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Apr 18, 2026 2:33 AM

T-Mobile TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro On Us Free with Any Trade via 24 month bill credits

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Get one On Us with any trade on any rate plan. Among all the recent gen boring iPhone Samsung and Pixel phones with no unique design or features, this one seem like an interesting backup phone with its attempt of a unique fake E-Ink screen (LCD) with optimized matte screen surface and polarization for eye comfort.
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-pho...per-70-pro

This won't be for everyone but is an interesting device if you have lines that doesn't have EIP plans considering the promo allows you to trade in broken devices.

Same IP68 water resistance as flagships, the MediaTek 7300 is old but hard to complain at this MSRP for a carrier custom device. At 4xA78 + 4xA55 on TSMC N4, this is still a decently efficient chip for regular use, same CPU design as MediaTek 8200, 8100 just different clock speeds, CPU performance between Tensor G3 and G2 but more efficient thanks to TSMC N4. Oh and it has fingerprint sensor in power button.

Got this on T-Mobile One plan, traded in a cracked broken iPhone 4S. Do it at Sam's Club or Costco to get the extra $75 gift card and waived $35 fee.

* Also forgot to mention another good feature is this thing supports Dual Physical SIM or MicroSD expansion too. Second SIM slot is either SIM2 or MicroSD card. And the phone still supports eSIM as well, but you are limited to two Active SIM simultaneously so either 2 Physical SIM or 1 Physical 1 eSIM.

Someone also brought up T-Mobile satellite, I haven't tried this but T-Mobile website lists it as compatible with satellite messaging? YMMV
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Get one On Us with any trade on any rate plan. Among all the recent gen boring iPhone Samsung and Pixel phones with no unique design or features, this one seem like an interesting backup phone with its attempt of a unique fake E-Ink screen (LCD) with optimized matte screen surface and polarization for eye comfort.
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-pho...per-70-pro

This won't be for everyone but is an interesting device if you have lines that doesn't have EIP plans considering the promo allows you to trade in broken devices.

Same IP68 water resistance as flagships, the MediaTek 7300 is old but hard to complain at this MSRP for a carrier custom device. At 4xA78 + 4xA55 on TSMC N4, this is still a decently efficient chip for regular use, same CPU design as MediaTek 8200, 8100 just different clock speeds, CPU performance between Tensor G3 and G2 but more efficient thanks to TSMC N4. Oh and it has fingerprint sensor in power button.

Got this on T-Mobile One plan, traded in a cracked broken iPhone 4S. Do it at Sam's Club or Costco to get the extra $75 gift card and waived $35 fee.

* Also forgot to mention another good feature is this thing supports Dual Physical SIM or MicroSD expansion too. Second SIM slot is either SIM2 or MicroSD card. And the phone still supports eSIM as well, but you are limited to two Active SIM simultaneously so either 2 Physical SIM or 1 Physical 1 eSIM.

Someone also brought up T-Mobile satellite, I haven't tried this but T-Mobile website lists it as compatible with satellite messaging? YMMV

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The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro stands out as a budget phone built for reading, with a 6.9 inch 120Hz matte LCD that cuts glare and feels closer to e paper than a glossy screen. The etched glass finish gets praise for manga and e reader use, and the phone also brings IP68 water resistance, dual physical SIM support, eSIM, and microSD expansion. The main caveats are that it is not a flagship replacement, T Mobile satellite messaging appears limited to messaging only, and the 40 day carrier lock can delay adding a second non T Mobile SIM. Support through March 2028 also feels short for the price.

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Apr 19, 2026 3:17 PM
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Papatronix007Apr 19, 2026 3:17 PM
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my daughter uses one as an E-reader instead of the Way more expensive KINDLE and she loves it!!!!
that NXTPAPER technology is awesome!!
Apr 19, 2026 3:20 PM
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Papatronix007Apr 19, 2026 3:20 PM
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Quote from ellemdee View quoted comment :
I only know of NXTPAPER as the tech that was portraying itself as being like epaper, but it was actually an LCD with a matte finish.

So definitely less glare than a glossy finish, but just to set expectations (in case anyone else heard that, as well)...
my daughter uses one as an E-reader and swears by it!!
Apr 19, 2026 7:03 PM
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Erchan_coonApr 19, 2026 7:03 PM
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MicroSD memory expansion card is just amazing!
Apr 19, 2026 7:53 PM
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shortyman24Apr 19, 2026 7:53 PM
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Quote from chewable1 View quoted comment :
Does simple choice qualify?
The promo shows up on my TLife and I'm on SC plan.
Apr 20, 2026 12:17 AM
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The_Love_SpudApr 20, 2026 12:17 AM
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Quote from Erchan_coon View quoted comment :
MicroSD memory expansion card is just amazing!
MicroSD expansion has actually has remained pretty consistent among the aspirational entry-level phones (i.e. - bottom-/low-end phones attempting to position themselves as mid-range, such as the A17 or the REVVL 8).

