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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)

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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 23, 2021 01:40 AM
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swooshrcJul 23, 2021 01:40 AM
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You need to power on and activate the iPhone w/ Metro SIM in order for it to unlock.

Background:
Last year I bought an iPhone through Metro. Told them not to turn it on. Waited 6 months, turned it on and still locked (tried Metro SIM and it worked). Put it in a drawer & totally forgot about it. 5 months later, still locked. Finally, 6 months after activating it, it unlocked.
Jul 23, 2021 02:03 AM
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ShrewdThread462Jul 23, 2021 02:03 AM
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Quote from MrSkeptic :
Put it in a drawer. Wait 180 days. Remove the SIM. Power on. Initiate the Unlock app.
Metro # cant port to visible for 100. It shows other when entered and someone said need twitter them
Jul 23, 2021 02:06 AM
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HapShaughnessyJul 23, 2021 02:06 AM
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Quote from ShrewdThread462 :
Metro # cant port to visible for 100. It shows other when entered and someone said need twitter them
Yes it can, but they have to do it manually. It doesn't matter, anyway, because the Visa card offer is long dead and buried. And Visible service sucks; it's only worth it if there's a rebate IMHO, not some stupid gift card.
Last edited by MrSkeptic July 22, 2021 at 08:12 PM.
Jul 23, 2021 02:09 AM
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HapShaughnessyJul 23, 2021 02:09 AM
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Quote from swooshrc :
You need to power on and activate the iPhone w/ Metro SIM in order for it to unlock.
Initially, yes. But then the number can be ported out and the phones put in a drawer. In fact, I had to remove the SIMs in my Samsung and OnePlus free phones to get them to unlock today via WiFi.
Last edited by MrSkeptic July 22, 2021 at 08:14 PM.
Jul 23, 2021 08:33 AM
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TealDime3497Jul 23, 2021 08:33 AM
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It seems that this is not a good deal...
Jul 23, 2021 11:04 AM
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ZacharyZ1166Jul 23, 2021 11:04 AM
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Can I switch from T-Mobile to Metro and get this deal? Metro is a mvno of TMobile so I might be out of luck. I am near the corporate store so I might be able to save on taxes per a previous poster. Thanks!
Last edited by ZacharyZ1166 July 23, 2021 at 05:49 AM.
Jul 23, 2021 06:35 PM
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benanfisa1Jul 23, 2021 06:35 PM
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Quote from IK47 :
I think it will get cheaper since the phone is no longer in production. This is and SE2 will be way less once the new ones arrive soon. I am on Metro, last time I grabbed SE2 last year for like $160 with with first month and just waited 60 days and added to my existing account.
Why do you have to wait 60 days to add it to the existing account , cant you do it right away

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Jul 23, 2021 06:36 PM
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benanfisa1Jul 23, 2021 06:36 PM
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What's the cheapest phone you can trade in
Jul 23, 2021 06:42 PM
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Loki8668Jul 23, 2021 06:42 PM
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Not a good deal. The iPhone 12 trades for only $150. Most androids trade for $5-$15.
Jul 23, 2021 08:25 PM
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ThriftyFeather717Jul 23, 2021 08:25 PM
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If port in for 60$ plan and switch to 30$ plan later, can I still get the 150$ virtual card after 3 months ?
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Jul 23, 2021 08:25 PM
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Jul 23, 2021 08:25 PM
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The site finally is updated:
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/shop/phones/details/iPhone-12-Mini-Black-64GB/194252012291?icid=MTPR_MTW_P_21MTIPHMIN_DZ16YLS0ZUQSB3925548

iPhone 12 mini with 5G.
Now ON US.

When you switch with a qualifying plan and trade in an eligible device, you will receive your rebate after three months of service—powered by the T-Mobile 5G network.
Trade-in of at least $100+ value required. Plus tax on pre-rebate price. Not valid in CT/RI/Miami-Dade. In-store only.

Full terms.
Qualifying port-in to $60/mo plan, & trade-in ($100+ value) required. Via $580 instant rebate off FRP of $729.99 and $150 rebate via virtual prepaid MasterCard after 3 months. Limit 2/account. Must be active & in good standing to receive $150 rebate.
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Jul 23, 2021 09:37 PM
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VidyaG9025
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Jul 23, 2021 09:37 PM
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Quote from benanfisa1 :
What's the cheapest phone you can trade in
Iphone SE2
Jul 23, 2021 09:37 PM
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xsupan0vaJul 23, 2021 09:37 PM
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Which trade in phones and their trade in values? Can't find any info on that.
edit= never did any metro deals before
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Jul 23, 2021 09:39 PM
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VidyaG9025
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Jul 23, 2021 09:39 PM
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Quote from ZacharyZ1166 :
Can I switch from T-Mobile to Metro and get this deal? Metro is a mvno of TMobile so I might be out of luck. I am near the corporate store so I might be able to save on taxes per a previous poster. Thanks!
No you can't.. any tmobile or tmo's mvno carriers like Tello, Liberty wireless, mint mobile etc.. doesnt qualify for this promotion. Its value is $104 which is above their qualifying limit of $100
Last edited by VidyaG9025 July 23, 2021 at 03:41 PM.

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Jul 23, 2021 09:41 PM
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Jul 23, 2021 09:41 PM
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Quote from xsupan0va :
Which trade in phones and their trade in values? Can't find any info on that.
edit= never did any metro deals before
Check it out here

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

The iphone which qualifies at the least is iphone SE 2020

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