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expiredmeteora.xz posted Apr 14, 2026 09:40 PM
expiredmeteora.xz posted Apr 14, 2026 09:40 PM

Spectrum Internet Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Smartphone

+ Free S&H

from $200 w/ Eligible Trade-in & New Line

$1,300

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Spectrum offers its Spectrum Internet Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Smartphone on sale for $899.99 - up to $700 Off when you Trade in Your Eligible Phone and Activate a New Spectrum Mobile Line (plan information) = from $199.99 (+ applicable taxes). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member meteora.xz for sharing this deal.

Note: You must be a Spectrum Internet Customer to be eligible for this deal. Taxes will still apply. This offer is valid through 4/21/26. Trade-in value will vary by device.

FAQ: How do I get my trade-in payment? After your device is processed, you'll receive a credit for its assessed value. If you've paid for your new device in full, the trade-in credit will be refunded to your account within the next two billing cycles. Otherwise, a monthly credit will be applied to your Device Payment Plan in equal increments for the remainder of the plan, starting within two billing cycles.

Specs:
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) Display, 120Hz
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Octa-Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Quad Rear Cameras: 200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MP
  • 5000 mAh Battery
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 Port

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • $700 Off with trade-in: 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.com/mobile/trade-in for details.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by meteora.xz
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Spectrum offers its Spectrum Internet Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Smartphone on sale for $899.99 - up to $700 Off when you Trade in Your Eligible Phone and Activate a New Spectrum Mobile Line (plan information) = from $199.99 (+ applicable taxes). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member meteora.xz for sharing this deal.

Note: You must be a Spectrum Internet Customer to be eligible for this deal. Taxes will still apply. This offer is valid through 4/21/26. Trade-in value will vary by device.

FAQ: How do I get my trade-in payment? After your device is processed, you'll receive a credit for its assessed value. If you've paid for your new device in full, the trade-in credit will be refunded to your account within the next two billing cycles. Otherwise, a monthly credit will be applied to your Device Payment Plan in equal increments for the remainder of the plan, starting within two billing cycles.

Specs:
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) Display, 120Hz
  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Octa-Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Quad Rear Cameras: 200.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 50.0 MP + 10.0 MP
  • 5000 mAh Battery
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 Port

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • $700 Off with trade-in: 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.com/mobile/trade-in for details.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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ForbidInjustice
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No. $400 off the top. S26 Ultra is $899 already (not $1299). Get a cheap prepaid phone (I have a Galaxy A03s), they'll give me $5 + $700 promo credit = $705. My total will end up being $194 + tax. Pay in full. There's no way I would give up my S25 Ultra in this case. It's worth more selling on the private market.
I did this a month ago and got an S26 the same way. I'll do the S26 Ultra tomorrow on the same line.
I do in-store, though. Sales tax is applied differently (since your trade-in is evaluated and applied right away) as opposed to doing it online and waiting for the promo credit to hit.
ForbidInjustice
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No. Pay the cost of the phone at checkout, send in your trade-in and you'll get the FULL value applied to your account. You can call/chat and have that credit applied as a refund to your credit card.
If you're paying in full, there is nothing involving "3 years" at all. It's paid.
ForbidInjustice
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Yes! And it's MUCH better. At least in TX and many other states, you make out a lot better because you only pay sales tax on the amount AFTER your trade-in is applied.
If you do it online, you pay the FULL sales tax of the device and the credit is applied later, no sales tax refunded.
I will literally save something like $95 doing it in-store rather than online.

