frontpageunknownanonymous posted Feb 25, 2026 07:24 PM
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frontpageunknownanonymous posted Feb 25, 2026 07:24 PM
Pre-Order Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Phone w/ Eligible Trade-In Device, Get Extra
(Spectrum Internet Customers only)$700 Off
$1,500
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Trade-in offer requires customers to trade in qualifying device, purchase and activate a new device. Trade-in device must have a value greater than $0. If the value of the trade-in device credit exceeds the cost of the new device, credit will be reflected on bill statement within 2-3 bill cycles. Promotional credits are reflected over 36 mos on the bill statement. Cancellation of mobile line before device is paid off will result in forfeiture of remaining promotional credits. Visit spectrum.com/mobile/trade-in for details.
This Year:
Trade-in terms require customers to trade in qualifying device, purchase and activate a new device. Trade-in device must have a value greater than $0. If the value of the trade-in device credit exceeds the cost of the new device, credit will be reflected on bill statement within 2-3 bill cycles. Any promotional credits offered will be reflected over 36 mos on the bill statement. One trade-in promotional offer is available per line. Disconnection of mobile line for any reason or initiation of an upgrade before the device is paid off will result in forfeiture of any unapplied promotional credits. Visit www.spectrum.co
Under this year's new terms, even if the Samsung S26 phones is paid in full, the promotional credits are applied over 36 months without exception. In particular, the phrase "One trade-in promotional offer is available per line." appears to mean that you cannot receive multiple trade-in promotions on the same line. As a result, it's no longer possible to repeatedly trade in devices and generate a profit like last year. I'm getting off this train.
If you pay in full, you get the full credit up front. There are no unapplied promotional credits after that.
1. Yep, best deal now is the S26 given just release so they often have this promotion each year during lanuch. I didn't sign up for the two lines to get the $200 off, so for me, it would just be $700 off with my trade in, so i'm getting my S26 around $200 plus tax.
2. The pre-order deal now is getting double storage for free (except base S26). Once the phone launch in 3/11, if they still have the $700 promotion (which base on past history, they usually run for a month after release), you can do it in store to avoid hassle of sending phone in. If this is your first time, I would say wait till phone launch in store and do it person at store (keep in mind that sometimes store will run out of phone and you might have to run couple times; usually they run out of the base S26, ultra almost always available). If your trade in value + $700 promo exceed the value of the phone you want to buy, the remaining goes to your credit. Also, the pay in full always available. Just let the rep know that you are "Paying in FULL with trade in.
3. Base S26 is always the best bang for your buck but If you want the ultra, then is still best deal there is compared to other places.
So it seems since i am an existing Spectrum internet customer S26 may be around $200 + tax.
And all spectrum phones unlock in 60 days of service?
I once had a rep select payments instead of pay in full in store. I noticed after my bill that I had the device balance and was getting monthly credits. I paid the device in full and got the full credit posted within 24 hours.
One thing for sure is that the price is increased by $100 compared to previous years + they're trying to limit the number of trade in people can do. It's definitely worse but by how much, we have to see.
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Your offer may be adjusted based on the condition of your device. If you accept it, the trade-in credit will be applied to your Device Payment Plan in equal increments for the remainder of the plan, starting within two billing cycles. If there is no Device Payment Plan, the trade-in credit will be refunded to your account within the next two billing cycles. If you decline the offer, Assurant will mail your device back to you. If your adjusted offer is $0, you will not receive any trade-in credit.
Additionally, if you return your phone or leave Spectrum altogether, your promotional rate will no longer apply. "
This is from Spectrum trade-in FAQ section. It clearly says if you pay in full, you'll get the trade-in credit refunded to your account
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