Apple iPhone 12 is back in stock! | Metro by T-Mobile - $75

SarahPier85

Oct 24, 2024 11:43 PM

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SarahPier85Oct 24, 2024 11:43 PM

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Quote from aabbccbbaa

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Yes you can do that but if you're planning to sell the phone later on you should unpair the phone from your Metro account. You can do that by switching the device for the line to another phone that isn't currently active with Metro.

Would porting the Metro number out to a new carrier/parking the number with a new carrier/company like numberbarn or Tello result in the phone being unpaired from the Metro account?

Would deleting the eSIM also be necessary?

aabbccbbaa

Oct 24, 2024 11:53 PM

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aabbccbbaaOct 24, 2024 11:53 PM

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Quote from SarahPier85

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Would porting the Metro number out to a new carrier/parking the number with a new carrier/company like numberbarn or Tello result in the phone being unpaired from the Metro account?

Would deleting the eSIM also be necessary?

I was told that letting the account expire would not result in the phone getting unpaired. I wasn't able to get a definite answer regarding porting the number out.

I was told that to unpair the phone you either need to do a device switch on the line or delete the eSIM. Deleting the eSIM is simplest but would require you to unseal the box of course.

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KaatuPaadi

Oct 24, 2024 11:55 PM

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KaatuPaadiOct 24, 2024 11:55 PM

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Got phone but can't login to account.. Anybody having similar issue

SarahPier85

Oct 24, 2024 11:57 PM

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SarahPier85Oct 24, 2024 11:57 PM

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Quote from JaTaN

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Your account's billing cycle remains the same so all your lines will be suspended in 2 days (you can't pick and choose which lines you want to pay) -- the 2nd line you just activated will get a prorated credit to reduce your 2nd month's amount due but you still need to pay for all the lines if you want service for 2nd month You can order/activate/port out lines during the free 72hr extension during your 2nd month but you need to get it done within the 72hr window -- after that all your lines are suspended again until you pay the amount due (your account will be deleted after that 2nd month if you didn't pay)

Currently I have 3 lines (well, the third phone is being shipped right now), and I might have time to order a fourth line. Either way, the only number I want to keep is line #1 (the one I paid $75 for)... and I have a Verizon-locked phone that will not unlock before the end of my first billing cycle with Metro. I guess I was wondering if I should:

- Port out lines 2, 3 (and possibly 4) to Numberbarn to "park" them so that the lines get cancelled and so that I can just pay for the single line for a second month? Then in the 3rd month, establish a cheaper plan with whichever company makes more sense (Visible, US Mobile). The reason for considering porting out lines 2-4 is that someone posted about porting out their 1st ($75) line and getting notified that they needed to pay $64 immediately. And I don't really have another unlocked phone that I could port my first line to...

- If I didn't pay for any line for a second month, I worry I'd lose the primary number I would like to keep.

Any suggestions for a more cost-efficient method?

SarahPier85

Oct 25, 2024 12:02 AM

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SarahPier85Oct 25, 2024 12:02 AM

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Quote from aabbccbbaa

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I was told that letting the account expire would not result in the phone getting unpaired. I wasn't able to get a definite answer regarding porting the number out.I was told that to unpair the phone you either need to do a device switch on the line or delete the eSIM. Deleting the eSIM is simplest but would require you to unseal the box of course.

Ah, ok. It's not that important to me to keep any of these phones in a sealed box.

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anqi2000

Oct 25, 2024 12:08 AM

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anqi2000Oct 25, 2024 12:08 AM

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Quote from ronakdham

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I got one device iphone 13 and activated it but when I tried to add another line and port another number, it went to port in process, waited 5 mins online and crapped out, tried this twice or thrice, even called CS and they cancelled the port in. Now, it still allows me to port in the number I want to but the order doesn't go through with a weird error. I am trying to get S24 FE

sorry we are currently experiencing technical difficulties - I tried multiple browser and even new account but the issue is the same, any guesses what can help here?

I have the same issue. Just activated my account the tried to purchase a 2nd iphone but got the error at the last step.

What I was told by the porting team is that my account is too new. I need to wait at least 24 hours to place another order. Not sure if that's true but will give it a try tomorrow.

