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Jun 8, 2026 7:34 PM

Free Samsung Galaxy S25 FE + $195 3-month plan at Total Wireless

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Total Wireless is offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE for free when you switch to a Total ALL ACCESS 3-month plan for $195. Use code UFC. Ad found on the Total Wireless home page.

Requires activation on a Total ALL ACCESS 3-month plan, external port-in and ID verification
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https://www.totalwireless.com/m/home

Total Wireless is offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE for free when you switch to a Total ALL ACCESS 3-month plan for $195. Use code UFC. Ad found on the Total Wireless home page.

Requires activation on a Total ALL ACCESS 3-month plan, external port-in and ID verification

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This Total Wireless Galaxy S25 FE offer stands out for the chance to get a factory unlocked U1 model that works with physical SIM or eSIM on major US carriers right out of the box. The strongest appeal is the unlocked hardware, with reports of Metro, AT&T, and foreign SIMs working immediately. The main catch is the confusing pricing and unlock path, since the $195 three month plan, extra service, and 365 days of active service can push the real cost much higher. The UFC promo code also appears inconsistent at checkout, so the deal hinges on getting the U1 model and the expected promo to apply.

  • The U1 model reportedly ships as a factory unlocked Samsung unit that can work with US carriers using physical SIM or eSIM right out of the box.

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  • Some buyers reportedly used Metro SIMs immediately after purchase, including use with a local SIM while traveling in Mexico.

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  • The UFC promo code reportedly can work after completing verification and creating an account.

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  • Switching service after leaving the Total Wireless store reportedly went smoothly for at least one activation experience.

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  • Unlocking reportedly requires 365 days of paid and active service, which can undermine the expected value of the $195 offer.

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  • The UFC promo code reportedly can fail with an invalid promo error even when it appears on the homepage.

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  • The deal wording reportedly confuses shoppers by mentioning a $195 per month 3-month plan structure that may mislead about the true cost.

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  • Checkout reportedly shows the phone priced around $199 plus the $195 plan and additional remainder service charges, pushing the total cost above $500 with taxes.

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Jun 8, 2026 7:41 PM
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iSDealsJun 8, 2026 7:41 PM
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The wording is so confusing, at one point it says 195/mo 3 month plan
Jun 8, 2026 7:50 PM
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Jun 8, 2026 7:55 PM
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ElatedRecess387Jun 8, 2026 7:55 PM
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The carrier must be active for 365 days to unlock the line. Can we port out in middle or after the 3 months complete
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Jun 8, 2026 8:14 PM
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temperlancerJun 8, 2026 8:14 PM
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"Requires activation on a Total ALL ACCESS 3-month plan, external port-in and ID verification." Probably want to put that in the post as well.
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Jun 8, 2026 8:16 PM
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psin2005Jun 8, 2026 8:16 PM
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whats the new unlock policy for total? how long before the phone can be unlocked?
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Jun 8, 2026 8:21 PM
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BrainDocJun 8, 2026 8:21 PM
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This won't unlock until one year of service (you have to request it then), but you should be able to do 9 more months of their basic talk and text only plan ($10). You have to call and hope they allow you to get the cheapest plan: https://www.reddit.com/r/TotalWir...text_only/
Last edited by BrainDoc June 8, 2026 at 01:41 PM.
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Quote from psin2005 View quoted comment :
whats the new unlock policy for total? how long before the phone can be unlocked?
365 days of active service is required to unlock the phone.
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Jun 8, 2026 8:29 PM
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The_Love_SpudJun 8, 2026 8:29 PM
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The unlock policy is bad enough that it should invalidate the $195 claim unless there is some suggestion that this will be an unlocked model(?):
https://www.totalwireless.com/dev...ice-unlock
"For all cellphones Activated on or after January 20, 2026, the cellphone will be unlocked upon request after 365 days of paid and active service."

Good luck!
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Jun 8, 2026 9:59 PM
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LovelyFang271Jun 8, 2026 9:59 PM
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It is a very shady company. Their billing cycle is 30 days. So you will need total of 13 months to unlock. The $10 stay-in connect plan is so basic and you won't get any internet data. Stay away from them.
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Jun 8, 2026 10:26 PM
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7Brandyn7Jun 8, 2026 10:26 PM
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Quote from The_Love_Spud View quoted comment :
The unlock policy is bad enough that it should invalidate the $195 claim unless there is some suggestion that this will be an unlocked model(?):
https://www.totalwireless.com/dev...ice-unlock
"For all cellphones Activated on or after January 20, 2026, the cellphone will be unlocked upon request after 365 days of paid and active service."

Good luck!
Jon
Isn't the S25 fe specifically unlockable.
Jun 8, 2026 10:28 PM
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gregkurthfoJun 8, 2026 10:28 PM
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Check your chase offers for another $15 off. It says 25% but the max is $15.
Jun 8, 2026 10:54 PM
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duckeggsJun 8, 2026 10:54 PM
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so 3 months of service but will unlock in 365 days....?
Jun 8, 2026 11:02 PM
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ChitowndealJun 8, 2026 11:02 PM
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Quote from duckeggs View quoted comment :
so 3 months of service but will unlock in 365 days....?
Yes. Doesn't make 0 sense
Jun 8, 2026 11:13 PM
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cmc1002001Jun 8, 2026 11:13 PM
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Use code UFC. ⓘ Code doesn't work, phone shows $199.99 with $195 3 month plan, not Free

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Jun 8, 2026 11:34 PM
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usaaaJun 8, 2026 11:34 PM
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Can we downgrade the plan to 25 byo?

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