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expiredFrugalForever posted Apr 7, 2025 3:30 AM

Total Wireless Samsung Galaxy A35 Smartphone + 30-Day Total 5G Prepaid Plan

$55

$280

80% off
New Customers w/ Port-In & ID Verificationat Total Wireless
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Total Wireless offers New Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Smartphone (locked) for Free when purchased with 30-Days of Prepaid Service on their Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $55. Port-in of an existing phone number and ID verification is required. Device will unlock automatically 60 days after plan activation w/ two months of active, paid service required in order to unlock as of April 1, 2025 (see unlock policy). Shipping is free.
  • Note: You must select $55 ($50 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G Unlimited Plan or $65 ($60 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan to get the phone for free (see plan info).
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Device Specs:
  • 6.6" 2340x1080 resolution Super AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen display
  • Samsung Exynos 1380 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • microSD card slot
  • Main Cameras: 50 MP (wide) / 8 MP (ultrawide) / 5MP (macro)
  • Selfie Camera: 13 MP (wide)
  • WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 / NFC / GPS
  • Stereo speakers
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • USB 2.0 Type-C port
  • Fingerprint sensor (under display, optical)
  • 25W wired charging
  • No wireless charging
  • Android 14
  • 5000 mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Total Wireless is a no-contract, prepaid wireless phone service provider that is owned by / operates on the Verizon network.
    • Qualify for the discounted price by verifying your identity through Veriff.
    • Activate your new device by transferring your current phone number to Total Wireless.
    • This offer is limited to two devices per account.
    • To transfer your phone number, service must be currently active with a provider outside the Tracfone family of brands. Taxes and fees may apply.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by FrugalForever
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Total Wireless offers New Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Smartphone (locked) for Free when purchased with 30-Days of Prepaid Service on their Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $55. Port-in of an existing phone number and ID verification is required. Device will unlock automatically 60 days after plan activation w/ two months of active, paid service required in order to unlock as of April 1, 2025 (see unlock policy). Shipping is free.
  • Note: You must select $55 ($50 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G Unlimited Plan or $65 ($60 w/ AutoPay) Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan to get the phone for free (see plan info).
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Device Specs:
  • 6.6" 2340x1080 resolution Super AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen display
  • Samsung Exynos 1380 Octa-Core Processor
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • microSD card slot
  • Main Cameras: 50 MP (wide) / 8 MP (ultrawide) / 5MP (macro)
  • Selfie Camera: 13 MP (wide)
  • WiFi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 / NFC / GPS
  • Stereo speakers
  • IP67 dust/water resistant
  • USB 2.0 Type-C port
  • Fingerprint sensor (under display, optical)
  • 25W wired charging
  • No wireless charging
  • Android 14
  • 5000 mAh battery
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Total Wireless is a no-contract, prepaid wireless phone service provider that is owned by / operates on the Verizon network.
    • Qualify for the discounted price by verifying your identity through Veriff.
    • Activate your new device by transferring your current phone number to Total Wireless.
    • This offer is limited to two devices per account.
    • To transfer your phone number, service must be currently active with a provider outside the Tracfone family of brands. Taxes and fees may apply.
  • 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 FrugalForever

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Apr 9, 2025 7:07 PM
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TimlessApr 9, 2025 7:07 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
it's going to be massive FCC complaints with both Straight Talk and Total customers. You'd think Verizon would know better and apply the policy legally but I have my doubts, they didn't even put it online until days after the 1st. I wish you luck.
Or charge backs
Apr 9, 2025 7:16 PM
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oregon14Apr 9, 2025 7:16 PM
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Quote from sdsniffer :
I noticed many people mentioned about the rebranding idea, is it a working solution with successful unlock with Tracfone, or is it just a "thought"? Thanks!
rebranding loses the monthly plan you already paid for because it's not transferable. used to be more common when phones were sold without plans but now it doesn't make much sense.
Apr 9, 2025 7:20 PM
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oregon14Apr 9, 2025 7:20 PM
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Quote from Timless :
Or charge backs
issue is the fine print - policy states they can make changes at any time so people are likely screwed.
Apr 9, 2025 7:27 PM
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TimlessApr 9, 2025 7:27 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
issue is the fine print - policy states they can make changes at any time so people are likely screwed.
Yes, but not retroactively
Otherwise they could say never unlock ever
Apr 9, 2025 7:27 PM
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PurpleOne9873Apr 9, 2025 7:27 PM
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Quote from keratoo :
In your case, you could show them the TW policy using way back machine to see that at least until April 5th, the 60 day active policy wasn't there. https://web.archive.org/web/20250...yAP8WlbU!/
Yes, I had the screenshot of this page, thanks to the user who first mentioned it a couple of pages back. The TW rep never did ask for proof of old policy. But yeah, I feel confident having this proof.