Let me know if you find a different solution.

mackleee

Oct 25, 2024 12:09 AM

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mackleeeOct 25, 2024 12:09 AM

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I think that they have tightened down. I got 3 lines no problem but can't get a fourth and when I tried setting up a new account with all new information except for address they shot me down again. Three is fine I guess.

dogi

Oct 25, 2024 12:10 AM

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Quote from KaatuPaadi

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Got phone but can't login to account.. Anybody having similar issue

Try to activate the phone first if you are using the port in number to login.

aabbccbbaa

Oct 25, 2024 12:10 AM

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Quote from SarahPier85

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Currently I have 3 lines (well, the third phone is being shipped right now), and I might have time to order a fourth line. Either way, the only number I want to keep is line #1 (the one I paid $75 for)... and I have a Verizon-locked phone that will not unlock before the end of my first billing cycle with Metro. I guess I was wondering if I should:

- Port out lines 2, 3 (and possibly 4) to Numberbarn to "park" them so that the lines get cancelled and so that I can just pay for the single line for a second month? Then in the 3rd month, establish a cheaper plan with whichever company makes more sense (Visible, US Mobile). The reason for considering porting out lines 2-4 is that someone posted about porting out their 1st ($75) line and getting notified that they needed to pay $64 immediately. And I don't really have another unlocked phone that I could port my first line to...

- If I didn't pay for any line for a second month, I worry I'd lose the primary number I would like to keep.

Any suggestions for a more cost-efficient method?

Am I understanding that line #1 is your primary mobile number and you currently don't have any non-Metro lines/plans? Hence you would be without mobile service if you were to port all Metro lines to NumberBarn? It may be more cost-effective to buy a second hand unlocked phone to get you by until your Verizon-locked phone unlocks.

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thaophuong73

Oct 25, 2024 12:43 AM

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CtJack108

Oct 25, 2024 12:43 AM

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CtJack108Oct 25, 2024 12:43 AM

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Quote from SarahPier85

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Why did you originally prefer to use a Tracfone number instead of getting one for $5 from Visible (which is what most people are posting that they are doing)?

I just had tracfone's annual plan 3000MB/3000min/3000sms plan for $50. It was my personal number and the deal showed up. THough this story happened 2-3 years ago.

So i plugged my TF number to check and metro shown approved but visit store. That is how i figured how TF works - would never buy TF for port out deals anymore.

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utl768

Oct 25, 2024 12:57 AM

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utl768Oct 25, 2024 12:57 AM

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just did my third line no issues

do these have to be opened or can they be activated via email and just expire when plan doesnt renew

nagarjuna18

Oct 25, 2024 1:25 AM

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nagarjuna18Oct 25, 2024 1:25 AM

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Quote from SarahPier85

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Currently I have 3 lines (well, the third phone is being shipped right now), and I might have time to order a fourth line. Either way, the only number I want to keep is line #1 (the one I paid $75 for)... and I have a Verizon-locked phone that will not unlock before the end of my first billing cycle with Metro. I guess I was wondering if I should:

- Port out lines 2, 3 (and possibly 4) to Numberbarn to "park" them so that the lines get cancelled and so that I can just pay for the single line for a second month? Then in the 3rd month, establish a cheaper plan with whichever company makes more sense (Visible, US Mobile). The reason for considering porting out lines 2-4 is that someone posted about porting out their 1st ($75) line and getting notified that they needed to pay $64 immediately. And I don't really have another unlocked phone that I could port my first line to...

- If I didn't pay for any line for a second month, I worry I'd lose the primary number I would like to keep.

Any suggestions for a more cost-efficient method?

Hi, after adding 2nd line do u have to wait for 2nd phone to be shipped before adding 3rd line? Just wanted to make sure as system is not allowing to add 3rd line as my 2nd phone is not yet shipped.

FabulousIdea3180

Oct 25, 2024 1:42 AM

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FabulousIdea3180Oct 25, 2024 1:42 AM

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Quote from nagarjuna18

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Hi, after adding 2nd line do u have to wait for 2nd phone to be shipped before adding 3rd line? Just wanted to make sure as system is not allowing to add 3rd line as my 2nd phone is not yet shipped.

Yes boss, once its shipped you can activate online and place another order

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meram84

Oct 25, 2024 2:21 AM

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meram84Oct 25, 2024 2:21 AM

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Got one - hopefully I can trade in to a better phone over Black Friday.

Any leads on what is best trade in deal with this phone at this point?

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