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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.

Original Post

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 10, 2026 1:55 AM
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Hash7Mar 10, 2026 1:55 AM
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Can I port in without needing of Otp? With just acc number and pin?
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Mar 10, 2026 2:06 AM
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runtohell121
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Mar 10, 2026 2:06 AM
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Interesting... my iPhone 16e that I mailed in to Apple got 'rejected'

Reason:
Unauthorized modification of the device
Mar 10, 2026 2:15 AM
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Joined Apr 2019
blackpinksMar 10, 2026 2:15 AM
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Quote from SplendidVolcano9524 :
I ordered one for a family member who will kept for 6 months to unlock. Wondering: if I order a second on the same account and then sell, will it be a problem for the line still there?
You have to cancel the 2nd line, otherwise they will bill 2 lines
Mar 10, 2026 2:30 AM
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VVD-40Mar 10, 2026 2:30 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Interesting... my iPhone 16e that I mailed in to Apple got 'rejected'

Reason:
Unauthorized modification of the device
I had a similar result with two iP13s from metro during trade-in at an Apple Store, while two other phones from cricket didn't have any issues.
Later I checked online and saw that it could just be a scanner sensitivity problem, and that if I mailed the devices the result might be different. So I sent them in, and today the status changed to "evaluating." I'll let you know how it goes.
BTW, did they provide any details? Which exact component is reported as replaced? The screen? I read that testing the screen often causes multiple false results.
Mar 10, 2026 2:34 AM
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langkhack19Mar 10, 2026 2:34 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Interesting... my iPhone 16e that I mailed in to Apple got 'rejected'

Reason:
Unauthorized modification of the device
Go in store if possible
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Mar 10, 2026 2:36 AM
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runtohell121
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Mar 10, 2026 2:36 AM
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Quote from aphoenix78 :
I had a similar result with two iP13s from metro during trade-in at an Apple Store, while two other phones from cricket didn't have any issues.
Later I checked online and saw that it could just be a scanner sensitivity problem, and that if I mailed the devices the result might be different. So I sent them in, and today the status changed to "evaluating." I'll let you know how it goes.
BTW, did they provide any details? Which exact component is reported as replaced? The screen? I read that testing the screen often causes multiple false results.
Zero details.

I'm on chat support and my only two option is - accept $0 or reject.

I haven't received any emails telling me about my trade-in but I went to check status and that was what showed up... which I instantly contacted support.
Mar 10, 2026 2:36 AM
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Lara212Mar 10, 2026 2:36 AM
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Those that ported over from MobileX, did you select other when asked about carrier name or Verizon Prepaid?
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Mar 10, 2026 2:46 AM
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PowerfulName4771Mar 10, 2026 2:46 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Interesting... my iPhone 16e that I mailed in to Apple got 'rejected'

Reason:
Unauthorized modification of the device
Was this phone from Cricket in a brand new condition? One time my iPhone 13 trade in from Metro to apple store had the same issue. The rep couldn't do anything and just said the device cannot be traded in. I eventually gave up. Not sure what causes this.
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Mar 10, 2026 2:48 AM
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runtohell121
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Mar 10, 2026 2:48 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
Was this phone from Cricket in a brand new condition? One time my iPhone 13 trade in from Metro to apple store had the same issue. The rep couldn't do anything and just said the device cannot be traded in. I eventually gave up. Not sure what causes this.
Yes, brand new from Cricket - received end of February and thought I would save a trip by having Apple send a trade-in kit.

Warranty valid through February 26, 2027 - was a sealed device.
Mar 10, 2026 2:55 AM
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Lara212Mar 10, 2026 2:55 AM
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Quote from runtohell121 :
Interesting... my iPhone 16e that I mailed in to Apple got 'rejected'Reason:Unauthorized modification of the device
Should have used it for some time before trading it in.
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Mar 10, 2026 2:56 AM
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runtohell121
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Mar 10, 2026 2:56 AM
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Quote from Sdale26 :
Should have used it for some time before trading it in.
It was used for like a week before sending it in...

The one I took to Apple Store yesterday was used for 2-3 days and was accepted on the spot.

The one mailed in was used for ~1 week before being sent in.
Mar 10, 2026 3:04 AM
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baggyMar 10, 2026 3:04 AM
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Quote from Sdale26 :
Those that ported over from MobileX, did you select other when asked about carrier name or Verizon Prepaid?
Other.
They will ask last four of social.
0000 worked. Port was successful, waiting for order confirmation.
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Mar 10, 2026 3:07 AM
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langkhack19Mar 10, 2026 3:07 AM
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Quote from Sdale26 :
Should have used it for some time before trading it in.
You don't need to. Idk about mail in but I have traded in several phones in store with 99.69% conditions and they won't ask a thing, they might ask why you do this but you can just make up a reason
Mar 10, 2026 3:09 AM
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langkhack19Mar 10, 2026 3:09 AM
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Quote from Iregulate :
You have to verify with text message before transferring and provide a compatible imei number. I have been trading in phones to apple for discounted price on apple products for years so the other poster saying you might have to wait 2 months is new to me. Only time I have been denied is when the a phone I traded in came back as a demo unit. Even though everything worked it was marked as demo and rejected.
Have you tried to check your IMEI on Sickw to see if it came back as demo unit?

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Mar 10, 2026 3:10 AM
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Lara212Mar 10, 2026 3:10 AM
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Quote from baggy :
Other.They will ask last four of social. 0000 worked. Port was successful, waiting for order confirmation.
How do they know carrier name though? There is no field to enter it, only says "other"...

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