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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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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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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 25, 2025 10:19 PM
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StrongLamar420Jun 25, 2025 10:19 PM
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Quote from vapor22 View quoted comment :
anyone got 2 phones? did you do it on the same account or different?

I just got one and ported all good. now thinking to get another, but not sure if I should go with a new account? any suggestions?
You should be good. It is limit 2 per account. I got 2 on same account as well
Jun 26, 2025 12:40 AM
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HiroxJun 26, 2025 12:40 AM
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Quote from ScottoDono View quoted comment :
What if you hide DOB and part of DL number? Wonder if they would still approve. I know my old DL is on the dark web with my ss# thanks to T-Mobile
I think people would be shocked to learn how much of their info is already out there. This ID verification process is nothing.
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jplee3
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Jun 26, 2025 12:56 AM
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Whats with all the ppl going with NumberBarn btw? Why not just use GV?

I am considering doing this for my in-laws. Do they limit this deal to one per address?
Jun 26, 2025 1:53 AM
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NeatPen226Jun 26, 2025 1:53 AM
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They still showing that pending payment approval .and they deducted 165 $ three days ago … this is second time same errory any one can help
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Jun 26, 2025 2:40 AM
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slickshopper20231245Jun 26, 2025 2:40 AM
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Quote from NeatPen226 View quoted comment :
They still showing that pending payment approval .and they deducted 165 $ three days ago … this is second time same errory any one can help
How many have you purchased? I bought one iPhone 13 last year from Total Wireless approx. a year ago when the price was ~$210 plus taxes. They still had my account active.

Just bought one last night and got shipping details. Got my UPS tracking but still on UPS label created
Jun 26, 2025 7:59 AM
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NeatPen226Jun 26, 2025 7:59 AM
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Quote from slickshopper20231245 View quoted comment :
How many have you purchased? I bought one iPhone 13 last year from Total Wireless approx. a year ago when the price was ~$210 plus taxes. They still had my account active.Just bought one last night and got shipping details. Got my UPS tracking but still on UPS label created
I ordered since 3 days . But they still not accept my payment , and in tracking its showing your payment is pending .. i called bank but they say we release payment but merchant still not accept your payment
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Jun 26, 2025 12:58 PM
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hellonwheelzJun 26, 2025 12:58 PM
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Quote from Hirox View quoted comment :
Pretty much the same phone except no sim slot.
In addition to all the other things you were wrong about, it also has six gigs of RAM, which is 50% more than four gigs.
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jimx200Jun 26, 2025 1:18 PM
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Quote from hellonwheelz View quoted comment :
I wouldn't use a musk product and most people don't use Tmobile. Also, even in that wildly limited Tmobile use case. it's not a safety feature. It doesn't include crash detection, or reaching rescuers if you fell down and can't respond.
lol, "people don't use T-Mobile"? What? 118 million customers and the second largest in the US. I suspect you are suffering from TDS.
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jimx200Jun 26, 2025 1:20 PM
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Quote from hellonwheelz View quoted comment :
In addition to all the other things you were wrong about, it also has six gigs of RAM, which is 50% more than four gigs.
13 Pro has 6GB of RAM. Does that make you feel better?
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APlusIvyLeaguerJun 26, 2025 4:30 PM
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Quote from dirks7649 View quoted comment :
Just a fair warning if you had trouble with the port in e.g. incoming calls not working etc. this happened to me and they inactivated my line and then activated the line again but in the esim2 on my phone. After that it was a complete shit show, they refuse to unlock after 60 days, claim I switched line and use the eSIM on a different phone. I can only urge you to check your activated lines in your account, in my case there was a dead initial line and a second activated line but they counter days of service on the initial line that they themselves switched over to the 2nd eSIM. These guys are idiots- I am already in my 2nd FCC complain.
I have a port in problem right now, calls and texts do not work. But data works. TW offered to activate on a separate line, but I declined since that seemed like a hassle.

Since I'm only interested in the 60day unlock, it sounds like I should just wait even though my port in didn't work?
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Jun 26, 2025 5:14 PM
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riverhorseJun 26, 2025 5:14 PM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
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.
Buy regular price and you don't need ID. You can't have it both ways.
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AlpineManJun 27, 2025 2:22 PM
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Quote from jimx200 View quoted comment :
lol, "people don't use T-Mobile"? What? 118 million customers and the second largest in the US. I suspect you are suffering from TDS.
...or living in a cave since birth.
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npoliteJun 27, 2025 2:28 PM
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Quote from davegar View quoted comment :
I understand you need to pay an additional $2 to park the number and change the settings to receive SMS. A better option is to use a different number to purchase the phone where you can receive texts, then use the Number Barn number when you port. You do not have to use the same number to purchase that you use to port in my experience.
I didn't have to. I just went to the phone number after 2 hours and activated SMS incoming.
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