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AT&T Apple iPhone 16e, 128GB, Black - Prepaid Smartphone AT&T Locked $199 in store activation or $299 + Free Shipping at Walmart
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$599
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Walmart and AT&T Prepaid have a deal where if you purchase and Activate in store on an AT&T prepaid plan(Min $45) you can get the iPhone 16e for $199. Total of about $244 excluding Tax.
Without In-Store activation it is $299 + Tax out the door Brand new in Box with full 1 year Apple Warranty or 60 days to add Apple Care.
Note:
- This phone requires 12 months of Active AT&T Prepaid service to Unlock.
- This device can work on AT&T Postpaid out of the box as well. Does not count towards Unlock time
- This device also can be used on AT&T MVNO's without needing to be unlocked. MVNO's that are useable without needing to be unlocked: Cricket Wireless, US Mobile Dark Star(AT&T only), Red Pocket GSMA only, H2O Wireless, Boost Mobile AT&T eSim (Unconfirmed), Consumer Cellular(AT&T). (MVNO service does NOT count towards unlock period)
- This iPhone does NOT need to be activated and can be used as a Wi-Fi only device.
Note 2: Can be used as a Trade in at Apple for $310 in credit towards an unlocked iPhone.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/APL-IP...pe=REGULAR
Without In-Store activation it is $299 + Tax out the door Brand new in Box with full 1 year Apple Warranty or 60 days to add Apple Care.
Note:
- This phone requires 12 months of Active AT&T Prepaid service to Unlock.
- This device can work on AT&T Postpaid out of the box as well. Does not count towards Unlock time
- This device also can be used on AT&T MVNO's without needing to be unlocked. MVNO's that are useable without needing to be unlocked: Cricket Wireless, US Mobile Dark Star(AT&T only), Red Pocket GSMA only, H2O Wireless, Boost Mobile AT&T eSim (Unconfirmed), Consumer Cellular(AT&T). (MVNO service does NOT count towards unlock period)
- This iPhone does NOT need to be activated and can be used as a Wi-Fi only device.
Note 2: Can be used as a Trade in at Apple for $310 in credit towards an unlocked iPhone.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/APL-IP...pe=REGULAR
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Walmart and AT&T Prepaid have a deal where if you purchase and Activate in store on an AT&T prepaid plan(Min $45) you can get the iPhone 16e for $199. Total of about $244 excluding Tax.
Without In-Store activation it is $299 + Tax out the door Brand new in Box with full 1 year Apple Warranty or 60 days to add Apple Care.
Note:
- This phone requires 12 months of Active AT&T Prepaid service to Unlock.
- This device can work on AT&T Postpaid out of the box as well. Does not count towards Unlock time
- This device also can be used on AT&T MVNO's without needing to be unlocked. MVNO's that are useable without needing to be unlocked: Cricket Wireless, US Mobile Dark Star(AT&T only), Red Pocket GSMA only, H2O Wireless, Boost Mobile AT&T eSim (Unconfirmed), Consumer Cellular(AT&T). (MVNO service does NOT count towards unlock period)
- This iPhone does NOT need to be activated and can be used as a Wi-Fi only device.
Note 2: Can be used as a Trade in at Apple for $310 in credit towards an unlocked iPhone.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/APL-IP...pe=REGULAR
Without In-Store activation it is $299 + Tax out the door Brand new in Box with full 1 year Apple Warranty or 60 days to add Apple Care.
Note:
- This phone requires 12 months of Active AT&T Prepaid service to Unlock.
- This device can work on AT&T Postpaid out of the box as well. Does not count towards Unlock time
- This device also can be used on AT&T MVNO's without needing to be unlocked. MVNO's that are useable without needing to be unlocked: Cricket Wireless, US Mobile Dark Star(AT&T only), Red Pocket GSMA only, H2O Wireless, Boost Mobile AT&T eSim (Unconfirmed), Consumer Cellular(AT&T). (MVNO service does NOT count towards unlock period)
- This iPhone does NOT need to be activated and can be used as a Wi-Fi only device.
Note 2: Can be used as a Trade in at Apple for $310 in credit towards an unlocked iPhone.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/APL-IP...pe=REGULAR
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The iPhone 16e deal is mainly about getting an AT&T locked 128GB phone at a lower upfront price, with eSIM use possible right away on some carriers. The strongest appeal is the discounted in store activation price, but it comes with prepaid service requirements and a much longer unlock timeline than expected, now cited as 12 months of paid AT&T service. Walmart activation is highly inconsistent, with some stores lacking the right wireless setup or ringing the phone up at full price. The model also has no physical SIM, so it is a fit only if the carrier lock and activation hurdles are acceptable.
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Yes. The $199 price requires activating one month of AT&T prepaid in store; without activation, the phone is $299 out the door. Some Walmart locations also may not perform the activation at all, so the deal can be location-dependent.
It can work on AT&T-based service such as US Mobile Dark Star while still locked, but it will not unlock unless the AT&T prepaid service requirement is met. It may not switch freely to other networks until unlocked, and some carriers like Cricket can have their own longer lock rules.
AT&T's current prepaid unlock requirement is 12 months of paid AT&T service, with the device not active on another AT&T account and not reported lost, stolen, or fraudulent. That means the phone stays locked for a year before it can be unlocked.
Yes. Apple still accepts locked trade-ins and checks the device condition rather than the carrier lock status.
No. The US iPhone 16e model mentioned does not include a physical SIM, so activation is eSIM-based.
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Purchase the phone plus 1 month activation of $244 and then keep the phone in your drawer for 6 months with no more monthly recharge and it gets activated after 6 months?
2. Will I still be unlocked at 6 months if I stop service after only 1 or 2 months?
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Purchase the phone plus 1 month activation of $244 and then keep the phone in your drawer for 6 months with no more monthly recharge and it gets activated after 6 months?
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Purchase the phone plus 1 month activation of $244 and then keep the phone in your drawer for 6 months with no more monthly recharge and it gets activated after 6 months?
I have US Mobile; is there anything special I need to do to take advantage of this deal?
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Unlock requirements
An AT&T Prepaid® device can be unlocked if it:
- Has 12 months of paid AT&T service
- Isn't active on another AT&T account
- Hasn't been reported as lost, stolen, or involved with fraud
See if your AT&T Prepaid device is unlockedSIM card: You can check your device unlock status by inserting a non-AT&T SIM card into your device. If you see a message saying that the SIM card is not compatible with the AT&T network, your device is still locked.
eSIM: You'll need to request a device unlock, according to your device type.
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