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128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$125

$630

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Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro by T-Mobile is offering their 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Midnight, Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan ($70/month) on sale for $49.99 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 FlipCity 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 OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This offer is $50 lower than the previous +52 FP deal.
    • 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
    • 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 FlipCity
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Metro by T-Mobile is offering their 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Midnight, Metro by T-Mobile) w/ Metro Flex Plus Plan ($70/month) on sale for $49.99 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 FlipCity 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 OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This offer is $50 lower than the previous +52 FP deal.
    • 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
    • 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 FlipCity

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AC0600
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I purchased 2 when they were $99, and although locked for 1 year they've been working flawlessly for several months now on Tello using MKSD Ultra V5.6
SlickShoe966
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For those having trouble porting in from TracFone, Straight Talk, or Total Wireless, here are the steps you need to take at the porting part. This is based on my experience. I have successfully completed port-ins from these sites after working out this guide. The guide below is taken from Total Wireless port into Metro. It should be the same for Straight Talk and other TracFone subsidiaries including TracFone.

Port Info Needed:
Most can be found here
https://www.totalwireless.com .. my-account.. manage-lines
Line: Phone number
Account: Phone IMEI (Text Four to 611611 to confirm)
Zip code: Your zip code
PIN: Text NTP to 611611 to generate your PIN.

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At the Porting part.
1. Enter the port info.
2. Metro contacts Total Wireless. (See picture 1)
3. Metro throws an error even if you entered everything correctly. (See picture 2)
4. The error is because Total Wireless is contacting the line owner to warn them about the port. (See picture 3)
5. Click on Correct errors.
6. Re-enter everything again and make sure everything is correct.
7. Metro throws another error. The same one as seen in Picture 2.
8. This is a bug on Metro site.
9. Click on the X at the top right to close that error message.
10. Metro proceeds to completing the order.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you clicked on submitting the order to Metro, your Total/ST/Tracfone line is immediately inactivated on their respective site, not allowing you to port that line any further even if Metro denied your order asking you to contact them or go to their store for completing the order. In order words, you cannot reverse the porting at Total/ST/Tracfone. I spent 2 hours with Total and it was going nowhere.
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kc1988
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Apple iPhone 13 128GB Midnight on Metro by T-Mobile website.
Online deal only.
Price has been reduced to $50.
Phone takes one year to get unlocked after initial activation date.

Requires Metro Flex Plus plan at $75 for first month of service.
MUST port-in from AT&T or Verizon based number.
T-Mobile based numbers and VOIP numbers do not qualify for lowest price.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...-iphone-13

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Jan 09, 2025 07:03 PM
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MrWrigleyFieldJan 09, 2025 07:03 PM
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Quote from cardstim :
Does it work?
Only with Tmobile. Not with ATT or Verizon. So far so good.
Jan 09, 2025 07:06 PM
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MrWrigleyFieldJan 09, 2025 07:06 PM
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Quote from dadrock75465 :
So to make sure i understand this correctly...
I am currently a visible user who pays monthly. I could take advantage of this deal by opening a metro t-mobile account and porting over my number. Then buying the phone at 49.99. Total cost around $125-$135.
I use the iphone for a month then let it lapse (what would this mean, just not paying my bill tge second month?). Then a year later my iphone would be unlocked and i could use it with any service, even back to visible?
You could even port from Visible to Metro, then a week later port out of Metro to whoever, throw this phone in a drawer for a year, then use it with any carrier.
MKSD is useful to use this phone with TMobile or Tmobile MVNOs during the first year when it's carrier locked.
Jan 09, 2025 07:07 PM
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np1050Jan 09, 2025 07:07 PM
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Trade in value at apple is $230. Not as lucrative as the iPhone 12 deal, but pretty darn close...
Jan 09, 2025 07:11 PM
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ShrewdCrowd1060Jan 09, 2025 07:11 PM
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Quote from np1050 :
Trade in value at apple is $230. Not as lucrative as the iPhone 12 deal, but pretty darn close...
iPhone 12 is $155 for a gift card, so $155-$75=$80, vs $230-$125=$105 here. This appears to be the better offer
Jan 09, 2025 07:19 PM
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IK47Jan 09, 2025 07:19 PM
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Any non post paid number that qualifies for the port?
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Jan 09, 2025 07:24 PM
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FlipCity
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Jan 09, 2025 07:24 PM
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Quote from obijeewhyen :
I'm trying to get this deal by porting in a number to my existing Metro account (currently has 2 IP12's on Flex Plus), but I keep getting the "Payment Reject" screen after submitting the order, asking me to please stop at a Metro Store to complete my order? Why does this happen? I've tried multiple different credit cards/ addresses, etc.
you may have to wait a couple hours. and try again with another card or try with another ip address like on your phone.
Jan 09, 2025 07:24 PM
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spacemanvtJan 09, 2025 07:24 PM
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I ordered a bunch of iphone 12s recently with the visible promo but recently wasnt able to anymore.

