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expiredresuds posted Sep 27, 2024 04:32 PM
expiredresuds posted Sep 27, 2024 04:32 PM

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

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$75

$630

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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 resuds for finding this deal.

Note: 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 SubZero5 | 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
  • Note: This deal matches a recent +56 Frontpage Deal that sold out and is now back in stock; it may have a higher than normal chance to sell out quickly.
  • 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 resuds
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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 resuds for finding this deal.

Note: 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 SubZero5 | 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
  • Note: This deal matches a recent +56 Frontpage Deal that sold out and is now back in stock; it may have a higher than normal chance to sell out quickly.
  • Please see original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion

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sshark
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Thank you Metro for helping me buy Pixel 9 with your iPhone 12 😉.

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Sep 27, 2024 08:04 PM
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lemonadess9xSep 27, 2024 08:04 PM
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Quote from hp79 :
Yeah.. it is a hassle but not too bad if you know how to do things quickly.

I just did one so I can trade it in for $155 Apple GC. I still had 6 days left on account on my previous 2 x iPhone12 from MetroPCS deal. Just added the third line for $35 plus $3 paid to GoogleVoice for a new number port out.
I tried to setup another GoogleVoice using a different gmail but now it won't let me assign another number.

All those other carrier deals offering steep discount on iPhone 16 series are always in forms of bill credit over 24-36 months which really sucks, phone being locked to that carrier making it even worse.
I realized to get an unlocked iPhone Pro Max next year, I will have to buy from Apple directly without any discount so I'm collecting Apple GCs for now.
Where do you check the $155 apple gift card? On their website it says up to $180 for iphone 12
Sep 27, 2024 08:07 PM
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hp79Sep 27, 2024 08:07 PM
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Quote from DrGreenthumb :
How do you port in a Google voice number? Unlock for $3 but how do you get the port pin?
Go to Google Voice settings. Toggle the "Call to listen" then you can setup your PIN there.
Port out account number is the Google Voice phone number without the country code.
Sep 27, 2024 08:08 PM
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zhalieSep 27, 2024 08:08 PM
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mint user won't be able to get the $0 offer
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Sep 27, 2024 08:08 PM
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DrGreenthumbSep 27, 2024 08:08 PM
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Quote from hp79 :
Go to Google Voice settings. Toggle the "Call to listen" then you can setup your PIN there.
Port out account number is the Google Voice phone number without the country code.
I got that far, but the zip code was causing it to fail. Googled and it's not your billing but googles 94043
Last edited by DrGreenthumb September 27, 2024 at 02:11 PM.
Sep 27, 2024 08:10 PM
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helpoutSep 27, 2024 08:10 PM
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Quote from sillar68 :
Yes, it's based on a $27.78 monthly credit for 36mo while on a post paid plan. No prepaid plans. You can get the Value Plus VL plan which is their basic unlimited plan for $48.49/mo if you do auto payment with a debit card. You can now add the yearly upgrade option for $10/mo and get a new phone every year after 33% of the credits have been paid.

See the pic below
Thanks sillar. I guess this deal does not make sense for me since I'm currently on a $16 prepaid monthly plan. $48 Value Plus VL Plan - my $16 current plan=$32 mo additional cost x 3 year/36 mo. contract=right back to around 1k cost for the phone.
Sep 27, 2024 08:12 PM
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iiconicSep 27, 2024 08:12 PM
33 Posts
Quote from hp79 :
Yeah.. it is a hassle but not too bad if you know how to do things quickly.

I just did one so I can trade it in for $155 Apple GC. I still had 6 days left on account on my previous 2 x iPhone12 from MetroPCS deal. Just added the third line for $35 plus $3 paid to GoogleVoice for a new number port out.
I tried to setup another GoogleVoice using a different gmail but now it won't let me assign another number.

All those other carrier deals offering steep discount on iPhone 16 series are always in forms of bill credit over 24-36 months which really sucks, phone being locked to that carrier making it even worse.
I realized to get an unlocked iPhone Pro Max next year, I will have to buy from Apple directly without any discount so I'm collecting Apple GCs for now.
If you buy a T-Mobile or Verizon phone directly from Apple, even if you finance with them to get the credits, they are unlocked. Not for AT&T installments
Sep 27, 2024 08:13 PM
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DrGreenthumbSep 27, 2024 08:13 PM
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Quote from hp79 :
Yeah.. it is a hassle but not too bad if you know how to do things quickly.

I just did one so I can trade it in for $155 Apple GC. I still had 6 days left on account on my previous 2 x iPhone12 from MetroPCS deal. Just added the third line for $35 plus $3 paid to GoogleVoice for a new number port out.
I tried to setup another GoogleVoice using a different gmail but now it won't let me assign another number.

