Cricket Wireless Stores [
store locator] are offering
128GB Apple iPhone 16e (Locked) +
1-Month Prepaid Supreme Unlimited Plan for
$114.99 when you port in a number from an eligible carrier. This offer is
valid in-store only.
Thanks to community member
thegoatgamer for sharing this deal.
Note: The price includes $29.99 for the phone + $60 for 1-month service + $25 activation free. Plan information can be found
here. Also, review the
device unlock policy.
Specs:
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED (2532 x 1170 pixels at 460 ppi)
- Apple A18 chip 16-core Neural Engine
- 8 GB RAM
- 128 GB Storage
- 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
Top Comments
Devices purchased prior to 7/1/2026 must have been active for at least six months of paid service
Community Reviews
Cricket's in store iPhone 16e promo is mainly a cheap way to get a locked 128GB iPhone and a month of service, with some buyers using it as a fast path to Apple trade in credit. The phone has solid battery life, a decent camera with AI cleanup, and the Cricket network is described as AT&T like. The main catches are the carrier eligibility list, the 12 month unlock requirement, and eSIM only activation that can complicate swaps. Taxes, fees, and store add ons often push the out the door price well above the advertised amount.
The in-store offer can be structured around a lower upfront phone price plus a one-month Supreme Unlimited Plan.
The deal can work for some eligible port-ins and can be completed quickly in-store when pricing matches the promo.
Apple trade-in can be used after purchasing the iPhone 16e, including scenarios where locked 16e phones were accepted for upgrades.
Capital One Offers may add an extra statement credit after purchase, which can improve the effective cost.
The unlock requirement can require 12 months of paid service, which can make the deal less worthwhile for switching plans sooner.
Cricket may require insurance and may charge taxes on the full phone price, pushing totals higher than the advertised device price.
The promo can fail due to carrier eligibility rules, including exclusions for Tello and other non-listed carriers.
In-store pricing and add-ons can differ from the deal page, including cases where the $29.99 device price changed to $79.99 or stores added accessories and fees.
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One phone at $29.99 x 4 = $119.96
One month plan at $60 x 4 = $240.00
$119.96 + $240.00 = $359.96, and that's without any activation fees and taxes.
So you only paid about $8 in taxes?
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