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Cricket Wireless: 128GB Apple iPhone 16e (Locked) + 3-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan
$190
$780
75% off
w/ Port-In + Free S&Hat Cricket Wireless
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Cricket Wireless has 128GB Apple iPhone 16e (Locked, Black) + 3-Months Prepaid Supreme Unlimited Plan on sale for $189.99 when you port in a number. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member thegoatgamer for sharing this deal.
Note: Ensure the offer on the product page is checked. New customers may see an additional $25 off coupon when you add the item to your cart and wait a few minutes; a popup offer may appear with a coupon code. See device unlock policy.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member thegoatgamer for sharing this deal.
Note: Ensure the offer on the product page is checked. New customers may see an additional $25 off coupon when you add the item to your cart and wait a few minutes; a popup offer may appear with a coupon code. See device unlock policy.
Specs:
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED (2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi)
- Apple A18 chip (3nm) with 8-core Neural Engine
- 8 GB LPDDR5X
- 128 GB NVMe (non-expandable)
- Single 48 MP Fusion camera (f/1.6 aperture, OIS, 2x optical-quality telephoto via crop)
- 12 MP TrueDepth camera
- iOS 18 (upgradable)
- 4,005 mAh (approx. up to 22 hours video playback)
- USB-C port, Qi wireless charging support
- Face ID and Action Button (lacks Camera Control)
- IP68 water and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
- 5G, Wi-Fi, and Apple C1 custom cellular modem
- 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm; 167 grams
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Written by Nate650 | Staff- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Cricket Wireless has 128GB Apple iPhone 16e (Locked, Black) + 3-Months Prepaid Supreme Unlimited Plan on sale for $189.99 when you port in a number. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member thegoatgamer for sharing this deal.
Note: Ensure the offer on the product page is checked. New customers may see an additional $25 off coupon when you add the item to your cart and wait a few minutes; a popup offer may appear with a coupon code. See device unlock policy.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member thegoatgamer for sharing this deal.
Note: Ensure the offer on the product page is checked. New customers may see an additional $25 off coupon when you add the item to your cart and wait a few minutes; a popup offer may appear with a coupon code. See device unlock policy.
Specs:
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED (2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi)
- Apple A18 chip (3nm) with 8-core Neural Engine
- 8 GB LPDDR5X
- 128 GB NVMe (non-expandable)
- Single 48 MP Fusion camera (f/1.6 aperture, OIS, 2x optical-quality telephoto via crop)
- 12 MP TrueDepth camera
- iOS 18 (upgradable)
- 4,005 mAh (approx. up to 22 hours video playback)
- USB-C port, Qi wireless charging support
- Face ID and Action Button (lacks Camera Control)
- IP68 water and dust resistance (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
- 5G, Wi-Fi, and Apple C1 custom cellular modem
- 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm; 167 grams
Editor's Notes
Written by Nate650 | Staff- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Device cost if porting a phone number: $9.99
3 months of service after factoring the $25 "new customer" pop-up coupon OP mentioned: $165
9 months of service @ $30: $270
9.99 + 165 + 270 = $444.99 + tax on device cost
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The Cricket iPhone 16e deal stands out as a low-cost way to get an iPhone with a fresh battery, and the phone can also be traded at Apple for about $310 in gift card value. The included 3 months of service are prepaid, and the main catch is Cricket's 365-day paid-service unlock rule, so the phone stays carrier-locked for a year. Porting and activation can be smooth, though some orders were cancelled and in-store pricing can add fees. It is most compelling if the Apple trade-in angle matters more than immediate unlocking.
Apple-only buyers wanting a temporary iPhone, because it can be traded in to Apple for $310 while still carrier-locked.
Shoppers who plan to keep Cricket service for a full year, because the phone unlocks after 365 days of paid service.
New Cricket customers porting a real mobile number, because the advertised device price depends on port-in eligibility.
People replacing an aging iPhone for a fresh battery, because the 16e gives a new battery and a straightforward upgrade path from older iPhones.
People who need to switch carriers soon, because the phone stays locked until 365 days of paid service are completed.
Shoppers expecting a cheap total cost, because the required service pushes the full year cost far above the headline phone price.
Buyers who want a camera upgrade from an iPhone 13, because the 16e drops the physical ultra-wide lens and can be worse for wider shots.
People trying to port Google Voice, because Cricket rejects it as a landline port.
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From cricketwireless.com:
Revised July 1, 2026
General Device Unlock Requirements
If you have a Cricket phone, it may have been programmed with a lock that prevents it from operating with other compatible wireless networks. Cricket will unlock your device upon request, if you have met the following unlocking requirements:
The device you want to unlock has been active for at least 365 days of paid service on that device.
The device is designed for use on and is locked to Cricket's network.
The device has not been reported lost or stolen.
The device is not associated with a fraudulent account.
Just checked apple's website and trade-in value is $310...can someone confirm that Apple will accept locked phones?
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Device cost if porting a phone number: $9.99
3 months of service after factoring the $25 "new customer" pop-up coupon OP mentioned: $165
9 months of service @ $30: $270
9.99 + 165 + 270 = $444.99 + tax on device cost
Just checked apple's website and trade-in value is $310...can someone confirm that Apple will accept locked phones?
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