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Cricket Wireless Free Apple iPhone 16e + 3-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan with Port-in for $180

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Not the best deal, just a PSA. Link: https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...28gb-black

Apple iPhone 16e for Free when port in your number and pre-purchase 3-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan (total $180) with port-in.

Limit 2 phone per customers. Second line has $25 discount. Existing Supreme Unlimited subscribers may have more discounts ($25 for 2nd line; $40 for 3rd line).
Apple trade-in value - $270 GC.
Unlock after 365 days active service with Cricket.


For previous discussions, see below
3/6/2026 - iPhone 16e cricket with port in and 2 month service for $120 - slickdeals.net/f/19278159
8/21/2026 - Cricket iPhone 16e (Locked) + 3 months of service $189.99 - slickdeals.net/f/19905795
10/5/2026 - Apple iPhone 16e $50 + 2-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan $120 with port-in at Cricket Wireless $170 - slickdeals.net/f/20104473


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Must open a new line on the Supreme Unlimited Plan. Pay first three months of $60/mo. plan service ($180 total) at point of sale, plus device taxes. $60 will be applied to first month service charge. Remaining $120 will be credited to your account and applied to second and third month service unless used on other eligible service or features. Account will remain subscribed to $60/mo. plan for three months. Credit will be lost if service is canceled. Credit is not redeemable for cash, has no cash value & is not transferable or refundable. Online only. Requires new account and port-in of new line on the $60/mo. plan. Limit: 2 phones per customer. Excludes upgrades and multi-month plans. Fees may apply ($5 rep-assisted and automated phone system payments fee). Return: w/in 7 days. Up to $25 fee may apply. See cricketwireless.com/fees for details. Price with use of Mfg/Dist coupon automatically applied at checkout. By accepting Mfg/Dist coupon, customer agrees to pay all transactional tax due on item sold, including value of coupon where applicable. General: May not be combinable with certain offers, discounts, or credits. Port-in pricing is available to customer once every 365 days. Phone may be restricted to Cricket service for a period after activation (see cricketwireless.com/device-unlock for details). By activating/using svc, you agree to Cricket Terms of Service (cricketwireless.com/terms). Svc good for 30 days and is subject to Cricket network management policies, see cricketwireless.com/mobilebroadband for details. Pricing, terms, & other restr's subject to change and may be modified or terminated at any time without notice. Coverage & svc not avail. everywhere. © Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved.
https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...28gb-black
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Not the best deal, just a PSA. Link: https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...28gb-black

Apple iPhone 16e for Free when port in your number and pre-purchase 3-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan (total $180) with port-in.

Limit 2 phone per customers. Second line has $25 discount. Existing Supreme Unlimited subscribers may have more discounts ($25 for 2nd line; $40 for 3rd line).
Apple trade-in value - $270 GC.
Unlock after 365 days active service with Cricket.


For previous discussions, see below
3/6/2026 - iPhone 16e cricket with port in and 2 month service for $120 - slickdeals.net/f/19278159
8/21/2026 - Cricket iPhone 16e (Locked) + 3 months of service $189.99 - slickdeals.net/f/19905795
10/5/2026 - Apple iPhone 16e $50 + 2-Mo. Supreme Unlimited Plan $120 with port-in at Cricket Wireless $170 - slickdeals.net/f/20104473


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Must open a new line on the Supreme Unlimited Plan. Pay first three months of $60/mo. plan service ($180 total) at point of sale, plus device taxes. $60 will be applied to first month service charge. Remaining $120 will be credited to your account and applied to second and third month service unless used on other eligible service or features. Account will remain subscribed to $60/mo. plan for three months. Credit will be lost if service is canceled. Credit is not redeemable for cash, has no cash value & is not transferable or refundable. Online only. Requires new account and port-in of new line on the $60/mo. plan. Limit: 2 phones per customer. Excludes upgrades and multi-month plans. Fees may apply ($5 rep-assisted and automated phone system payments fee). Return: w/in 7 days. Up to $25 fee may apply. See cricketwireless.com/fees for details. Price with use of Mfg/Dist coupon automatically applied at checkout. By accepting Mfg/Dist coupon, customer agrees to pay all transactional tax due on item sold, including value of coupon where applicable. General: May not be combinable with certain offers, discounts, or credits. Port-in pricing is available to customer once every 365 days. Phone may be restricted to Cricket service for a period after activation (see cricketwireless.com/device-unlock for details). By activating/using svc, you agree to Cricket Terms of Service (cricketwireless.com/terms). Svc good for 30 days and is subject to Cricket network management policies, see cricketwireless.com/mobilebroadband for details. Pricing, terms, & other restr's subject to change and may be modified or terminated at any time without notice. Coverage & svc not avail. everywhere. © Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved.
https://www.cricketwireless.com/s...28gb-black

