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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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Mar 03, 2025 07:56 PM
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WiseWinter256Mar 03, 2025 07:56 PM
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Quote from WiseWinter256 :
Ordered 2/21 at ~11am pacifc, order status still at approved
Received tracking number at 6am on 3/1, UPS tracking shows label created at 4pm on 2/28, but no delivery date estimate yet as UPS hasn't received the package.
Mar 03, 2025 08:39 PM
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kide1Mar 03, 2025 08:39 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank kide1

UPS changed delivery date from 03/03 to 03/04, even if the phone is already in local facility for more than 24 hours.
On another note, C1 Shopping will not provide cashback. They said the item is marked as not eligible for cashback by the seller. Why then they sent the offer email? Bite and switch tactic. 🤬
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Mar 03, 2025 08:40 PM
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dust26Mar 03, 2025 08:40 PM
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I just activated mine, texted UNLOCK to 611611, and it responded with, "Your device is already unlocked," but in reality, it's still locked. Any idea how can I get the unlock date?
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Mar 03, 2025 08:56 PM
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FantasticSwing492Mar 03, 2025 08:56 PM
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Quote from kide1 :
UPS changed delivery date from 03/03 to 03/04, even if the phone is already in local facility for more than 24 hours. On another note, C1 Shopping will not provide cashback. They said the item is marked as not eligible for cashback by the seller. Why then they sent the offer email? Bite and switch tactic. 🤬
It seems like local UPS is holding the phones until today and delivers them to customers on 3/4 as planned. Those received their phones might be lucky.
Mar 03, 2025 09:01 PM
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iamiableMar 03, 2025 09:01 PM
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Quote from dust26 :
I just activated mine, texted UNLOCK to 611611, and it responded with, "Your device is already unlocked," but in reality, it's still locked. Any idea how can I get the unlock date?
Can you tell me how did you activate? I am trying to activate it online and it gave me 2 options if I have already purchased a plan or do I need to purchase one. I selected already purchased, then it ask for the plan pin. Do you know where to get that from?
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Mar 03, 2025 09:04 PM
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langkhack19Mar 03, 2025 09:04 PM
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Just received the phone. However, after I put my IMEI on the website and clicked Continue, it just show a blank webpage, anyone experienced the same thing as me? Currently stuck there and can't activate the service
Mar 03, 2025 09:07 PM
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dust2Mar 03, 2025 09:07 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
Just received the phone. However, after I put my IMEI on the website and clicked Continue, it just show a blank webpage, anyone experienced the same thing as me? Currently stuck there and can't activate the service

I had the same issue, I had to download the straight talk app, and activated from the app worked for me.

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Mar 03, 2025 09:09 PM
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dust2Mar 03, 2025 09:09 PM
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Quote from iamiable :
Can you tell me how did you activate? I am trying to activate it online and it gave me 2 options if I have already purchased a plan or do I need to purchase one. I selected already purchased, then it ask for the plan pin. Do you know where to get that from?

The first option you need to choose "straight talk phone", not "bring your own phone"
Mar 03, 2025 09:20 PM
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langkhack19Mar 03, 2025 09:20 PM
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Quote from dust2 :
I had the same issue, I had to download the straight talk app, and activated from the app worked for me.
I was able to add my esim, I could text and call now so I guess I don't have to activate on ST website (I haven't done that).
Last edited by TenderArm455 March 3, 2025 at 01:24 PM.
Mar 03, 2025 09:32 PM
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dzapMar 03, 2025 09:32 PM
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Mine was supposed to be delivered today but it just arrived at a local facility 3 hours or so ago. Too late for "out for delivery" for today. UPS still saying it should be delivered today but I doubt it.

Ordered during round 2 when they came back in stock.
Mar 03, 2025 09:52 PM
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dust2Mar 03, 2025 09:52 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
I was able to add my esim, I could text and call now so I guess I don't have to activate on ST website (I haven't done that).

Did you try text UNLOCK to 611611?
Mar 03, 2025 09:57 PM
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langkhack19Mar 03, 2025 09:57 PM
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Quote from dust2 :
Did you try text UNLOCK to 611611?
Yes I did, they still have bug that said my phone is unlocked already (which I'm not). I also chat with CS and they confirmed my line has been activated
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Mar 03, 2025 10:02 PM
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twistrmanMar 03, 2025 10:02 PM
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Quote from minmaster :
happened to me!
I hope not. If you tell me it is cancelled I am hoping that is true, because I ordered another one with a different CC from a guest account after that. That one says "Pending remote fulfillment".

I got 2 more calls and a text from citi if it was me trying to order a phone. after ST cancelled the order and I see a -391 pending. So I am going to assume that was really cancelled.
Mar 03, 2025 10:08 PM
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langkhack19Mar 03, 2025 10:08 PM
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Quote from twistrman :
I hope not. If you tell me it is cancelled I am hoping that is true, because I ordered another one with a different CC from a guest account after that. That one says "Pending remote fulfillment".

I got 2 more calls and a text from citi if it was me trying to order a phone. after ST cancelled the order and I see a -391 pending. So I am going to assume that was really cancelled.
Ya all my cancelled orders have been reversed. Some of them were not being charged in the first place at all

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Mar 03, 2025 11:57 PM
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helloha1Mar 03, 2025 11:57 PM
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Quote from dust26 :
I just activated mine, texted UNLOCK to 611611, and it responded with, "Your device is already unlocked," but in reality, it's still locked. Any idea how can I get the unlock date?
Same behavior for me, too. Let me know if you get more info!
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