I was able order a IPhone 13 today for $128 total to a new address though. thanks op!

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Jan 09, 2025 07:25 PM
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JaTaNJan 09, 2025 07:25 PM
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Quote from IK47 :
Any non post paid number that qualifies for the port?
Have to port VZ or ATT based number for discounted phone -- can't be TMo or VoIP (GV/NB)

Cheapest is $5 for Visible (VZ) using a $20 code on their $25 plan
Jan 09, 2025 07:26 PM
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jeff44jeffJan 09, 2025 07:26 PM
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$280 trade in credit at Google store towards pixel 9 or 9 pro. I didn't try any other pixel values.

also best buy phone trade in gives $200 bestbuy e gift card.

haven't tried yet but cricket will give you (1 week, I think) trial service to try them out with (esim).
this may be a way to get a free # to transfer.
Last edited by jeff44jeff January 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM.
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Jan 09, 2025 07:26 PM
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FlipCity
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Jan 09, 2025 07:26 PM
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Quote from ShrewdCrowd1060 :
Has anyone successfully used visible port with _this_ promo? I know it has worked in the past but this promo's terms seem to suggest it's no longer accepted.
visible port is still working as of today
Jan 09, 2025 07:31 PM
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ShrewdCrowd1060Jan 09, 2025 07:31 PM
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Quote from spacemanvt :
I ordered a bunch of iphone 12s recently with the visible promo but recently wasnt able to anymore.

I was able order a IPhone 13 today for $128 total to a new address though. thanks op!
Did you have success with visible with the iPhone 13?
Jan 09, 2025 07:37 PM
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norcal007Jan 09, 2025 07:37 PM
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Curious if this is a branded T-Mo phone like the Pixel 6a was when I ordered from Metro last year. When I turned it on, it showed the T-Mo screen flash and it took me to T-mo. I order this 13 so if the T-Mo sticker is on the box, I'm going to try to activate on T-Mo prepaid as that will allow use of Mint. Will see.

EDIT: sorry, it was my Samsung A54 and not the Pixel as that one was a QVC deal on TF.
Jan 09, 2025 07:37 PM
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shytfaceJan 09, 2025 07:37 PM
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Quote from FairMaid3147 :
Will Straight Talk number work? Does anyone have an idea?
Same question since Straight Talk is owned by Verizon.

I'm waiting on the iPhone 13 I just bought from ST to be delivered, if I can use that number from my one month of service to also grab one of these, $125 + tax is pretty sick to have another even as just a Wi-Fi device.
Jan 09, 2025 07:38 PM
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ctzJan 09, 2025 07:38 PM
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So I bought the iPhone 13 from Straight Talk for $250
And this one costs only $125. I guess it is a better deal?

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Jan 09, 2025 07:44 PM
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JaTaNJan 09, 2025 07:44 PM
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Quote from ctz :
So I bought the iPhone 13 from Straight Talk for $250
And this one costs only $125. I guess it is a better deal?
Depends on if you'll use it or just need it for trade in

ST is only 60 day unlock -- Metro is 1yr unlock

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