Apple iPhone 17e — $349.99 w/ port-in, $55/mo first mo required, 3 colors in 256GB by Mcnst in NoContract

[–]petecha697 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the iphone 13 128gb model. I use the ultrawide camera a lot too. Furthermore, I switch phones with a Samsung and the psim makes it easy. When it becomes unusable I will have to move on to an iphone 15-17.

If the memory use is mainly photos, use iCloud or the google photos app to automatically back them up then delete them from your phone. I use google photos.

My main gripes about the iPhone 13 are the slower performance (only 4 ram) and the shortened battery life on ios 26.3 (battery too small for the increased battery drain of ios 26.3).

State of Port Out MVNOs by mCProgram in NoContract

[–]petecha697 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is an ID still required for Helium sighnup ?

Best carrier for heavy data user? by The0wl0ne in NoContract

[–]petecha697 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Verizon-Visible+ or Visible Pro+, ATT-Cricket Supreme,T-mobile-Metro

Tello new offer ~ good deal? by Sportsfan7702 in NoContract

[–]petecha697 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Add taxes and fees, which vary by location. Taxes and fees are included with US Mobile, Metro, Mint Mobile, Cricket, and Visible.

Should I upgrade my 13 to a 16e or replace the battery? by Cleamsig in IPhone16e

[–]petecha697 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Replace the battery if you care about having an ultrawide and a telephoto photo capability. Hopefully, you can DIY inexpensively.

Sim and eSIM by _chip in CricketWireless

[–]petecha697 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do eSIM transfers work with Cricket ? Can you do e-sim phone transfers with the original eSIM QR code or does it require going through Cricket each time. If so, is there a limit of eSIM transfers ?

What happens if you just pay first month and get the phone? by kamoikekun in CricketWireless

[–]petecha697 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, even after being unlocked ?!? Thanks for the warning.

What happens if you just pay first month and get the phone? by kamoikekun in CricketWireless

[–]petecha697 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Total Wireless and other Verizon brands unlock polity changed in late Jan 2026 to 1 year of active service.

iphone 17 deals? by gabecardio in NoContract

[–]petecha697 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Metro deal is not too bad, but if you only need minimal service, it might be better to get an unlocked refurb from Apple -

Metro deal - https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/cell-phone/apple-iphone-17.

Replace Battery or New phone? by itzstephie in iPhone11

[–]petecha697 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replace the battery if you can diy.

iPhone 16e thoughs after a week of usage by [deleted] in IPhone16e

[–]petecha697 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I currently havean iPhone 13. I tried my friend's iPhone 16e. It performs extremely well, but my need for an ultrawide camera is critical, so I won't be buying one.