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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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Community Notes
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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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Jun 21, 2025 5:37 PM
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SDRebelJun 21, 2025 5:37 PM
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Quote from Ramki1459 :
Mine unlocked after 90 days. Got the phone , activated, thrown into drawer for 60 days. 61th day pulled from drawer replaced tw sim with my T-Mobile and restarted the phone, that's it.
90 or 60 Smilie ?

my last total wireless android phone has not unlocked, need to bug them about it...
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Jun 21, 2025 9:55 PM
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Laxmi_narayanaJun 21, 2025 9:55 PM
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Quote from reddyz :
I just completed a purchase.. its $165 payment upfront for 3 months of service on the $55 plan. the price is $165 and not $155. OP please fix.
Hello, is it been 2 months since your purchase? Were you able to unlock?
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Jun 21, 2025 10:15 PM
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SensibleCircle4088Jun 21, 2025 10:15 PM
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Quote from Laxmi_narayana :
Hello, is it been 2 months since your purchase? Were you able to unlock?
Hi, Do they unlock it after 60 days or 90 days ? One of my earlier phone was not unlocked..Checking to make sure before ordering..
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Jun 21, 2025 10:19 PM
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oregon14Jun 21, 2025 10:19 PM
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Quote from SensibleCircle4088 :
Hi, Do they unlock it after 60 days or 90 days ? One of my earlier phone was not unlocked..Checking to make sure before ordering..
Read the official unlock policy on the TW website for requirements.
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Jun 21, 2025 11:44 PM
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smart231Jun 21, 2025 11:44 PM
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Quote from MagentaMeat621 :
  • June 16: I bought a Tello number with a $5 plan to port it out and get this deal.
  • June 16: I completed my purchase.
  • June 20: My order arrived and I tried to port from Tello, but surprise — I still couldn't get the information needed to complete the port out.
  • June 20: I purchased a number from NumberBarn and started the porting process. I had read that it usually takes around 7 days, but to my surprise, the porting was completed in aprox 10 mins.
Can't receive the validation code
Jun 21, 2025 11:49 PM
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HiroxJun 21, 2025 11:49 PM
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Quote from quynhph :
iphone 14 with 99$+ is better than
Pretty much the same phone except no sim slot.
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hellonwheelzJun 22, 2025 12:07 AM
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Quote from Hirox :
Pretty much the same phone except no sim slot.
You're 100% right except for bigger sensors on the cameras, auto focus on the front facing camera, crash detection, emergency satellite usage for free. And of course, a year longer support.
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Quote from SensibleCircle4088 :
Hi, Do they unlock it after 60 days or 90 days ? One of my earlier phone was not unlocked..Checking to make sure before ordering..
Unlocked mine yesterday (day 60).
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iPakJun 22, 2025 4:11 AM
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Quote from dirks7649 :
Just did a gv transfer with a he iphone16e deal and it worked fine. I used this as the port in address:
1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy
Mountain View, CA 94043
Worked for me
Confirmed this zip code worked for me! $165 no tax. Got it for our 14 yo kid. His first phone.
Jun 22, 2025 4:14 AM
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jimx200Jun 22, 2025 4:14 AM
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Quote from hellonwheelz :
You're 100% right except for bigger sensors on the cameras, auto focus on the front facing camera, crash detection, emergency satellite usage for free. And of course, a year longer support.
T-Mo's satellite technology includes the iPhone 13
Jun 22, 2025 12:31 PM
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ruksterJun 22, 2025 12:31 PM
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when you receive the phone can you change the number (check eligibility test) that you had provided at the time of purchasing?
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dcs693Jun 22, 2025 1:51 PM
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Quote from rukster :
when you receive the phone can you change the number (check eligibility test) that you had provided at the time of purchasing?
I would imagine so because they ask for your port in number again during the activation process, as well as the provider (just choose "Other" if yours is not listed). I guess you run the risk of the different number not being supported for whatever reason, though.
Jun 22, 2025 2:20 PM
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bean373Jun 22, 2025 2:20 PM
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Just wanted to give a tip here in case someone ran into the same issue with the phone not showing "no sim restrictions" after 2 months of paid service. Called the unlocked department and was told that on their end it was showing unlocked. I've tried to restart the device multiple times but still says "sim locked". So I decided to do a full reset. After this the phone now shows "no sim restrictions."

I hope this might help someone out.
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Jun 22, 2025 4:51 PM
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vapor22Jun 22, 2025 4:51 PM
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Just signed up for 1 but wondering when I can sign up for the second one? Should I wait until receiving the first one and activating/porting it successfully before getting the second line?

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Jun 22, 2025 6:25 PM
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FloralhatJun 22, 2025 6:25 PM
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Just to confirm…

This doesn't require activation and port-in within a time limit does it?

I can let it sit in my drawer for 3 months while my mint plan expires and then turn on and port in my number from mint at that point right?

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