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Jul 30, 2026 10:54 PM

256GB AT&T Apple iPhone 15 5G Smartphone (New or Added Line)

$299 ($8.30/mo. for 36 Months)

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Walmart has 256GB AT&T Apple iPhone 15 5G Smartphone (Black) on sale for $8.31/month for 36 Months = $299.16 total via Upgrade or New Line Activation (new/existing customers) on an eligible AT&T postpaid plan, an additional one-time upgrade/activation fee may also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member swammer for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.1" 2556 x 1179 Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz Display
  • 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
  • Apple A16 Bionic 6-Core Chipset
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Cameras:
    • Front: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
    • Rear: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide)
  • 3349 mAh Battery
  • 6.03-Oz
  • iOS 17

Editor's Notes

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $430.92 less (59% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $20.28/month for 36 Months = $730.08 total at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)

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Walmart has 256GB AT&T Apple iPhone 15 5G Smartphone (Black) on sale for $8.31/month for 36 Months = $299.16 total via Upgrade or New Line Activation (new/existing customers) on an eligible AT&T postpaid plan, an additional one-time upgrade/activation fee may also apply. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member swammer for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.1" 2556 x 1179 Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz Display
  • 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
  • Apple A16 Bionic 6-Core Chipset
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Cameras:
    • Front: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide)
    • Rear: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide)
  • 3349 mAh Battery
  • 6.03-Oz
  • iOS 17

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $430.92 less (59% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $20.28/month for 36 Months = $730.08 total at the time of this post.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)

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Aug 3, 2026 5:07 PM
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SDRebelAug 3, 2026 5:07 PM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian View quoted comment :
You can simple Google att sim swap method to unlock iPhone. It's simple and many people unlocked their phones in past using same.
copilot is tripping lol
"The AT&T SIM‑swap "method" to unlock an iPhone is not a legitimate or legal unlocking process. It refers to fraudulent techniques used by criminals to trick a carrier's system into thinking a device is eligible for unlocking. These methods typically involve SIM‑swapping, account takeover, or unauthorized access to carrier systems — all of which are illegal and can result in serious consequences.

I won't walk you through anything harmful or unlawful, but I can explain what's real, what's myth, and how to properly unlock an AT&T iPhone."
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Quote from CyanPanther3582 View quoted comment :
I received the phone yesterday but haven't received the bill yet. How do I pay it off?
You have an online account? You should be able to create one and pay off phone.
Aug 4, 2026 1:14 PM
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tvc3909Aug 4, 2026 1:14 PM
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Quote from Jumpstar View quoted comment :

is the one time automatic refund per line or per account in case you buy two devices and want to go through the same process for both?
Thanks for this. I got the phone yesterday and paid it off. Hoping to swap and cancel service today. When will I get the bill with the activation charges?
Aug 4, 2026 4:33 PM
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CyanPanther3582Aug 4, 2026 4:33 PM
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Paid off the phone and it was showing as "fulfilled" in my account. Did the eSim swap to an iPhone 13, and the 13 was showing as "fulfilled" in my account. Tried to unlock as non-ATT user and entered the IMEI, but got the following:
You can't unlock your device until your installment plan is paid off. If you pay off your device as part of your monthly bill, wait until the start of your next bill period to unlock it.
Want to pay off your device early? Make sure your number has been active on the device for at least 60 days. Then, sign into your account to review and pay off your installment plan. Wait 48 hours after you make your final payment to submit a new unlock request.

