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Metro In-Store Port-In w/ $60 Plan Activation: Apple iPhone XR $130, iPhone SE

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$80

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Metro by T-Mobile Corporate Stores (store locator) offers select Apple iPhones on sale from $80 ($60 1-Month Prepaid Service + $20 One-Time Activation Fee) when you Port-In a non-T-Mobile / T-Mobile MVNO number to a New Line on Metro's $60 Unlimited Prepaid Plan.

Thanks to community member RyosukeFCfor finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Visit any participating Metro by T-Mobile Corporate store location (pricing and fees may vary at "Authorized Dealer" locations, so Corporate stores are highly recommended).
    • How to find a Corporate store: Click Here, select "Filter" on the page, check off the "Corporate" box, then search your zip code.
  2. Port-in an eligible non-T-Mobile or T-Mobile-based MVNO number to a new line of prepaid service on Metro by T-Mobile ($60/month plan).
    • A "non-T-Mobile number" means it must not have been active on the T-Mobile network within the past 180 days.
  3. Bringing your eligible number will qualify you to receive:
    • 64GB Apple iPhone SE (2020 Model) for Free (reg. $399) + 1-Month of $60 Prepaid Plan + $20 One-Time Activation Fee = $80
    • or 64GB Apple iPhone XR for $49.99 (reg. $) + 1-Month of $60 Prepaid Plan + $20 One-Time Activation Fee = $129.99
      • after instant rebate (applicable sales tax will be due at time of sign-up)
  4. A valid form of identification is required at time of sign-up to verify your address and other necessary account information (no credit check required)
  5. Device can be unlocked after 180 days on Metro.
  6. Limit 2 per household.
  7. Offer available in store only. Plus sales tax and activation fee
Product Features:
  • iPhone SE (2020)
    • 4.7" 1334x750 IPS 'Retina' Display
    • Apple A13 Bionic 6-Core Processor (same as the iPhone 11 series)
    • 3GB RAM
    • 64GB NVMe Internal Storage
    • Cameras: 12MP w/ OIS rear / 7MP TrueDepth front
    • Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor w/ Apple Pay support
    • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
    • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.0 / NFC
    • Dual Speakers
    • 1821 mAh Battery
    • Lightning Port w/ 18W Fast Charging support
    • Qi Wireless Charging
    • Upgradable to latest iOS 15 (planned upgrade to iOS 16)
    • * No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • iPhone XR
    • 6.1" 1792x828 IPS Liquid Retina Display
    • Apple A12 Bionic Processor (same as the XS & XS Max)
    • 64GB NVMe Internal Storage
    • 3GB RAM
    • Cameras: 12MP w/ OIS rear / 7MP TrueDepth front
    • Face ID w/ Apple Pay support
    • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
    • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth 5.0 / NFC
    • Dual Speakers
    • 2942 mAh Battery 
    • Lightning Port w/ 15W Fast Charging
    • Qi Wireless Charging
    • Upgradable to latest iOS 15 (planned upgrade to iOS 16)
    • * No 3.5mm headphone jack

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Metro by T-Mobile Corporate Stores (store locator) offers select Apple iPhones on sale from $80 ($60 1-Month Prepaid Service + $20 One-Time Activation Fee) when you Port-In a non-T-Mobile / T-Mobile MVNO number to a New Line on Metro's $60 Unlimited Prepaid Plan.

Thanks to community member RyosukeFCfor finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Visit any participating Metro by T-Mobile Corporate store location (pricing and fees may vary at "Authorized Dealer" locations, so Corporate stores are highly recommended).
    • How to find a Corporate store: Click Here, select "Filter" on the page, check off the "Corporate" box, then search your zip code.
  2. Port-in an eligible non-T-Mobile or T-Mobile-based MVNO number to a new line of prepaid service on Metro by T-Mobile ($60/month plan).
    • A "non-T-Mobile number" means it must not have been active on the T-Mobile network within the past 180 days.
  3. Bringing your eligible number will qualify you to receive:
    • 64GB Apple iPhone SE (2020 Model) for Free (reg. $399) + 1-Month of $60 Prepaid Plan + $20 One-Time Activation Fee = $80
    • or 64GB Apple iPhone XR for $49.99 (reg. $) + 1-Month of $60 Prepaid Plan + $20 One-Time Activation Fee = $129.99
      • after instant rebate (applicable sales tax will be due at time of sign-up)
  4. A valid form of identification is required at time of sign-up to verify your address and other necessary account information (no credit check required)
  5. Device can be unlocked after 180 days on Metro.
  6. Limit 2 per household.
  7. Offer available in store only. Plus sales tax and activation fee
Product Features:
  • iPhone SE (2020)
    • 4.7" 1334x750 IPS 'Retina' Display
    • Apple A13 Bionic 6-Core Processor (same as the iPhone 11 series)
    • 3GB RAM
    • 64GB NVMe Internal Storage
    • Cameras: 12MP w/ OIS rear / 7MP TrueDepth front
    • Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor w/ Apple Pay support
    • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
    • WiFi 6 (802.11ax) / Bluetooth 5.0 / NFC
    • Dual Speakers
    • 1821 mAh Battery
    • Lightning Port w/ 18W Fast Charging support
    • Qi Wireless Charging
    • Upgradable to latest iOS 15 (planned upgrade to iOS 16)
    • * No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • iPhone XR
    • 6.1" 1792x828 IPS Liquid Retina Display
    • Apple A12 Bionic Processor (same as the XS & XS Max)
    • 64GB NVMe Internal Storage
    • 3GB RAM
    • Cameras: 12MP w/ OIS rear / 7MP TrueDepth front
    • Face ID w/ Apple Pay support
    • IP67 Dust/Water Resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
    • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth 5.0 / NFC
    • Dual Speakers
    • 2942 mAh Battery 
    • Lightning Port w/ 15W Fast Charging
    • Qi Wireless Charging
    • Upgradable to latest iOS 15 (planned upgrade to iOS 16)
    • * No 3.5mm headphone jack

