Carrier T-Mobile iPhone 12 Pre-Order Thread

[ericg301]

So I still have a year's worth of remaining credits on my 2018 iPhone on us promo that got me a XS. About $300 left.

In order to take advantage of this year's offers, I'd have to pay off the XS. So spend $300 for $500 off. So only a net savings of $200. Not worth it. Guess I'll hang onto it for another year.

 

[okieoutwest]

The special looks like it’s for both existing customers and for new lines: the difference is the amount of the bill credits. And it looks like it’s for either the 12 or the Pro, based on the fine print.

 

[QCassidy352]

I also just saw on T-Mobile website that they have a promotion for the regular 12. Keyword being “join” I assume these deals are only for new customers? Man I would love 680 bill
Credits for my 8


Get iPhone 12 ON US via 30 monthly bill credits when you join and trade in an eligible device.

It looks like there are also deals for existing customers (see post #192 in this thread), although the one you reference is for new customers only, yes.

Like the AT&T deal, this locks you in for 30 months with the threat of having you pay the full device amount if you leave before 30 months are up. 24 months is a lot more palatable to me than 30 because I think 2 years is a pretty reasonable expectation for an upgrade cycle (although I'm at 3.5 years on my iPhone 7 right now). Sigh.

 

[Gatormedic312]

I just got the following from T-Force regarding JUMP! On Demand. Please take it with a grain of salt and understand that last year there were several versions of pricing coming from T-Force so this may change/be wrong:

"For the iPhone 12 64GB, the down payment for well qualified customers would be $79.99 and then $30.00 each month for 18 months. For the iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, the down payment for well qualified customers would be $249.99 and then $28.00 each month for 18 months."

"The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will be available for pre-order starting at 5:00 a.m. PT/8:00 a.m. ET October 16, 2020 and for purchase beginning October 23, 2020. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for pre-order starting at 5:00 a.m. PT/8:00 a.m. ET November 6, 2020 and for purchase beginning November 13, 2020."

Literally had a similar conversation where pre-orders for the Pro Max start on 11/13...Apple gets their employees the correct info immediately - I wonder why TMO can’t.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

The $200 loyalty credit is a great deal actually. I can get $500 for a 4 year old iPhone 7. $200 up front and $300 over the course of 30 months. I think I'll take that. Only paid like $700 for the phone.

Apple iPhone with 5G offers

The new Apple iPhones with 5G are here and we've got some amazing deals to get you hooked up so you can use them on our amazing 5G network—the first, and still largest, Nationwide 5G Network wi

www.t-mobile.com

 

[itsboi]

My 11 Pro was ~$120 down last year on JOD. Did you happen to get the base model or extra storage? It probably also depends on when you ordered. Hope the pricing stays the same. $250 is on the high side for JOD. And agreed that JOD has lost it’s luster over the years.

The 64 gb 11 Pro was under EIP for a regular Jump 2.0 and not JOD. JOD always had lower down payments compared to it if I recall.

 

[slimejester]

A New Era for iPhone with 5G, T-Mobile to Offer iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12, with Pre-orders Starting on October 16

T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile will offer the new iPhone 12 lineup, including iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 mini, introducing a powerful 5G experience with the ability to tap into T-Mobile’s 5G network, the first and largest nationwide 5G network in the US, and the...

finance.yahoo.com

 

[nateatlarge]

yes sirrr we back its been awhile

Hey Bro. it has been a while. I haven't decided if I want to wait till November for the iPhone 12 Pro Max or get the iPhone 12 Pro

 

[nhamp07]

So I still have a year's worth of remaining credits on my 2018 iPhone on us promo that got me a XS. About $300 left.

In order to take advantage of this year's offers, I'd have to pay off the XS. So spend $300 for $500 off. So only a net savings of $200. Not worth it. Guess I'll hang onto it for another year.

I'm doing the same thing, they told me my old credits stay on the account when paying off the EIP.

 

[nateatlarge]

So I am lost. I think I buy directly though apple this year.

 

[nateatlarge]

 

[nateatlarge]

Has anyone seen any prices on down payments for the iPhone 12 pro or iPhone 12 pro max?

 

[Zippy3505]

So I am lost. I think I buy directly though apple this year.

