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expiredcoolchicagoguy posted Sep 20, 2024 12:01 PM
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64GB Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

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Metro by T-Mobile is offering their 64GB Apple iPhone 12 Smartphone in Black (Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan ($70/month) on sale for Free when you join Metro/Add A Line to Your Existing Metro account + Port Your Existing Phone Number over. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Metro Flex Plus Plan is $75 for the first month and then $70/month w/ AutoPay.
Thanks to community member coolchicagoguy for finding this deal.

Must join Metro on a Metro Flex Plus Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity

About the Product
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR Touchscreen Display
  • A14 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 3
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • WiFi 802.11ax w/ 4x4 MIMO w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 14 (upgradable to latest iOS 17 update, w/ planned upgrade to iOS 18)

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Existing Metro customers adding a line will need to be on a Metro Flex Plus plan to get this promotional offer
  • If you want to move to a less expensive rate plan during the next 6 months after getting this deal, you'll need to pay $50 to change plans
  • Applicable sales tax applies
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while promotional offer/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • This offer is $50 lower (40% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 65+ thumbs up.
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion

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Written by coolchicagoguy
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Metro by T-Mobile is offering their 64GB Apple iPhone 12 Smartphone in Black (Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan ($70/month) on sale for Free when you join Metro/Add A Line to Your Existing Metro account + Port Your Existing Phone Number over. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Metro Flex Plus Plan is $75 for the first month and then $70/month w/ AutoPay.
Thanks to community member coolchicagoguy for finding this deal.

Must join Metro on a Metro Flex Plus Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity

About the Product
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR Touchscreen Display
  • A14 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 3
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • WiFi 802.11ax w/ 4x4 MIMO w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 14 (upgradable to latest iOS 17 update, w/ planned upgrade to iOS 18)

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Existing Metro customers adding a line will need to be on a Metro Flex Plus plan to get this promotional offer
  • If you want to move to a less expensive rate plan during the next 6 months after getting this deal, you'll need to pay $50 to change plans
  • Applicable sales tax applies
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while promotional offer/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • This offer is $50 lower (40% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 65+ thumbs up.
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion

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Written by coolchicagoguy

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coolchicagoguy
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How much do you expect for a non-carrier promotion for a 4-year old base model phone?

AT&T & T-Mobile offer $1K value for iPhone 12 with their premium plans. Many are buying it for trading in with their carrier. Already got a 12 from Metro last deal, which was $50 more.

Keeping my current phones (13 and higher) as spares so I can trade these in instead for less.
coolchicagoguy
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If you don't auto-pay or extend service, there is nothing to cancel. You just stop paying. Based on what I have read, device should auto unlock after 12 months from activation and continued service is not required.

Check out the unlock policy link I shared earlier.

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Quote from DiMAn0684 :
This is all speculation at this point, we wouldn't know for sure until May of 2025. Devices purchased prior to May of 2024 are unlocking fine 180 days after the initial activation, even if the Metro service was only paid for one month.
No time machine to check May 2025. If intent is to trade, no issues. Otherwise, YMMV on unlocking.
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sabrySep 20, 2024 03:40 PM
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T mobile getting smart lol blocking IP/addresses/cc
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resudsSep 20, 2024 03:49 PM
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Quote from vendatta :
How many total lines you have added in your account?
Just the one from the original deal when it was $49 with the $75 plan.

EDIT: tried again after a couple of hours and the order worked. So added a 2nd line for $35.
Last edited by resuds September 20, 2024 at 10:08 AM.
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Will this device support precision tracking with airtags? Can I use it as a wifi only device with airtags to track stuff?

Any chance that this device would work with TMobile sim out of the box (or other TMobile mnvos like mint)?

Sorry, noob questions (not an apple user)
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MyanterSep 20, 2024 04:23 PM
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Is there any limit to order these phones for person ?
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zero2duoSep 20, 2024 04:24 PM
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1. If I want to get 5 iphone 12s for my entire family, I assume I could
a) Create/sign up GV for each person
b) In 5 separate transactions, order the phone for each family member using different name, email, and credit card

2. However I read in the previous posted thread where people ordered the 1st phone (with $75 plan) and created Metro account, and then after logging in was able to order a 2nd phone for $35 (I assume that's the plan cost discounted since they were adding 2 lines in a single account).
a) Is there a waiting period before you can order a 2nd phone?
b) Has anyone tried ordering more than two phones from their Metro account?
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Quote from zero2duo :
1. If I want to get 5 iphone 12s for my entire family, I assume I could
a) Create/sign up GV for each person
b) In 5 separate transactions, order the phone for each family member using different name, email, and credit card

2. However I read in the previous posted thread where people ordered the 1st phone (with $75 plan) and created Metro account, and then after logging in was able to order a 2nd phone for $35 (I assume that's the plan cost discounted since they were adding 2 lines in a single account).
a) Is there a waiting period before you can order a 2nd phone?
b) Has anyone tried ordering more than two phones from their Metro account?
GL getting that many. Ppl report getting blacklisted after 1. I purchased 2 off offer up and one from metro. Offer up was $200 a pop but I figured I'm buying 1k phone for $200 which is acceptable for me . Did it through Costco and t h e extra costco offers covers the iPhone 12.

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purpledime18Sep 20, 2024 04:34 PM
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Quote from Binar :
GL getting that many. Ppl report getting blacklisted after 1. I purchased 2 off offer up and one from metro. Offer up was $200 a pop but I figured I'm buying 1k phone for $200 which is acceptable for me . Did it through Costco and t h e extra costco offers covers the iPhone 12.

What's offer up $200 a pop?
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Quote from FrugalForever :
Will this device support precision tracking with airtags? Can I use it as a wifi only device with airtags to track stuff?

Any chance that this device would work with TMobile sim out of the box (or other TMobile mnvos like mint)?

Sorry, noob questions (not an apple user)

Yes, air tags precision tracking is available with iPhone 11 and newer. No, this phone will only work with Metro while it is carrier locked.
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Quote from purpledime18 :
What's offer up $200 a pop?
Ohh OfferUp..someone did the Metro deal and he was reselling the phones. I took the easy route and instead of ordering from Metro I gave him $400 for 2 . Costco offers $150 bonus so the phones cost me $50 after everything is done.
I ordered a 3rd from Metro for a 3rd line to upgrade
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sneakydaveSep 20, 2024 04:42 PM
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Quote from Binar :
read somewhere Costco is changing the promo today as well ..
Do you know if they're changing it for better or worse? I was contemplating heading in there soon.
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Quote from sneakydave :
Do you know if they're changing it for better or worse? I was contemplating heading in there soon.
not sure..could be just rumors but someone was saying they'll stop the extra $150 ( $100 Costco GC + $50 Bill credits)..Costco is still closed where i am in the SW.

Let me know what you find out..GL
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Dragon1403Sep 20, 2024 04:46 PM
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Quote from Binar :
Ohh OfferUp..someone did the Metro deal and he was reselling the phones. I took the easy route and instead of ordering from Metro I gave him $400 for 2 . Costco offers $150 bonus so the phones cost me $50 after everything is done.
I ordered a 3rd from Metro for a 3rd line to upgrade
which offer did you take from costco that gave 150 bonus?
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This deal is reminiscent of the free iPhone 11 deal from 2 years ago (prior to the closure of the corporate stores) but that deal was in-store only. However, the unlock waiting period back then was only 180 days.

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