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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 21, 2026 01:28 AM
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iuseyewApr 21, 2026 01:28 AM
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Quote from Surfer5 :
Can I do 2 trade-in for 2 separate lines at the same time? I have internet but no phone lines with Spectrum(had 2 lines 6 months ago before switching to Visible). Now, I am thinking to go into store and ask them for 2 lines hoping 1 could be free for the year and one could be paid(by the gig plan). Can I buy 1 s26+ and 1 ultra? Either in the same transaction or in 2 but at the same time and on the same account? TIA
Yes you can do this easily.
Apr 21, 2026 01:32 AM
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Tam4sdApr 21, 2026 01:32 AM
685 Posts
I already have 1 line in which I opted for S26+. If I do one more by adding a line, how long do I need to keep that line open?
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Apr 21, 2026 01:36 AM
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FardurianApr 21, 2026 01:36 AM
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Quote from Cauthon :
Went into a store today in California. I already had a line with Spectrum that was eligible for an upgrade. I traded in an iPhone 12 Pro and walked out with an Ultra. Paid everything upfront. Total out of pocket was $119 for the Ultra + $117 for sales tax and fees = $236. Now just have to wait the 60 days for unlock. Slick deal. Thanks OP.
I currently use spectrum with an iPhone, but I am trading in a s21 ultra, do I need to use the s26ultra for 2 months in order to unlock it?
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Apr 21, 2026 01:58 AM
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Jaysonr66Apr 21, 2026 01:58 AM
541 Posts
Does anyone know if i can trade in an s26 from a separate mobile carrier that I'm still receiving bill credits on? Do you think the other carrier would somehow find out and remove my promotional credits?
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Apr 21, 2026 03:58 AM
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spendlessApr 21, 2026 03:58 AM
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Quote from raffstyle :
Question regarding unlocking

I just got my S26U yesterday activated and all. do I need to keep the S26U on my line for 60 days before unlocking??

or I can esim swap my line to my fold 7 now and just switch back the s26u on my line few days before I request for unlocking

Thanks for the HELP!!!
I was told to keep the phone on that line for at least two months.
Apr 21, 2026 04:53 AM
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bsrkApr 21, 2026 04:53 AM
408 Posts
Went to 3 different stores in north dallas today but none have stock.
Apr 21, 2026 05:29 AM
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spacedestApr 21, 2026 05:29 AM
124 Posts
Went into a store on Saturday in CA and walked out with a S26 Ultra for under $100 by trading in my S24+. Took forever to do the test. Longest part was trying to take a picture of the back of the phone. Rep tried to skip it after multiple tries and system gave me 10% of the expected trade in value of the S24+ ($21). Had rep check their site for full value and we did the test again. Was able to finally get everything to pass and got full value ($208) for my S24+. Overall a smooth process and a great deal.

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Apr 21, 2026 06:19 AM
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Hambone27Apr 21, 2026 06:19 AM
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Quote from bsrk :
Went to 3 different stores in north dallas today but none have stock.
Town East had several yesterday
Apr 21, 2026 06:33 AM
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Shreef007Apr 21, 2026 06:33 AM
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Quote from JetLi123 :
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 ?
Absolutely no charge back since you paid upfront
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Apr 21, 2026 07:10 AM
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ShrewdEducation4697Apr 21, 2026 07:10 AM
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Quote from Mainesociety :
So the tax is cheaper in-store vs online in Florida. Shits $91 online
Yes because online they charge you the tax on the full price of the phone in store they charge you tax on the full price of the phone minus the trade-in but they don't account for the instant credit the $400 so you do have to pay the tax on that
Apr 21, 2026 11:19 AM
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AeroHPApr 21, 2026 11:19 AM
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Quote from NervousTent9962 :
Anyone know what time this offer will end?
According to the website 4/21 is the last day
Apr 21, 2026 01:23 PM
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AeroHPApr 21, 2026 01:23 PM
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Quote from jabstep12 :
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?
I ran into that....tried different store but no luck so just ended up doing it online. Phone agent said it's probably because the rep tried to do two new lines at the same time. His assumption was that the system checks for credit to allow financing (even though I was gonna pay it in full) and if the amount is too high it trips the alert and only way around is to order online or via phone. Dumb system but it is what it is. I was really hoping to avoid doing trade in via mail but oh well.
Apr 21, 2026 02:07 PM
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camar0rsApr 21, 2026 02:07 PM
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anyone been able to do more than 1 promotional trade in on a line?
Apr 21, 2026 02:10 PM
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methodzApr 21, 2026 02:10 PM
991 Posts
Quote from yugioh2 :
Why over complicating it?
Get the Moto G 2025 that had been proven to work (and cheapest option) and get the deal.
It this one here:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straig...4552506783
Instruct Spectrum that it's listed under "Other" carrier from their trade-in. Test the trade-in on Spectrum website so you're prepared.
You sir are THE MAN!!! Got that Moto delivered from Walmart for 30 bucks! Went to the store at LA Mid City and they knew exactly what to do with it. My agent was Maria, she knew what was up! THANKS!
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Apr 21, 2026 02:41 PM
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Surfer5Apr 21, 2026 02:41 PM
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DP: Went to store 1 in NC, they upfront told me nothing in stock, couldn't tell other store had it. Drove 20miles to another store, employee was helpful got 2 phones out(26U and 26+) started processing first trade in, then second employee ask him to help him with something, they went inside and came back stating there's an issue with the devices, so they have to order online. SMH, I told them that does not make sense and called out the other employee that it was going through until you tried to help and now there's issue with phones. Finally first employee said let me try and then he was able to go through the process for first and told me the amount but couldn't do the second one. So, he did two separate transactions. But could either send me bill or breakup of 2nd purchase(SMH) and I can't find it online in my account in orders(can only see the first one).
Overall, took more than an hour but I was out with 2 phones(26+,26U). Cost was $79 for +, and $309 for Ultra. It looks like Account activation was not waived for ultra. Was told to check with CS.

Anyone have any luck with CS to waive that now?

Also, any recommendations for case? Ultra is really huge, I am thinking should have got another plus. But oh well.

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