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expiredZiemniak posted Feb 21, 2025 1:16 PM

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

$360

$665

45% off
(+ $300 back in device credits over 12-months)at Straight Talk
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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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Written by Ziemniak

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Apr 15, 2025 5:56 PM
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minmasterApr 15, 2025 5:56 PM
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wait, if I activated my 16e before 4/1, it'll still unlock after 60 days even with 1 month of service? I activated mine around March 7, so this new policy shouldn't affect me, right?
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Apr 15, 2025 5:59 PM
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twistrmanApr 15, 2025 5:59 PM
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Quote from minmaster :
wait, if I activated my 16e before 4/1, it'll still unlock after 60 days even with 1 month of service? I activated mine around March 7, so this new policy shouldn't affect me, right?
That is what we are all trying to figure out and hope some of the 1st to get it done have answers.
Last edited by twistrman April 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM.
Apr 15, 2025 6:02 PM
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minmasterApr 15, 2025 6:02 PM
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Quote from twistrman :
That is what we are all trying to figure out and hope so of the 1st to get it done have answers.
thanks. they cannot change the rules after we already activated under the prior policy!!!
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Apr 15, 2025 6:57 PM
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PutinApr 15, 2025 6:57 PM
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Quote from minmaster :
thanks. they cannot change the rules after we already activated under the prior policy!!!
They just did.
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Apr 15, 2025 7:07 PM
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twistrmanApr 15, 2025 7:07 PM
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Quote from minmaster :
thanks. they cannot change the rules after we already activated under the prior policy!!!
I mean ... sure. But who here is going to take them to court or actually deal with the FCC for this? No one. So ...
Last edited by twistrman April 15, 2025 at 12:13 PM.
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Apr 15, 2025 7:12 PM
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minmasterApr 15, 2025 7:12 PM
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Quote from twistrman :
I mean ... sure. But who here is going to take them to court or actually deal with the FCC for this? No one. So ...
could we threaten to do a c/c chargeback?
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Apr 15, 2025 9:20 PM
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dealsfinder2011Apr 15, 2025 9:20 PM
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Did anyone's get unlocked? I bought mine on March 16, paid one month ending today. Not sure to buy plan for one more month.

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Apr 15, 2025 9:27 PM
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spacemanvtApr 15, 2025 9:27 PM
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Quote from minmaster :
could we threaten to do a c/c chargeback?
good luck lol
might as well throw away your phone
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Apr 15, 2025 10:46 PM
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euuser844834Apr 15, 2025 10:46 PM
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I just bought a refill for $30 using Chase's cash back and five dollar coupon from straight talk. Now let's hope after the second month it's unlocked and it's not that you have to have a continuous 60 day service. Lol.
Apr 16, 2025 1:41 AM
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dealsfinder2011Apr 16, 2025 1:41 AM
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Quote from gottahavebling :
I just bought a refill for $30 using Chase's cash back and five dollar coupon from straight talk. Now let's hope after the second month it's unlocked and it's not that you have to have a continuous 60 day service. Lol.
Where did you get the coupon from straight talk?
Apr 16, 2025 1:47 AM
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dealsfinder2011Apr 16, 2025 1:47 AM
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When I try to take the bronze plan it says I will lose some discount, probably it is referring to the $300 back in 12 months offer on this phone. So if I continue with the platinum unlimited basically the plan is $65-$25 which is $40 with Walmart plus continued and probably some tax showing $44.44 for me.
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Apr 16, 2025 5:41 AM
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minmasterApr 16, 2025 5:41 AM
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Quote from twistrman :
I mean ... sure. But who here is going to take them to court or actually deal with the FCC for this? No one. So ...
Looks like someone filed FCC complaint, and got a call back and they were able to get it unlocked eventually. Might have to go there. https://www.reddit.com/r/Straight...xperience/
Last edited by minmaster April 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM.
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Apr 16, 2025 6:10 AM
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nighttimecatApr 16, 2025 6:10 AM
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Quote from minmaster :
Looks like someone filed FCC complaint, and got a call back and they were able to get it unlocked eventually. Might have to go there. https://www.reddit.com/r/Straight...xperience/
Thank you for the data point. That's going to be my course of action in case mine doesn't unlock automatically. I'm definitely not paying another dime, simply on principle.
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mkdenarApr 16, 2025 6:58 AM
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I activated 3/5, about 18 days to hit my 60 not looking forward to the hassle but will post here. Since it was before they updated their policy on 4/1 I think people should be good, if you activated after I'd just downgrade to the cheapest plan or find the best deal on a prepaid card
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twistrmanApr 16, 2025 1:23 PM
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Quote from minmaster :
Looks like someone filed FCC complaint, and got a call back and they were able to get it unlocked eventually. Might have to go there. https://www.reddit.com/r/Straight...xperience/ [reddit.com]
This is a good thread. Thanks for posting it.
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