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Apr 16, 2026 03:30 AM
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thegman230Apr 16, 2026 03:30 AM
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Does this require giving them your SS# and a credit check just to activate a free line even if you are paying in full for the phone upfront?
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Apr 16, 2026 03:31 AM
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liamtoh1Apr 16, 2026 03:31 AM
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Quote from thegman230 :
Does this require giving them your SS# just to activate a free line even if you are paying in full for the phone upfront?
Yes. You do have to provide SSN.
Apr 16, 2026 03:33 AM
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burnsgApr 16, 2026 03:33 AM
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Quote from BeigeStove1507 :
OK went to second store, everything good except the staff couldn't get the trade in working, something with serial number. This is walmart moto g 5g 2025 linked.
Went to third store. Seems like they caught on and said NO PAY IN FULL for trade ins. Also the Walmart phone is now ineligible (WTF). they said its not the same model.
I guess I'll just do it online now and ask for credit back. Also my tax in CA is the full tax regardless. Im not going to a fourth store and go through this shiet.
where in CA?
Apr 16, 2026 03:35 AM
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JiiviApr 16, 2026 03:35 AM
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Quote from liamtoh1 :
Feel sorry for your experience. Online, it still shows Moto 5G 2025 as accepted for trade-in and may be a less hassle for you. I also had to pay tax on full price but still decided to complete the transaction in-store because it was easy / no-hassle and did not have to wait for a couple of months and call CS to transfer the $700 trade-in credit back to my credit card. Good luck.
Did u see it eligible after login to account or without login?
Apr 16, 2026 03:42 AM
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BeigeStove1507Apr 16, 2026 03:42 AM
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Quote from burnsg :
where in CA?
Don't go to Torrance (might still try tomo again now i know what to say).
Carson (NO FULL PAY ALLOWED)
Manhattan beach (TOOK 30 MIN JUST TO CHOOSE MOTO G 5G 2025. and then it failed with serial error after doing diagnostic.
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Apr 16, 2026 03:45 AM
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liamtoh1Apr 16, 2026 03:45 AM
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Quote from Jiivi :
Did u see it eligible after login to account or without login?
Same with / without login.
Apr 16, 2026 03:57 AM
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LovelyLinen574Apr 16, 2026 03:57 AM
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After buying the s26 ultra online, spectrum will send an email with the subject line "We're ready to receive your device for Trade-In.".

Can someone eligible for the $700 trade in confirm if the email indicates $700 bonus or only shows the trade in credit for what spectrum considers the value of the phone being traded in?

Mine only shows the trade in value of approx $300 and I'm concerned they will not give me the $700 bonus.

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Apr 16, 2026 05:10 AM
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kevine04Apr 16, 2026 05:10 AM
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Quote from liamtoh1 :
Tell them to use "other" instead of the main carriers or MVNOs. It will accept 64GB Moto. See for yourself online at Spectrum website.
Thanks for this, I'll try again in the morning.
Apr 16, 2026 06:27 AM
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jesuspina36Apr 16, 2026 06:27 AM
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Quote from LovelyLinen574 :
After buying the s26 ultra online, spectrum will send an email with the subject line "We're ready to receive your device for Trade-In.". Can someone eligible for the $700 trade in confirm if the email indicates $700 bonus or only shows the trade in credit for what spectrum considers the value of the phone being traded in? Mine only shows the trade in value of approx $300 and I'm concerned they will not give me the $700 bonus.
I was on chat for a long time. I placed an order and it didn't show the $700 . I was told it was because that line had already received the $700 credit . I got the s26 a month ago. Looks like you can't upgrade to s26 ultra. If it's a new line it should work.
Apr 16, 2026 06:36 AM
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SiennaAlpaca1565Apr 16, 2026 06:36 AM
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Quote from cooljack420 :
This will not work!!

I tried this with a Moto 5g 2025 phone and it gave the credit of $10. See photo attached.
$10 plus $700 = $710. Pretty slick...No?
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Apr 16, 2026 08:01 AM
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BeigeStove1507Apr 16, 2026 08:01 AM
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Quote from LovelyLinen574 :
After buying the s26 ultra online, spectrum will send an email with the subject line "We're ready to receive your device for Trade-In.".

Can someone eligible for the $700 trade in confirm if the email indicates $700 bonus or only shows the trade in credit for what spectrum considers the value of the phone being traded in?

Mine only shows the trade in value of approx $300 and I'm concerned they will not give me the $700 bonus.
My order explicitly states:
Credit Applied Soon:
One-time credit applied soon: 705 (700+5)
Applied within the next 2 billing statements, pending approval
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Apr 16, 2026 08:48 AM
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GreyPenguin260Apr 16, 2026 08:48 AM
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Quote from CyberSamuraiDMC :
Isnt this worse than the deals they had last couple months on the new phones
No it's better. I upgraded a line so did not have to get a new line. Got the s26 for 305 dollars out the door
Apr 16, 2026 09:04 AM
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whatgooddealApr 16, 2026 09:04 AM
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Quote from hyperfire21 :
That's great. Any chance you or anyone asked about the 512gb? If they have to order it, does that affect this deal?
would like to know this too. hopefully can still get the $ off instantly in the store, even if they had to order the phone to ship to you.
Apr 16, 2026 09:57 AM
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ap75Apr 16, 2026 09:57 AM
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Nice!

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Apr 16, 2026 10:44 AM
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PTBKooApr 16, 2026 10:44 AM
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If you try to get this shipped to you in store you have to return the device the box that it came with. they wont take the trade in store. Also the rep told me I can do this deal once in store and after that once online for each line. I wanted to open up 6 new lines but it seems like they limited me to 3 of these promos in store and the system wouldnt let them place a new order.
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