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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 20, 2026 05:51 PM
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Apr 20, 2026 05:51 PM
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Quote from ElatedSoda3028 :
There have been many reported issues mainly related to the display. The new privacy display feature results is reduced brightness causing eye irritation and strain as reported by many users.
I don't need or use that silly gimmick so it doesn't bother me in any way.
Apr 20, 2026 05:55 PM
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mkm85Apr 20, 2026 05:55 PM
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Placed my S26 Ultra order yesterday and got the tracking info today; delivery is set for tomorrow.
However, the trade-in link in my Spectrum email is broken. It gives an error saying the 'pass-in identifier does not exist.' Is anyone else experiencing this?
Apr 20, 2026 06:04 PM
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Surfer5Apr 20, 2026 06:04 PM
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If I am paying upfront in store no monthly payments, but opening 2 new lines. Do they need to do credit check? Mine is frozen/locked, so dont want that to be a bottleneck.
Apr 20, 2026 06:11 PM
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IndigoRain261Apr 20, 2026 06:11 PM
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Quote from mkm85 :
Placed my S26 Ultra order yesterday and got the tracking info today; delivery is set for tomorrow.
However, the trade-in link in my Spectrum email is broken. It gives an error saying the 'pass-in identifier does not exist.' Is anyone else experiencing this?
I got the same error.
Apr 20, 2026 06:14 PM
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hpham_53Apr 20, 2026 06:14 PM
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Quote from ElatedSoda3028 :
Did you use the same locked phone for this deal and could you let me know which SoCal store you went to.
I didn't do this deal because I live in KS and there's no Spectrum service at my location. But I've traded-in locked phones to Google Fi and Best Buy.
Apr 20, 2026 06:22 PM
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freebozoApr 20, 2026 06:22 PM
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Quote from mkm85 :
Placed my S26 Ultra order yesterday and got the tracking info today; delivery is set for tomorrow.
However, the trade-in link in my Spectrum email is broken. It gives an error saying the 'pass-in identifier does not exist.' Is anyone else experiencing this?
I got same error. Called cs, was told to wait 24-48 hours. We'll see. Also charged tax on full price, as if discount did not apply. Way different than last year. FL
Apr 20, 2026 06:30 PM
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Mike1996wonderfulApr 20, 2026 06:30 PM
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Anyone DP in store if Manhattan?

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Apr 20, 2026 06:57 PM
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freebozoApr 20, 2026 06:57 PM
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Quote from Surfer5 :
If I am paying upfront in store no monthly payments, but opening 2 new lines. Do they need to do credit check? Mine is frozen/locked, so dont want that to be a bottleneck.
My credit is frozen. Did not affect transaction, this year or previous years
Apr 20, 2026 06:57 PM
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JetLi123Apr 20, 2026 06:57 PM
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I'm in CA. In store, I paid $188 after tax (trade in iphone 16e) for the S26 Ultra. Everything has been paid in full and upfront. If I unlock the phone after 60 days and port out, is there going to be charge back for the $400 promo discount ?
Apr 20, 2026 07:05 PM
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AnbuItachiApr 20, 2026 07:05 PM
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Quote from ForbidInjustice :
The concept is the same with this promo. Btw Spectrum internet is super cheap if you know how to work the system a little bit (zip code can also play a part.) I literally have free Spectrum internet and mobile.
how, i used to do the promotion for like 30$ a month, free 1 year mobile. but free mobile ended, and 30 /month ended and now its expensive for internet
Apr 20, 2026 07:27 PM
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krnprogamerApr 20, 2026 07:27 PM
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Quote from AnbuItachi :
how, i used to do the promotion for like 30$ a month, free 1 year mobile. but free mobile ended, and 30 /month ended and now its expensive for internet
Call retention department and ask for Internet promotion.
Apr 20, 2026 07:27 PM
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jabstep12Apr 20, 2026 07:27 PM
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Has anyone that has been "locked" or "banned" from purchasing more phones in store able to call the "Spectrum Fraud Department" to lift it and be free to purchase more?
Apr 20, 2026 08:00 PM
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Surfer5Apr 20, 2026 08:00 PM
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Quote from freebozo :
My credit is frozen. Did not affect transaction, this year or previous years
Appreciate it. Finally going to try this later today. Got 2 Straight talk moto g. Hopefully the rep knows the process and trade in goes thru.
Apr 20, 2026 08:25 PM
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MainesocietyApr 20, 2026 08:25 PM
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Quote from freebozo :
I got same error. Called cs, was told to wait 24-48 hours. We'll see. Also charged tax on full price, as if discount did not apply. Way different than last year. FL
Florida online is definitely tax on full price

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Apr 20, 2026 08:27 PM
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wraith7575Apr 20, 2026 08:27 PM
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Quote from freebozo :
I got same error. Called cs, was told to wait 24-48 hours. We'll see. Also charged tax on full price, as if discount did not apply. Way different than last year. FL
They don't seem to understand the concept of overcharging on sales tax I sent this in to them. Texas Tax Code Section 151.007(c)(5), the value of a trade-in accepted as partial consideration at the exact time of sale is explicitly excluded from the taxable 'sales price' it is not legally classified as a post sale payment credit when done in store. Furthermore, if the $400 promotion is a retailer discount rather than a third-party manufacturer rebate, Section 151.007(c)(1) dictates that it also reduces the taxable base. Please escalate this directly to your tax and compliance department. Assessing tax on the gross $1,299.99 price during an in-store, simultaneous trade-in transaction constitutes an overcollection of Texas sales tax

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