All those other carrier deals offering steep discount on iPhone 16 series are always in forms of bill credit over 24-36 months which really sucks, phone being locked to that carrier making it even worse.
I realized to get an unlocked iPhone Pro Max next year, I will have to buy from Apple directly without any discount so I'm collecting Apple GCs for now.
Has anyone done the trade in to Apple with these locked metro phones and gotten the gift card yet? Thinking of doing this myself as I think I'll end up with an extra 12 since not everyone in my family plan wants to upgrade to the 16 pro yet.

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Sep 27, 2024 08:14 PM
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JohnPaul2Sep 27, 2024 08:14 PM
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Quote from lemonadess9x :
Where do you check the $155 apple gift card? On their website it says up to $180 for iphone 12
$180 is for trading in for a new iPhone. For GC it's $155.
Sep 27, 2024 08:19 PM
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dirks7649Sep 27, 2024 08:19 PM
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Quote from rehan1212 :
I tried adding a new line to my existing account that I created from the last deal but it didn't let me do that. Not eligible for adding a new line
Same here, inly got a message that I have to to in store, nope…
Sep 27, 2024 08:19 PM
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BinarSep 27, 2024 08:19 PM
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Quote from DrGreenthumb :
I got that far, but the zip code was causing it to fail. Googled and it's not your billing but googles 94043
wrong..
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Sep 27, 2024 08:20 PM
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sillar68Sep 27, 2024 08:20 PM
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Quote from helpout :
Thanks sillar. I guess this deal does not make sense for me since I'm currently on a $16 prepaid monthly plan. $48 Value Plus VL Plan - my $16 current plan=$32 mo additional cost x 3 year/36 mo. contract=right back to around 1k cost for the phone.
Well, it depends on if you want a new iphone worth $1k every year and how long you keep a phone. Right now Apple with finance an iPhone 16 pro ($1K) for $41.62 for 2 years. So by comparison:
  • Your current prepaid $16 + $41.62 = $57.62 X 24 months = $1382 total with an iPhone 16 pro for 2 years under warranty for the first year. However you own the phone at this point and can sell it for maybe $600, and then finance an iphone 18 pro for $41.62/yr for 2 years. If you trade in to Apple you might get $400 (that's what they're giving for an iPhone 14 pro right now) that brings your cost down to $24.95 + $16 = $40.95 X 24 = $982 for 2 years.
  • ATT Value Plus VL $48.49 + $10 add on = $58.49 X 24 months = $1403.76 total with an iPhone 16 pro this year and an iPhone 17 Pro next year and an iPhone 18 Pro the 3rd year - each phone under warranty the entire time you own it.
Last edited by sillar68 September 27, 2024 at 02:33 PM.
Sep 27, 2024 08:22 PM
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Holmes0wnsSep 27, 2024 08:22 PM
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Quote from DrGreenthumb :
Metro is driving me mad. Trying to add a new line to my account with a port in. Both times the order fails due to some identify fraud check. The port request goes through, but the order is not complete. I had to call and after 30 minutes they said I had to cancel the port request. Transfer, had them do that.

Tried to make a new order, same thing. Now on the phone again trying to get the port in cancelled. I'm going to call to make the order next and if that doesn't work I'm done. Not worth wasting more hours to get a 12 to trade into ATT for a 16 pro. Can just buy other phones that trade in for $1000 at ATT, just more than $75 or in my case since I'm adding a line $35.

It got even worse: Called to try and make the order. Rep says the phone isn't free with a port in only a new number. Noooo, it's free only with the port in. Back and forth. Hang up. Call again. Different rep. Sorry we cannot add lines over the phone.
same thing happen to me I give up at this point
Sep 27, 2024 08:24 PM
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vendattaSep 27, 2024 08:24 PM
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Quote from Deal_hunter34 :
1st line is for 75 after that you can add up to 3 lines 35 each. Just added my 4th.
All iPhone 12s?
Sep 27, 2024 08:26 PM
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DrGreenthumbSep 27, 2024 08:26 PM
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Quote from Holmes0wns :
same thing happen to me I give up at this point
I'm just going to cancel the port again. Then when it clears just order as a new account. I'll just eat the $40 extra it costs.

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Sep 27, 2024 08:28 PM
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trip1eXSep 27, 2024 08:28 PM
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Quote from hp79 :
Yeah.. it is a hassle but not too bad if you know how to do things quickly.

I just did one so I can trade it in for $155 Apple GC.
I realized to get an unlocked iPhone Pro Max next year, I will have to buy from Apple directly without any discount so I'm collecting Apple GCs for now.
do you have to activate to trade in the phone to apple?

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