Good luck!
Jon
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Apr 20, 2026 12:27 AM
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SDSummerDayApr 20, 2026 12:27 AM
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Quote from chewable1 View quoted comment :
Does simple choice qualify?
Works on my select choice plan . I guess it works on all plans. You know if you see the promotion in your account when you upgrade the device on your line
Apr 20, 2026 12:31 AM
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chaossApr 20, 2026 12:31 AM
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has anyone done it on a free line?
there was a new rule that supposedly free lines did not qualify

I'll call Costco tomorrow to avoid activation fees and get the cash card

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Apr 20, 2026 2:13 AM
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The_Love_SpudApr 20, 2026 2:13 AM
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Quote from chaoss View quoted comment :
has anyone done it on a free line?
there was a new rule that supposedly free lines did not qualify

I'll call Costco tomorrow to avoid activation fees and get the cash card
Please report back. I haven't seen official documentation changes, but have read the same news. As someone with more free lines than paid I'm certainly interested to hear about this policy change. Of course, in the meantime I expect to simply stack ever more promotions on the few paid lines as required/allowed.

Good luck!
Jon
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Apr 20, 2026 2:19 AM
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Glenn3518Apr 20, 2026 2:19 AM
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Quote from chaoss View quoted comment :
has anyone done it on a free line?
there was a new rule that supposedly free lines did not qualify

I'll call Costco tomorrow to avoid activation fees and get the cash card
I was surprised but I was able to get this phone for free on a free line. This promo did show as available to me on T-mobile's website so I went to Costco and purchased it there. Only paid the NYS sales tax of $17. I'm on the old ONE Plan.
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Apr 20, 2026 4:58 PM
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chaossApr 20, 2026 4:58 PM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
When done via warehouse club I've seen where ancient devices get a placeholder name for their IMEI. You may want to use (carefully) and IMEI lookup resource just to make sure you're getting it right. This may also be something you can resolve via an assisted transaction (like in a warehouse club).

Good luck!
Jon
Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
Please report back. I haven't seen official documentation changes, but have read the same news. As someone with more free lines than paid I'm certainly interested to hear about this policy change. Of course, in the meantime I expect to simply stack ever more promotions on the few paid lines as required/allowed.

Good luck!
Jon
Quote from Glenn3518 View quoted comment :
I was surprised but I was able to get this phone for free on a free line. This promo did show as available to me on T-mobile's website so I went to Costco and purchased it there. Only paid the NYS sales tax of $17. I'm on the old ONE Plan.
quick update
I called up with an old blackberry and she could also not find the imei in her system.
I called the Costco Tmobile line. Nearby Costco by me does not sell Tmobile service

she did a mock order and said the 2 free lines would qualify
also, she said there is a limit of 4

promo id: 260086
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Apr 20, 2026 5:33 PM
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clu168Apr 20, 2026 5:33 PM
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Quote from chaoss View quoted comment :


quick update
I called up with an old blackberry and she could also not find the imei in her system.
I called the Costco Tmobile line. Nearby Costco by me does not sell Tmobile service

she did a mock order and said the 2 free lines would qualify
also, she said there is a limit of 4

promo id: 260086
I am still a bit concerned. Previously I confirmed that on my freeline there is a stipulation that this free line can never receive device financing. On previous deals like this, I called and every time the agent confirmed that nope, no qualify. I will call today to try again.
Apr 20, 2026 7:11 PM
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SDSummerDayApr 20, 2026 7:11 PM
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why does it marked expired?
it is still very much alive for all rate plan as far as i know. which is rare because if you running one of the legacy plans, you would normally not be able to get any new phone promotions for the last many year.
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Apr 20, 2026 10:31 PM
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Apr 20, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from SDSummerDay View quoted comment :
why does it marked expired?
it is still very much alive for all rate plan as far as i know. which is rare because if you running one of the legacy plans, you would normally not be able to get any new phone promotions for the last many year.
Emm not sure, I posted this last week and did not see anywhere I can set deal expiry status, and I do not see any option to remove the "Expired" mark right now either, not sure why it got marked expired.
Apr 21, 2026 1:01 AM
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coliApr 21, 2026 1:01 AM
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Getting this offer through Costco phone took 30 minutes... Is there a faster way?

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Apr 21, 2026 10:49 AM
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DJ_SAMMY_DApr 21, 2026 10:49 AM
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Quote from jacure View quoted comment :
You have to add a different phone for trade in on that line.
Ok so that indicator is more about the trade in of the phone on the line than it has to do with the line and it's EIP then? Got it

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