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Sep 12, 2025 6:23 PM

Apple iPhone 17 Unlocked Smartphone Pre-Order on Red Pocket Mobile (Various)

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Red Pocket Mobile has for Pre-Order: Apple iPhone 17 Unlocked Smartphone on Red Pocket Mobile (various) on sale from $629 for New and Select Existing Customers after $50 instant discount and $150 rebate after 3 months on a qualifying plan. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Ursra for posting this deal.

Note: Devices are eligible to be unlocked after 12 months period and are subject to Red Pocket Mobile's unlock policy. Deal includes $50 instant discount on iPhone 17 models plus $150 rebate w/ phone purchase after 3 months active on a qualifying plan. Login & redeem rebate code after all terms are met. Rebate code will be available within 10 business days after your 3rd payment on AutoPay is confirmed.

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  • About this deal:
    • Rebates are provided in the form of a Visa Gift Card. You may request delivery for your Visa gift card using your rebate code. Delivery takes 1 to 2 weeks from the date of the request. Visa gift cards do expire after 6 months. Visa Gift Cards are subject to Visa terms and conditions.
    • This offer is available to both new and select existing customers and cannot be combined with other offers.
    • Click here & here for more rebate info.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Red Pocket Mobile has for Pre-Order: Apple iPhone 17 Unlocked Smartphone on Red Pocket Mobile (various) on sale from $629 for New and Select Existing Customers after $50 instant discount and $150 rebate after 3 months on a qualifying plan. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Ursra for posting this deal.

Note: Devices are eligible to be unlocked after 12 months period and are subject to Red Pocket Mobile's unlock policy. Deal includes $50 instant discount on iPhone 17 models plus $150 rebate w/ phone purchase after 3 months active on a qualifying plan. Login & redeem rebate code after all terms are met. Rebate code will be available within 10 business days after your 3rd payment on AutoPay is confirmed.

Available (prices after $50 instant discount + $150 rebate after 3 months of active service on a qualifying plan):

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Rebates are provided in the form of a Visa Gift Card. You may request delivery for your Visa gift card using your rebate code. Delivery takes 1 to 2 weeks from the date of the request. Visa gift cards do expire after 6 months. Visa Gift Cards are subject to Visa terms and conditions.
    • This offer is available to both new and select existing customers and cannot be combined with other offers.
    • Click here & here for more rebate info.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Sep 12, 2025 8:42 PM
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FuschiaScent153Sep 12, 2025 8:42 PM
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Quote from Red-PocketD View quoted comment :
We'd like to clarify that we do not randomly suspend accounts for no reason and would be happy to take a closer look at what happened in your situation to help clarify any misunderstanding. Please feel free to connect with us directly at [email protected] so our team can review your account and ensure everything is running smoothly.
can you please clarify if we can use the plan on another device? As the iPhone 17 would be unlocked so we cmshiudk be able to use any carrier on that?
Sep 12, 2025 8:48 PM
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coolio16484Sep 12, 2025 8:48 PM
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Does iPhone 15 pro max require port in to qualify for rebate?

Edit: not required for 15 pro max.
Sep 12, 2025 8:51 PM
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coolio16484Sep 12, 2025 8:51 PM
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Quote from SSSSSJ View quoted comment :
Does $20+ plan works for iphone 15 pro max model. Does it $20 plan is included or it has to next available $30 plan?
Yes, $20 plan works.
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Sep 12, 2025 8:56 PM
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hoxuantuSep 12, 2025 8:56 PM
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Visible, please post your promotion!
Sep 12, 2025 9:04 PM
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coolio16484Sep 12, 2025 9:04 PM
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Are rebate phones locked?

Edit: Rebate Promotion: Unlocking iPhone models bought under a rebate promotion voids the advertised rebate amount. Requires to have activate service for one year to be unlocked.
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Sep 12, 2025 9:07 PM
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DiscountDynamoProSep 12, 2025 9:07 PM
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Quote from coolio16484 View quoted comment :
iPhone 15 pro max: How is the rebate paid after three months? Is the phone already unlocked?

