Ultra Mobile doesn’t have a first responder discount, so cash back through Rakuten is the way to save. ID.me says it isn’t aware that Ultra Mobile offers First Responders discounts, and Rakuten pays cash back on a new Ultra Mobile plan.
Rakuten describes Ultra Mobile as selling single month plans on the nation’s largest 5G network. If you want a plan without a long commitment, cash back is the saving to set up before you sign up.
How To Get The Ultra Mobile First Responder Discount
There’s no badge, code or verification step at Ultra Mobile, so the savings come from cash back. It works like this:
- Open Rakuten with the button below and sign in, or join if you’re new.
- Go to Rakuten’s Ultra Mobile page and click through to Ultra Mobile’s site from there.
- Pick your plan and check out in that same visit. Skip any coupon code Rakuten doesn’t list, because it may void the cash back.
- Read the current cash back figure on Rakuten’s Ultra Mobile page before you buy, since it changes.
- Check your total at checkout before you place your order.
What Rakuten Doesn’t Cover
Rakuten says cash back is only available on the first payment of a subscription plan and to new users, so it fits someone starting a new line, not an existing customer renewing. It also isn’t available on a device order total under $100. Rakuten also says coupon codes it doesn’t list may void your cash back, so pick the code or the cash back for a given order. Rakuten adds the cash back to your account the same day, then pays through PayPal or check as soon as 15 days after your first purchase, then quarterly.
What You Get With Ultra Mobile
Rakuten says Ultra Mobile’s single month plans cover talk, text and data, and that the network is the nation’s largest 5G network. Those come with any plan you choose, whether or not you use cash back, so the saving is on top of what Ultra Mobile already sells.
Q&A
Q: Does Ultra Mobile have a first responder discount?
A: No. ID.me says it isn’t aware that Ultra Mobile offers First Responders discounts, and Ultra Mobile doesn’t list a program for them.
Q: How do I get cash back on an Ultra Mobile plan?
A: Open Rakuten, go to its Ultra Mobile page and click through to Ultra Mobile before you shop. The rate moves, so read the current figure on Rakuten first.
Q: Does cash back work on a phone?
A: Only on a device order of $100 or more. Rakuten says cash back isn’t available when the device order total is under $100.
Q: Can I get cash back if I’m already an Ultra Mobile customer?
A: Rakuten says cash back is only available to new users and on the first payment of a subscription plan, so an existing account may not qualify.
Q: Can I use a coupon code with the cash back?
A: Not safely. Rakuten says a code it doesn’t list may void your cash back.
More Information:
Rakuten’s terms and Ultra Mobile’s plans can change, so confirm them before you order. For a carrier that does give first responders a discount, see our Verizon first responder discount post or our T-Mobile first responder discount post, or browse our tech discounts.