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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
TonyD7909
605 Posts
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Phone unlocking in one year is a deal-breaker.

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Nov 26, 2025 06:36 PM
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slicktomorrowNov 26, 2025 06:36 PM
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Metro would not port my Ooma line online or over the phone and not my Google Voice line either Frown
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Nov 26, 2025 06:54 PM
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aagar2003Nov 26, 2025 06:54 PM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
Metro by Tmobile iPhone 16e Black 128GB for $154.99 with port-in. Unlocks in 1 year

Option-1:
Port in and pay $99.99 for the phone + $55 for 1 month = $154.99. No further recharges needed. Phone unlocks in 1 year

Option-2:
Port in and pay $99.99 for the phone + $55 for 1 month + $50X2 for next two months with autopay - $100 Virtual Prepaid Master Card = $154.99. No further recharges needed. Phone unlocks in 1 year

Technically, the price to pay is the same for both options with getting additional 2 months of service in option 2 in return for $100 virtual prepaid master card. The other difference might be additional taxes ... YMMV

Port-in mandatory

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...AB05344938
What happens if I don't want to continue with the service after 1 month? Is there a return policy or Do I end up with a phone locked for 1 year sitting in my drawer?
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Nov 26, 2025 07:08 PM
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FrugalForeverNov 26, 2025 07:08 PM
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Quote from aagar2003 :

What happens if I don't want to continue with the service after 1 month? Is there a return policy or Do I end up with a phone locked for 1 year sitting in my drawer?
Metro's Return Policy: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/s...turnPolicy

And yes, you need to keep the phone on WiFi or 'In the drawer' for 1 year to get it unlocked. basically you dont need to keep using it on a plan after the first month and it would still unlock
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Nov 26, 2025 07:13 PM
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BlueRaccoon1085
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Nov 26, 2025 07:13 PM
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This or the Samsung 25 FE?
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Nov 26, 2025 07:20 PM
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HeadlessCloneOfAgnewNov 26, 2025 07:20 PM
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Quote from n0chance :
Is porting in a number from Xfinity Mobile valid for this deal?
yes, Xfinity mobile uses Verizon network so it's accepted.
Nov 26, 2025 08:30 PM
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jorgenismoNov 26, 2025 08:30 PM
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Metro phones came activated correct? I mean, is not necessary open box to do it or yes?
Nov 26, 2025 11:29 PM
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handoggNov 26, 2025 11:29 PM
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silly as this sounds, I would bite on this for the WHITE version

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Nov 27, 2025 01:14 AM
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JohnathanC8680Nov 27, 2025 01:14 AM
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Quote from needyduck :
Did you turn off the port blocker under your Red Pocket account? I got the same the message, but once I turned off the port blocker and waited 30 minutes I was able to port-in
I gotta the same issue and I had it unlocked hours before I tried. Contacted redpocket and they said they didn't see a request to port out the number on their end 🤷🏻 ♂️ guess I'll hold onto it for another port in deal within the month
Nov 27, 2025 01:33 AM
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calisoldier83Nov 27, 2025 01:33 AM
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Quote from needyduck :
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
Is there a PIN you enter when you port out? If so, how do you find it?
Nov 27, 2025 02:42 AM
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JohnathanC8680Nov 27, 2025 02:42 AM
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Quote from calisoldier83 :
Is there a PIN you enter when you port out? If so, how do you find it?
It's on your online account but if you haven't already bought the number I'd recommend using a different phone provider for porting I haven't been successful with them.
Nov 27, 2025 02:46 AM
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calisoldier83Nov 27, 2025 02:46 AM
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Quote from JohnathanC8680 :
It's on your online account but if you haven't already bought the number I'd recommend using a different phone provider for porting I haven't been successful with them.
I found it and I'm also facing the same issue. I don't know if there's another option.
Last edited by calisoldier83 November 26, 2025 at 06:53 PM.
Nov 27, 2025 02:55 AM
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JohnathanC8680Nov 27, 2025 02:55 AM
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Quote from calisoldier83 :
I found it and I'm also facing the same issue. I don't know if there's another option.
There will be another deal. Seems like metro doesn't want to take it cause they know it's a scam on them 😂
Nov 27, 2025 02:55 AM
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JohnathanC8680Nov 27, 2025 02:55 AM
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Just tried on desktop too to be sure and it just spins at sorry to keep you waiting until saying the number can't be transferred at this time
Nov 27, 2025 02:57 AM
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calisoldier83Nov 27, 2025 02:57 AM
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Quote from JohnathanC8680 :
Just tried on desktop too to be sure and it just spins at sorry to keep you waiting until saying the number can't be transferred at this time
Yep, metro is always painful to deal with. I should've went with my intuition and passed on this.
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Nov 27, 2025 09:07 AM
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rastatechNov 27, 2025 09:07 AM
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Quote from aagar2003 :
What happens if I don't want to continue with the service after 1 month? Is there a return policy or Do I end up with a phone locked for 1 year sitting in my drawer?
You can also just trade it in at Apple for a gift card.

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