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expireddirks7649 posted Mar 6, 2026 4:57 PM

Cricket: 128GB Apple iPhone 16e + 2-Months Supreme Unlimited Plan

$120

$599

79% off
w/ Port-In + Free Shippingat Cricket Wireless
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Cricket Wireless is offering for New / Existing Customers: a 128GB Apple iPhone 16e Smartphone on sale for $120 (Free phone + $120 2-Month Phone Plan) when you Port-in your Number and Open a New Line and pay for 2-Months of the $60 Supreme Unlimited Plan for a total of $120. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member dirks7649 for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:Phone Specs:
  • 6.1" 1170x2532 Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18
  • 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM
  • 4005 mAh Battery
  • iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.3

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms (additional terms apply, see the page for details):
    • New Customers:
      • Must open new account and bring your number on a new line with min. $60/mo. voice plan. First 2 mo. svc charge & tax due at sale. Original Price $599.99. Intermittent price reductions taken.
    • Existing Customers:
      • Must bring your number on a new line with the Supreme Unlimited plan. First mo. svc charge & tax due at sale. See terms & restrictions. Original Price $599.99. Intermittent price reductions taken.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by dirks7649
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Cricket Wireless is offering for New / Existing Customers: a 128GB Apple iPhone 16e Smartphone on sale for $120 (Free phone + $120 2-Month Phone Plan) when you Port-in your Number and Open a New Line and pay for 2-Months of the $60 Supreme Unlimited Plan for a total of $120. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member dirks7649 for sharing this deal.

Available Colors:Phone Specs:
  • 6.1" 1170x2532 Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18
  • 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM
  • 4005 mAh Battery
  • iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.3

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms (additional terms apply, see the page for details):
    • New Customers:
      • Must open new account and bring your number on a new line with min. $60/mo. voice plan. First 2 mo. svc charge & tax due at sale. Original Price $599.99. Intermittent price reductions taken.
    • Existing Customers:
      • Must bring your number on a new line with the Supreme Unlimited plan. First mo. svc charge & tax due at sale. See terms & restrictions. Original Price $599.99. Intermittent price reductions taken.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

Original Post

Written by dirks7649

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Mar 8, 2026 1:46 PM
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ProbablyRecklessMar 8, 2026 1:46 PM
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Quote from freshsqueezed :
That $310 value is based on the condition of the phone.

The fineprint:
Quote from apple.com/shop/trade-in :
"Trade-in values will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your eligible trade-in device. [...] Apple or its trade-in partners reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or limit quantity of any trade-in transaction for any reason."
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Mar 8, 2026 1:46 PM
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jkdealsMar 8, 2026 1:46 PM
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Quote from BrightChicken7865 :
Looks like cricket requires 6 months of active service for unlock, right? Or am I mistaken?
I believe so. I bought a phone from Cricket some time ago, it ended up as a toy for a child, because they would not unlock..
Mar 8, 2026 1:51 PM
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ProbablyRecklessMar 8, 2026 1:51 PM
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Quote from dxxvi :
Is it correct to say that $120 (2-month service) + $40 x 4 (40-month service) will give you a 6-month service and an unlocked iphone 16e?
$30 x 4 (for the 10GB w/ autopay).
Mar 8, 2026 2:21 PM
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CalmStraw1766Mar 8, 2026 2:21 PM
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Black is back in stock but white is still OOS
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET :
Originally, I tried to order the 13 from the Metro deal but after so many failed attempts, obsessively trying different browsers, Credit cards, vpn no vpn different emails bablah blah bablah. Swapped over to this tread and used the $25 coupon for a iPhone 13 (no port in-new number from cricket) total on that order 87.99 for one iPhone 13. While activating the cricket line this weekend I realized that after I logged into my account, I was able to order 2 iPhone 16e (port in required) for 50 buck's total. The phone was free and first line was 30 bucks and the second was 20 bucks. So, each iPhone 16e cost me 25 a piece this makes up for the hours I spent trying to get in on the Metro Deal
Can also get another 13 Free w/Port or $49.99 new number+$20 line. 3rd/4th line is $20 total

it lets you get 2 discounted iphone each. Apple giving $195 gift card for iphone 13
Mar 8, 2026 2:25 PM
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nonrevMar 8, 2026 2:25 PM
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hopefully will come back in stock
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freshsqueezed
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Mar 8, 2026 2:26 PM
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Quote from ProbablyReckless :


The fineprint:
Wow, you're still going. LMAO

Again, reading is fundamental. I put in for the trade-in at Apple already and entered the details for the exact phone from this deal. I even have an email confirmation stating $310 based on condition.

I do understand though what you are saying, because usually when trading in a phone it does ask for storage size. I can confirm when it comes to the 16e, Apple does not offer a premium based on the amount of storage.
Last edited by freshsqueezed March 8, 2026 at 08:38 AM.
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Mar 8, 2026 2:36 PM
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Kraken09Mar 8, 2026 2:36 PM
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Quote from anthem_the_cat :
It's been asked but not confirmed...would love to know if you can downgrade the plan after two months and still qualify for unlock after 6 months. Thanks
Yes it qualifies. You are just paying two months in advance instead of month to month. The key* is service has to be 6 consecutive months of service.
Mar 8, 2026 2:44 PM
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silverbullet361Mar 8, 2026 2:44 PM
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Finally got first order through. Best way to order second set?
Mar 8, 2026 3:00 PM
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BluePlastic9025Mar 8, 2026 3:00 PM
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Does anyone know if I can transfer this line to an unlocked phone after? The metro iPhone 13 deal didn't allow for line transfers without changing plans
Mar 8, 2026 3:09 PM
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mchammaMar 8, 2026 3:09 PM
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How hard is it to cancel after the two months of prepaid service? (Or even better, can we cancel in advance of the service expiring in 2 months)
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sychan
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Mar 8, 2026 3:15 PM
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both black and white 16e now OOS
Mar 8, 2026 3:18 PM
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007QMRMar 8, 2026 3:18 PM
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Quote from mchamma :
How hard is it to cancel after the two months of prepaid service? (Or even better, can we cancel in advance of the service expiring in 2 months)
As a noob myself, if I purchase two phones at the same time (porting in two numbers) with the intention to trade them in to Apple, is there anything I need to do on the Cricket side after trade in to Apple? Thanks in advance.
Mar 8, 2026 3:22 PM
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ProbablyRecklessMar 8, 2026 3:22 PM
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Quote from freshsqueezed :
I even have an email confirmation stating $310 based on condition.

From the paragraph you quoted earlier...
Quote :
Your estimated trade-in value is valid for 14 days. This estimate is subject to assessment and verification by Apple. When your trade-in has been received and verified, we'll send you the amount on an Apple Gift Card by email.
Simply "reading" all the info apple has provided doesn't confirm the 16E 128GB would trade-in for the "up to $310" maximum stated. It's rather vague with a bunch of CYA language. Even going through the submission process up-to the point of confirming your name/address/etc doesn't yield a ton of solid evidence. Which is why I asked "what reason is there" in my op.
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Mar 8, 2026 3:27 PM
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HLdfsdfdaMar 8, 2026 3:27 PM
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Ported in a phone number. Do I need to activate when the phone is delivered or can I trade into apple without opening box?

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