I've thought about that, but my credit stinks. Old medical debt, etc. Idk if I'd get financed thru them.

 

[nateatlarge]

I've thought about that, but my credit stinks. Old medical debt, etc. Idk if I'd get financed thru them.

I am looking to save the most amount of money in the short term since I upgrade every year.

 

[neoelectronaut]

Torn between buying my phone through T-Mobile, Best Buy, or Apple.

Apple gets me 3% cash back on the Apple Card and 24 months no interest.
Best Buy gets me 6% back in rewards if I pay up front in full.
T-Mobile would get me 3% cash back, similar to Apple.

Hmm.

 

[nateatlarge]

Torn between buying my phone through T-Mobile, Best Buy, or Apple.

Apple gets me 3% cash back on the Apple Card and 24 months no interest.
Best Buy gets me 6% back in rewards if I pay up front in full.
T-Mobile would get me 3% cash back, similar to Apple.

Hmm.

T-Mobile gives 3% cash back? how?

 

[neoelectronaut]

T-Mobile gives 3% cash back? how?

T-Mobile is one of a handful of retailers that are included in Apple's "3% Daily Cash" promotion for the Apple Card.

Apple Card

Apple Card offers up to 3% Daily Cash back on purchases with no fees. Apply with no impact to your credit score to see if you’re approved. Terms apply.

www.apple.com

T-Mobile giving $380 off an iPhone 12 for trading in a 1st generation iPhone SE seems too good to be true, that's over twice what I'd get for selling the phone on eBay. There's gotta be some kind of catch there.

Edit: Oh it looks like it's for new customers only if that wording is to be believed.

 

[nateatlarge]

T-Mobile is one of a handful of retailers that are included in Apple's "3% Daily Cash" promotion for the Apple Card.

Apple Card

Apple Card offers up to 3% Daily Cash back on purchases with no fees. Apply with no impact to your credit score to see if you’re approved. Terms apply.

www.apple.com

Oh damn....

 

[nateatlarge]

Found something interesting...

Apple iPhone and Device Deals




Get up to 50% off when you trade in an eligible device. Plus, select customers who have been with T-Mobile for 5+ years can get an extra $200 off via rebate.

Or get up to $850 off when you add a line and trade in an eligible device.



Eligible devices for trade-in (in good condition):

Get up to $500 off with trade-in OR up to $850 off with add a line and trade-in:

• Apple: iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max (iPhone 11 Pro 512 GB and iPhone 11 Pro Max 512 GB excluded)

Get up to $415 off with trade-in OR up to $680 off with add a line and trade-in:

• Apple: iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus

Get up to $300 off with trade-in OR up to $530 off with add a line and trade-in:

• Apple: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE 2nd gen

Get up to $215 off with trade-in OR up to $380 off with add a line and trade-in:

• Apple: iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE

Get up to $50 off with trade-in OR up to $230 off with add a line and trade-in:

• Apple: iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3 GS, iPhone 3G, iPhone 1st gen

If you cancel wireless service, credits may stop and remaining balance on required finance agreement may be due.

Save up to $500 on an iPhone 12 offer: Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & trade-in (iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max) required. $10 SIM card, and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. If you cancel your line before receiving 30 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB / $999.99 - iPhone 12 Pro 128GB); if canceling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly balance payments. Up to $500 via trade-in credit and bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 12 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts (e.g. Carrier Freedom).

Extra $200 off an iPhone 12/12 Pro: Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & iPhone trade-in required. If you have cancelled voice lines in past 90 days, reactivate them first. $10 SIM card, and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. Sprint customers: If you cancel your line before receiving 30 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB / $879.99 – iPhone 12 128GB / $979.99 – iPhone 12 256GB / $999.99 - iPhone 12 Pro 128GB / $1,099.99 - iPhone 12 Pro 256GB / $1,299.99 – iPhone 12 Pro 512GB); if canceling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly balance payments. Up to $200 via bill credits/virtual prepaid Mastercard® Card. Card can be used online or in-store via accepted mobile payment apps; no cash access & expires in 6 months. Card is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Cardholder Agreement. Lines must be active and in good standing when card is issued. Register code within 30 days of purchasing device. Allow 6-8 weeks from fulfilment of offer requirements; must be active and in good standing to receive credits/card. Max 4/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts (e.g. Carrier Freedom).

