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expiredDemon170 posted Apr 10, 2025 8:48 AM

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

$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.

Original Post

Written by Demon170
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Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
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.

Original Post

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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 28, 2025 11:53 PM
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SMarioManApr 28, 2025 11:53 PM
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Quote from hydrocynus :
Is the bootloader of this phone locked? I don't want to have the total wireless junk after it unlocks.
iPhones don't have carrier-specific ROMs like Android. They all run the same OEM variant of iOS, with no carrier-specific bloat.
Apr 29, 2025 12:11 AM
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hydrocynusApr 29, 2025 12:11 AM
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Quote from SMarioMan :
iPhones don't have carrier-specific ROMs like Android. They all run the same OEM variant of iOS, with no carrier-specific bloat.
Thanks! much appreciated.
Apr 29, 2025 4:40 AM
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z101Apr 29, 2025 4:40 AM
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Other than the Iphone 13 itself and the physical sim card, does the shipping box come with 3 months physical prepaid card?

So My friend accidentally activate the phone through Straight Talk website, and it asked to input a credit card or prepaid card pin. On this step, my friend realized the activation should be through Total Wireless website, now Total Wireless does not recognize the new Iphone 13 IMEI #. Is there any other way to fix it?

Total wireless customer service said the phone is now register with Straight talk, but 3 months service is not with straight talk. lol
Apr 29, 2025 2:19 PM
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RandomSDNeoApr 29, 2025 2:19 PM
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I thought we can add 4 lines. but after 2 lines am getting below message to add 3rd line. Anyone knows how to get past this?

Security Verification

Security Message: Please contact our customer care center at 1-866-663-3633 to continue the transaction.
Apr 30, 2025 4:31 PM
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ElatedSnake981Apr 30, 2025 4:31 PM
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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.
You still can buy with money without verifying ID at a different price. That option is available. If there wasn't that option then I see the point, otherwise, it's just complaining over nothing.
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Apr 30, 2025 5:24 PM
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justdoit007Apr 30, 2025 5:24 PM
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If I activate the iphone/service, and then move the sim to a different device, will the iphone unlock after 60 days?
or the sim needs to stay in the same iphone for the entire 60 days?
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Apr 30, 2025 6:29 PM
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Galahad21Apr 30, 2025 6:29 PM
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I'm trying to make a purchase but it keeps saying that my card keeps getting declined, already tried multiple cards.
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Apr 30, 2025 9:42 PM
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ohboy10451Apr 30, 2025 9:42 PM
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what if i enter port in number for deal with no intention of actually completing the port in. Would it cause issues as far as getting it unlocked? Just realized w/ numberbarn you can receive sms.
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Apr 30, 2025 11:55 PM
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dealslicker11Apr 30, 2025 11:55 PM
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I would not feel comfortable getting this deal just to get the phone. They changed unlock policy retroactively requiring 60 days of service and there is nothing stopping them from changing it again as it pleases them. It is a risk I am not willing to take but you might if you are ok with locked phone in the worst case scenario for this price. The good ole days are gone.
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May 1, 2025 12:40 AM
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AquaMice550May 1, 2025 12:40 AM
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It will only update 1 more year
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May 1, 2025 2:09 AM
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jmhammondMay 1, 2025 2:09 AM
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It got it in store today (4/30) for $170 total; in addition to the $160 plan fee, I had a charge of $5 for the sim card, but given I wasn't charged tax or activation fee or setup fee, etc... I didn't care.
[21st street west store in Wichita]
May 1, 2025 2:56 AM
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xtrextMay 1, 2025 2:56 AM
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Quote from jmhammond :
It got it in store today (4/30) for $170 total; in addition to the $160 plan fee, I had a charge of $5 for the sim card, but given I wasn't charged tax or activation fee or setup fee, etc... I didn't care.
[21st street west store in Wichita]

That's a good deal for in-store. I was quoted $280 at the store . Frown
May 1, 2025 3:27 AM
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Le-SerKaleMay 1, 2025 3:27 AM
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Quote from ohboy10451 :
what if i enter port in number for deal with no intention of actually completing the port in. Would it cause issues as far as getting it unlocked? Just realized w/ numberbarn you can receive sms.
You can't activate without a port. When you activate it ask for a port in number. Unless that changed from 2 months ago. That's what it did. When I bought the phone I used a valid number for the verification and port in a random number when I activated

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May 1, 2025 4:57 AM
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RUBYSTEVENSMay 1, 2025 4:57 AM
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Quote from AquaMice550 :
It will only update 1 more year
Disinformation/misinformation.

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