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forum threadcharlesp2000 posted Feb 12, 2026 10:39 AM

"Free iphone 13 with port and 2 months ($120)

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Seems like a decent deal. I'm not sure when it unlocks

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Seems like a decent deal. I'm not sure when it unlocks

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seems like a decent deal since there are no quick unlocks anymore
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6 months paid service to unlock I suppose
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I actually did the $50 iPhone 16e deal over the weekend. I received the phone today and I think I was able to downgrade to the $35 per month plan.


If anyone needs help, let me know. I took some screenshots
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you can tradein this phone at apple store for 180 no matter it is locked or not. Net making 60ish. ( maybe not that much considering tax)
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Quote from JonL4209 :
you can tradein this phone at apple store for 180 no matter it is locked or not. Net making 60ish. ( maybe not that much considering tax)
for apple credit or cash?
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rly723Feb 12, 2026 12:55 PM
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I bought this from tracfone last year for $140 with &50 plan included. It eventually unlocked after 60 days. I'm debating whether to now trade it in for $800 credit for pixel 10 T-Mobile deal. It is also giving me $300 credit towards iPhone 17 which is still pricey
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Quote from charlesp2000 :
seems like a decent deal since there are no quick unlocks anymore
I used to get those cheap Tracfone deals for family members since it only required 60 days. 1 year is crazy. Similar to boost mobile and now metro

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Quote from charlesp2000 :
Seems like a decent deal. I'm not sure when it unlocks

https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...b-midnight
6 months paid service to unlock
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Anyone Have experience unlocking Cricket phones and what plan would be the cheapest to be on for the 6 month unlock?
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Quote from charlesp2000 :
Seems like a decent deal. I'm not sure when it unlocks

https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...b-midnight
Please edit your title to include Cricket Wireless, Port in Required
From Full site page (not app, not mobile site)
Edit> (if title is not accessible>Go Advanced)

Also, you should add to the OP body that it requires 6-months paid service to unlock, now that this is known.

I repped you for posting a nice deal!
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Quote from chaoss :
I actually did the $50 iPhone 16e deal over the weekend. I received the phone today and I think I was able to downgrade to the $35 per month plan.


If anyone needs help, let me know. I took some screenshots
Could you please share more information on how you did this?
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Quote from dealhunt1 :
Could you please share more information on how you did this?
Similar to this deal. Buy 2 months at $60, port your number, and the 16e is $50I set up my account and switched to the $35 plan. So technically, I should get 3 months (35x3 =105)
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Texas-SmokeyFeb 14, 2026 01:19 PM
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Quote from chaoss :
Similar to this deal. Buy 2 months at $60, port your number, and the 16e is $50I set up my account and switched to the $35 plan. So technically, I should get 3 months (35x3 =105)
Did you switch your plan from the app or did you have to contact Cricket support?
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When you select 'I need new number', the price jumps to $49 plus 1 month supreme $55, when I was about to close the window I received a pop up with a $25 discount. Total for me was $79 plus tax, no port in needed.
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Quote from dirks7649 :
When you select 'I need new number', the price jumps to $49 plus 1 month supreme $55, when I was about to close the window I received a pop up with a $25 discount. Total for me was $79 plus tax, no port in needed.
just did the same. total $84. as $55 plan is on autopay. I deselected autopay as this will be used to trade-in with TMO for iphone 17 ($830 off-Check slickdeal thread). Not planning to keep phone/plan more than a week.

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