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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
6 Posts
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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 04, 2025 10:59 PM
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LavenderRose3394Mar 04, 2025 10:59 PM
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Quote from uknowsana :
Thanks for the info! Appreciated
The one camera it does have is worse (only Hybrid Focus Pixels, not 100% Focus Pixels which every main camera starting with the iPhone 11 has had, and no sensor-shift which every phone since the 12 Pro Max has had for more stable video). And no MagSafe. For $600 not good but at this price not bad at all.
Last edited by LavenderRose3394 March 4, 2025 at 03:21 PM.
Mar 05, 2025 12:10 AM
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Mar 05, 2025 12:10 AM
NotVeryAnonymousHereMar 05, 2025 12:10 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Anyone having issues activating? After entering in zip code, loads to a blank page.
Chiming in here, I also couldn't activate online for the same issue. After fighting it for a bit (different browsers, vpn, make sure Adblock isn't on) I called 18774302355 and activated it in 10 minutes. Annoying, but it's done and the 60-day clock has started.
Mar 05, 2025 12:13 AM
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BlueRidgeDMar 05, 2025 12:13 AM
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Quote from NotVeryAnonymousHere :
Chiming in here, I also couldn't activate online for the same issue. After fighting it for a bit (different browsers, vpn, make sure Adblock isn't on) I called 18774302355 and activated it in 10 minutes. Annoying, but it's done and the 60-day clock has started.
I'm having the same issues with activation.. did exactly what I've done for customers but it's still not activated.. guess I'm gonna have to call smh
Mar 05, 2025 01:11 AM
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Mar 05, 2025 01:11 AM
shodizzleMar 05, 2025 01:11 AM
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Quote from BlueRidgeD :
I'm having the same issues with activation.. did exactly what I've done for customers but it's still not activated.. guess I'm gonna have to call smh

Same issue finally got it activated using the Straight Talk app on my S25
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Mar 05, 2025 01:25 AM
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Mar 05, 2025 01:25 AM
dambargarMar 05, 2025 01:25 AM
711 Posts
unable to activate it online - tried chatting with them but no use - they cant port my number from visible only option is getting new number (visible says its already ported out 7 days ago)
Mar 05, 2025 01:47 AM
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ScarletField785Mar 05, 2025 01:47 AM
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Quote from BlueRidgeD :
I'm having the same issues with activation.. did exactly what I've done for customers but it's still not activated.. guess I'm gonna have to call smh

Activated on app succesfully. I had issues with my account not being recognized for login, so I made a new one and was able to activate there
Mar 05, 2025 01:59 AM
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langkhack19Mar 05, 2025 01:59 AM
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Quote from dambargar :
unable to activate it online - tried chatting with them but no use - they cant port my number from visible only option is getting new number (visible says its already ported out 7 days ago)
You must have bought the Total deal, this one is ST

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Mar 05, 2025 04:00 AM
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sdcpaMar 05, 2025 04:00 AM
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Once it unlocks, am I able to bring this phone over to Total Wireless (as part of the bring your own phone plan)?
Mar 05, 2025 04:18 AM
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FrugalKitty47Mar 05, 2025 04:18 AM
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Quote from BlueDesk545 :
Same. Did you record your order process with the cash back active?
Thank you both, I took a screenshot of the app with it activated but their support team told me to check back in 90 days lol. Or they said ST might not have told them yet. Maybe people should buy it off the web vs app. I already got my phone and was charged and still nothing on the rewards
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graymen2Mar 05, 2025 05:15 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank graymen2

Hope this helps someone. I activate my phone without opening the box using the below method.

I activated online on https://www.straighttalk.com/->Activate->Straight Talk Phone->I want a new number. Entered my IMEI number. I used a new email address/account.

Under my Account Dashboard -> Manage Lines and Devices. I got a new phone number with 29 days left.

Not sure how to check the unlock date. Tried this site - https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home/
- but got "We apologize. Your device is not eligible for our Unlocking Program". Maybe it needs time to update, so will check back tomorrow.
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Mar 05, 2025 06:32 AM
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runtohell121Mar 05, 2025 06:32 AM
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How do you know if you disable autopay? I can't seem to link my phone number to an account anymore after removing it from an account.
Mar 05, 2025 07:03 AM
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weikewlMar 05, 2025 07:03 AM
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Ordered 2 March and delivered today, 4 March. It took many tries to activate since their website sucks. Got a new number and am able to use it on iMessage but not regular text or calls yet. Figured I'll leave it on til tomorrow in case it just takes extra time for MVNO to get activated. Tried to tie the new line to my ST account but it isn't working. This company and their website/network suck. Totally gonna port it out on day 61!
Mar 05, 2025 09:26 AM
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NeatVest456Mar 05, 2025 09:26 AM
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Quote from graymen2 :
Hope this helps someone. I activate my phone without opening the box using the below method.I activated online on https://www.straighttalk.com/->Activate->Straight Talk Phone->I want a new number. Entered my IMEI number. I used a new email address/account.Under my Account Dashboard -> Manage Lines and Devices. I got a new phone number with 29 days left.Not sure how to check the unlock date. Tried this site - https://www.tfwunlockpolicy.com/wps/portal/home/ - but got "We apologize. Your device is not eligible for our Unlocking Program". Maybe it needs time to update, so will check back tomorrow.
This worked with the iPhone 13 as it came with a physical sim. With the esim, I wonder if it's still unlock after 60 days. So there may be a risk of not getting the phone unlock after 60 days. Also, there is 2 ways to check the unlock days. 1st is to text UNLOCK to 611611 which currently there is a system glitch that will response your phone eligible to unlock. 2nd is call the customer service.
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Mar 05, 2025 03:14 PM
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stromosMar 05, 2025 03:14 PM
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Mine came yesterday and it was honestly the easiest time I've had activating a phone. I didn't do anything different ST is pure luck like that.

It will be a massive upgrade from my Dad's SE3. No it's not a flagship but the memory and processor will kept it going for a while.

My only observation is the phone feels a lot lighter than my 16Pro.

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Mar 05, 2025 04:27 PM
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Kraken09Mar 05, 2025 04:27 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
Do you have the order id? Even if there is a pending CC charge, if you check the status and you see Pending payment approval, it's likely that your order would get cancelled later on due to "they could not be processed by our billing verification systems" from Fraud Risk| Verizon Wireless, Inc., [email protected]
I got so many orders cancelled like this, now I can't even place order because I keep getting payment declined message

Did you ever get an order to go through? I just spent an hour on the phone with chat and customer service. They say my order is in processing status and won't send a confirmation email until the order is ready for shipping. It sounds like a load of crap and their reps were pretty clueless. I haven't received one form of communication from my order so far. Every time I order from this company there is a problem.

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