Edit: - that was you that first mentioned it. Thanks. ☺️
Apr 9, 2025 7:35 PM
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oregon14Apr 9, 2025 7:35 PM
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Quote from Timless :
Yes, but not retroactivelyOtherwise they could say never unlock ever
Don't give them any ideas! I agree it was a crappy/illegal thing for them to do, but they just seem to keep getting away with it.
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Apr 9, 2025 7:39 PM
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PurpleOne9873Apr 9, 2025 7:39 PM
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Quote from oregon14 :
Don't give them any ideas! I agree it was a crappy/illegal thing for them to do, but they just seem to keep getting away with it.
Really? Do they actually get away with this kinda stuff? Can we not escalate this to our local County District Attorney?

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Apr 9, 2025 8:13 PM
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DTresonateApr 9, 2025 8:13 PM
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If FCC complaint actually does something im in. If not im already entangled in this web. Im thinking about buying the (iPhone 14 128GB Total Wireless Port in with 2 months of service $304.99) new deal that just popped up. If i can confirm that a second line drops the plan to $30x2 might be a go.
Apr 9, 2025 8:17 PM
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TonlineApr 9, 2025 8:17 PM
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Quote from PurpleOne9873 :
More people need to file FCC complaints so that TW prioritizes the issue of retroactively applying their new Unlock Policy.
Would you mind sharing how and what you did to file your FCC complaint? I don't know anything about the process.
Apr 9, 2025 8:30 PM
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vrx3mApr 9, 2025 8:30 PM
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Quote from DTresonate :
If FCC complaint actually does something im in. If not im already entangled in this web. Im thinking about buying the (iPhone 14 128GB Total Wireless Port in with 2 months of service $304.99) new deal that just popped up. If i can confirm that a second line drops the plan to $30x2 might be a go.
That is if the phone unlocks in 60 days or less. Any delay then your looking at another month out of pocket.
Few phone of mine unlocked right on the 59 day.
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Apr 9, 2025 8:31 PM
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oregon14Apr 9, 2025 8:31 PM
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Quote from Tonline :
Would you mind sharing how and what you did to file your FCC complaint? I don't know anything about the process.
Search FCC complaint and fill out form, someone from higher level TW/TF/ST support will call you in a day or two.
Apr 9, 2025 8:52 PM
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PurpleOne9873Apr 9, 2025 8:52 PM
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Quote from Tonline :
Would you mind sharing how and what you did to file your FCC complaint? I don't know anything about the process.
Here's the link to FCC...
https://consumercomplaints.fcc.go...int-Issues

FCC forwards your complaint to TW, and the TW- Govt Affairs dept called me back the next day. My case is not resolved yet, as it's escalated to another dept.

Note: I feel I have a valid claim since I bought and activated my 2 Samsung A35 phones in Feb, and so the new unlocking policy effective 1 April should NOT apply to me.
Apr 9, 2025 11:15 PM
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mamajumaApr 9, 2025 11:15 PM
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Quote from leiff :
I called total Wireless they confirmed I can only have the code sent to the number I'm trying to Port from when trying to place order. Fortunately I was able to move my esim from my lost phone into another spare phone I had. But now I'm stuck in the next step verify process. Wheel keep spinning
ONthe iPhone 14 deal last month I sent the verification to a Google voice number since it wouldn't go to any of my tmobile phones. When the phone came I activated it on a different ported number with no problems.
Apr 9, 2025 11:16 PM
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mamajumaApr 9, 2025 11:16 PM
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Quote from NotMeAgain :
i did phone deal last year. last week i log in to same email, it says my ID verification expired. Just did id verification all over again. it went through fine and ordered this phone last fri.
I had to do another verify and my account is active and my last verification was maybe a month ago.

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Apr 10, 2025 12:15 AM
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mamajumaApr 10, 2025 12:15 AM
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Quote from DTresonate :
If FCC complaint actually does something im in. If not im already entangled in this web. Im thinking about buying the (iPhone 14 128GB Total Wireless Port in with 2 months of service $304.99) new deal that just popped up. If i can confirm that a second line drops the plan to $30x2 might be a go.
I got the iPhone 14 plus deal last month and just did this deal as a 2nd line today. I only had the options of $55 or $65 plan for my 2nd line. The lower price add-a-line only shows up after you have a $55 or $65 plan in your cart.

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