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64GB AT&T Apple iPhone 12 5G purple Smartphone (New or Added Line) $36 ($1.00/mo. for 36 Months) + Free S&H

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Walmart [walmart.com] has 64GB AT&T Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (purple) on sale for $1.00/month for 36 Months = $36.00 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.

Specs:
  • 6.1"
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • Main Camera:12 MP
  • Selfie Camera: 12 MP


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Last I heard, SIM swap is still working for ATT. The steps are posted in the wiki but here they are for app viewing etc. Couple of things to note, when you order the phone with ATT a new line is created during the process and there will be an wireless agreement during the process. Make sure to save that document as it has the number given to you, this will come in handy if the phone is lost in transit etc.

Your 3 day window to perform SIM swap and cancel the line to get activation fee refunded starts from the time of line creation. Also, after paying it off you can chat and ask for the phone to be unlocked to see if they unlock it for you before trying the SIM swap.
  • After getting the phone and paying it off fully, make some calls/texts and make sure it shows up on ATT account
  • You will need to wait 24 hours or the next day for the unlock portal to sync the pay off information.
  • Transfer the eSIM to an unlocked (or ATT locked) iphone or android. For iphone to iphone you can use iOS transfer eSIM method. For iphone to android, you can first to see if you can generate a QR code for eSIM and then use it on android for transfer. If that fails follow the instructions here https://www.att.com/support/artic...ce=4485850. The important thing here is to make sure you are not provisioning a new eSIM instead you are moving the same eSIM to the other phone.
  • Make some calls with that phone and make sure it shows up on the account now.
  • Now go to ATT.com/device unlock and select non ATT customer and provide imei.
  • Make sure you reply yes to the confirmation email ATT sends
  • Only cancel the account after you are able to unlock.

Some other things to note

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.

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Walmart [walmart.com] has 64GB AT&T Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (purple) on sale for $1.00/month for 36 Months = $36.00 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.

Specs:
  • 6.1"
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • Main Camera:12 MP
  • Selfie Camera: 12 MP


from:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=185841075&postcount=57

Last I heard, SIM swap is still working for ATT. The steps are posted in the wiki but here they are for app viewing etc. Couple of things to note, when you order the phone with ATT a new line is created during the process and there will be an wireless agreement during the process. Make sure to save that document as it has the number given to you, this will come in handy if the phone is lost in transit etc.

Your 3 day window to perform SIM swap and cancel the line to get activation fee refunded starts from the time of line creation. Also, after paying it off you can chat and ask for the phone to be unlocked to see if they unlock it for you before trying the SIM swap.
  • After getting the phone and paying it off fully, make some calls/texts and make sure it shows up on ATT account
  • You will need to wait 24 hours or the next day for the unlock portal to sync the pay off information.
  • Transfer the eSIM to an unlocked (or ATT locked) iphone or android. For iphone to iphone you can use iOS transfer eSIM method. For iphone to android, you can first to see if you can generate a QR code for eSIM and then use it on android for transfer. If that fails follow the instructions here https://www.att.com/support/artic...ce=4485850. The important thing here is to make sure you are not provisioning a new eSIM instead you are moving the same eSIM to the other phone.
  • Make some calls with that phone and make sure it shows up on the account now.
  • Now go to ATT.com/device unlock and select non ATT customer and provide imei.
  • Make sure you reply yes to the confirmation email ATT sends
  • Only cancel the account after you are able to unlock.

Some other things to note

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.walmart.com/ip/AT-T-A...5034041386

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swammer
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does not include service plan, need to cancel immediately once sim swap is done and phone is UNLOCKED.

not the latest & greatest, but if a kid just needs a cheap phone Smilie
Last edited by swammer August 10, 2026 at 07:06 AM.
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bigbearballsToday 2:03 PM
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Cheapest plan is $60?!
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swammer
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Quote from bigbearballs :
Cheapest plan is $60?!
Yes but you can cancel immediately once phone is received and unlocked and only pay $36 for phone.
Today 2:09 PM
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bigbearballsToday 2:09 PM
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Is add to cart working?
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ProudToBeAnIndian
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ProudToBeAnIndian

This is not going to work. I tried this long back . It showing in stock like this for months but when you go to sign-0up and got to last step to checkout after selecting the plan , it will not be added to cart. So your soft check will also go in vain. Thanks
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DanMan5464
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You've got iPhone 12 listed in the title but when I click on the link it shows iPhone 15
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yeahokToday 3:28 PM
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iPhone 12 for trade in only

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