For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service.
Unlock Policy, Effective April 1 [tfwunlockpolicy.com]
expiredFrugalForever posted Apr 07, 2025 03:30 AM
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expiredFrugalForever posted Apr 07, 2025 03:30 AM
Total Wireless Samsung Galaxy A35 Smartphone + 30-Day Total 5G Prepaid Plan
New Customers w/ Port-In & ID Verification$55
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The a35 is good, and is likely the last of the "good" Samsung a-series phones with an SD slot. The a36 and a56 don't have them.
I got the previous (nearly identical) a54 deal and was very happy with it. The two phones are architecturally almost identical (same processors and ram). It's not a speed demon, but is fast enough to do all "normal" stuff, like social media, email, phone, etc... without any real performance problems. Maybe a gamer would be disappointed with it, and it will be getting OneUI 7 very, very soon.
Porting in a number is a hassle -- if you don't already have a phone number.
The whole ID verification is just...how do the kids say it nowadays...."totes wack".
No idea how they're storing your image and credentials -- or who has access to them -- or what the process is for them to expunge that data -- or who is ensuring they're following best practices.
Oh who am I kidding, your DL and image are being sold to the highest bidder. We all know that.
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I found the trick and updated my comment above. I was able to get the 2nd phone free with $30 plan. However, I just did a quick test for ordering iPhone 13, it will charge me $165 for it, so there is no cheaper plan for iPhone 13, even it's for a second line.
I found the trick and updated my comment above. I was able to get the 2nd phone free with $30 plan. However, I just did a quick test for ordering iPhone 13, it will charge me $165 for it, so there is no cheaper plan for iPhone 13, even it's for a second line.
Unlike you,I can't get the offer online for a second line of service for $30 for another A35 to acompany my first A35 I ordered a few days ago. No matter,I would just be purchasing for resale anyways and I think paying $165 for an iPhone 13 with 3 months of service will make more reale profit vs $60 A35 anyways, unless I'm mistaken. I should be able to sell the iPhone 13 as soon as I activate it and be able to include 3 months of unlimited service with the sale. granted I will only be able to sell it to someone who's too lazy to do the deal themselves
This makes it a so-so deal, coupled with the port-in AND identity verification stuff (where some 3rd party gets a copy of your biometrics).
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Never mind, I found the trick to get the 2nd free phone with $30 plan!
When I was asked "Already a Total Wireless customer?", I should NOT enter the phone number for my first line, but go ahead to pick the phone just like I ordered the 1st phone. It looked to me a bug. BTW, it didn't ask me to do the ID verification for the second time.
Glad you got it to work, but the steps you went through were different than the steps I went through. I never got anything asking "already a Total Wireless customer?" I was already logged into my account on my computer. Did you order via a mobile device? Maybe that's the difference? Would love to circle back when the 2nd phones arrive to see how our bills are calculated for 2 lines.
This makes it a so-so deal, coupled with the port-in AND identity verification stuff (where some 3rd party gets a copy of your biometrics).
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It doesn't change the deal by much though - even at $110 this phone is worth the money (it has SD and eSIM - which makes it very nice).
The annoying hassle with porting and ID, plus adding the 60-day service might make it borderline, if you don't necessarily need the service (and just want a good phone on the cheap).
How does this Samsung Galaxy A35 compare to Moto Edge 2024?
My complaint is similar to yours. My Edge reached its 60-day mark yesterday and did not unlock. I called the unlocking department, and they told me that I need to satisfy the new unlocking policy...
Maybe 300 for iPhone 13 if you resell it?
I believe you're mistaken you can downgrade the second month to $40 on your first phone. If you get a second device then you should be able to get discounted service for $30 per month. So $90 for first device with auto pay and $60 for second device.
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Never mind, I found the trick to get the 2nd free phone with $30 plan!
When I was asked "Already a Total Wireless customer?", I should NOT enter the phone number for my first line, but go ahead to pick the phone just like I ordered the 1st phone. It looked to me a bug. BTW, it didn't ask me to do the ID verification for the second time.
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Yes it's due to arrive today
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