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RyosukeFC
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It is actually really simple. After you get the phone from Metro, set up a Metro account on their website. You don't really need to fill in any additional personal information. Just make sure autopay is off and remove your credit card info if possible. After one month, they will suspend your service since you don't pay for the 2nd month of service. After that, you can let the phone sits for 5 more months, and it will automatically unlock (No need to send in a unlock request).

If you want, you can use the phone on Wifi during those 5 months. Though, I cannot comment whether using Rsim, etc. will affect the unlock process since I always let Metro phones sat in my drawer for 6 months to get them unlocked.
RyosukeFC
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Ebay number is rather expensive nowadays even if it works. Personally, I think the best way to get a port in number is either through Visible BYOD or do their swap deal because it only costs you $5 with referral (Unfortunately, phone numbers from MVNOs like Ting, Tello, etc. won't work even though they are typically cheaper because they are all using T-Mo network). You can also get a Tracfone sim and load with the cheapest plan ($1 for the sim kit and $10 for plan I think) to get a Tracfone number. Just make sure you activate either the Verizon or ATT sim though.

About the port in line account age, some stores check but some stores don't. When I did the OnePlus Nord N10 deal last year, all I needed to do was to give them the port in info and they didn't ask any question. On the other hand, some people mentioned that Metro actually called the number to verify the number is active or called the carrier to confirm account age. All I can say is YMMV.



Officially, you need 6 months of service to get the phone unlocked, but based on past experience, phones always get unlocked 6 months after activation even if you stop using Metro service after the first month.

However, since they can change this anytime they want so nobody really knows until 6 months later.



I always just let them suspended my service after the first month. You will probably have to wait for someone who is more knowledgeable on this topic for an answer.
RyosukeFC
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How recent was that? My most recent unlock was a OnePlus Nord 10 5G around mid-August. Paid only for 1 month of service and then let the phone sat in drawer for 5 more months. After that, all I needed to do was to connect the phone to wifi and use the included unlock app to get the phone unlocked.

I have been following Metro deals for a few years and almost everyone got their phones unlocked after 6 months even without an active account.

Edit: That's my experience with port in deals. If you are upgrading phones, I have no idea how it works.

Thread from the N10 5G Metro deals back then. There is a huge wiki at the beginning.
https://slickdeals.net/f/14773612-metro-by-t-mobile-in-store-port-in-offer-128gb-oneplus-nord-n10-5g-smartphone-free-w-new-line-activation?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1

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Dec 16, 2021 11:54 PM
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jackdec5Dec 16, 2021 11:54 PM
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after it';s unlocked say 6 moths, will this take GSM simcard? (AT&T)
Dec 17, 2021 12:05 AM
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bhoup22Dec 17, 2021 12:05 AM
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What would the price be for the XR on the $25 plan? Also, is a TracFone number eligible for porting for deals like this?
Dec 17, 2021 12:07 AM
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Doctor_DragoDec 17, 2021 12:07 AM
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Quote from RyosukeFC :
How recent was that? My most recent unlock was a OnePlus Nord 10 5G around mid-August. Paid only for 1 month of service and then let the phone sat in drawer for 5 more months. After that, all I needed to do was to connect the phone to wifi and use the included unlock app to get the phone unlocked.

I have been following Metro deals for a few years and almost everyone got their phones unlocked after 6 months even without an active account.

Edit: That's my experience with port in deals. If you are upgrading phones, I have no idea how it works.

Thread from the N10 5G Metro deals back then. There is a huge wiki at the beginning.
https://slickdeals.net/f/14773612-metro-by-t-mobile-in-store-port-in-offer-128gb-oneplus-nord-n10-5g-smartphone-free-w-new-line-activation?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
Thanks for that info. My most recent attempt was 2 yrs ago.

