: Buyers were responsible for paying the full sales tax on both devices at the time of purchase and a one-time activation fee (roughly $45 per line).
: The "free" aspect was delivered via monthly bill credits (roughly $33.34/month for 30 months) rather than an instant discount. These credits typically began within three billing cycles. Limitations and Exclusions
was a limited-time offer primarily available during specific windows in 2018, such as February and Father's Day. To qualify for the $1,000 credit (covering the base 64GB ), customers had to meet several strict criteria:
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