 04:14 PM
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Feb 22, 2025 04:14 PM
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Quote from oasisallure :
If I reduce my plan from platinum to a lower plan, can I continue to receive $25 credit per month?
"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."
Feb 22, 2025 04:32 PM
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Mr_SadnessFeb 22, 2025 04:32 PM
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Quote from chrysler :
Existing account adding a new line can get $15 off.

Order Summary

SubTotal
$50.00

$599.99

Discount

-$300.00

Mandatory Taxes and Fees
$1.97

$0.00

Other fees and Surcharges
$0.39

$0.00

Shipping

FREE

Order Total

$352.35

You will be charged when order is shipped.

No tax?
Last week I bought a Samsung A16 from Straight talk. If I activate my Samsung A16 today with 1 month of Gold unlimited. Will I be considered an existing account and be eligible for the 2nd line discount?

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Feb 22, 2025 05:02 PM
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Feb 22, 2025 05:02 PM
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Quote from XMotoX :
Keep in mind this isn't a "new" phone other than the processor and AI capabilities.

I still think the iPhone 13 is the better deal considering you get MagSafe, another camera, etc.

If you aren't dead set on Apple Intelligence which from what I gather is a joke so far then I think the 13 is the better buy.
Depends on the users. I've been watching the 13 too since Thanksgiving and gave it a lot of thoughts, but haven't bitten. I will go for 16e for 3 more years of updates than the 13, don't need MagSafe nor another camera...And for older people to use. For myself, Pro Max.
Feb 22, 2025 05:39 PM
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vrx3mFeb 22, 2025 05:39 PM
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Quote from Crazy8 :
All you need is the phone IMEI to activate the service on ST and create an account. You can keep the phone sealed in box and it will be automatically unlocked 60 days after activation. You can check the lock status on sickw.com


This is simply not true. You activate the service with the IMEI on ST site, and the unlock timer will start.
Thanks. Can you also keep a ST android phone sealed in box to auto unlock if activation is completed online?
Feb 22, 2025 05:41 PM
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SkillfulDeer9519Feb 22, 2025 05:41 PM
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Has anyone called to confirm that this plan is as it seems? Will there be no extra $300 charge after canceling the Premium phone plan?
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Feb 22, 2025 07:21 PM
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BenC8698Feb 22, 2025 07:21 PM
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Finally managed to get an email to verify my account so maybe that's a good sign that their email system is catching up with all the orders.
Besides that I printed a pdf of my order confirmation and it shows as approved on my account transactions. Chat customer support also said the order went through before it showed on the transactions page.
Feb 22, 2025 07:23 PM
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BenC8698Feb 22, 2025 07:23 PM
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Quote from SkillfulDeer9519 :
Has anyone called to confirm that this plan is as it seems? Will there be no extra $300 charge after canceling the Premium phone plan?
It's a prepaid plan so unlikely that they would charge additional money after the fact. There's nothing to cancel as long as you don't select autopay.
Feb 22, 2025 07:25 PM
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NavyLake7907Feb 22, 2025 07:25 PM
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I just bought it. I'll keep you guys updated.
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Feb 22, 2025 07:47 PM
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pboy2011Feb 22, 2025 07:47 PM
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My account now shows the transaction as approved, fingers crossed! Smilie
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sequoia_caFeb 22, 2025 07:50 PM
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Quote from pboy2011 :
My account now shows the transaction as approved, fingers crossed! Smilie
Ordered the first time last night but got the cancellation email this morning. Reordered again and now it's is showing pending remote fulfillment 🫨

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