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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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Feb 15, 2026 01:46 PM
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TicodudeFeb 15, 2026 01:46 PM
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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

I am interested in those screenshots!
Feb 15, 2026 02:12 PM
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AquaLanguage4204Feb 15, 2026 02:12 PM
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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.
What browser did you use please
Feb 15, 2026 02:53 PM
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BeigeStew7045Feb 15, 2026 02:53 PM
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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.
At which point did you get the popup? Right after you hit I need a new number and before going on to the next screen?
Feb 15, 2026 03:43 PM
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dirks7649Feb 15, 2026 03:43 PM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
At which point did you get the popup? Right after you hit I need a new number and before going on to the next screen?
In my case: I need new number > select plan > add zip code to calculate total in cart > then move mouse to close or over to another browser tab > popup appears
Feb 15, 2026 04:04 PM
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Twins88Feb 15, 2026 04:04 PM
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Quote from dirks7649 :
In my case: I need new number > select plan > add zip code to calculate total in cart > then move mouse to close or over to another browser tab > popup appears
I followed this and nothing appeared...lol
Feb 15, 2026 04:17 PM
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dirks7649Feb 15, 2026 04:17 PM
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Quote from Twins88 :
I followed this and nothing appeared...lol
Try clearing cache and cookies for cricket, then reload page
Feb 15, 2026 08:40 PM
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steveballamorFeb 15, 2026 08:40 PM
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Quote from steveballamor :
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.
Ordered 2 @$84 + tax. Both Shipped.
Ordering 3rd one for TMO tradein as when the TMO $830 deals comes I never have any phone to trade in. These are cheapest at $84.

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Feb 15, 2026 08:42 PM
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chaossFeb 15, 2026 08:42 PM
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Quote from Texas-Smokey :
Did you switch your plan from the app or did you have to contact Cricket support?
I switched it in the app
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Feb 16, 2026 02:00 AM
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Feb 16, 2026 02:00 AM
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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
How do you downgrade to the 35 plan after purchase?
Feb 16, 2026 02:26 AM
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LivelyChicken8561Feb 16, 2026 02:26 AM
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Quote from chaoss :
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
Yes although MetroPCS all of a sudden has become the most friendly deal for unlocking since you only have to pay for one month and then a year later it's unlocked. Which is ridiculous but it's better than having to pay 12 months concurrent which is a deal breaker. Ridiculous that the FCC granted that waiver to Verizon.
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Feb 16, 2026 03:32 PM
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chaossFeb 16, 2026 03:32 PM
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Quote from dealhunt1 :
Could you please share more information on how you did this?
Quote from Texas-Smokey :
Did you switch your plan from the app or did you have to contact Cricket support?
Quote from Ticodude :
I am interested in those screenshots!
Quote from Slickerdealzz :
How do you downgrade to the 35 plan after purchase?
So here is what I did:
I purchased the 16e for $50 plus the 2 months at $60 each ($120)

I received the phone and had to activate it. Once I did that, I went to the cricket app and there I went to PLANS and there was a list of plans.
I clicked on the $35 plan and added it to my cart and checked out.
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Feb 16, 2026 06:13 PM
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MagentaShape7676Feb 16, 2026 06:13 PM
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Quote from bluekiwi :
6 months paid service to unlock
The metro deal is better than
Feb 16, 2026 09:47 PM
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FuschiaMaid115Feb 16, 2026 09:47 PM
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Eh not worth it for a 13. Only has $180 trade in value at apple and $100 most other places
Feb 16, 2026 09:58 PM
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shytfaceFeb 16, 2026 09:58 PM
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Will these still unlock after a year+ of no service, or will they stay locked indefinitely until you actually pay 6 months of active service?
Last edited by shytface February 24, 2026 at 08:05 PM.
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Feb 17, 2026 06:24 AM
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SlayerX11Feb 17, 2026 06:24 AM
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Quote from LivelyChicken8561 :
Yes although MetroPCS all of a sudden has become the most friendly deal for unlocking since you only have to pay for one month and then a year later it's unlocked. Which is ridiculous but it's better than having to pay 12 months concurrent which is a deal breaker. Ridiculous that the FCC granted that waiver to Verizon.
ya i got two iphone 13s from walmart for straight talk, was going do the 2 months for them for my kids (one jan, one feb) then port them out but unfornately they/verizon changed to now a year so i am debating just turning both in for $180x2 =$360 credit. I payed abt $300 for them so id be walking off with nearly my money and abit more. I have no desire to pay $50 a month or so for a year.

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