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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)

(ID Verification Req.)

$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
113 Posts
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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
1128 Posts
317 Reputation
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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May 15, 2025
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NavyCalculator481
May 15, 2025
8 Posts
Quote from vivekiitd :
I ported GV number yesterday evening. Outgoing calls started to work instantly but no incoming (even today morning). Is it just the porting period being long for a "landline" type number? Or is it time to contact their support (which I understand is not so great)?

This means total-wireless didn't authorize your porting yet. You need to contact customer service. I went through the same with GV number and there is a zipcode issue and totalwireless is unable to process it. Eventually I used textnow number and even that takes 2days for the porting to complete. Good luck, totalwireless customer service is terrible.
May 15, 2025
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vivekiitd
May 15, 2025
19 Posts
Quote from NavyCalculator481 :
This means total-wireless didn't authorize your porting yet. You need to contact customer service. I went through the same with GV number and there is a zipcode issue and totalwireless is unable to process it. Eventually I used textnow number and even that takes 2days for the porting to complete. Good luck, totalwireless customer service is terrible.

Actually it got completed on its own earlier today. I just gave it some time as I was confident in the data I had entered, thanks to helpful SD commenters.
May 15, 2025
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szhman
May 15, 2025
285 Posts
Quote from Matfabrix :
did you find a solution? I'm not in your same situation but I want to know the IMEI of the phone to be delivered before it arrives, thank you
I have to call the customer service to get it activated and did not find any other option in my case.
May 15, 2025
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alwaysupgrade
May 15, 2025
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Quote from alwaysupgrade :
Finally placed order this afternoon, my CapitalOne shopping portal cash back has changed from $60 to $45, also used chase $15 offer. Let's see if it will ship tomorrow
capital one shopping denied my cashback, says Ineligible.
May 15, 2025
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justdoit007
May 15, 2025
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Quote from alwaysupgrade :
capital one shopping denied my cashback, says Ineligible.
after how many days did you receive the denial?
May 15, 2025
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alwaysupgrade
May 15, 2025
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Quote from justdoit007 :
after how many days did you receive the denial?

The next day after the order was shipped
May 15, 2025
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lal75
May 15, 2025
62 Posts
Will the unlock after 60 days even after I bring it overseas?

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May 15, 2025
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Kapidex
May 15, 2025
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Just put in 2 orders, each with GV, no issues so far
May 15, 2025
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Lovegasoline
May 15, 2025
587 Posts
1) When making the purchase it requires the phone number that will be ported in. Can I just use any number now (imaginary phone number), then obtain a TextNow phone # when I receive the iphone and submit the porting number/info to activate? Or must the phone number at time of purchase be the same as the number ported in upon activation?

2) Can someone tell me what's the Chase cashback offer? Does Chase/Amazon Visa CC qualify?

3) Any other CB method that works on this deal?

Thanks!
Last edited by Lovegasoline May 15, 2025 at 03:07 PM.
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May 16, 2025
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leiff
May 16, 2025
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Quote from Lovegasoline :
1) When making the purchase it requires the phone number that will be ported in. Can I just use any number now (imaginary phone number), then obtain a TextNow phone # when I receive the iphone and submit the porting number/info to activate? Or must the phone number at time of purchase be the same as the number ported in upon activation?

2) Can someone tell me what's the Chase cashback offer? Does Chase/Amazon Visa CC qualify?

3) Any other CB method that works on this deal?

Thanks!
Many here have reported you don't have to port in with the number you chose when placing the order. I found $20 CB site starts with letter t
May 16, 2025
58 Posts
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ElatedPen4153
May 16, 2025
58 Posts
I am in for two. Ported my numbers and got the deal. I currently have two iPhone 12 Pro/Maxes, which are dying slowly. This will get me/spouse to the September Finish Line so I can score two iPhone 17 Pro Maxes. Excellent deal! Thanks OP!
May 16, 2025
168 Posts
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Hirox
May 16, 2025
168 Posts
Quote from ratbastard :
Realistically, how many more iOS updates is this going to get? I got one of these only for Airtag tracking because I prefer Android, but Airtags have no comparable rivals. I would imagine updates are tied to CPU versions, right? The iPhone 14 series basically uses the same chipset, so I'm thinking that helps the 13's chances of another year. The 13 was released in 2021, so maybe 2 more updates? That would be generous of Apple.

Apple also like to maintain high resale value and will pay quite a bit to buy back their phones. With prior iPhone deals like this through Metro, straight talk, total, etc, I pretty much get my money back after a few years.
May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
snartfan
May 16, 2025
44 Posts
Delete comment (Had asked a activation question but figured out TOTAL wireless activation website didn't like my Apt#)
May 16, 2025
122 Posts
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May 16, 2025
buylow98
May 16, 2025
122 Posts
I ordered two devices in my account in two different orders, and the orders went through. However, one was shipped and delivered but the other had a shipping label but not given to UPS yet. Does the 2nd have any chance to be shipped?

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May 16, 2025
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PowerfulStep7175
May 16, 2025
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why do i only see the 65 dollar plan and not the 55 dollar plan.
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