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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

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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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  • 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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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.
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May 06, 2025 01:58 AM
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CorNutMay 06, 2025 01:58 AM
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Quote from moon_2100 :
Now all the reps at unlocking dept said I need 60 continuous days of active service in order to unlock it. Paid again on 5/3 and need to wait 29 more days. All 3 different reps I talked told me the same thing.
I doubt it, wait a day or 2. Pay for 2 months, and it should be unlocked typically the next day after buying the second month (assuming you're 60+ days past the initial activation). I'm basing that on actual experiences which means more than what ignorant TF employees say.

The common thing is 60 days pass, people see it doesn't unlock then within a day of buying the second month on day 61--63, it unlocks.
May 06, 2025 02:08 AM
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manfromnowhereMay 06, 2025 02:08 AM
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Quote from Kraken09 :
Did you add the extra month close to the 60 day timespan or right after the first month lapsed?
I added it at about day 35-38. They offered a discount since service had lapsed, so that was a nice bonus. So I'm at 60 day since initial activation, but only about 55ish days of actual service.

UPDATE: My 16e is now showing "No SIM Restrictions"
May 06, 2025 02:46 AM
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moon_2100May 06, 2025 02:46 AM
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Quote from CorNut :
I doubt it, wait a day or 2. Pay for 2 months, and it should be unlocked typically the next day after buying the second month (assuming you're 60+ days past the initial activation). I'm basing that on actual experiences which means more than what ignorant TF employees say.

The common thing is 60 days pass, people see it doesn't unlock then within a day of buying the second month on day 61--63, it unlocks.
That didn't happen. After the initial activation, I checked on day 63. It was locked. I didn't pay for month 2. On day 63, I made another payment. On Day 64 its still locked and that's when I talked to unlocking dept. All reps asked me to wait for another 29 more days.
So the trick may be, you need to pay for 2nd month before the 60 days hit.
Last edited by moon_2100 May 5, 2025 at 07:48 PM.
May 06, 2025 03:03 AM
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sggfdaaMay 06, 2025 03:03 AM
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rep claims that the carrier is going through accounts and "correcting" the policy they fall under (i.e., supposedly, lines activated pre-4/1 will auto-unlock after 60 days???). not sure how true this is
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May 06, 2025 03:07 AM
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IcecolddealMay 06, 2025 03:07 AM
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Quote from BenC8698 :
Activated on 3/7, deactivated 4/6, reactivated 4/10 on the bronze plan. Unlocked today 5/5 after I restarted the phone. Weird, I was expecting this tomorrow. I haven't talked to anyone in CS about it.
Similar situation as you. Mine shows unlocked as of today.
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May 06, 2025 03:15 AM
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moon_2100May 06, 2025 03:15 AM
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Quote from Icecolddeal :
Similar situation as you. Mine shows unlocked as of today.
So I think, as long as you pay for the 2nd month within the 60 day period, it will auto unlock once the 60 days have been passed.
Last edited by moon_2100 May 5, 2025 at 08:22 PM.
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May 06, 2025 04:21 AM
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TauhaMay 06, 2025 04:21 AM
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Just checked and my 16e is unlocked showing 'No Sim restrictions' under Carrier Lock. I did purchase the 2nd month plan 2 weeks ago.
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May 06, 2025 06:26 AM
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CorNutMay 06, 2025 06:26 AM
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Quote from moon_2100 :
That didn't happen. After the initial activation, I checked on day 63. It was locked. I didn't pay for month 2. On day 63, I made another payment. On Day 64 its still locked and that's when I talked to unlocking dept. All reps asked me to wait for another 29 more days.
So the trick may be, you need to pay for 2nd month before the 60 days hit.
Well more ppl say otherwise than what's happening with yours. Common theme is wait a day or 2 after you pay for that second month. I'm not saying that's how it works for sure, but objectively it's the most common scenario. Hopefully for the rest of us, your experience is a one off/random issue. I'd reboot your phone day 2 after you renewed before getting too concerned tho
May 06, 2025 10:41 AM
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euuser844834May 06, 2025 10:41 AM
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Activated on 3/6, deactivated 4/6, reactivated 4/15 on the cheapest plan. Checked this morning 5/6 and says No SiIM restrictions, Didn't restart the phone. Was expecting this tomorrow or later with restart. I haven't talked to anyone in CS about it. 👏😊
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May 06, 2025 11:29 AM
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jonnyd330May 06, 2025 11:29 AM
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This is total BS. How can they do this bait and switch. I activated on 3/5 and mine is still locked. I did not pay for second month of service. So what do I do now try to find an agent who will unlock it or just pay for a second month?
May 06, 2025 11:39 AM
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euuser844834May 06, 2025 11:39 AM
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Quote from jonnyd330 :
This is total BS. How can they do this bait and switch. I activated on 3/5 and mine is still locked. I did not pay for second month of service. So what do I do now try to find an agent who will unlock it or just pay for a second month?
Paying for the second month is the only way out. You can try to file a complaint and/or deal with unlimited CS calls/chats.
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May 06, 2025 12:25 PM
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jonnyd330May 06, 2025 12:25 PM
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Quote from gottahavebling :
Paying for the second month is the only way out. You can try to file a complaint and/or deal with unlimited CS calls/chats.
Thank you for letting me know.
May 06, 2025 12:27 PM
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Kraken09May 06, 2025 12:27 PM
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Quote from jonnyd330 :
This is total BS. How can they do this bait and switch. I activated on 3/5 and mine is still locked. I did not pay for second month of service. So what do I do now try to find an agent who will unlock it or just pay for a second month?
I would just pay the extra month. Straight talk has the worst customer service in the wireless game. You'll be endlessly frustrated. Even people filing FCC complaints are being refused at what seems to be at a high rate based on posts here and Reddit. I wanted to wait it out but it's just more time wasted. I think I will just buy a second month at $30. I have a big discount and the autopay discount which I'll stop right after paying.
May 06, 2025 12:37 PM
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jonnyd330May 06, 2025 12:37 PM
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Quote from jonnyd330 :
This is total BS. How can they do this bait and switch. I activated on 3/5 and mine is still locked. I did not pay for second month of service. So what do I do now try to find an agent who will unlock it or just pay for a second month?
So the bronze plan is good enough?

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May 06, 2025 12:52 PM
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jonnyd330May 06, 2025 12:52 PM
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Quote from jonnyd330 :
So the bronze plan is good enough?
Also does this mean the timer starts all over again and I need to pay for this month and next month? How does that work? Ugh this is frustrating.

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