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Metro by T-Mobile offers select Metro by T-Mobile Prepaid Smartphones starting at Free after instant rebate when purchased with 30-Days of Prepaid Service starting at $40 (plan details). Port-in of an existing non-T-Mobile number is required for select offers (as noted below). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members cgigate and Jaggsta for finding this deal.
  • Note: Devices unlock 180 days after initial plan activation (unlock policy).
Example offers:
  • 128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) from $40
    • Free w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Free > Now $49.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.6" 2400x1080 120Hz IPS display
      • Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 5000 mAh battery
      • Android 13
  • 128GB Samsung Galaxy A15 5G from $40
    • Free w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Free > Now $49.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.5" 2400x1080 90Hz Super AMOLED display
      • Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 5000 mAh battery
      • Android 14
  • 128GB OnePlus Nord N30 5G from $40
    • Free w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Free > Now $19.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.72" 2400x1080 120Hz IPS display
      • Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset
      • 8GB RAM
      • 5000 mAh battery
      • Android 13
  • 64GB Apple iPhone 11 (4G LTE) $65 -> Now $115 (phone + service total)
    • Free -> Now $49.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 1792x828 60Hz Retina IPS display
      • Apple A13 Bionic chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 3110 mAh battery
      • iOS 13.4 (upgradable to latest version of iOS 17)
  • 128GB Motorola razr 5G (2023) from $139.99
    • $99.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • $199.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • Main display: 6.9" 2640x1080 144Hz pOLED display
      • External display: 1.5" 368x194 60Hz OLED display
      • Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset
      • 8GB RAM
      • 4200 mAh battery
      • Android 13
  • 64GB Apple iPhone 12 (5G) $164.99 (phone + service total)
    • $99.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 2532x1170 60Hz Super Retina XDR OLED display
      • Apple A14 Bionic chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 2815 mAh battery
      • iOS 14.1 (upgradable to latest version of iOS 17)
  • 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen (5G 2022 Model) $164.99 (phone + service total)
    • $99.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 4.7" 1334x750 60Hz Retina IPS display
      • Apple A15 Bionic chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 2018 mAh battery
      • iOS 15.4 (upgradable to latest version of iOS 17)
  • 128GB Apple iPhone 15 (5G) $569.99 (phone + service total)
    • $529.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 2556x1179 Super Retina XDR OLED display
      • Apple A16 Bionic chipset
      • 6GB RAM
      • 3349 mAh battery
      • iOS 17
  • 128GB Apple iPhone 15 Pro (5G) $739.99 (phone + service total)
    • $699.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 2556x1179 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display
      • Apple A17 Pro chipset
      • 8GB RAM
      • 3274 mAh battery
      • iOS 17

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Terms: No contract or credit check required. Limited time offer; subject to change. While supplies last. Purchase an eligible device and receive an instant rebate off the full retail price. Applicable tax due at sale. One-time activation fee may be required. Excludes phone numbers currently active on T-Mobile or active on Metro by T-Mobile in the past 180 days. Limit 2 smartphone instant rebates per household. Rebate applied as credit against regular purchase price and has no cash value. See Coverage details, Terms and Conditions, and Open Internet information for network management details (like video optimization).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Written by cgigate
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Metro by T-Mobile offers select Metro by T-Mobile Prepaid Smartphones starting at Free after instant rebate when purchased with 30-Days of Prepaid Service starting at $40 (plan details). Port-in of an existing non-T-Mobile number is required for select offers (as noted below). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community members cgigate and Jaggsta for finding this deal.
  • Note: Devices unlock 180 days after initial plan activation (unlock policy).
Example offers:
  • 128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) from $40
    • Free w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Free > Now $49.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.6" 2400x1080 120Hz IPS display
      • Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 5000 mAh battery
      • Android 13
  • 128GB Samsung Galaxy A15 5G from $40
    • Free w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Free > Now $49.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.5" 2400x1080 90Hz Super AMOLED display
      • Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 5000 mAh battery
      • Android 14
  • 128GB OnePlus Nord N30 5G from $40
    • Free w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Free > Now $19.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.72" 2400x1080 120Hz IPS display
      • Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset
      • 8GB RAM
      • 5000 mAh battery
      • Android 13
  • 64GB Apple iPhone 11 (4G LTE) $65 -> Now $115 (phone + service total)
    • Free -> Now $49.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 1792x828 60Hz Retina IPS display
      • Apple A13 Bionic chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 3110 mAh battery
      • iOS 13.4 (upgradable to latest version of iOS 17)
  • 128GB Motorola razr 5G (2023) from $139.99
    • $99.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • $199.99 w/ New Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • Main display: 6.9" 2640x1080 144Hz pOLED display
      • External display: 1.5" 368x194 60Hz OLED display
      • Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset
      • 8GB RAM
      • 4200 mAh battery
      • Android 13
  • 64GB Apple iPhone 12 (5G) $164.99 (phone + service total)
    • $99.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 2532x1170 60Hz Super Retina XDR OLED display
      • Apple A14 Bionic chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 2815 mAh battery
      • iOS 14.1 (upgradable to latest version of iOS 17)
  • 64GB Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen (5G 2022 Model) $164.99 (phone + service total)
    • $99.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($65 - or $60/mo. w/ AutoPay - plan only)
    • Features:
      • 4.7" 1334x750 60Hz Retina IPS display
      • Apple A15 Bionic chipset
      • 4GB RAM
      • 2018 mAh battery
      • iOS 15.4 (upgradable to latest version of iOS 17)
  • 128GB Apple iPhone 15 (5G) $569.99 (phone + service total)
    • $529.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 2556x1179 Super Retina XDR OLED display
      • Apple A16 Bionic chipset
      • 6GB RAM
      • 3349 mAh battery
      • iOS 17
  • 128GB Apple iPhone 15 Pro (5G) $739.99 (phone + service total)
    • $699.99 w/ Port-In of an Existing Number + Upfront purchase of 30-days Prepaid Service ($40 plan or higher)
    • Features:
      • 6.1" 2556x1179 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display
      • Apple A17 Pro chipset
      • 8GB RAM
      • 3274 mAh battery
      • iOS 17

