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expiredFlipCity posted Jan 9, 2025 11:12 AM

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

$125

$630

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w/ Number Port-In + Free S/Hat 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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Jan 9, 2025 7:51 PM
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berombeuJan 9, 2025 7:51 PM
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Quote from johndoe35 :
That's what they said on paper. lol
Lol, so, are you saying the phone will be unlocked in six months?
Jan 9, 2025 7:54 PM
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DEALGUY315Jan 9, 2025 7:54 PM
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Quote from nido :
Can a google voice number still been used to port in?
No they don't accept that anymore
Jan 9, 2025 8:00 PM
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WarmerDaysJan 9, 2025 8:00 PM
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Quote from velani :
What is the trick to port in from AT&T or Verizon? I am on T-Mobile so if there is a way, please help me
I've successfully used FreedomPop Starter SIM Kit from Target to get a new cell phone number. Then use it for a couple of days on another unlocked phone and then port this number to the Metro by T-Mobile phone. I recently did this in October 2024. Here's a link to the Target FreedomPop card for $5. Hopefully your Target will carry it. FreedomPop's website lowest price is $10.
https://www.target.com/p/freedomp...A-91316637
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Jan 9, 2025 8:01 PM
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WarmerDaysJan 9, 2025 8:01 PM
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duplicate posting
Last edited by WarmerDays January 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM.
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Quote from shytface :
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.
Switching from Straight Talk is a nightmare. Metro often ports your number and then won't let you finish the order. Straight Talk customer service refuses to help because, in their system, the number has been ported to Metro. The number continues to work on Straight Talk because the porting never really happens. Metro says it's still pending and tells you to contact Straight Talk. I've gone in circles so many times I just gave up. Some online forums and Reddit discussions suggest using Straight Talk's corporate ZIP code 33127 when filling out the Metro transfer information, but that didn't work for me either. It's like a never-ending bad dream.
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Jan 9, 2025 8:04 PM
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vendattaJan 9, 2025 8:04 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 change the shipping address only or the billing address and name too?
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Jan 9, 2025 8:25 PM
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bxd20Jan 9, 2025 8:25 PM
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Just to confirm, these do not work with T-Mobile Postpaid until the 12 month unlock, correct?
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johndoe35Jan 9, 2025 8:27 PM
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Quote from berombeu :
Lol, so, are you saying the phone will be unlocked in six months?
yes .....
Jan 9, 2025 8:28 PM
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DannixrevolutionJan 9, 2025 8:28 PM
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This vs 12 for Apple trade? Curious where people fall on the matter. Currently have one line that got a 12 earlier this month. Guessing for $35 + cost this is a no brainer
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schlackJan 9, 2025 8:37 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?
ST is a better deal if you want to phone unlocked. 60 days vs 365 days. The iPhone 17 will be out before you can activate this iPhone 13 off network.
Quote from shawnlo :
Switching from Straight Talk is a nightmare. Metro often ports your number and then won't let you finish the order. Straight Talk customer service refuses to help because, in their system, the number has been ported to Metro. The number continues to work on Straight Talk because the porting never really happens. Metro says it's still pending and tells you to contact Straight Talk. I've gone in circles so many times I just gave up. Some online forums and Reddit discussions suggest using Straight Talk's corporate ZIP code 33127 when filling out the Metro transfer information, but that didn't work for me either. It's like a never-ending bad dream.
Quote from shawnlo :
Switching from Straight Talk is a nightmare. Metro often ports your number and then won't let you finish the order. Straight Talk customer service refuses to help because, in their system, the number has been ported to Metro. The number continues to work on Straight Talk because the porting never really happens. Metro says it's still pending and tells you to contact Straight Talk. I've gone in circles so many times I just gave up. Some online forums and Reddit discussions suggest using Straight Talk's corporate ZIP code 33127 when filling out the Metro transfer information, but that didn't work for me either. It's like a never-ending bad dream.
Caught up in exactly this loop trying to max value on my one month of Straight Talk service from the iPhone SE 3 deal. Spent half an hour trying to get it working and now I'm just giving up. It's not worth trying to max value if I've got to talk to mobile phone customer service agents.
Jan 9, 2025 8:46 PM
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canexJan 9, 2025 8:46 PM
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Quote from Ursra :
My Moto phone from Metro bought more than a year ago. Still not able to unlock. "Device must be used on this phone number for 180 days" message when try to unlock
per Phone Unlock Policy | Metro by T-Mobile, Unlock eligibility requirements
We unlock mobile devices that meet the following eligibility criteria free of charge:
  • The device must be purchased from Metro by T-Mobile.
  • The device must not be reported as lost, stolen or blocked.
  • Three hundred sixty-five (365) days must have passed since the device's activation date.
You should contact Metro to unlock your Iphone.
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Jan 9, 2025 8:50 PM
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hvtran4Jan 9, 2025 8:50 PM
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Quote from bxd20 :
Just to confirm, these do not work with T-Mobile Postpaid until the 12 month unlock, correct?
Correct
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Quote from Ursra :
My Moto phone from Metro bought more than a year ago. Still not able to unlock. "Device must be used on this phone number for 180 days" message when try to unlock
You may have never activated it. This is the most common Metro unlock failure reason. Did you make calls and send texts from the device after receiving it?
Quote from johndoe35 :
yes .....
Evidence of this? I think the 1 year "paper" policy started May last year so if it was widespread that the 1 year was fake, it'd be well known now since the May and June 2024 activated devices should have unlocked by now if it was still 6 months.
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Quote from ctz :
So I bought the iPhone 13 from Straight Talk for $250And this one costs only $125. I guess it is a better deal?
This deal is more suitable for trade-in. 365 days is eternality in cell phone :-) FYI: Both T-mobile and ATT accept locked Iphone, but not Verizon.
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I'm in my 1st month with an iphone 12 in-hand, and it's telling me I'm ineligible for this offer. This would be my 2nd line, I haven't signed up for any additional lines for phones or tablets. Anyone else seeing this, or have any insight?

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