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Oct 24, 2026 10:12 PM
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mystwuOct 24, 2026 10:12 PM
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Starting July 1, 2026, its unlock policy went from 180 days to 365 days of paid service.

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Oct 25, 2026 1:13 AM
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oasisallureOct 25, 2026 1:13 AM
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good price
It was $50 a few days ago
Oct 25, 2026 2:45 AM
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Edgar23cbOct 25, 2026 2:45 AM
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If i transfer a number can I just add this to my plan?
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Oct 25, 2026 1:04 PM
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celeritiniOct 25, 2026 1:04 PM
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Quote from Edgar23cb View quoted comment :
If i transfer a number can I just add this to my plan?
if you are already on Supreme Unlimited, should be a YES. I tested it before. You can try add it to cart to see.
Oct 25, 2026 3:06 PM
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DragonflyPunchOct 25, 2026 3:06 PM
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Doing the math in case anyone is interested. You need 12 months of service for the phone to be unlocked. Assume you take their $45 plan after 3 months. Thats $180 + $45x9 =$585. Various carrier deals give similar plans for ~$200 annual. So the cost of the phone is ~$385. An unlocked iPhone 16e is $540 at Best Buy right now. So your discount is $155.

Math changes slightly if you choose their $35 plan. $180 + $35x9 =$495.00. Similar plans are ~$150 from competition. So cost of phone is $345, which is a $195 discount.

Of course I'm not accounting for any additional fee, or any specific plan from a competitor. This is just 'back of napkin' math for anyone interested.
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Oct 25, 2026 4:31 PM
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jinnixOct 25, 2026 4:31 PM
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Thinking about this deal for family members who mostly use WiFi. Can one switch to $15 plan after first 3 months?
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Oct 25, 2026 5:33 PM
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celeritiniOct 25, 2026 5:33 PM
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Quote from jinnix View quoted comment :
Thinking about this deal for family members who mostly use WiFi. Can one switch to $15 plan after first 3 months?
No idea. terms says not good for multi-month plan. Maybe you can get the $15 plan using a BYOD, then swap these iphone onto those lines.

I was thinking to get a samsung or moto, with two of 16e. Then port out the iphone numbers to keep the credit; downgrade the plan to last maybe a and trade in these iphones.
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Oct 25, 2026 5:37 PM
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L97Oct 25, 2026 5:37 PM
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Quote from DragonflyPunch View quoted comment :
Doing the math in case anyone is interested. You need 12 months of service for the phone to be unlocked. Assume you take their $45 plan after 3 months. Thats $180 + $45x9 =$585. Various carrier deals give similar plans for ~$200 annual. So the cost of the phone is ~$385. An unlocked iPhone 16e is $540 at Best Buy right now. So your discount is $155. Math changes slightly if you choose their $35 plan. $180 + $35x9 =$495.00. Similar plans are ~$150 from competition. So cost of phone is $345, which is a $195 discount. Of course I'm not accounting for any additional fee, or any specific plan from a competitor. This is just 'back of napkin' math for anyone interested.
According to the other comment from yesterday, the unlock policy is now one year. So barely a deal here.