Glad they changed the whole unlock situation
Dec 17, 2021 12:09 AM
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MaroonPear7837Dec 17, 2021 12:09 AM
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Quote from RyosukeFC :
It is actually really simple. After you get the phone from Metro, set up a Metro account on their website. You don't really need to fill in any additional personal information. Just make sure autopay is off and remove your credit card info if possible. After one month, they will suspend your service since you don't pay for the 2nd month of service. After that, you can let the phone sits for 5 more months, and it will automatically unlock (No need to send in a unlock request).

If you want, you can use the phone on Wifi during those 5 months. Though, I cannot comment whether using Rsim, etc. will affect the unlock process since I always let Metro phones sat in my drawer for 6 months to get them unlocked.
Do they not need your SSN or any other identifying info? I want to make sure nothing bad happens for not paying. Alternatively, why not just cancel the line?
Dec 17, 2021 12:16 AM
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Kraken09Dec 17, 2021 12:16 AM
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Quote from MaroonPear7837 :
Do they not need your SSN or any other identifying info? I want to make sure nothing bad happens for not paying. Alternatively, why not just cancel the line?
They just want your ID to enter your name and address. It's a way to know if you are abusing these promos. No social needed. It's a prepaid so nothing bad can happen.
Dec 17, 2021 12:21 AM
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Genghis_KhanDec 17, 2021 12:21 AM
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Nice find
Dec 17, 2021 12:41 AM
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CauthonDec 17, 2021 12:41 AM
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Will the .99 cent SIM card deal from Boost work for the port in?
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Dec 17, 2021 12:42 AM
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fyah_kingDec 17, 2021 12:42 AM
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Quote from indymale :
I see $200 as well, like the other user.
Can you send a screenshot of the $400 trade-in value?
I just did upgrade for tmobile. It's $400 trade for unlocked and locked iPhone 13 pro max.

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Dec 17, 2021 12:44 AM
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benanfisa1Dec 17, 2021 12:44 AM
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Quote from fyah_king :
I just did upgrade for tmobile. It's $400 trade for unlocked and locked iPhone 13 pro max.

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Is this the iPhone XR or iPhone se
Dec 17, 2021 12:45 AM
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fyah_kingDec 17, 2021 12:45 AM
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[QUOTE=benanfisa1;152223493]Is this the iPhone XR or iPhone se

Iphone xr
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Last edited by fyah_king December 16, 2021 at 05:47 PM.
Dec 17, 2021 12:46 AM
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bigmarriedsteveDec 17, 2021 12:46 AM
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Does Metro put you on a do not sell list? I did a similar offer last year, only paid for one month and unlocked the phones six months later.
Dec 17, 2021 12:53 AM
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SharpMammoth9941Dec 17, 2021 12:53 AM
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So this doesn't work for existing metro customers Frown
Dec 17, 2021 01:02 AM
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clicheusernameDec 17, 2021 01:02 AM
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Quote from RyosukeFC :
Ebay number is rather expensive nowadays even if it works. Personally, I think the best way to get a port in number is either through Visible BYOD or do their swap deal because it only costs you $5 with referral (Unfortunately, phone numbers from MVNOs like Ting, Tello, etc. won't work even though they are typically cheaper because they are all using T-Mo network). You can also get a Tracfone sim and load with the cheapest plan ($1 for the sim kit and $10 for plan I think) to get a Tracfone number. Just make sure you activate either the Verizon or ATT sim though.

About the port in line account age, some stores check but some stores don't. When I did the OnePlus Nord N10 deal last year, all I needed to do was to give them the port in info and they didn't ask any question. On the other hand, some people mentioned that Metro actually called the number to verify the number is active or called the carrier to confirm account age. All I can say is YMMV.



Officially, you need 6 months of service to get the phone unlocked, but based on past experience, phones always get unlocked 6 months after activation even if you stop using Metro service after the first month.

However, since they can change this anytime they want so nobody really knows until 6 months later.



I always just let them suspended my service after the first month. You will probably have to wait for someone who is more knowledgeable on this topic for an answer.
Thanks. Any ideas about the storage situation? Was hoping to get an SE as a secondary device for filming things
Dec 17, 2021 01:04 AM
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roberthhidDec 17, 2021 01:04 AM
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Over the years I've done 9 of these phone deals at Metro. I only paid 1 month and then placed them in a sock drawer. All of them unlocked including 4 iPhones.
However iPhones took 6 months plus 10-14 days to unlock while Android phones unlocked using the app at 6 months (actually just 3 months in the good old days).

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Dec 17, 2021 01:06 AM
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fyah_kingDec 17, 2021 01:06 AM
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Quote from disdigg :
Can these Metro phones be used on T-Mobile without unlocking (or waiting 6 months)?
My iPhone 12 mini from metro work on T-Mobile.

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