Edit: found on website, phone is listed as unlocked and rebate is paid as virtual Visa card after three months of service. Don't know whether getting rebate means the phone is locked or unlocked. Google search says if you want the rebate, the phone is locked.

Thanks OP. Good deal on an older model iPhone.
So when a phone is listed as unlocked its factory unlocked?
Sep 12, 2025 9:08 PM
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DiscountDynamoProSep 12, 2025 9:08 PM
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Quote from coolio16484 View quoted comment :
Does iPhone 15 pro max require port in to qualify for rebate?

Edit: not required for 15 pro max.
15 pro max is unlocked out the box?

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Sep 12, 2025 9:11 PM
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Quote from DiscountDynamoPro View quoted comment :
15 pro max is unlocked out the box?
Not sure. It says unlocked on the page at the top. But then you have to select rebate or unlocked at the bottom. And apparently choosing the $300 rebate means the phone is locked. I'm not very familiar with rocket pocket mobile. https://help.redpocket.com/unlock...ile-device
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Sep 12, 2025 9:27 PM
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jg1234321Sep 12, 2025 9:27 PM
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Be careful with this deal with Redpocket.
What they don't tell you is: this "unlocked" phone, as a term of the rebate, will REMAIN LOCKED to Redpocket for 12 MONTHS after purchase.

I know this because I tried (unsuccessfully) to leave Redpocket and got this unwelcome realization.

A report to the BBB was not able to resolve the issue.

So be aware going in: you will get the rebate yes, but then you've STILL got to finish out a year of Redpocket before they will unlock your "unlocked" phone
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Sep 12, 2025 9:29 PM
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Quote from vendatta View quoted comment :
When the phone is tagged unlocked in the website is it unlocked out of the box or is there a waiting period?
1 year waiting period. They don't tell you that
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Sep 12, 2025 9:31 PM
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jg1234321Sep 12, 2025 9:31 PM
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Quote from coolio16484 View quoted comment :
iPhone 15 pro max: How is the rebate paid after three months? Is the phone already unlocked?Edit: found on website, phone is listed as unlocked and rebate is paid as virtual Visa card after three months of service. Don't know whether getting rebate means the phone is locked or unlocked. Google search says if you want the rebate, the phone is locked. Rebate Promotion: Unlocking iPhone models bought under a rebate promotion voids the advertised rebate amount. Requires service for one year to be unlocked by request. Can anyone confirm?Thanks OP. Good deal on an older model iPhone.
It's not 3 months to unlock12 monthsGo ahead and try. And be disappointed.
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Sep 12, 2025 9:43 PM
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coolio16484Sep 12, 2025 9:43 PM
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Quote from jg1234321 View quoted comment :
Be careful with this deal with Redpocket. What they don't tell you is: this "unlocked" phone, as a term of the rebate, will REMAIN LOCKED to Redpocket for 12 MONTHS after purchase.I know this because I tried (unsuccessfully) to leave Redpocket and got this unwelcome realization. A report to the BBB was not able to resolve the issue.So be aware going in: you will get the rebate yes, but then you've STILL got to finish out a year of Redpocket before they will unlock your "unlocked" phone
Thanks for confirming this.
Sep 12, 2025 9:43 PM
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coolio16484Sep 12, 2025 9:43 PM
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Quote from jg1234321 View quoted comment :
1 year waiting period. They don't tell you that
Sneaky.
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Sep 12, 2025 9:53 PM
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Advertising as unlocked phone but then lure into rebate offer to force a customer to stay with them for one year. Pure devilish bait and switch tactics. No wonder why their customer service is rated as the most garbage amongst all the MVNOs.
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Sep 12, 2025 9:57 PM
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coolio16484Sep 12, 2025 9:57 PM
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Just confirmed with live chat, guys. Yes, if you choose the $300 rebate option for 15 pro max, the phone is locked. It will require one year of active service of at least the $20 plan for you to then be able to request an unlock.
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