My iphone 11 activated on 4/22/2022 is still not unlocked as of today 10/29/22022. Unlock not guaranteed unless you have the 6 months of service. YMMV
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and before anyone ask....
to have phone unlock in 180 days (6 months)
u need to have activated the phone 180 days ago.
u do not. repeat do NOT have to pay for service for 180 days.
the above has been true for most every metro deal in the past.
it is extremely likely true for this deal as well
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also note...many times M reps will make up rules...
if it sounds odd...its probably made up
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May 25, 2022 9:06 PM
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Metro by T-Mobile Port-In Offer: 64GB Apple iPhone 11 + One Month of Service
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Turns out it's 6 months for the phone to be unlocked. I'll pass.
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each store "makes up " there own rulez
i wouldn't pass on the deal.
if nearest CS [or AD] is a reasonable distanced for you...go to store.
with intent of getting deal.
see what they require.
push back on nonsense requirements.
A couple days ago, I went to Metro intending to port a Boost # I've used awhile, for a phone deal, BTW he said Iphone 11 requires $60 not $40 plan WTF
Then he says the T mobile plan he found in the system (didn't mention since unrelated to Metro transaction & was BYOP) excludes me from any phone promotion or discount over $100 WTF!
This can't be right, I received no benefit, no phone, nada with $15 plan and yes, it was a corporate store in CA
I took 2 phones (Samsung Galaxy A53) and 1 phone (Samsung Galaxy A13) in this deal. They said they can not give any more free phones. I will wait for 6 months and unlock them.
Not sure when can I visit the store to buy free phones again.
I took 2 phones (Samsung Galaxy A53) and 1 phone (Samsung Galaxy A13) in this deal. They said they can not give any more free phones. I will wait for 6 months and unlock them.
Not sure when can I visit the store to buy free phones again.
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Corporate stores (owned / operated by T-Mo) don't have these issues other than the ID requirement, and I would trust T-Mo with my ID much more than joe schmoe's prepaid emporium.
Yes, they can and will. Like most promos, there is always a disclaimer about participation varying. Corporate let's the authorized dealer stores run wild. I think it's a tight spot for T-Mo to be in because of how Metro was built before the acquisition. They know the AD stores are bad for the overall perception of the brand, but they're also somewhat essential because they serve a lot of areas that wouldn't be economical for T-Mo to own and operate corporate stores. The sim locking to device (where you have to go through Metro to swap sims on the same phone - different than the sim carrier lock that doesn't allow you to use a VZW sim) is also a bone they throw to dealers that hurts the product. It's a catch-22.
As others have said, if you must deal with an AD store and they demand add-ons, target carrier ad-ons like insurance through Metro because you can at least cancel and get partial refunds of some those through Metro directly after you've left the store.
If you didn't meet a month's quota (wether it be activations, price plans, specific add-ons, insurance, etc.), you got reduced or no allocation for phones. As you might imagine, not having phones during promotions is extremely detrimental to business. Dealers were highly encouraged to push add-ons and higher priced plans. From a purely monetary prospective, it makes sense to upsale even if it isn't always customer-friendly. Some did it with salesmanship while others just flat-out required add-ons and/or accessories. What you might perceive as "honest" dealers, that strictly followed promotions, and did not place additional requirements on customers quickly found themselves without phones, sometimes deauthorized, and out of business. The culture in a sense mostly bred out "honest" dealers but it also helped to grow the carrier's business.
Dealers made next to nothing on phones themselves and SIM cards are purchased from MetroPCS or a Master Agent with cost being higher than from most other carriers... nothing is free to dealers. Asking a dealer, especially 1 you don't normally patronage, to provide you a free SIM is asking them to lose money. Most of the profit came from activations, add-ons, in-store fees, and accessories (which are usually very high margins). That's why these are heavily pushed during sales... They are a business after all. If a rep didn't give you the sales pitch, they aren't doing their job. If it's optional, just kindly decline. In the end, ask first and take your business elsewhere if the deal doesn't fancy you. You are encouraged to call ahead to ask questions to save time and frustration.
* DISCLAIMER: this is 1 person's opinion from years of industry experience from many years in the past within a certain geographical region. This in no way reflects MetroPCS or it's authorized dealers as a whole. Furthermore, things may have changed since then.
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