Did I do something wrong, or did they fix the loophole?
Aug 4, 2026 4:41 PM
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Quote from CyanPanther3582 View quoted comment :
Paid off the phone and it was showing as "fulfilled" in my account. Did the eSim swap to an iPhone 13, and the 13 was showing as "fulfilled" in my account. Tried to unlock as non-ATT user and entered the IMEI, but got the following: You can't unlock your device until your installment plan is paid off. If you pay off your device as part of your monthly bill, wait until the start of your next bill period to unlock it.Want to pay off your device early? Make sure your number has been active on the device for at least 60 days. Then, sign into your account to review and pay off your installment plan. Wait 48 hours after you make your final payment to submit a new unlock request.Did I do something wrong, or did they fix the loophole?
This my first time doing this. I successfully unlocked. I waited about 24hrs from payoff until requesting unlock. I had seen some reports that it takes 24hrs to reflect on the internal database.
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Aug 5, 2026 2:37 AM
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Quote from CyanPanther3582 View quoted comment :
Paid off the phone and it was showing as "fulfilled" in my account. Did the eSim swap to an iPhone 13, and the 13 was showing as "fulfilled" in my account. Tried to unlock as non-ATT user and entered the IMEI, but got the following: You can't unlock your device until your installment plan is paid off. If you pay off your device as part of your monthly bill, wait until the start of your next bill period to unlock it.Want to pay off your device early? Make sure your number has been active on the device for at least 60 days. Then, sign into your account to review and pay off your installment plan. Wait 48 hours after you make your final payment to submit a new unlock request.Did I do something wrong, or did they fix the loophole?
As mentioned in the instruction wait for 24 hours or the next day at the very least. The unlock system syncs at the end of the day.
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Quote from tvc3909 View quoted comment :
Thanks for this. I got the phone yesterday and paid it off. Hoping to swap and cancel service today. When will I get the bill with the activation charges?
Later on like in 5-6 days. So keep the Att account so you do activation fee automatic refund and then can chat and ask for refund etc.
Last edited by gadgetNerd August 4, 2026 at 08:26 PM.

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Aug 5, 2026 6:58 PM
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CyanPanther3582Aug 5, 2026 6:58 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
As mentioned in the instruction wait for 24 hours or the next day at the very least. The unlock system syncs at the end of the day.
Unlocked. Thank you!
Aug 6, 2026 3:00 AM
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ymmvIaccedeAug 6, 2026 3:00 AM
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Unit I received, says warranty expired in December 2024. Is that unusual?
Battery health is at 100% though; so happy about that.
Aug 6, 2026 5:24 AM
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tvc3909Aug 6, 2026 5:24 AM
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Quote from ymmvIaccede View quoted comment :
Unit I received, says warranty expired in December 2024. Is that unusual? Battery health is at 100% though; so happy about that.
This has happened to me before. (As it did this time for me as well) Contact Apple. You'll need to send them your receipt with the item serial number on the receipt. You can add/write the serial number to the receipt. They need to manually reset the purchase date. They told me it's because it's been sitting so long on the shelves.
Aug 9, 2026 3:28 AM
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daviddyerAug 9, 2026 3:28 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
Some other things to note are below, most important of which is the one time automatic refund of activation fee which can be done even after 3 days

ATT will send you a bill with the full amount even after you cancel your account so you have to do couple of things to get rid of charges.

1. When you open the bill in myATT app/att website there will be something called "Don't recognize this fee" under the activation. You can click on it to get rid of a activation fee. This is an instant and automatic credit. Also this works even if you cancelled the account after 3 days.

2. Chat with CS to get rid of rest of the charges. Make sure to not fall for credit in the next bill/adjusted in the next bill, Be polite but persistent that you want charges to be credited now. Bring up the policy if you have to (https://www.att.com/wireless/return-policy/ and then Consumer devices and then look for "Service cancellations within 14 days")

See wiki of https://slickdeals.net/f/17327499-oneplus-nord-n30-5g-128gb-unlocked-chromatic-gray-cph2513-best-buy-0
Thank you for the instruction. Got the activation fee back even the account is more than 1 week.
Aug 9, 2026 3:31 AM
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daviddyerAug 9, 2026 3:31 AM
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Also I'd like to confirm that eSim swap worked and iphone 15 was unlocked shortly after I submitted the request.
Aug 10, 2026 5:32 AM
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ksj0823Aug 10, 2026 5:32 AM
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Quote from imandvb View quoted comment :
I think th upgrade is not working with older unlimited plan. For me adding a line was fine but upgrading did not work
by adding a new line with newer plan, will this affect other lines in the same ATT account with grandfathered plans?
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Quote from ksj0823 View quoted comment :
by adding a new line with newer plan, will this affect other lines in the same ATT account with grandfathered plans?
No it shouldn't.

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Aug 12, 2026 4:49 AM
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shauggyAug 12, 2026 4:49 AM
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Has anyone been able to get the charges removed for the first month's bill?

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