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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 17, 2026 01:51 AM
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g2ho5Apr 17, 2026 01:51 AM
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My local store was not matching the $400 off $1299. I think my guy was lying because if he was true, 1299-700-5 (my trade-in)=594+tx. But the total was $362 AFTER TAX which I declined. How do they math???
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Apr 17, 2026 01:53 AM
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b0basaurApr 17, 2026 01:53 AM
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Quote from justinye233 :
I just got the S26 ultra at the store. I traded in a iPhone 13, which provides 105 dollars for me. I paid 94 dollars (1299-400-700-105) + 117 dollars taxes OTD. I don't why the taxes is so high since the trade-in did at the store and the remaining value is around 100 dollars. The staff have tried the walmart moto g 2025. It's ok to get the 700$ promotion and i still need to paid 117 dollar taxes.

I'm confused were you also able to trade in the Walmart moto G g2025 or did you just trade in iphone? The last display point in CA someone said it didn't work or they refused to take it as trade in. I wanted to do this tmw but didn't want to buy the phone and have it rejected.
Apr 17, 2026 01:55 AM
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AquaLaborer6802Apr 17, 2026 01:55 AM
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Quote from chauhansumit :
Got this today in Charlotte NC in store. They charged the sales tax on $899 which was $94. Still a good deal.
That actually looks to be tax on the 1299.99 price. I'm in CA so I feel the pain too. TX and other states that charge tax on post-discount & post-trade price have it so nice.
Apr 17, 2026 02:02 AM
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RichpocketApr 17, 2026 02:02 AM
360 Posts
I stopped by a Spectrum store to ask about switching my home internet and possibly adding a mobile line to get the free S26+. The employees didn't seem interested in helping or explaining the offer. One of them mentioned the trade‑in requirement in a way that felt more like a warning than information, emphasizing that the phone had to be in "perfect condition" or I'd be responsible. They also said I'd have to mail the device in and wait for approval before the promotion would apply. At that point, I decided to leave.
Apr 17, 2026 02:05 AM
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chauhansumitApr 17, 2026 02:05 AM
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Quote from Richpocket :
I stopped by a Spectrum store to ask about switching my home internet and possibly adding a mobile line to get the free S26+. The employees didn't seem interested in helping or explaining the offer. One of them mentioned the trade‑in requirement in a way that felt more like a warning than information, emphasizing that the phone had to be in "perfect condition" or I'd be responsible. They also said I'd have to mail the device in and wait for approval before the promotion would apply. At that point, I decided to leave.
Try a different store. I have had good experiences most of the times
Apr 17, 2026 02:07 AM
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BeigeStove1507Apr 17, 2026 02:07 AM
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Quote from AquaLaborer6802 :
That actually looks to be tax on the 1299.99 price. I'm in CA so I feel the pain too. TX and other states that charge tax on post-discount & post-trade price have it so nice.
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Apr 17, 2026 02:07 AM
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MagentaTent401Apr 17, 2026 02:07 AM
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Ahh, im so confused. Customer support said that 700 trade in will be credited back to the spectrum account only. But here so many people are telling that it was deducted from the mobile bill at the payment. Which one is true. Will they really deduct 899-700 trade in from the final bill? Can someone please share their invoice personally ?
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Apr 17, 2026 02:08 AM
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MagentaTent401Apr 17, 2026 02:08 AM
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Ahh, im so confused. Customer support said that 700 trade in will be credited back to the spectrum account only. But here so many people are telling that it was deducted from the mobile bill at the payment. Which one is true. Will they really deduct 899-700 trade in from the final bill? Can someone please share their invoice personally ? Pls
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Apr 17, 2026 02:17 AM
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officialjosefffApr 17, 2026 02:17 AM
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Got the deal and it went rather smooth. Got lucky that the rep knew wassup but I also read the whole thread and I was equipped with the right words.
Paid in full. Had to pay taxes on MSRP price instead of discount but at least they waived the activation fees.

Samsung A15 that came from Mint Mobile. They did the whole mirror test too. It was painfully slow but that's the A15 for ya.
Apr 17, 2026 02:20 AM
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liamtoh1Apr 17, 2026 02:20 AM
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Quote from MagentaTent401 :
Ahh, im so confused. Customer support said that 700 trade in will be credited back to the spectrum account only. But here so many people are telling that it was deducted from the mobile bill at the payment. Which one is true. Will they really deduct 899-700 trade in from the final bill? Can someone please share their invoice personally ? Pls
I posted the break-down in an earlier post and now updated that post with a pic from email invoice
Apr 17, 2026 03:13 AM
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meetadarshssApr 17, 2026 03:13 AM
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I upgraded my device my trading in moto g play for s26 ultra . Paid $256 with tax in Texas
Last edited by meetadarshss April 16, 2026 at 08:33 PM.
Apr 17, 2026 04:09 AM
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twiggy_alien_manApr 17, 2026 04:09 AM
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If I take out sim card out of the s26 ultra, and put in different phone, will it still unlock after 60 days?
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Apr 17, 2026 04:20 AM
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Maddyy0123Apr 17, 2026 04:20 AM
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Can someone please help with this answer.for the prepaid phone from Walmart,does it need to be activated for this to work.I bought a ATT prepaid phone.
Apr 17, 2026 04:44 AM
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meetadarshssApr 17, 2026 04:44 AM
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Does the device need to be on spectrum line for 60 days to unlock ? Can we activate the device And swap the sim to another unlocked device ?
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Apr 17, 2026 04:47 AM
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meetadarshssApr 17, 2026 04:47 AM
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Quote from twiggy_alien_man :
If I take out sim card out of the s26 ultra, and put in different phone, will it still unlock after 60 days?
I have the same question. As per spectrum the below criteria needs to be fulfilled to unlock. Your device must be active on the Spectrum network for at least 60 calendar days

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