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This deal is DEAD:
Total wireless(as well as other Verizon MVNO like Straighttalk) changed the policy from 60 days after activation to 60 days of active service. This went in to effect April 1st 2025.
tfwunlockpolicy.com
Thanks ashindeed!
Phone Unlocking Policy [tfwunlockpolicy.com]
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expiredBraveWriter146 posted Mar 24, 2025 8:30 PM
Total Wireless Motorola edge 2024 5G Smartphone + 30-Day Total 5G Prepaid Plan
$55
$250
78% off
New Customers w/ Port-In & ID Verificationat Total Wireless
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I don't plan on using the phone for actual cell service, so unlocking is not necessary. I just want a decent android device to use. Thanks in advance!
Update: I ordered a number for $5 from numberbarn, enabled SMS on it, then was able to port it to order this Motorola Edge for free + $55 the plan. Thanks FabulousStranger526!
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I called the unlock department, they gave me a few codes and when they didn't work the guy said you probably need to rack up 60 days of service.
Context: called up total wireless which said the device was eligible but wouldn't unlock so they said call Motorola which I did and they said it's locked to TracFone so I called TracFone up only for a repeat performance so was told you probably need 60 days of service.
That kills it for me - I demand both on a phone. I always use a micro SD card to easily transfer photos & such from a phone.
a) You activate it with a new TF plan (foregoing the TW plan that comes preloaded to its SIM) and it'll be unlocked after 60 days.
b) You activate it with a transfer from an existing TF line, then you won't have to pay out-of-pocket for a new plan, but it won't get unlocked because transferred service no longer count as "paid service" for unlocking purpose.
That kills it for me - I demand both on a phone. I always use a micro SD card to easily transfer photos & such from a phone.
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***Note - the website is basically useless too. Only one IMEI I entered came back as already unlocked, but most came back ineligible, even ones that were already unlocked.
"We apologize, but we cannot process your transaction at this time. Please try again later or call us at 1-866-663-3633."
Now simply opening my cart does this...
***Note - the website is basically useless too. Only one IMEI I entered came back as already unlocked, but most came back ineligible, even ones that were already unlocked.
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