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Terms: No contract or credit check required. Limited time offer; subject to change. While supplies last. Purchase an eligible device and receive an instant rebate off the full retail price. Applicable tax due at sale. One-time activation fee may be required. Excludes phone numbers currently active on T-Mobile or active on Metro by T-Mobile in the past 180 days. Limit 2 smartphone instant rebates per household. Rebate applied as credit against regular purchase price and has no cash value. See Coverage details, Terms and Conditions, and Open Internet information for network management details (like video optimization).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Written by cgigate

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JodlRodl
Now they've done it...
New wording for Metro unlock policy:

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy

"Unlock eligibility requirements
We unlock mobile devices that meet the following eligibility criteria free of charge:

The device must be purchased from Metro by T-Mobile.
The device must not be reported as lost, stolen or blocked.
Three hundred sixty-five (365) days must have passed since the device's activation date."

Should obviously only apply to purchases made after they changed the rules.
But might have to fight for that...
Jaggsta
scroll down to Port your Google Voice number out to another carrier

https://support.google.com/voice/...5667?hl=en

Account is GV Number no dashes and need Setup Voicemail PIN is Port PIN if not setup that yet

to setup the voicemail pin have go to settings and enable Call to listen Check and manage your voicemails by calling your Google Voice number.

https://voice.google.com/u/0/settings#voicemail
roberthhid
Your account number is your google voice phone number. The pin is the one you set up in Google voice to check voice messages.

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PowerfulName4771
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Quote from cgigate :
Tell them you don't care phone number port-in, just assign a new phone. you will be ready to go instantly
You mean ask them to assign a new phone number?
Won't that void the promotion of the iphone - since it was only for transferring a number? They could then charge the $499 price.
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PowerfulName4771
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Quote from aubrechon :
All lines are new. I waited for each one to be activated before adding a line. I ported 3 numbers from Google to get the discount on phones and the monthly price shows $103.33 for all 3 even though it says $40 for each line if I click on each individually.
When I called them they just said the port request will take 10-15 days more. Mine has already been pending for 9-10 days now. How did you have them do the request manually and port immediately? Thanks.
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aubrechon
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
I called the porting number. They just said wait 10 -15 business days more since it's a landline number. They didn't do anything at all.

For those who got the request completed successfully, what did you tell the agent?
I told them that "something is wrong with the port. I can make calls and send text but can't receive either". Then I ask them" can you fix this"?
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
You mean ask them to assign a new phone number?
Won't that void the promotion of the iphone - since it was only for transferring a number? They could then charge the $499 price.
Nope! You paid already; it is their fault for not porting in on time to prevent you from using the service! They do not care! If you use a one-time VCC, your service is already active; nothing would charge you again! That is how prepaid things work—everything is paid in advance!
Last edited by cgigate March 16, 2024 at 11:38 AM.
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gibsonbass
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Mine also successfully ported after taking to customer service. In fact one ported, another one in process as I m on hold.

Update, second one also ported in
Last edited by gibsonbass March 16, 2024 at 11:57 AM.
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PowerfulName4771
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Quote from cgigate :
Nope! You paid already; it is their fault for not porting in on time to prevent you from using the service! They do not care! If you use a one-time VCC, your service is already active; nothing would charge you again! That is how prepaid things work—everything is paid in advance!
I agree. But unfortunately I was stupid -I did NOT use a Virtual credit card. I used a real credit card number. So they could technically charge me again - can't they? The iPh 12 were $99.99 with transfer number. Without a number transfer it is $499.99.

