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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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Jun 04, 2025 11:48 PM
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kqian111Jun 04, 2025 11:48 PM
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Quote from holly_molly :
I would capture it while ordering
found it and tried it on the order status pg. The status just shows a lump sum payment without any itemized details. Does yours show differently?
Jun 04, 2025 11:57 PM
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holly_mollyJun 04, 2025 11:57 PM
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Quote from kqian111 :
found it and tried it on the order status pg. The status just shows a lump sum payment without any itemized details. Does yours show differently?
Send that to cap1
Jun 05, 2025 12:02 AM
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holly_mollyJun 05, 2025 12:02 AM
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Quote from kqian111 :
That order status doesn't itemize what you purchased. It just shows a lump sum charge from Straighttalk. C1 CS keeps demanding an itemized receipt which I can't produce.
I don't know about that but i sent them the screenshot pf order status and i think the second one which showed order shipping information. Mine was approved based on it.

Maybe talk to ST support to send invoice or something? It is worth $100, give it a shot
Jun 05, 2025 01:38 AM
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GreedyPigJun 05, 2025 01:38 AM
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Any DPs from people that took the chargeback route?
Jun 07, 2025 10:53 PM
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MellowSparrow7160Jun 07, 2025 10:53 PM
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Sharing my timeline update and hope it helps someone:
March 6, 2025 - Activated the phone (by turning it on)
April 5, 2025 - Service was deactivated (did not renew)
May , 8th 2025 - Decided to reactivate (After chatting with support, purchased a Bronze plan for another 30 days).
June 7th, 2025 - Checked my phone on http://tfwunlockpolicy.com . It said the phone is not eligible for unlock. Decided to reach out to their support via chat. After providing them my details, they asked why do i want to unlock the phone and I told them that i would like to use my international sim along with my local sim on my phone (so that I don't have to carry two phones with me all the time). They advised that they have submitted a request and that the phone will be unlocked within 2 business days.
Two minutes later - Restarted my phone. Unlocked (No SIM Restrictions)
Needless to say this has been an arduous journey. Good luck to others and hope you manage to successfully unlock your devices as well.
Cheers
Jun 08, 2025 04:58 AM
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FrugalKitty47Jun 08, 2025 04:58 AM
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Quote from holly_molly :
Bs. I had this issue twice with them where cb was over $100 each. When i send them email that is was not tracked, they would say to wait 30 days. 30 days later they came back to say wait 90 days. By this time you would be out of return period and on their mercy if they want to do as "gesture "
How did you get 109$? They only offered me 90 saying it was only eligible for cb for the pretax/promo price of just 299?
Jun 08, 2025 05:00 AM
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FrugalKitty47Jun 08, 2025 05:00 AM
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Quote from Fanime :
Cap1 cashback didn't register when I made the purchase so I waited 90 days. Emailed them and they said that the purchase wasn't eligible but added $109 cashback as a courtesy.
How did you get 109$? They only offered me 90 saying it was only eligible for cb for the pretax/promo price of just 299?

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Jun 08, 2025 01:05 PM
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kqian111Jun 08, 2025 01:05 PM
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Quote from FrugalKitty47 :
How did you get 109$? They only offered me 90 saying it was only eligible for cb for the pretax/promo price of just 299?
Did you provide them an itemized invoice? if not, they just go by the nominal charge amount.
Jun 08, 2025 07:15 PM
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FrugalKitty47Jun 08, 2025 07:15 PM
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Quote from kqian111 :
Did you provide them an itemized invoice? if not, they just go by the nominal charge amount.
I tried to give them a screenshot of just the total but unfortunately they asked for an itemized receipt :'(
They said "Please send us a copy of your itemized order receipt in JPEG or PDF format from the merchant that includes the purchase date, travel dates, the retailers name, items purchased, discounts/coupons used, additional fees, taxes, subtotal and total and we will be happy to look into it."
But regardless I'm glad they actually did provide an adjustment even off just the 299 since we were all forced to pay for a second month.
Thanks everyone for the updates and guidance throughout this process!!
Jun 08, 2025 07:18 PM
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kqian111Jun 08, 2025 07:18 PM
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Quote from FrugalKitty47 :
I tried to give them a screenshot of just the total but unfortunately they asked for an itemized receipt :'(
They said "Please send us a copy of your itemized order receipt in JPEG or PDF format from the merchant that includes the purchase date, travel dates, the retailers name, items purchased, discounts/coupons used, additional fees, taxes, subtotal and total and we will be happy to look into it."
But regardless I'm glad they actually did provide an adjustment even off just the 299 since we were all forced to pay for a second month.
Thanks everyone for the updates and guidance throughout this process!!
Unfortunately I never got an order confirmation email from them that itemized the purchase showing the phone and plan prices. All I can send them is the high level total on ST website. You're lucky you got an itemized email to claim the 299 phone.
Jun 08, 2025 09:51 PM
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FrugalKitty47Jun 08, 2025 09:51 PM
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Quote from kqian111 :
Unfortunately I never got an order confirmation email from them that itemized the purchase showing the phone and plan prices. All I can send them is the high level total on ST website. You're lucky you got an itemized email to claim the 299 phone.
Are you sure its not in your spam folder? Did you create an account with them? I am able to still see my order history on their website when I look at the Order History page that also shows the itemized purchase.
Jun 09, 2025 12:30 AM
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kqian111Jun 09, 2025 12:30 AM
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Quote from FrugalKitty47 :
Are you sure its not in your spam folder? Did you create an account with them? I am able to still see my order history on their website when I look at the Order History page that also shows the itemized purchase.
Yeah when I look up my order by order number, all I see is the total charge with tracking info and status saying shipping. No itemization.
Jun 11, 2025 07:24 AM
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FeistyFang9228Jun 11, 2025 07:24 AM
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Is anyone else having trouble with unlocking even after 60 days? I kept the 60 day service and when i spoke to their rep, they said it automatically unlocked after day 60. I tried to setup a new esim from a different provider and they said your phone still shows "sim locked". Any ideas?
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Jun 11, 2025 12:52 PM
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twistrmanJun 11, 2025 12:52 PM
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Quote from FeistyFang9228 :
Is anyone else having trouble with unlocking even after 60 days? I kept the 60 day service and when i spoke to their rep, they said it automatically unlocked after day 60. I tried to setup a new esim from a different provider and they said your phone still shows "sim locked". Any ideas?
A much of a PITA it is contact ST

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Jun 11, 2025 01:16 PM
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cisasteelersfanJun 11, 2025 01:16 PM
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Quote from FeistyFang9228 :
Is anyone else having trouble with unlocking even after 60 days? I kept the 60 day service and when i spoke to their rep, they said it automatically unlocked after day 60. I tried to setup a new esim from a different provider and they said your phone still shows "sim locked". Any ideas?
Does your phone show "no sim restrictions"? I had an issue trying to set up a USMobile Warp eSIM, but typing in the IMEI on verizon's BYOD page fixed it instantly: https://www.reddit.com/r/USMobile...t/iymqrgh/

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