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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 17, 2025 07:34 PM
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Texas-SmokeyJan 17, 2025 07:34 PM
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Quote from slick0deal :
Are all 4 on same account or different accounts with different addresses?
Same account, same address and same card.
The only thing I changed was the phone # in the contact information when ordering each one.
Last edited by Texas-Smokey January 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM.
Jan 17, 2025 09:15 PM
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lemonadess9xJan 17, 2025 09:15 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank lemonadess9x

My 3rd iphone 13 was shipped this morning, probably will arrive next Monday, so that's 3 iphone 13's delivered within 10 days. I should have enough time to get the 4th, and even 5th if the system allows. Already stopped by Apple store this morning to trade in the first 2.
Cost In total: $425
- 5 Visible lines = $25
- 1st ip13: ~$130
- Next 3 ip13's: $90 x 3 = $270
4 ip13's trade in value at Apple: 4 gift cards x $235 = $940.
That's almost 55% off buying any stuff you want at the Apple store (iphone, macbook, airpod, etc.). You'll never find a better deal than this!!
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Jan 17, 2025 09:17 PM
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CraftyThunderJan 17, 2025 09:17 PM
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Quote from lemonadess9x :
My 3rd iphone 13 was shipped this morning, probably will arrive next Monday, so that's 3 iphone 13's delivered within 10 days. I should have enough time to get the 4th, and even 5th if the system allows. Already stopped by Apple store this morning to trade in the first 2.
Cost In total: $425
- 5 Visible lines = $25
- 1st ip13: ~$130
- Next 3 ip13's: $90 x 3 = $270
4 ip13's trade in value at Apple: 4 gift cards x $235 = $940.
That's almost 55% off buying any stuff you want at the Apple store (iphone, macbook, airpod, etc.). You'll never find a better deal than this!!
how long did it take for your phone to ship? I ordered one on the 16th and it hasn't been shipped yet.
Jan 17, 2025 09:21 PM
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lemonadess9xJan 17, 2025 09:21 PM
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Quote from CraftyThunder :
how long did it take for your phone to ship? I ordered one on the 16th and it hasn't been shipped yet.
Mine were delivered usually 3-4 days after order.
Jan 17, 2025 09:22 PM
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jadaJan 17, 2025 09:22 PM
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Quote from kqian111 :
did you use your own email with your ex's name? I think they tie the name and email together when doing ID verification questions.
Yes, I used my ex's name with one of my own emails. It was the same email I used for the initial line on that same account.
Jan 17, 2025 10:16 PM
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leiffJan 17, 2025 10:16 PM
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So these phones can be traded at Apple even though they're locked? I wonder if other carriers will also let me trade while locked
Jan 18, 2025 01:09 AM
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slick0dealJan 18, 2025 01:09 AM
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Quote from leiff :
So these phones can be traded at Apple even though they're locked? I wonder if other carriers will also let me trade while locked
Any locked iphone is good to tradein at apple. All they see is it should be in good working condition and no icloud lock and blacklisted.

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Jan 18, 2025 04:52 AM
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darkmwarJan 18, 2025 04:52 AM
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Does anyone know how to order more than 3 per address?
Jan 18, 2025 05:26 AM
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leiffJan 18, 2025 05:26 AM
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Quote from darkmwar :
Does anyone know how to order more than 3 per address?
Is there a limit of three? I have two ordered already with two new accounts shipped to my address. Would I increase my chances of having my secondary lines shipped to new address?
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Jan 18, 2025 05:33 AM
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Jan 18, 2025 05:33 AM
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Total wireless has iphone 13 for $149.99+$55 plan with port and ID verify unlock is 60 days after activating. Second line is discounted to $30

https://www.totalwireless.com/sma...gb-prepaid
Jan 18, 2025 02:28 PM
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jefferyhJan 18, 2025 02:28 PM
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Quote from Jaggsta :
Total wireless has iphone 13 for $149.99+$55 plan with port and ID verify unlock is 60 days after activating. Second line is discounted to $30

https://www.totalwireless.com/sma...gb-prepaid [totalwireless.com]
Good find! I remember doing that deal last year on two iPhone 11. I asked my unsuspecting wife to look into my iPhone camera Smilie Sold them $200 each two months later. Basically I sold her "id" for $200 Smilie

iPhone 13 is a great (international) travel phone (though I'd prefer its little brother, which I mainly use). If you don't mind sharing your driver's license and headshot with Total and need an unlocked travel phone sooner, this is a pretty good deal. Total has less restrictions on port-in numbers as long as they're not Tracfone branded. Google Voice still works (and possibly Visible too), though I used Tello to refer myself as I have a number parked there. Wish they lowered the price on 12 mini.

FYI, here's the SD link to this deal (title is for iPhone 14).
Last edited by jefferyh January 18, 2025 at 07:45 AM.
Jan 18, 2025 06:30 PM
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SlickPear6641Jan 18, 2025 06:30 PM
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Hey guys got the 1st phone and some said that you can add a line and get this phone again on the same account for $50+($35 plan this time),

However when I enter the port information it gives an error of experiencing technical difficulties and won't let me place a new order even though all my port information is correct

Do you know what I am doing wrong, are they not allowing a second device order? or do I have to just make a new account In order to get another one of this deal

How do you know when you are blacklisted ?
Jan 18, 2025 08:16 PM
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leiffJan 18, 2025 08:16 PM
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Quote from SlickPear6641 :
Hey guys got the 1st phone and some said that you can add a line and get this phone again on the same account for $50+($35 plan this time),

However when I enter the port information it gives an error of experiencing technical difficulties and won't let me place a new order even though all my port information is correct

Do you know what I am doing wrong, are they not allowing a second device order? or do I have to just make a new account In order to get another one of this deal

How do you know when you are blacklisted ?
I suspect if you created a new account with the 1:30 price the port would go through I initially created two accounts and paid the $130 twice and now my added lines are getting canceled Metro can't tell me why. I wonder if I would have more success at Metro store?
Jan 18, 2025 09:14 PM
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SlickPear6641Jan 18, 2025 09:14 PM
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What does it mean when you are trying to port out from visible and it says number can't be transferred

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Jan 18, 2025 09:27 PM
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jefferyhJan 18, 2025 09:27 PM
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Quote from leiff :
I suspect if you created a new account with the 1:30 price the port would go through I initially created two accounts and paid the $130 twice and now my added lines are getting canceled Metro can't tell me why. I wonder if I would have more success at Metro store?
What do you mean by "getting cancelled"? Was it like what happened to my third order, which was cancelled a few minutes after the order went though? I got lucky because they actually shipped the order. I don't know if it had anything to do with a ticket I filed following the instructions in the cancellation email or just a glitch. I did have to call to manually activate the line.

If it fails at the last minute for "security" reasons, then you just have to try again after the port-in request is cancelled (automatically or manually). You will need to do things like clearing the cache, changing IP, using a new card, etc. But there's no certain way that works for everyone. I've bee trying to do a 4th order with 0 luck (including reluctantly adding a 14). I'm going to take a break.

In your case, I suspect that although you have two separate accounts, the system may flag you as a returning customer if you are using the same shipping address. So it's extra harder for you to order more than one. But forget about visiting a Metro store. They're all independently owned and will try to upsell you all the junk you don't need.

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