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expiredcoolchicagoguy posted Sep 20, 2024 12:01 PM

64GB Apple iPhone 12 5G Smartphone (Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$75

$700

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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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Sep 21, 2024 07:59 PM
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wtoneSep 21, 2024 07:59 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
The two iPhone 12 that I bought from Metro in mid-August didn't come with physical SIM. You activate them with the eSIM. If the phone was never opened and connected to Wifi/Data then the eSIM doesn't get downloaded to the phone. Of course, I would wait until its service has expired or transferred to another phone before selling it.
So if you get this deal online they still charge sales tax on the full price of the phone?
Sep 21, 2024 08:44 PM
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BinarSep 21, 2024 08:44 PM
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Quote from wtone :
So if you get this deal online they still charge sales tax on the full price of the phone?
No they dont charge tax at all... this is dead tho
Sep 21, 2024 09:23 PM
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hpham_53Sep 21, 2024 09:23 PM
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Quote from wtone :
So if you get this deal online they still charge sales tax on the full price of the phone?
Metro only charges tax on the discount price, or zero for a free phone. Total Wireless charged me tax on full price of a free phone. Both for same location in Kansas, so they can't blame it on different tax laws in different states.
Sep 21, 2024 09:34 PM
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BinarSep 21, 2024 09:34 PM
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interesting the confirmation email i received once it shipped says:

Activation date: 09/21/24
Mobile device number:xxxx
Billing account number: xxxx
Monthly recurring charges: $75.00

I used a virtual number and I could care less but "recurring" looks like they'll try to charge me again next month
I activated the phone before Ive received it and I cant log into my account without it
Sep 21, 2024 09:48 PM
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hpham_53Sep 21, 2024 09:48 PM
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Quote from Binar :
interesting the confirmation email i received once it shipped says:

Activation date: 09/21/24
Mobile device number:xxxx
Billing account number: xxxx
Monthly recurring charges: $75.00

I used a virtual number and I could care less but "recurring" looks like they'll try to charge me again next month
I activated the phone before Ive received it and I cant log into my account without it
Auto pay is off by default. They don't keep your credit card on file. Yes, they will show a bill for the 2nd month but they can't force you to pay it. Just don't click on PAY. I've bought over 10 phones from Metro since May last year, using multiple accounts. Never had to pay the 2nd month.
Sep 21, 2024 10:14 PM
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titoxtianSep 21, 2024 10:14 PM
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Once we activate the phone and sim, is it possible to move the esim from ip12 to my personal phone to use the data?
Sep 21, 2024 10:19 PM
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kvp45Sep 21, 2024 10:19 PM
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Has anyone tried in the store of getting a similar deal ? Just want to know how much extra you would have to pay ?

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Sep 21, 2024 10:24 PM
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MyanterSep 21, 2024 10:24 PM
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Quote from kvp45 :
Has anyone tried in the store of getting a similar deal ? Just want to know how much extra you would have to pay ?

I called one store near by and said crazy price as $265 with promotion and asked why that much and they are not able to explain breakdown and simply saying tax and activation etc like that
Sep 21, 2024 10:28 PM
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hpham_53Sep 21, 2024 10:28 PM
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Quote from titoxtian :
Once we activate the phone and sim, is it possible to move the esim from ip12 to my personal phone to use the data?
You can do that with the My Metro app or their web site. Log into your account, look under Account and there should be an option to SWITCH PHONE. Provide the eSIM number and maybe EID of your personal phone and it'll do the transfer. If you want to get the i12 unlocked eventually (after 12 months), leave it active on Metro for a few days before transferring its service to your personal phone.
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hpham_53Sep 21, 2024 10:32 PM
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Quote from Myanter :
I called one store near by and said crazy price as $265 with promotion and asked why that much and they are not able to explain breakdown and simply saying tax and activation etc like that
Don't go to a Metro store, you'll get scalped with tax on the full price, activation fee, mandatory insurance, case, and whatever charges the sleazy salespeople in the store can dream up. Most (if not all) of them are Authorized Dealers and not Corporate Store, so they can do pretty much whatever they want.
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Sep 21, 2024 10:38 PM
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titoxtianSep 21, 2024 10:38 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
You can do that with the My Metro app or their web site. Log into your account, look under Account and there should be an option to SWITCH PHONE. Provide the eSIM number and maybe EID of your personal phone and it'll do the transfer. If you want to get the i12 unlocked eventually (after 12 months), leave it active on Metro for a few days before transferring its service to your personal phone.

Thanks… i'm planning to trade it in once i receive for an ipad…
Sep 21, 2024 10:50 PM
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BinarSep 21, 2024 10:50 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Don't go to a Metro store, you'll get scalped with tax on the full price, activation fee, mandatory insurance, case, and whatever charges the sleazy salespeople in the store can dream up. Most (if not all) of them are Authorized Dealers and not Corporate Store, so they can do pretty much whatever they want.
Metro closed ALL corporate store
Sep 21, 2024 11:00 PM
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GregoryW2415Sep 21, 2024 11:00 PM
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Quote from SharpDime649 :
In case it helps anyone porting a Google voice number. Your acct number is the number of the Phone Number you're porting. That easy. The pin is 1234 or at least that's what worked for me.
The pin is the code you set to retrieve your Google voicemail. Maybe the default is 1234
Sep 22, 2024 12:45 AM
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hpham_53Sep 22, 2024 12:45 AM
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Quote from GregoryW2415 :
The pin is the code you set to retrieve your Google voicemail. Maybe the default is 1234
Metro will ask for the zip code also. I've always used my own zip code, but some people used Google's zip code in CA.

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airductSep 22, 2024 01:14 AM
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metro-by-tmobile website fraud algorithm is pretty flaky and stupid. they'll ip block you based on public records.

person 1: ordered: iphone 12, a9+, a9+, g stylus 2024...then blocked
person 2: ordered: edge 2024, edge 2024, then blocked
person 3: pending
person 4: pending
person 5: pending


but if you have friends, families, and relatives, it makes for a great game. 2 can play at this game Wink

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