Now for my brain to work to see if family of four plan at Costco for $150/mo for four lines of unlimited everything and new phones... downside is 36 months required in order to not get billed for the phones. I think it depends on if those of us who qualify (w trade-in) get the Ultra/Pro versions of Samsung/iPhone. Two of four phones are too old and I think would get iPhone 17e with no trade in
Last edited by L97 October 25, 2026 at 11:39 AM.
Oct 25, 2026 6:30 PM
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LordMikeOct 25, 2026 6:30 PM
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Quote from DragonflyPunch View quoted comment :
Doing the math in case anyone is interested. You need 12 months of service for the phone to be unlocked. Assume you take their $45 plan after 3 months. Thats $180 + $45x9 =$585. Various carrier deals give similar plans for ~$200 annual. So the cost of the phone is ~$385. An unlocked iPhone 16e is $540 at Best Buy right now. So your discount is $155.

Math changes slightly if you choose their $35 plan. $180 + $35x9 =$495.00. Similar plans are ~$150 from competition. So cost of phone is $345, which is a $195 discount.

Of course I'm not accounting for any additional fee, or any specific plan from a competitor. This is just 'back of napkin' math for anyone interested.
Thanks for the math king!!
Oct 25, 2026 10:15 PM
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brickpubOct 25, 2026 10:15 PM
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Quote from jinnix View quoted comment :
Thinking about this deal for family members who mostly use WiFi. Can one switch to $15 plan after first 3 months?
That 3-month plan is deceptive. It's only $45 for the first 3 months and only for new customers, after the first 3 months it's $40 per month billed quarterly. That is only a good deal for the first 3 months.

You would need to switch to the $35 plan ($30 with autopay), which is 10gb per month, and stay on it for 9 additional months to get an unlock. It's an okay deal, but not great.

You did say family "members", indicating plural. This deal allows you a max of 2 free iPhone 16e's. If you're getting it for two people, it's actually cheaper, so it could be worth it. $335 up front for 2 phones and 3 months of service, and $60 per month for 2 lines on the 10gb plan after that (or $65 for the cheapest unlimited plan on a 2-line, autopay deal). You have to remember to switch plans, though. They are counting on you to forget and stay on the most expensive plan.
Oct 25, 2026 10:28 PM
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brickpubOct 25, 2026 10:28 PM
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Can anyone confirm if I get this error message at check out:

"Our systems are on the struggle bus today. Please give us a minute to get ourselves together and try again."

Am I banned from Cricket?

Is anyone else getting this error? I saw on reddit that others have had this problem.

I have tried to buy one of these on Cricket several times over the last month or so and this always happens (I used incognito mode, different payment methods, different browsers on different platforms, different computers in different locations, etc, and can't get around it).

It's not a big deal. I just wish I knew so I could quit trying.
Oct 28, 2026 9:54 PM
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bubba123Oct 28, 2026 9:54 PM
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The device doesn't need to be unlocked to trade it in with Apple for a more usable iPhone.
Oct 29, 2026 7:30 AM
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MellowSweater306Oct 29, 2026 7:30 AM
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Quote from bubba123 View quoted comment :
The device doesn't need to be unlocked to trade it in with Apple for a more usable iPhone.
Got one last year and traded it in for a Mac Neo.
Oct 29, 2026 4:49 PM
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BoomSchtickOct 29, 2026 4:49 PM
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Quote from DragonflyPunch View quoted comment :
Doing the math in case anyone is interested. You need 12 months of service for the phone to be unlocked. Assume you take their $45 plan after 3 months. Thats $180 + $45x9 =$585. Various carrier deals give similar plans for ~$200 annual. So the cost of the phone is ~$385. An unlocked iPhone 16e is $540 at Best Buy right now. So your discount is $155. Math changes slightly if you choose their $35 plan. $180 + $35x9 =$495.00. Similar plans are ~$150 from competition. So cost of phone is $345, which is a $195 discount. Of course I'm not accounting for any additional fee, or any specific plan from a competitor. This is just 'back of napkin' math for anyone interested.
Thanks. Repped

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Oct 30, 2026 5:38 AM
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Bigtexan13Oct 30, 2026 5:38 AM
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Anybody try in store for 2 at once? Are they also requiring 3 months of service? I remember last time around, people were getting away with paying for just 1 month of service on each device + multi line discount.

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