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

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Metro by T-Mobile
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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 17, 2021 05:46 AM
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fyah_kingDec 17, 2021 05:46 AM
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Quote from NervousSnake1031 :
i got my rebate. u supposed to received a message.
I never got a message.
Dec 17, 2021 06:26 AM
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cainzerDec 17, 2021 06:26 AM
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Quote from SmilingDime3356 :
I tried in the store they told me I have to pay 149$ +tax, and after 2 month of active plan only I will receive debit card as rebate. Good luck if other stores allow.
Was this for the XR promo? or the SE?
Dec 17, 2021 10:22 AM
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redRangerDec 17, 2021 10:22 AM
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Quote from SmilingDime3356 :
I tried in the store they told me I have to pay 149$ +tax, and after 2 month of active plan only I will receive debit card as rebate. Good luck if other stores allow.
From Metro website:

iPhone XR Switcher Plus Instant Rebate: For a limited time at participating Metro® by T-Mobile stores, purchase an iPhone XR (64GB) and port-in an eligible wireless number to that phone on the $60/mo. plan and receive an instant $450 rebate off the full retail price of $499.99 with validation of name, address, and date of birth provided through independent database and presentation of matching identification. Sales tax not included and is collected in accordance with state and local laws. Excludes phone numbers currently active on the T-Mobile network or on Metro by T-Mobile in past 180 days. Limit two (2) total Switcher Instant Rebates and limit two (2) total New Line Rebates per account/household: Provided in form of credit against regular purchase price at time of sale and have no cash value. Offer available in-store only, while supplies last. See store associate for complete details. Certain restrictions apply. No rain checks.​
Dec 17, 2021 02:54 PM
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BreakDealDec 17, 2021 02:54 PM
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49+60+20+50(tax)+other fake charges > $180 for XR at a typical dealer shop?
Dec 17, 2021 05:53 PM
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sam19777Dec 17, 2021 05:53 PM
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Is this tax free in the corporation store? If not the tax will kill the deal
Dec 17, 2021 06:07 PM
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UkeDogDec 17, 2021 06:07 PM
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Quote from SDRebel :
prob not. I believe ting uses tmobile
Ting gives you the option of either T-Mobile or Verizon when you sign up.
I chose Verizon for our "house" line with Ting, only because our 2 cell phones are with T-Mobile, and I wanted not to be totally dependent on one carrier.

Summary: Maybe a Ting mobile port in this case would qualify? Interested…
Dec 17, 2021 06:36 PM
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lou2004Dec 17, 2021 06:36 PM
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Quote from sam19777 :
Is this tax free in the corporation store? If not the tax will kill the deal
corp store you pay tax on $49

authorized dealer you pay tax on $499

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Dec 17, 2021 06:45 PM
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odsonDec 17, 2021 06:45 PM
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The deal only makes sense if you locate near a copporate store and use Metro in my opinion. I would not go to those bloody Authorized Resellers and waste my time there just to get these phones for trade-in or R-Sim, I would wait for a Tracfone deal which I can order online.
Dec 17, 2021 08:13 PM
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newfrugalistDec 17, 2021 08:13 PM
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will port in from a number bought from numberbarn.com work for this?
Dec 17, 2021 08:18 PM
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BreakDealDec 17, 2021 08:18 PM
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Quote from UkeDog :
Ting gives you the option of either T-Mobile or Verizon when you sign up.
I chose Verizon for our "house" line with Ting, only because our 2 cell phones are with T-Mobile, and I wanted not to be totally dependent on one carrier.

Summary: Maybe a Ting mobile port in this case would qualify? Interested…
Do you provide esn for verizon? esn is tied to a sim?
Dec 17, 2021 11:00 PM
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swooshrcDec 17, 2021 11:00 PM
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Anyone know if you can port (1) number and get (2) phones?

I remember a few years ago they had a port (1) number get (5) iPhone SE.

I got like 150 of them. They nerfed those type of deals afterwards.
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Dec 17, 2021 11:03 PM
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benanfisa1Dec 17, 2021 11:03 PM
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Quote from swooshrc :
Anyone know if you can port (1) number and get (2) phones?

I remember a few years ago they had a port (1) number get (5) iPhone SE.

I got like 150 of them. They nerfed those type of deals afterwards.
You went to 150 stores to get the deals?
Dec 18, 2021 12:14 AM
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redRangerDec 18, 2021 12:14 AM
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Quote from swooshrc :
Anyone know if you can port (1) number and get (2) phones?

I remember a few years ago they had a port (1) number get (5) iPhone SE.

I got like 150 of them. They nerfed those type of deals afterwards.
Gee, I wonder why? /s
Dec 18, 2021 12:33 AM
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username0000Dec 18, 2021 12:33 AM
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Quote from Jimbu :
Have the same question. Can I use the phone directly with T-Mobile?
I tried putting my T-Mobile sim card into the metro iphone xr and sim cannot be activated so the phone appears to be locked to metro only.
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Dec 18, 2021 02:06 AM
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rastatechDec 18, 2021 02:06 AM
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Is there a way to check store inventory externally? Local corporate store said they don't have any.

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