Save up to $850 on an iPhone 12 offer: Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service, & trade-in (iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max) required. If you have cancelled voice lines in past 90 days, reactivate them first. $10 SIM card, and, in stores & on customer service calls, $20 assisted or upgrade support charge may be required. If you cancel your line before receiving 30 bill credits, you may owe up to the full value of your device (e.g. $829.99 – iPhone 12 64GB / $999.99 - iPhone 12 Pro 128GB); if canceling your account, you can contact us first to instead make discounted monthly balance payments. Up to $850 via trade-in credit and bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts (e.g. Carrier Freedom).

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Question for those who have had bill credits in the past. If you pay off the phone in full, will the bill credits still apply to your monthly bill?

Thinking about just paying off the phone entirely and just applying the bill credits to my plan each month. We're on a family plan with extended family so I'd like to to make it as easy as possible billing wise.

 

[nhamp07]

Question for those who have had bill credits in the past. If you pay off the phone in full, will the bill credits still apply to your monthly bill?

Thinking about just paying off the phone entirely and just applying the bill credits to my plan each month. We're on a family plan with extended family so I'd like to to make it as easy as possible billing wise.

I asked them that question and they told me they would as long as the phone was paid off.

 

[4sallypat]

Found something interesting...

Apple iPhone and Device Deals

Get up to 50% off when you trade in an eligible device. Plus, select customers who have been with T-Mobile for 5+ years can get an extra $200 off via rebate.

.......

I looked at that since I am a long time T Mobile customer and their trade in $ is much better than Apple plus the $200 Mastercard rebate for 5+ year customers....

But 30 months is gruesome!

Since I switch out every year, I am looking at getting the 12 Pro, trading in my 11 for $350, doing an Apple Card 24 months at 0%, pay off early within the first year, get 3% Apple Cash and be able to get the next model in a year.

Your thoughts @nateatlarge ??

 

[vbctv]

I just got the following from T-Force regarding JUMP! On Demand. Please take it with a grain of salt and understand that last year there were several versions of pricing coming from T-Force so this may change/be wrong:

"For the iPhone 12 64GB, the down payment for well qualified customers would be $79.99 and then $30.00 each month for 18 months. For the iPhone 12 Pro 128GB, the down payment for well qualified customers would be $249.99 and then $28.00 each month for 18 months."

"The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro will be available for pre-order starting at 5:00 a.m. PT/8:00 a.m. ET October 16, 2020 and for purchase beginning October 23, 2020. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for pre-order starting at 5:00 a.m. PT/8:00 a.m. ET November 6, 2020 and for purchase beginning November 13, 2020."

I was quoted the same thing, then I called 611 because that sounds way wrong since last year was half of that. 611 told me they do not have pricing yet for JOD. But if by chance that is the pricing it would be for normal JOD and NOT super well qualified. I was told just to keep checking back. But it’s likely it will be close to last year since Pro is same price. Last year Pro was $117.99 down for super well qualified. And non-Pro will likely be $0-$50 down if I had to guess. If by chance those high down payments are true, they just ruined and killed off JOD...

 

[nateatlarge]

I looked at that since I am a long time T Mobile customer and their trade in $ is much better than Apple plus the $200 Mastercard rebate for 5+ year customers....

But 30 months is gruesome!

Since I switch out every year, I am looking at getting the 12 Pro, trading in my 11 for $350, doing an Apple Card 24 months at 0%, pay off early within the first year, get 3% Apple Cash and be able to get the next model in a year.

Your thoughts @nateatlarge ??

Damn that sounds like a solid plan to me. I think I may do the same thing.

 

[4sallypat]

I was quoted the same thing, then I called 611 because that sounds way wrong since last year was half of that. 611 told me they do not have pricing yet for JOD. But if by chance that is the pricing it would be for normal JOD and NOT super well qualified. I was told just to keep checking back. But it’s likely it will be close to last year since Pro is same price. Last year Pro was $117.99 down for super well qualified. And non-Pro will likely be $0-$50 down if I had to guess. If by chance those high down payments are true, they just ruined and killed off JOD...

Good to know - do they do a HP credit check ???