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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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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
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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

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Yes. Apple still accepts locked trade-ins and checks the device condition rather than the carrier lock status.

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  • No. The US iPhone 16e model mentioned does not include a physical SIM, so activation is eSIM-based.

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Aug 1, 2026 9:45 PM
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elefante72Aug 1, 2026 9:45 PM
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Quote from RelaxedPenguin2752 View quoted comment :
According to straight talk chat rep 12 month to unlock on straight talk visible wouldn't work prior to unlock. Who know if that's true/ or I believe the agent. I was in Walmart today talking to the rep but he was not very knowledgeable.
Any of the VVB phones you can use across them HOWEVER you will not satisfy the unlocking requirements for the phone. If you dont care or are going to trade in, then have at it. I bought two phones on TF, activated on visible, then moved over to USM. This was only a few months ago. However that was under the old 60 day, now its one year and they dont unlock automatically. So its a paperweight outside of VVB: https://verizonvalue.com/content/.../home.html or YMMV (someone mentioned US Mobile) but if it works it would 100% need to be warp (the verizon) or dark star (att). I know however Cricket phones are real bad, they will only work on Cricket. I have literally recycled brand new phones from Cricket, they wont work on anything.

The second the FCC allowed VVB to go to 1 year almost all of them moved to 1 year, inc ATT Prepaid. I think mint may be the last holdout but I'm sure they will revert to the mean soon enough.
Last edited by elefante72 August 1, 2026 at 02:49 PM.
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Quote from elefante72 View quoted comment :
Any of the VVB phones you can use across them HOWEVER you will not satisfy the unlocking requirements for the phone. If you dont care or are going to trade in, then have at it. I bought two phones on TF, activated on visible, then moved over to USM. This was only a few months ago. However that was under the old 60 day, now its one year and they dont unlock automatically. So its a paperweight outside of VVB: https://verizonvalue.com/content/.../home.html or YMMV (someone mentioned US Mobile) but if it works it would 100% need to be warp (the verizon) or dark star (att). I know however Cricket phones are real bad, they will only work on Cricket. I have literally recycled brand new phones from Cricket, they wont work on anything.The second the FCC allowed VVB to go to 1 year almost all of them moved to 1 year, inc ATT Prepaid. I think mint may be the last holdout but I'm sure they will revert to the mean soon enough.
Never unlocking will be an issue for me. I'll probably go back to Mint next May when my plan expires. I've also read reviews on VVB it works on android but not Apple idk . I've never traded a phone in , don't plan to in the future and normally use them a few years. I'd keep the 13 I'm on now another year or 2 but screen is cracked Apple wants nearly 200$ for a new one, last time I went to a aftermarket screen repair it was a disaster. iPhone se3 , they used iPhone 4 or something screen , it didn't work correctly , told me no warranty and I wound up at Apple anyway .
Aug 2, 2026 3:48 PM
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trinityracingAug 2, 2026 3:48 PM
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Quote from nrjank View quoted comment :
ok i'd be taking it right to cricket, so the att month doesnt' help me. but it might give me an opportunity to port out a landline i'm been meaning to save. so how does $245 or $299 compare to other deals for a 16e or thereabouts?
Cricket has their own deal on this phone for $9.99 as long as you prepay for 90 days of service. Total less than $200 that includes 3 months service. The service is the $60 per month plan but you can lower the plan before the billing cycle in that 4th month
Aug 3, 2026 1:38 PM
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edyboomAug 3, 2026 1:38 PM
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Where'd you find the MVNO info? I use Cricket, so I'm wondering where I can find this info in the future when I need my next phone.
Aug 3, 2026 7:49 PM
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crgsaddAug 3, 2026 7:49 PM
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Anyone know of a good unlock service that can be used to unlock this sooner than 6 months? Need to replace a broken phone not on AT&T. Thanks in advance.
Aug 6, 2026 3:54 PM
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aerischanAug 6, 2026 3:54 PM
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Has anyone tried if this will work with international eSIMs (AT&T roaming partner)?
Aug 8, 2026 4:54 PM
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XMotoXAug 8, 2026 4:54 PM
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Quote from Vic121 View quoted comment :
1 Year on Straight Talk, 6 months on AT&T Prepaid.
It's 12 months now? Or typo in original post?

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Aug 8, 2026 5:51 PM
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jimx200Aug 8, 2026 5:51 PM
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Quote from crgsadd View quoted comment :
Anyone know of a good unlock service that can be used to unlock this sooner than 6 months? Need to replace a broken phone not on AT&T. Thanks in advance.
Psim works for many. Check ebay.
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Aug 10, 2026 2:41 PM
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SeniorChangAug 10, 2026 2:41 PM
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Quote from jimx200 View quoted comment :
Psim works for many. Check ebay.
No psim on US 16e model.
Aug 10, 2026 3:59 PM
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jimx200Aug 10, 2026 3:59 PM
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Quote from SeniorChang View quoted comment :
No psim on US 16e model.
darn and why the iphone 13 is popular since the last to have the sim tray
Aug 12, 2026 11:31 PM
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techallstarAug 12, 2026 11:31 PM
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Does the SIM swap ATT unlock method work on ATT prepaid phones like this one or is it only for postpaid plans like the $36 iPhone 12?
Aug 22, 2026 9:09 PM
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SpanishPeanutsAug 22, 2026 9:09 PM
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Can this iPhone be purchased without ever activating it and taken to Apple Store as credit for newer iPhone?

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