Metro By TMobile - unlimited talk, text and data for $25

SmartHaddock3847

Sep 3, 2023

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I had a cell phone number but lost it after I changed phone numbers. I want to recover that old number for a while, as I had some accounts with 2FA tied to that number. I confirmed that the old number is still unused in Metro's number pool, so I can get it back. I don't have a Metro account active at the moment, just T-Mobile service. Was told I'll need to have a Metro account active in order for them to be able to try to get my old number assigned to it.

Can I take advantage of this offer? I was told I could just get a $15 prepaid account, plus pay $25 activation and then I can get Metro to try to recover the old number and put it on that account.

Is there a better/cheaper way (possibly this deal)?

626OG

Sep 3, 2023

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626OG

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Quote from SmartHaddock3847

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I had a cell phone number but lost it after I changed phone numbers. I want to recover that old number for a while, as I had some accounts with 2FA tied to that number. I confirmed that the old number is still unused in Metro's number pool, so I can get it back. I don't have a Metro account active at the moment, just T-Mobile service. Was told I'll need to have a Metro account active in order for them to be able to try to get my old number assigned to it.

Can I take advantage of this offer? I was told I could just get a $15 prepaid account, plus pay $25 activation and then I can get Metro to try to recover the old number and put it on that account.

Is there a better/cheaper way (possibly this deal)?

If you have an eSIM capable phone you can call to get it activated on this plan, and they will usually waive activation. That's $25 total.

Otherwise, go into Walmart and get a SIM/Starter Kit for $10, then call - that's $35 total.

xmagusx

Sep 3, 2023

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xmagusx

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Last time I had any dealings with Metro, they shipped me a phone with a ballooned battery, refused to do anything about it at the store, had me call in, set up an exchange, and ship it back. And then never shipped a replacement, refunded my money, and when I call with the tracking number they gave me, claim it's not in their system.

If you can afford it, avoid these scammers.

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SmartHaddock3847

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SmartHaddock3847

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Quote from 626OG

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If you have an eSIM capable phone you can call to get it activated on this plan, and they will usually waive activation. That's $25 total.

Otherwise, go into Walmart and get a SIM/Starter Kit for $10, then call - that's $35 total.

I don't currently have an eSim capable phone, so I will look at the SIM starter kit at Walmart. Can I then just buy a prepaid temporary plan online from Metro, activate it and then just pop the SIM card into my unlocked iphone, then call Metro to ask them to try to recover my old number they said is still available and sitting in their # pool? They shouldn't charge for getting that # right?

Also, is a $25 plan the cheapest I can get?'

Thanks!

626OG

Sep 3, 2023

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626OG

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Quote from SmartHaddock3847

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I don't currently have an eSim capable phone, so I will look at the SIM starter kit at Walmart. Can I then just buy a prepaid temporary plan online from Metro, activate it and then just pop the SIM card into my unlocked iphone, then call Metro to ask them to try to recover my old number they said is still available and sitting in their # pool? They shouldn't charge for getting that # right?

Also, is a $25 plan the cheapest I can get?'

Thanks!

Yeah, you can activate online - but this BYOD plan is only available in-store or by calling. I'm not sure what the cheapest plan is.

Last edited by 626OG September 3, 2023 at 12:08 PM.

hpdw

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Quote from Butcherboy

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More info here,

https://slickdeals.net/f/16745708-metro-by-t-mobile-24-mo-unlimited-with-15gb-hotspot-for-existing-customers

It doesn't sound like the same plan. The one from OP says $25, port in okay, 10GB hotspot and the post you link is for existing customer with 15GB hotspot and $24.

626OG

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626OG

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Quote from Butcherboy

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More info here,

https://slickdeals.net/f/16745708-metro-by-t-mobile-24-mo-unlimited-with-15gb-hotspot-for-existing-customers

That is a different plan than the one referenced in the OP.

Quote from johnnash

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Is there a way to port in Google voice number if I want to keep my current number since I am still on a payment plan ?

Yes, you can port it in. Instructions here: https://support.google.com/voice/answer/1065667

Quote from hpdw

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It doesn't sound like the same plan. The one from OP says $25, port in okay, 10GB hotspot and the post you link is for existing customer with 15GB hotspot and $24.

Correct. The correct plan is now linked in the Wiki.

Last edited by 626OG September 3, 2023 at 12:20 PM.

hpdw

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Quote from 626OG

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That is a different plan than the one referenced in the OP.

Yes, you can port it in. Instructions here: https://support.google.com/voice/answer/1065667

Correct. The correct plan is now linked in the Wiki.

It says in store and didn't mention any hotspot allowance. It also says $30 for the first month and then $25 with auto pay. Hmmm. People in others Metro posts say never go to store.

626OG

Sep 4, 2023

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626OG

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Quote from hpdw

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It says in store and didn't mention any hotspot allowance. It also says $30 for the first month and then $25 with auto pay. Hmmm. People in others Metro posts say never go to store.

You can get it by calling. It will be $25.

Correct - no hotspot allowance on this plan.

626OG

Sep 4, 2023

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626OG

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Quote from playkid3000

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is there high speed data cap for this plan?

No, as a T-Mobile-owned brand, while deprioritized, there's no high-speed cap.

Quote from ScottoDono

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Why is title off by a $1?

Because that's a different, non-standard/hard-to-get, plan.

Last edited by 626OG September 3, 2023 at 07:34 PM.

hpdw

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Quote from 626OG

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You can get it by calling. It will be $25.

Correct - no hotspot allowance on this plan.

I see. Someone mentioned 10GB hotspot. I guess the hotspot limit is YMMV.

626OG

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626OG

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Quote from hpdw

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I see. Someone mentioned 10GB hotspot. I guess the hotspot limit is YMMV.

It's a different [retention] plan.

ScottoDono

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ScottoDono

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Quote from 626OG

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Because that's a different, non-standard/hard-to-get, plan.

Thanks. Yeah , I failed at getting that plan. But I did not try to get this one. Just letting my service expire

moon_2100

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moon_2100

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I called for $25 Unlimited, No activation fee plan today. I spoke with 3 different reps and none of reps were able to waive the activation fee. They said that If I had a plan with metro that expired, then they might be able to waive activation fee.

626OG

Sep 10, 2023

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626OG

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Quote from moon_2100

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I called for $25 Unlimited, No activation fee plan today. I spoke with 3 different reps and none of reps were able to waive the activation fee. They said that If I had a plan with metro that expired, then they might be able to waive activation fee.

Are you attempting to activate an eSIM device?

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