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expiredGreyTank1078 posted Jul 21, 2021 08:20 PM
expiredGreyTank1078 posted Jul 21, 2021 08:20 PM

iPhone 12 mini $180 @ Metro by T-Mobile (requires 3 months service + trade in + port)

$180

$730

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Metro by T-Mobile
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Instant rebate + rebate after 3 months. 3 month rebate is via virtual prepaid mastercard.
Requires Port + $100+ value trade in.
Trade in calculator: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/trade-in
From the T&Cs it looks like you need to: port a number + pay $150 upfront for the phone + tax on full MSRP + $60/month (for 3 months to qualify for a $150 rebate).

The $100 value on the trade really kills this deal

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is helping people get back to school, and now Metro by T-Mobile is getting in on the action with iPhone 12 mini on Us — the first and only prepaid provider to offer the 5G-capable iPhone 12 mini on Us — starting July 22. And, as always, it comes with access to T-Mobile's award-winning nationwide 5G network on all plans.

Here's how it works: You pick up your iPhone 12 mini with 5G from a Metro by T-Mobile store, and after three months, T-Mobile gives you a rebate making that phone yours free and clear. Simply bring in your qualifying trade in and activate your phone number on Metro's top-of-the-line unlimited plan. It's $60 per month or just $30 per person per month for a family of four. And that plan is absolutely STACKED — unlimited talk, text and 5G smartphone data; monthly taxes and fees included and 15GB of high-speed hotspot data … PLUS an Amazon Prime membership for #AllTheThingsRightAway.

If congested, the fraction of users >35GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds and Metro customers may notice reduced speeds vs. T-Mobile due to prioritization. Video streams at up to 480p. Limited time offers; subject to change. iPhone On Us: Qualifying port-in, valid ID & trade-in ($100+ value) required. Via $580 instant rebate off FRP of $729.99 and $150 rebate via virtual prepaid MasterCard. Limit 2/account. Plus tax on pre-rebate price. Must be active & in good standing to receive $150 rebate. Not valid in CT/RI/Miami-Dade. Amazon Prime: Included with select rate plans for new Prime members. Offer subject to change. $12.99/month value. Amazon terms apply. 5G: Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third-party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience collected from September 2020 until February 2021. Full details at: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA [umlaut.com]. Fastest: According to Opensignal Awards – USA: 5G User Experience Report July 2021​, based on independent analysis of average speeds from mobile measurements recorded during the period March 16 - June 13, 2021 © 2021 Opensignal Limited.​

Press release:
https://investor.t-mobile.com/new...fault.aspx

I expect the Metro by T-Mobile website to update when the offer goes live on 22 July.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/
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Instant rebate + rebate after 3 months. 3 month rebate is via virtual prepaid mastercard.
Requires Port + $100+ value trade in.
Trade in calculator: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/trade-in
From the T&Cs it looks like you need to: port a number + pay $150 upfront for the phone + tax on full MSRP + $60/month (for 3 months to qualify for a $150 rebate).

The $100 value on the trade really kills this deal

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is helping people get back to school, and now Metro by T-Mobile is getting in on the action with iPhone 12 mini on Us — the first and only prepaid provider to offer the 5G-capable iPhone 12 mini on Us — starting July 22. And, as always, it comes with access to T-Mobile's award-winning nationwide 5G network on all plans.

Here's how it works: You pick up your iPhone 12 mini with 5G from a Metro by T-Mobile store, and after three months, T-Mobile gives you a rebate making that phone yours free and clear. Simply bring in your qualifying trade in and activate your phone number on Metro's top-of-the-line unlimited plan. It's $60 per month or just $30 per person per month for a family of four. And that plan is absolutely STACKED — unlimited talk, text and 5G smartphone data; monthly taxes and fees included and 15GB of high-speed hotspot data … PLUS an Amazon Prime membership for #AllTheThingsRightAway.

If congested, the fraction of users >35GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds and Metro customers may notice reduced speeds vs. T-Mobile due to prioritization. Video streams at up to 480p. Limited time offers; subject to change. iPhone On Us: Qualifying port-in, valid ID & trade-in ($100+ value) required. Via $580 instant rebate off FRP of $729.99 and $150 rebate via virtual prepaid MasterCard. Limit 2/account. Plus tax on pre-rebate price. Must be active & in good standing to receive $150 rebate. Not valid in CT/RI/Miami-Dade. Amazon Prime: Included with select rate plans for new Prime members. Offer subject to change. $12.99/month value. Amazon terms apply. 5G: Some uses may require certain plan or feature; see T-Mobile.com. Most Reliable: According to an audit report conducted by independent third-party umlaut containing crowdsourced data for user experience collected from September 2020 until February 2021. Full details at: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA [umlaut.com]. Fastest: According to Opensignal Awards – USA: 5G User Experience Report July 2021​, based on independent analysis of average speeds from mobile measurements recorded during the period March 16 - June 13, 2021 © 2021 Opensignal Limited.​

Press release:
https://investor.t-mobile.com/new...fault.aspx

I expect the Metro by T-Mobile website to update when the offer goes live on 22 July.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/

