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Oct 5, 2026 9:39 PM

Apple iPhone 16e $50 + 2-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan $120 with port-in at Cricket Wireless $170

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Apple iPhone 16e $50 + 2-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan $120 with port-in.

Locked for 365 days with active service.

Slightly better than previous deal in price but with 2-month service.


https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...28gb-black
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Apple iPhone 16e $50 + 2-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan $120 with port-in.

Locked for 365 days with active service.

Slightly better than previous deal in price but with 2-month service.


https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...28gb-black

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This Cricket iPhone 16e bundle is mainly attractive for getting a new 128GB phone with two months of service and a one year unlock path. The strongest appeal is for niche uses like iOS app testing, and the phone can also carry meaningful Apple trade in value. The main drawback is the ongoing service cost, which has been described as expensive compared with cheaper carriers and alternative phone deals. Port in activation can take a few tries, and the deal has reportedly worsened from earlier pricing.

  • Apple trade-in value of the iPhone 16e can support a lower effective cost after using the locked Cricket period.

    NervousSnake1031PurePlays

  • The deal can work well for WiFi-only iPhone 16e testing and iOS app development needs.

    schlack

  • The port-in process can be completed with eSIM transfer steps and the new phone can appear in the MyCricket app.

    nrjank

  • Switching to a cheaper Cricket plan after the initial higher-priced months can reduce ongoing service cost.

    jimx200

  • Port-in activation may succeed after multiple attempts when account verification is handled correctly.

    hogfansteven

  • The iPhone 16e is eSIM-only, which can complicate SIM swapping onto an existing Cricket family plan line.

    nrjank

  • Port-in activation can fail initially due to Cricket verification and canceled attempts.

    hogfansteven

  • The deal value can worsen when the phone price and service months total more than the advertised $170.

    cexpert

  • Trade-in value for the iPhone 16e can drop over time, which can reduce the deal's resale-based math.

    jerryfreak

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Oct 16, 2026 12:36 PM
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nrjankOct 16, 2026 12:36 PM
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Quote from jimx200 View quoted comment :
how is that done as there is no sim slot on the 16e?
Oh snap good question. Didn't realize 16e was esim only. I'm a cricket user so just wanted to sim swap onto existing line to replace old phone on our (max number of lines already) family plan. guess i gotta dig into easiest way to do that now.
Oct 16, 2026 12:42 PM
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Joined Dec 2010
cexpertOct 16, 2026 12:42 PM
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Looks like they made the deal a bit worse. It's now $9.99 for the phone + 3 months service @ $60. So $190 total instead of $170.
Oct 16, 2026 3:05 PM
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jimx200Oct 16, 2026 3:05 PM
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Quote from nrjank View quoted comment :
Oh snap good question. Didn't realize 16e was esim only. I'm a cricket user so just wanted to sim swap onto existing line to replace old phone on our (max number of lines already) family plan. guess i gotta dig into easiest way to do that now.
I hear you as a sim swap is fast and easy. The iPhone 13 was the last to have a physical sim.
Oct 17, 2026 10:00 AM
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nrjankOct 17, 2026 10:00 AM
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Quote from jimx200 View quoted comment :
I hear you as a sim swap is fast and easy. The iPhone 13 was the last to have a physical sim.
Ok this was a let easier than i was worried about.

to swap the line in on my already full family plan:
  1. Get a port in number from somewhere (i did $13 boost number from portnumbersforsale.com, had number and details within an hour)
  2. go to cricket, do the port in deal to a new account.
  3. Wait for phone delivery (2 days fedex)
  4. go through normal phone setup and activation. if moving from iphone you can have it get settings from nearby phone or icloud
  5. if from nearby phone other will ask of you want to transfer phone number. I chose not to at this point and let the phone activate and set up on the new number. Not sure if this was necessary
  6. After setup is complete, do the number transfer by going to Settings-Cellular-Add eSIM
  7. Select Transfer from Nearby iPhone. Follow the prompts and verification steps on two phones.
  8. give it a minute or so and both numbers should now be on the new phone.
  9. Optional - reverse the process to transfer the temp number to the old phone. (i didnt)
  10. If you still have both numbers on the new phone set your real number as primary
  11. Optional "turn off" the temporary number in that settings page
  12. Test a text and/or phone call using your real number

    at this point everything worked fine. supposedly in 60 days the temp number account will cancel and the phone will just have the family plan accounts i looked in three mycricket app and it immediately showed the new phone on that line. so in a year of use on cricket plan this should be unlockable

Oct 17, 2026 6:23 PM
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uBreakUbuyOct 17, 2026 6:23 PM
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Quote from yuanwei530 View quoted comment :
boost mobile will required 3rd month payment to avoid full msrp price charge back. it is in term and conditions
Where do you see this term? I don't see it anywhere
Oct 17, 2026 6:53 PM
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cliqaOct 17, 2026 6:53 PM
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Quote from ChaosBait View quoted comment :
Showing as $12.99. Is that the regular price?
That is what I paid and price was $12.99 on portanumber.com and I got what I needed in less than 2 mins
Last edited by cliqa October 17, 2026 at 11:57 AM.

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