Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 4
Straight Talk Cuts iPhone 16e to $199 With New $45 Unlimited Plan
Updated
Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 4

Straight Talk Cuts iPhone 16e to $199 With New $45 Unlimited Plan

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Jun 4

Summary

  • $199 gets buyers an iPhone 16e at Straight Talk if they activate a new line on the Silver Unlimited plan or higher; without that, the phone costs $349.
  • The promotion amounts to $400 off the iPhone 16e's original $599 price, addressing one of the biggest complaints about the model when it launched.
  • Straight Talk's qualifying Silver Unlimited tier starts at $45 for 30 days or $360 annually, making the discount contingent on taking service from the Verizon-owned MVNO.
  • The lower price revives a device that still offers a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, satellite connectivity, Apple Intelligence features and a 48MP camera despite being overtaken by the iPhone 17e.

Insights

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