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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 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 16, 2025 09:34 PM
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CraftyThunderJan 16, 2025 09:34 PM
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Quote from canex :
Really? I tried difference computer without login to my account, the term is same. "Here's how it works: Sales tax applies. You'll need email & ID (to verify your name & address) to sign up. Heads up—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. Qualifying port-in required. An activation charge of $25 may apply in-store. You can get deals on up to 4 lines. This is a limited-time offer and, like everything else in this crazy world, is subject to change." I recalled it used to be 2 lines.
I see it now. But oddly, this is mentioned above at step 3: "Your iPhone 13 (128GB) is $49.99 via discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to 2 lines."
Jan 16, 2025 09:38 PM
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jefferyhJan 16, 2025 09:38 PM
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Quote from canex :
Really? I tried difference computer without login to my account, the term is same. "Here's how it works: Sales tax applies. You'll need email & ID (to verify your name & address) to sign up. Heads up—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. Qualifying port-in required. An activation charge of $25 may apply in-store. You can get deals on up to 4 lines. This is a limited-time offer and, like everything else in this crazy world, is subject to change." I recalled it used to be 2 lines.
No, the terms didn't change. "Your iPhone 13 (128GB) is $49.99 via discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to 2 lines."

Someone mentioned if your 3rd order (and perhaps 4th) is a 14, it might go through.

FYI, Apple just published new trade-in values - the difference between 14 and 13 is only $20 now.
Jan 16, 2025 10:21 PM
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spacemanvtJan 16, 2025 10:21 PM
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Quote from jefferyh :
No, the terms didn't change. "Your iPhone 13 (128GB) is $49.99 via discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to 2 lines."

Someone mentioned if your 3rd order (and perhaps 4th) is a 14, it might go through.

FYI, Apple just published new trade-in values - the difference between 14 and 13 is only $20 now.
I just checked and on the front page it still says 4 lines for iphone 13

Good to know about the trade in values, makes little sense to get the 14 unless you are keeping it I suppose
Last edited by spacemanvt January 16, 2025 at 03:24 PM.
Jan 16, 2025 11:35 PM
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lemonadess9xJan 16, 2025 11:35 PM
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Apple just increased the Trade in value for iphone 13 and 14 ($5 more each), and decreased iphone 12 by $5. So it makes sense to keep getting the iphone 13 from this deal for trading in at Apple.
I just got my 2nd iphone 13, transfered the esim to my other unlocked iphone so I can log in to Metro website. I was also able to place a 3rd iphone 13 and received a confirmation email, no cancellation yet, fingers crossed!
Jan 17, 2025 12:06 AM
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sdsuJan 17, 2025 12:06 AM
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Having so many issues with visible port in, 1 number had issue and tried to change the number via chat and tried that but still no luck kept having issues with portin . Created another number and finally on the last page it errored out ( some known metro system glitch as per csr the final submit button threw tech error and removed the item from cart) and now that's number is also blocked again it seem and asking to wait for 24 hours again with no guarantee....changing the number now on the second line wil it caused again issues ?? Anyone faced these craziness 😧😔
Jan 17, 2025 12:26 AM
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slick0dealJan 17, 2025 12:26 AM
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Quote from sdsu :
Having so many issues with visible port in, 1 number had issue and tried to change the number via chat and tried that but still no luck kept having issues with portin . Created another number and finally on the last page it errored out ( some known metro system glitch as per csr the final submit button threw tech error and removed the item from cart) and now that's number is also blocked again it seem and asking to wait for 24 hours again with no guarantee....changing the number now on the second line wil it caused again issues ?? Anyone faced these craziness ������������
Same issue trying from yesterday to add a line. Tried two visible numbers, used nowifi on existing iphone to place the order, changed visible number nothing works. Exhausted now after spending so many hours. Used same name as first line same credit card later changed the name and credit card, nothing works.
Now it doesnt even shows the option of adding a line in the account. It says "Standalone line"FrownMad
Last edited by slick0deal January 16, 2025 at 05:46 PM.
Jan 17, 2025 12:32 AM
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sdsuJan 17, 2025 12:32 AM
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Quote from slick0deal :
Same issue trying from yesterday to add a line. Tried two visible number used nowifi on existing line, changed visible number nothing works. Exhausted now after spending so many hours.
Yaa me too I'm just so exhausted too not sure what the issues is now I have these 2 visible numbers which are useless and hours of running round

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Jan 17, 2025 12:37 AM
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jadaJan 17, 2025 12:37 AM
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Quote from vendatta :
The first name you changed to - is that valid? I mean like it's a real person in your household?
I did use real names in my household. Ironically, on one account I used my ex's name and got the three security questions geared towards her, even thought the CC I used was in my name. On another account, I used my child's name and did not get any security questions on that purchase.
Jan 17, 2025 12:50 AM
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leiffJan 17, 2025 12:50 AM
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If you're creating more than one account when doing the port in use different names because I got both boxes with both phones today but there's no order number in the boxes I can't tell which phone goes to which order
Jan 17, 2025 01:37 AM
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jefferyhJan 17, 2025 01:37 AM
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Quote from leiff :
If you're creating more than one account when doing the port in use different names because I got both boxes with both phones today but there's no order number in the boxes I can't tell which phone goes to which order
Check your email for the shipping notification and use the tracking number to match the box. If you have thrown away the boxes, visit the order status checking page, and use the order number, last name and zip code to activate the device. Set up your phones and you'll know which one is which.
Jan 17, 2025 05:03 AM
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leiffJan 17, 2025 05:03 AM
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Darn, getting oops something is wrong when trying to add a second line right after the page where it asks me for my carriers account number and transfer pin. Time to call Metro
Jan 17, 2025 05:47 AM
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slick0dealJan 17, 2025 05:47 AM
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Quote from leiff :
Darn, getting oops something is wrong when trying to add a second line right after the page where it asks me for my carriers account number and transfer pin. Time to call Metro
Got same error and I called twice at different times and spoke to two CS guys, one said go to store and another one said that offer is only one time on an account for only one line. Second line has to pay full price, yep total BS
Jan 17, 2025 05:48 AM
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slick0dealJan 17, 2025 05:48 AM
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Quote from leiff :
Darn, getting oops something is wrong when trying to add a second line right after the page where it asks me for my carriers account number and transfer pin. Time to call Metro
Same issue called two no luck.
Jan 17, 2025 06:09 AM
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jefferyhJan 17, 2025 06:09 AM
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Quote from SlickShoe966 :
You will need lots of luck. I had that message. No luck for me.
Well, while no call or email regarding the support ticket I submitted, the cancelled order actually got shipped and is scheduled to be delivered by Friday night.

The problem is the status page still shows "cancelled" with the activate button greyed out even though it also has the tracking number. My credit card has also just been re-charged. I searched the reddit sub and found a thread with a similar situation months ago. Based on the discussion, I'll have to call to activate it after I receive it. Further complication is I've tried my number another time but failed. The port-in request hasn't been cancelled automatically. I anticipate a lot of headaches Frown

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Jan 17, 2025 07:21 AM
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leiffJan 17, 2025 07:21 AM
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If I can get my extra $35 lines and my $50 iPhone 13s from a local Metro store I will do that because I have to port it back to Xfinity Mobile by the 21st to get my free Samsung phones. I'll post my results here tomorrow
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