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frontpage Posted by Demon170 • Apr 10, 2025
frontpage Posted by Demon170 • Apr 10, 2025

Total Wireless 128GB Apple iPhone 13 + 90-Days Service (New Customers w/ Port-In)

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$165

$249

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Total Wireless offers New Customers: 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (locked) for Free with purchase / activation on a 3-Month Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $165 (3 months prepaid upfront at $55/month) or 3-Month Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan for $195 (3 months upfront at $65/month). Port-in of an existing phone number and ID verification is required. Shipping is free.
  • Note: You must select 3-Month $55 Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $165 or 3-Month $65 Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan for $195 to get the phone for free (see plan info).
Thanks to community member Demon170 for sharing this deal.

Device Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G & 4G LTE Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • 802.11ax WiFi 6 | Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe charging and accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)
New Unlock Policy:
  • Effective April 1, 2025, device will automatically unlock 60 days after activation date with two months of paid active service now required in order to qualify for unlocking. Prior to this policy change, activation on only one month of service and the 60 day waiting period were required.
  • See complete unlock policy here.

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 Demon170
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Total Wireless offers New Customers: 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (locked) for Free with purchase / activation on a 3-Month Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $165 (3 months prepaid upfront at $55/month) or 3-Month Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan for $195 (3 months upfront at $65/month). Port-in of an existing phone number and ID verification is required. Shipping is free.
  • Note: You must select 3-Month $55 Total 5G Unlimited Plan for $165 or 3-Month $65 Total 5G+ Unlimited Plan for $195 to get the phone for free (see plan info).
Thanks to community member Demon170 for sharing this deal.

Device Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G & 4G LTE Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • 802.11ax WiFi 6 | Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe charging and accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)
New Unlock Policy:
  • Effective April 1, 2025, device will automatically unlock 60 days after activation date with two months of paid active service now required in order to qualify for unlocking. Prior to this policy change, activation on only one month of service and the 60 day waiting period were required.
  • See complete unlock policy here.

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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WittyHose355
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You dont have to do this necessarily as the verification code they send when you are purchasing the phone doesnt have to be the phone number you are porting. You can get the verification code on any number then when you port a number over you can use the number barn number for $5
mixpie
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Id photo required
ROOSKIE
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Yes, but nobody sold you something for $125-200 under retailer wholesale cost.
You get what you pay for.
You can buy this phone for more without the requirements.
If they did not require this some folks would buy dozens to resell (which I have no exact issue with other than it make such a deal impossible to offer)
Decide for yourself.
It's really no different from walking into T-mobile and signing a contract to get a 'free' or subsidized iphone. They take your id there.

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techdesai2
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
For those who blindly give away their privacy to save a few dollars, deserve neither the discount nor their privacy.
I see what you are doing.
You want the "subsidized" phone…just not willing to pay full price for it.
And when you get called on your bs you change the issue.

Half the "freebie" online stuff including Google, etc work on this principle. If you value privacy go live in a bunker.
Last edited by techdesai2 April 10, 2025 at 02:39 PM.
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Apr 10, 2025
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techdesai2
Apr 10, 2025
872 Posts
Quote from beerbaron22 :
Question: Did a similar deal about 3 weeks ago, and was activated at that time. Will my phone still unlock with one month of paid service and 60 days or do I have to have two months paid now?
It seems policy changed in 4/1.

All who did before 4/1 have a reasonable chance of phone unlocking even if they don't buy 2nd month.

I say "reasonable" since the other thread has both examples of phones unlocking and unlocking (assuming a pre 4/1 purchase and 2 months passing).
Apr 10, 2025
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BlueDesk545
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from techdesai2 :
It seems policy changed in 4/1.All who did before 4/1 have a reasonable chance of phone unlocking even if they don't buy 2nd month.I say "reasonable" since the other thread has both examples of phones unlocking and unlocking (assuming a pre 4/1 purchase and 2 months passing).
I have reasonable doubt about this🙃
Apr 10, 2025
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seewyte
Apr 10, 2025
215 Posts
How do you get the PIN from TN to port out? Chats only available 10-5 EST
Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025
WittyHose355
Apr 10, 2025
113 Posts
Quote from jinmc :
What's that cheapest method to get a number to transfer? Google voice? number barn?
I did number barn for $5 activated my phone start to finish in about 20 minutes
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Apr 10, 2025
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WittyHose355
Apr 10, 2025
113 Posts
Quote from BudmanTom :
This is a great deal but it's $165 not $155. Let's hope they unlock the phone after 2 months.
No need to hope its in their terms of service as long as you pay for the 2 months
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Apr 10, 2025
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WittyHose355
Apr 10, 2025
113 Posts
Quote from RippyNY :
Any luck from buying number from number barn and used for port in? Will it unlock after 60 days with this number? Please let me know the steps
I did number barn a few days ago to activate an Iphone 15 I got from them a few days ago for $5 i was set up in about 20 minutes.

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Apr 10, 2025
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WittyHose355
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from qprhooligan :
Any joy using number barn?
worked for me for $5
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jinmc
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from WittyHose355 :
I did number barn for $5 activated my phone start to finish in about 20 minutes
I'm going to try google voice, it's $3 to unlock the number so it works that be great if not i'll give number barn a shot Smilie!
Apr 10, 2025
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WittyHose355
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from keithjo :
From the posts I've read it's not a definite that this phone can be unlocked for a different carrier after the 3 months?
Why the heck would they put 60 days in their terms of service for unlocking and then decide nah we arent going to honor that.
Apr 10, 2025
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ayall
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from dirks7649 :
After you receive the phone, you activate and initiate the actual port in online. This is where you have to input all your port in data: account number, code, address
Does anyone know if this part is necessary for the unlock?
I thought it would just auto-unlock 60 days after purchase or arrival.

I read on other threads where folks just stored the phone for a couple months and once they pulled them out a few months later they were unlocked; not sure if they did this "activate/initiate" step first though.
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ak08820
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
Wow, what a world we live in....where we need to verify our identity to a third party (who resells our ID info) just to buy something. Back in my day, we only needed money to buy something.
They verify and give the discounted item in limited qty at a loss in the hope of making a new customer. Otherwise, many people may buy in larger quantities and resell at much higher prices.
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oregon14
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from ayall :
Does anyone know if this part is necessary for the unlock?I thought it would just auto-unlock 60 days after purchase or arrival.I read on other threads where folks just stored the phone for a couple months and once they pulled them out a few months later they were unlocked; not sure if they did this "activate/initiate" step first though.
Phone has to be activated with paid plan for 60 days or it won't qualify for unlock.
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Apr 10, 2025
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leiff
Apr 10, 2025
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Deal shows free iPhone 13 for me. What am I missing? I currently have a free A35 on route to me from total Wireless. Can I order a second device with the same device promotion? I'd like to order a second line because I was told second lines of service are only $30 per month instead of 55

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Apr 10, 2025
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WittyHose355
Apr 10, 2025
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Quote from leiff :
Deal shows free iPhone 13 for me. What am I missing? I currently have a free A35 on route to me from total Wireless. Can I order a second device with the same device promotion? I'd like to order a second line because I was told second lines of service are only $30 per month instead of 55
From the horses mouth not mine

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