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Jul 22, 2021 02:42 PM
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HenryDDJul 22, 2021 02:42 PM
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Quote from 22calbr :
Seems the offer is $380 less $200 for qualified port-in and activation. Different than the advertised offer ($730 less $580 with trade-in). $30 more OOP but no trade-in required. Guess someone has to go to a store and see what the actual breakdown is.
Can't agree more. Looks like $380-$200 according to their website. It would be perfect if there is no trade-in required.
Jul 22, 2021 02:44 PM
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jimx200Jul 22, 2021 02:44 PM
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Quote from 22calbr :
Plus tax on full MSRP where applicable
I buy at their corp store so no taxes on msrp.
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Jul 22, 2021 03:19 PM
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AlexS2465Jul 22, 2021 03:19 PM
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Quote from kishaloy83 :
The calculator is not working for me. My 6s wouldn't be worth 100 usd, in that case would they accept the balance of 100 usd payment to be eligible for the offer?
No the whole point of that "calculator" is to tell you your device is worthless unless it's the latest and even then it gives low values. When T-Mobile did deals it evaluated iphone 8 to be somewhere around $80ish and then gave the rest as "credit" so unless Metro does it same way the lowest models qualified would be new SE and X+ line. You can't just add the money to estimated value to make it worth the required amount though.
Jul 22, 2021 03:20 PM
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FahfahflowhiJul 22, 2021 03:20 PM
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Port in kills it for me. I don't understand why not give this offer to new customers also.
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Jul 22, 2021 03:22 PM
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kishaloy83Jul 22, 2021 03:22 PM
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Quote from AlexS2465 :
No the whole point of that "calculator" is to tell you your device is worthless unless it's the latest and even then it gives low values. When T-Mobile did deals it evaluated iphone 8 to be somewhere around $80ish and then gave the rest as "credit" so unless Metro does it same way the lowest models qualified would be new SE and X+ line. You can't just add the money to estimated value to make it worth the required amount though.
Yes, I called up few stores and they all say no stock. Even they r not telling the models which are qualified. You need to walk up to the store and get ur phone evaluated. Even if the phone is not worth 100 usd, there is no option to pay the balance. Not worth I guess
Jul 22, 2021 03:23 PM
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AlexS2465Jul 22, 2021 03:23 PM
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Quote from Fahfahflowhi :
Port in kills it for me. I don't understand why not give this offer to new customers also.
It's not just trade in for some locations, in my case they called the provider (corp store) to verify that I was with them for at least 3 months and since I had service for about 80 days they refused to do the deal.
Jul 22, 2021 04:25 PM
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sais3158Jul 22, 2021 04:25 PM
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Can someone tell me .. can I walk-in directly to metropcs store for this deal. I don't see in their site about this deal

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Jul 22, 2021 04:44 PM
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HapShaughnessyJul 22, 2021 04:44 PM
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Quote from kishaloy83 :
Yes, I called up few stores and they all say no stock. Even they r not telling the models which are qualified. You need to walk up to the store and get ur phone evaluated. Even if the phone is not worth 100 usd, there is no option to pay the balance. Not worth I guess
Typical MetroPCS sham deal that is not a deal. Move along. Nothing to see here.
Jul 22, 2021 06:22 PM
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V.I.P.Jul 22, 2021 06:22 PM
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So it looks like you need a phone that is worth more than $100 in Metro's eyes, plus port in a line to get the iphone12 mini for $150 (still need to pay tax on the $150 even at corp stores). Activation fee $20. Pay for 3 months of $60 (possibly a 4th month) to get the $150 virtual rebate card.

iPhones no longer get automatically unlocked without continuous service for 6 months according to a data point by reddit's user "palpatine-was-framed".

Not really a good deal.
Jul 22, 2021 06:31 PM
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nynynynynyJul 22, 2021 06:31 PM
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Quote from V.I.P. :
So it looks like you need a phone that is worth more than $100 in Metro's eyes, plus port in a line to get the iphone12 mini for $150 (still need to pay tax on the $150 even at corp stores). Activation fee $20. Pay for 3 months of $60 (possibly a 4th month) to get the $150 virtual rebate card.

iPhones no longer get automatically unlocked without continuous service for 6 months according to a data point by reddit's user "palpatine-was-framed".

Not really a good deal.
Does this >$100 for trade-in get applied to the initial payment of $150 + $60 1st month service (& $20 activation)? Or, is this trade-in value a sunken cost? Would it be oaky to switch plan to $40 one after getting virtual rebate card?
Jul 22, 2021 07:37 PM
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dhishiJul 22, 2021 07:37 PM
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Take this down - this not slick at all!!
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Jul 22, 2021 08:05 PM
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AbinOJul 22, 2021 08:05 PM
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60 per month is crazy, when will phone connection get cheap in usa. its tooooo exp
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Jul 22, 2021 08:18 PM
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mannyvJul 22, 2021 08:18 PM
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Quote from AbinO :
60 per month is crazy, when will phone connection get cheap in usa. its tooooo exp
With Visible it's down to $25/mo unlimited, with 5g/thottling. Redpocket prepaid is less, but you have to prepay for a year.
Jul 22, 2021 08:40 PM
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Juggernaut_510Jul 22, 2021 08:40 PM
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+ your left arm and + your first born…………

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Jul 22, 2021 08:40 PM
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roberthhidJul 22, 2021 08:40 PM
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Unlock with rsim instead of paying the $60?

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