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Apr 10, 2025 8:48 AM

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

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$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
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mixpie
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Id photo required
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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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Apr 22, 2025 11:39 AM
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SakubaiApr 22, 2025 11:39 AM
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Quote from Debo954 View quoted comment :
Are you getting incoming calls/texts. I ported in with GV. outgoing calls and text work but no incoming text or voice. Customer service is useless.
Exactly the same issue when ported in GV. Did you find a solution?
Apr 22, 2025 11:49 AM
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Joined Aug 2006
thornnspearApr 22, 2025 11:49 AM
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Quote from Sakubai View quoted comment :
Exactly the same issue when ported in GV. Did you find a solution?
Total wireless csr ended up giving me a new number as they could not use the 8-digit pin textnow provided as a port out pin. 3 month plan activated.
Apr 22, 2025 12:27 PM
180 Comments
Joined Aug 2006
MrConsumerApr 22, 2025 12:27 PM
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Quote from Sakubai View quoted comment :
Exactly the same issue when ported in GV. Did you find a solution?
It will work on its own... the port just has not completed but will in a day or two (not counting weekends)>
Apr 22, 2025 1:33 PM
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Joined Aug 2010
bestofferApr 22, 2025 1:33 PM
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Quote from Debo954 View quoted comment :
I just got to this part: https://www.totalwireless.com/extras/disney-plus what is the activation portal?
I called yesterday and was told that it was not part of the promotion (and I know it was advertised as part of the package). If anyone has had success getting the Disney+ subscription, I'd love to know how.
Apr 22, 2025 1:43 PM
162 Comments
Joined Oct 2013
Debo954Apr 22, 2025 1:43 PM
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Quote from bestoffer View quoted comment :
I called yesterday and was told that it was not part of the promotion (and I know it was advertised as part of the package). If anyone has had success getting the Disney+ subscription, I'd love to know how.
One told me that I was in an old plan. I said I just got the plan 4 hours ago.. He said there is a new one now lol.. They have no idea.
Apr 22, 2025 3:33 PM
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cattlet1Apr 22, 2025 3:33 PM
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Quote from thornnspear View quoted comment :
Total wireless csr ended up giving me a new number as they could not use the 8-digit pin textnow provided as a port out pin. 3 month plan activated.
What number did you call?
Apr 22, 2025 5:00 PM
162 Comments
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Debo954Apr 22, 2025 5:00 PM
162 Comments
I understand I have to wait about 2 days for port in from GV. Currently my outgoing text and voice works but incoming doesnt. Total Wireless Portal shows my GV number and Google voice website also has my number. I contacted GV chat and they stated Total Wireless started the port request when they send me the text message during the order process of the phone!!?.. At that time I didnt pay the $3 to unlock the number from GV. The next Day after ordeing the phone I unlocked the number from GV. and yesterday when I got the phone I entered the information including pin and account number. Not sure why GV support thinks the inital port request was the day I ordered the phone? I will wait another day.
But if I have to cancel the port and restart a new port whats the steps now?

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Apr 22, 2025 6:20 PM
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Debo954Apr 22, 2025 6:20 PM
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Quote from Debo954 View quoted comment :
I understand I have to wait about 2 days for port in from GV. Currently my outgoing text and voice works but incoming doesnt. Total Wireless Portal shows my GV number and Google voice website also has my number. I contacted GV chat and they stated Total Wireless started the port request when they send me the text message during the order process of the phone!!?.. At that time I didnt pay the $3 to unlock the number from GV. The next Day after ordeing the phone I unlocked the number from GV. and yesterday when I got the phone I entered the information including pin and account number. Not sure why GV support thinks the inital port request was the day I ordered the phone? I will wait another day. But if I have to cancel the port and restart a new port whats the steps now?
Just got a suprise call from Total Wireless: "Hi ******* from Total Wireless covered by the Verizon 5G network is secreted to go for ******** They request for your number to be transferred as being released by your old service provider and it is a schedule to be completed at exactly April 23rd 2025 at 2:00 pm Of Eastern Standard Time So all you got to do make sure that SIM card will be inserted properly into the phone Turn the phone program"
I think in future to speed things up we should have the GV unlocked BEFORE starting the purchase process. GV recognizes that text message from Total Wireless as the beginning of the process of porting, even though I didnt submit accoutn or pin. By Tomorrow my incoming calls/text should be working.
Apr 22, 2025 7:01 PM
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Joined Dec 2021
OrangePanther2624Apr 22, 2025 7:01 PM
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Just received mine within 1 week.😀
Apr 22, 2025 7:11 PM
162 Comments
Joined Oct 2013
Debo954Apr 22, 2025 7:11 PM
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Quote from OrangePanther2624 View quoted comment :
Just received mine within 1 week.😀
your phone or the ported number?
Apr 22, 2025 7:16 PM
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Joined Oct 2013
Debo954Apr 22, 2025 7:16 PM
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Quote from OrangePanther2624 View quoted comment :
Just received mine within 1 week.😀
your phone or the ported number?
Apr 22, 2025 7:44 PM
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Joined Dec 2021
OrangePanther2624Apr 22, 2025 7:44 PM
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Quote from Debo954 View quoted comment :
your phone or the ported number?
Iphone 13
Apr 22, 2025 8:15 PM
430 Comments
Joined Aug 2018
MawsuApr 22, 2025 8:15 PM
430 Comments
Ordered yesterday morning, phone was shipped by evening on UPS 2nd day delivery, very fast service.

Ordered with GV previously but activated with metro (as unable to receive otp on metro), but this time will activate with GV.
Apr 22, 2025 8:29 PM
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qprhooliganApr 22, 2025 8:29 PM
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Got a call today saying they are in the process of porting my number from Text Now and it will be completed by tomorrow 2pm. SO it does take about 2 days to do the port in. If it does work tomorrow I'll be satisfied.

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Apr 22, 2025 9:37 PM
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epicd2012Apr 22, 2025 9:37 PM
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Port-out from Text Now took less than 24 hours. They included a grumpy "our service is not intended to be used only for porting out" message in chat when I made the request, probably because they were getting slammed by us.

After trading in my iPhone 11 from a previous TW deal, I'm up $2-3 bucks.

BTW, per the suggestion of a couple of people here, I just used my GV number for porting/code verification at the time of placing the order. I did not need need to actually port that number when activating.

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