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Aug 21, 2026 11:17 AM

Cricket Wireless: 128GB Apple iPhone 16e (Locked) + 3-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan

$190

$780

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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:
  • 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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Written by thegoatgamer
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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:
  • 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.

Original Post

Written by thegoatgamer

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Aug 22, 2026 10:06 AM
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niceperson77Aug 22, 2026 10:06 AM
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Quote from ChaosBait View quoted comment :
Was port-in required at the store?

yes... with no port in it was like $240 out the door
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Aug 22, 2026 12:05 PM
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thegoatgamerAug 22, 2026 12:05 PM
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Quote from DayaO View quoted comment :
So if you pay for the first month, and use wifi only for the rest 11 months, will it unlock after 12 mo? One year of "paid service" confusing
pretty sure they mean pay for 12 months of service from cricket not your home wifi. I would just get the cheapest plan possible or get on someone's family plan.
Aug 22, 2026 12:46 PM
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washerebeforeAug 22, 2026 12:46 PM
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Cricket Wireless 🤮🤬
Aug 22, 2026 2:19 PM
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DayaOAug 22, 2026 2:19 PM
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Quote from thegoatgamer View quoted comment :
pretty sure they mean pay for 12 months of service from cricket not your home wifi. I would just get the cheapest plan possible or get on someone's family plan.
Rather than being sarcastic I was looking for genuine suggestion. If you can't be helpful, why bother replying at all? Ppl have so much free time.
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Aug 22, 2026 5:23 PM
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FantasticMoon621Aug 22, 2026 5:23 PM
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Quote from SD_new View quoted comment :
Let's do the math; the device and 365 days of service will cost:

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
Doesnt Cricket advertise a annual service line for $180 or so
Aug 22, 2026 5:46 PM
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SD_newAug 22, 2026 5:46 PM
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Quote from FantasticMoon621 View quoted comment :
Doesnt Cricket advertise a annual service line for $180 or so
I'm not aware of that. Maybe check their website and share back?
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Aug 22, 2026 6:16 PM
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c2nah777
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Aug 22, 2026 6:16 PM
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Quote from SD_new View quoted comment :
Let's do the math; the device and 365 days of service will cost:

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
Let's redo your math with SD math.
$190 for device. Trade in for Apple GC for $310 = PROFIT toward a better phone, or something, from Apple.
If you decide you want the service for the included 3-months, trade value is subject to drop by then.

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Aug 22, 2026 6:20 PM
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Aug 22, 2026 6:20 PM
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Quote from c2nah777 View quoted comment :
Let's redo your math with SD math.
$190 for device. Trade in for Apple GC for $310 = PROFIT toward a better phone, or something, from Apple.
If you decide you want the service for the included 3-months, trade value is subject to drop by then.
if they don't reject the trade for unauthorized modification. Few people had that problem from previous cricket deals. I personally shipped iphone 13 brand new in the box to apple trade-in and said modified $0 value.
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Aug 22, 2026 6:24 PM
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c2nah777
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Aug 22, 2026 6:24 PM
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Quote from DayaO View quoted comment :
Rather than being sarcastic I was looking for genuine suggestion. If you can't be helpful, why bother replying at all? Ppl have so much free time.
Excuse me, but as an uninterested 3rd party, I have no idea how you read that as sarcastic! It was truthful and helpful for you. It answered your question 100% directly. Using on Wifi, or putting it aside completely will not be enough for unlocking. Only 1 year of continuous active, paid service will allow it to get unlocked. You were the one who phrased it that way first about the wifi. They just said they were pretty sure. They were correct. And I am not being sarcastic either. You did not ask for a suggestion. You asked for an answer to your question because it was confusing to you. So I suggest you edit that post to thank them, and give them reps.
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Aug 22, 2026 6:27 PM
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c2nah777
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Aug 22, 2026 6:27 PM
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Quote from Jaggsta View quoted comment :
if they don't reject the trade for unauthorized modification. Few people had that problem from previous cricket deals. I personally shipped iphone 13 brand new in the box to apple trade-in and said modified $0 value.
There is no modification. I have traded these in at the Apple store for years now and have never been denied. Read some of these threads to get firsthand reports like mine if you are unconvinced. I don't know how mailing in could change their terms, but being locked to a carrier is not a disqualification. I also suggest you contact your Genius Bar if you want to hear it from them directly. Or just pop in. I've traded in multiple phones in the same trip. ALL LOCKED. Many times. Last trip I did 6. Not an eye was batted.

Edit:
One "modification" issue does come to mind for trade-ins. Must have "find my" disabled, logged out of Apple icloud, and reset the phone. Just like any Apple trade in. I also go through the initial setup afterwards so they can get to the sections they need to for processing the trade transaction. Just skip all of the personalization, etc.
That saves them 5 minutes per phone to process it. To get to the settings they need to see and copy down, it can't just be only reset, but needs to have the initial set up done again.
Last edited by c2nah777 August 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM.
Aug 22, 2026 8:40 PM
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MOGA337Aug 22, 2026 8:40 PM
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Get this and trade in for iPhone 18 next month ? AT&T should get pretty good value for this one
Aug 22, 2026 9:24 PM
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EagerCalculator413Aug 22, 2026 9:24 PM
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Does Google Voice port-in work?
Aug 23, 2026 8:01 AM
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WHITEBAug 23, 2026 8:01 AM
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Anyone knows how long it takes to port out from Tello? I purchased an esim on Tello and activated so that I could port that out and bring to Cricket. But Tello dashboard is not giving the me port out info yet. It says: We're still setting up your newly purchased line. Please try again later.
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Aug 23, 2026 11:15 AM
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thegoatgamerAug 23, 2026 11:15 AM
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Quote from EagerCalculator413 View quoted comment :
Does Google Voice port-in work?
others have said no, but I have not verified myself. Many recommend a cheap service like Tello to generate a new number to port in.

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Aug 23, 2026 4:17 PM
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rhpksAug 23, 2026 4:17 PM
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I keep encountering an error after submitting order.. "Our systems are on struggle bus today.. Try again"
Anybody having similar issues? Tried multiple times, combinations (payment, vpn, ..).. no luck.

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