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frontpageFrugalForever posted Nov 25, 2025 05:37 AM

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB iPhone 16e (Black) + 30-Days $55 Prepaid Plan

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$155

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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB iPhone 16e (Black, Locked) on sale for $99.99 with a $55/ Month Plan ($154.99 total before tax) when you Port-In an existing number as a New Customer on a new line or Add A Line to your Existing Customer account. Shipping is free.
  • Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Thanks to Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Specs (source):
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display (2532x1170 pixels, 460 ppi, HDR, 800 nits typical / 1200 nits peak)
  • Apple A18 chip: 6-core CPU (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency) + 4-core GPU + 16-core Neural Engine + hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 + NFC
  • Rear Camera: 48MP Fusion Main (26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, OIS) + 12MP 2x Telephoto (52mm, ƒ/1.6, OIS)
  • Front Camera: 12MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9)
  • Build & Water Resistance: Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, Glass back, IP68 rated (max depth 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31" (5.89 oz)

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Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • Applicable sales tax applies.
    • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB iPhone 16e (Black, Locked) on sale for $99.99 with a $55/ Month Plan ($154.99 total before tax) when you Port-In an existing number as a New Customer on a new line or Add A Line to your Existing Customer account. Shipping is free.
  • Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Thanks to Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Specs (source):
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display (2532x1170 pixels, 460 ppi, HDR, 800 nits typical / 1200 nits peak)
  • Apple A18 chip: 6-core CPU (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency) + 4-core GPU + 16-core Neural Engine + hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 + NFC
  • Rear Camera: 48MP Fusion Main (26mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, OIS) + 12MP 2x Telephoto (52mm, ƒ/1.6, OIS)
  • Front Camera: 12MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9)
  • Build & Water Resistance: Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, Glass back, IP68 rated (max depth 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31" (5.89 oz)

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • Applicable sales tax applies.
    • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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needyduck
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I was able to get a Red Pocket e-SIM number for $7.78 and successfully ported it in to Metro. Plus Metro total of $165.24. All in with eSIM port-in and Metro is $173.02. Now we wait for it to unlock lol
Ihateoldpeople2
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iphone is still trying to catch up to android from 2015
forces
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I got this promotion 2 days ago, I had to call 5 different stores around my area, all them were charging $400 - $500 price out of the door. Only on one I was able to get $300. They asked me for my ID and I had to verify myself with a selfie scanner, just like the website. FYI

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Nov 25, 2025 03:07 PM
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GGYY22Nov 25, 2025 03:07 PM
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will Tello sim work after 3 months of paid service? thanks
Nov 25, 2025 03:55 PM
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wshweNov 25, 2025 03:55 PM
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Quote from DealMayhem :
Not any more, it was possible more than one year ago.No, a phone locked to Metro by T-Mobile cannot be used on the T-Mobile network until it is unlocked Metro locks devices for 365 days after activation, and a phone must be fully paid off and meet other requirements before Metro will unlock it.
Thanks for answering my question. It still could be worth it because after only 1 month I might be able to switch to Metro's cheapest plan. I don't need their $55 plan.
Nov 25, 2025 04:45 PM
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needyduckNov 25, 2025 04:45 PM
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anyone know a cheap number to port in? does visible still work?
Nov 25, 2025 04:51 PM
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00FOXRJ73Nov 25, 2025 04:51 PM
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Quote from wshwe :
Thanks for answering my question. It still could be worth it because after only 1 month I might be able to switch to Metro's cheapest plan. I don't need their $55 plan.
I think u have to wait a few months to downgrade plan and pay to do it. Seems like you either stick with their higher rate plans for year or activate and put in drawer till unlock...
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rastatechNov 25, 2025 06:26 PM
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Quote from needyduck :
anyone know a cheap number to port in? does visible still work?
Visible still works and someone else mentioned 1-2 other options like tracfone and another. Search for other metro deals there are plenty right now.

It's actually a great phone, I used the 16e for 2 months this summer in transition from 16pro to 17pro. Battery life is unreal with their chip, just plain excellent.

That said, if you try to get this for trade-ins then at least with T-Mobile the 16e does not get the premium trade-in values like the 12 (before), 13, 14 etc. They don't count it as premium, more like an SE4. Not sure for ATT/Verizon. But for actual use this is a pretty great phone if you don't care so much about the limited camera options. If the camera is good enough for your needs then this is all the phone you need for years to come.
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Nov 25, 2025 06:56 PM
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cicaNov 25, 2025 06:56 PM
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Quote from 00FOXRJ73 :
I think u have to wait a few months to downgrade plan and pay to do it. Seems like you either stick with their higher rate plans for year or activate and put in drawer till unlock...
what if I switch to the lowest $25/month plan after the first 3 months? it would not be allowed? I guess in that case I just cancel the service and use it only on wifi
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FrugalForeverNov 25, 2025 07:11 PM
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Quote from cica :
what if I switch to the lowest $25/month plan after the first 3 months? it would not be allowed? I guess in that case I just cancel the service and use it only on wifi
I think metro charges you even to switch plans. $50 one time fee, I think. Others can confirm
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Nov 25, 2025 07:44 PM
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nevershoutchrisNov 25, 2025 07:44 PM
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Quote from feverdoingwork :
Ordered! I am going to attempt to port out of metro right before the one month mark and ill leave this iphone 16e in my drawer for a year and lets see if it actually unlocks. Someone in another thread said it wont unlock but idk, i dont think its true.
Anyone know if early port out kills 1 year unlock?
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Quote from nevershoutchris :
Anyone know if early port out kills 1 year unlock?
when they had 6 month unlock period I would port out and phone still unlocked.. for what that's worth
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clubbingcavemanNov 25, 2025 07:52 PM
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If I got this, and then after 1 month, can it be used it on TMobile (with a different phone number)?
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Quote from needyduck :
anyone know a cheap number to port in? does visible still work?
There's a Boost $5 SIM with one month plan included on Amazon. That's AT&T service. You need to talk to customer service to get port out PIN.
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Phone unlocking in one year is a deal-breaker.
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Quote from needyduck :
anyone know a cheap number to port in? does visible still work?
I was able to get a Red Pocket e-SIM number for $7.78 and successfully ported it in to Metro. Plus Metro total of $165.24. All in with eSIM port-in and Metro is $173.02. Now we wait for it to unlock lol
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owk18Nov 25, 2025 09:38 PM
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Quote from WiseWing899 :
I read somewhere else it's around $250-$270 total, unlocks in 60 days.

3 Month Plan - $195 ($65 per mo)
FULL retail tax of device (5-10%) - $60

Plus whatever else they try and stick on ya.

Almost the same as buying on local marketplace/eBay - metro is the most appealing with price point at $155 but one year unlock policy hurts

I'll bite at the $200 with 60 day unlock
I'm waiting for the same thing ;-)

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schlackNov 26, 2025 12:27 AM
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A year unlock is a long time. The use case that works for me is to treat this as a spare phone that comes online in a year. Someone in my family will always break their phone at an inopportune time, or benefit from an upgrade to a 16e, which is still newer than most of our phones.

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