Also will this affect the unlocking procedure? The fact that the number is not ported over. Maybe they won't unlock the phone in 6 months?
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MaZx
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They will manually process the port in. Wait one week (or so) and then call. This is a new system in place, and it is not automatically processed... It goes through the system but hangs until someone manually overides it or approves it because it is a land line. This problem will most likely be resolved in the coming months as they already have a bulletin on this. Just call, don't run your mouth too much. Just politely ask to be transferred to the port department and then say your port hasn't completed if the rep can push it through manually. If you have multiple lines, say so at once. All the best.
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
I agree. But unfortunately I was stupid -I did NOT use a Virtual credit card. I used a real credit card number. So they could technically charge me again - can't they? The iPh 12 were $99.99 with transfer number. Without a number transfer it is $499.99.

Also will this affect the unlocking procedure? The fact that the number is not ported over. Maybe they won't unlock the phone in 6 months?
It actually never happened on Metro to charge the full price afterwards. They should not charge anything without permission. Previously, some people got stinged by Boostmobile; they have a special t&c that requires the user to activate the phone; otherwise, it could charge the full price. but Metro is not a rouge company on T-Mobile; no such bad hidden t&c.
You will be eligible to get unlocked after 180 days no matter what!
Last edited by cgigate March 16, 2024 at 12:32 PM.
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
I called the porting number. They just said wait 10 -15 business days more since it's a landline number. They didn't do anything at all.

For those who got the request completed successfully, what did you tell the agent?
I received my phone yesterday. Tried to activate today. Same incoming call and text issue. Called them, told them its a GV number. They said it may take a week or so but give it 24 hrs and call us back tomorrow. Not sure if they did anything or not but within next hr, got a text confirming port was complete. Everything is working now. GV number from the google account is gone too.
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digital330
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Quote from aubrechon :
Direct line to port department : 800-518-7519
This is the right phone number, but getting someone that knows how to finish the port is difficult. Multiple calls needed.

Once an agent that knows the system properly works on it, it's just 5 minutes to get the port completed.
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I'm looking to get another phone from them but split between the Samsung A54 and S23 FE, both at same price with port-in now. Better processor and more RAM with the S23 FE but no SD storage Frown

If we already have a line with them, is it better to log in first and add a line or just check out as new user with same name and address? Do they limit the number of phones you can get within a particular timeframe? I have an unlocked GV number and don't want to waste it in case the port-in goes wrong or is not approved.
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ed1968
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Quote from Starrx05 :
I'm looking to get another phone from them but split between the Samsung A54 and S23 FE, both at same price with port-in now. Better processor and more RAM with the S23 FE but no SD storage Frown

If we already have a line with them, is it better to log in first and add a line or just check out as new user with same name and address? Do they limit the number of phones you can get within a particular timeframe? I have an unlocked GV number and don't want to waste it in case the port-in goes wrong or is not approved.
Two things to consider. First, the FE hasn't been around for a long time, and second, the A55 will likely be here shortly.
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phx_slick
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I called porting department again today. Rep tried eSim taking out physical SIM. It did not work. He told it may be timing issue and he told it will work after 1.5 hours. Later he told me to insert physical SIM. Turned on the phone. Incoming calls/text started working fine.
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Quote from Starrx05 :
1. I'm looking to get another phone from them but split between the Samsung A54 and S23 FE, both at same price with port-in now. Better processor and more RAM with the S23 FE but no SD storage

2. If we already have a line with them, is it better to log in first and add a line or just check out as new user with same name and address?
3. Do they limit the number of phones you can get within a particular timeframe?
4. I have an unlocked GV number and don't want to waste it in case the port-in goes wrong or is not approved.
1. You can compare all you want, but the fact is the S23FE is not available for online ordering at the $49.99 price. As a new customer, it'll show not available for online order. If you select Existing Customer, it makes you log in, after you select Add A Line and check your port-in number, the price will go from $49.99 to $199.99.
2. For other phone makes/models, buying a new phone as Add A Line and it'll offer you $30/month plan if your current line is $65/month.
3. It wouldn't let me add a 3rd line to my account, but some forum members were able to have more than 2 lines in one account.
4. If your order fails to go through, Metro will lock up your GV number for about 4-6 hrs. After that, you can try using that GV number again.

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Quote from aubrechon :
Direct line to port department : 800-518-7519
Thank you. I called this number, the agent knew what she was doing. Took about 15 minutes on the phone with her. Google immediately sends an email after that saying the number has been ported away.

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