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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

$655

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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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Top Comments

needyduck
27 Posts
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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
73 Posts
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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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Dec 05, 2025 10:07 PM
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robasha4Dec 05, 2025 10:07 PM
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If I already have an active account with metro what's stopping me from buying this phone for $99 and using it with my current sim? Is that doable or is there something that blocks me from doing that?
Dec 06, 2025 04:29 PM
27 Posts
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MaxM8253Dec 06, 2025 04:29 PM
27 Posts
Quote from jellysandwich :
kind of weird question, but i ported in my number and used that same number as my login id

if i dont pay anymore, i will lose access to that number in a month. presumably i will also lose access to my account and wont be able to log in anymore after that

is that normal? will it affect the 1-year unlock
I have this same question. I was planning to just not pay the next month bill and hope it unlocks in a year. Then I'd get a new number and if it doesn't unlock just do a byop with metro at the cheaper rate. If it does unlock, I'll go with cheaper service elsewhere. Are we on the hook for anything if we don't have a payment method and don't autopay or pay the next month? If there any other MFA option than a text to your phone?
Dec 06, 2025 04:32 PM
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infin8007Dec 06, 2025 04:32 PM
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Quote from robasha4 :
If I already have an active account with metro what's stopping me from buying this phone for $99 and using it with my current sim? Is that doable or is there something that blocks me from doing that?
you can do that. put an old phone ein in it's place, then that frees up the ein of your new phone to be swapped on to the line. I could be wrong though.
Dec 06, 2025 04:34 PM
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infin8007Dec 06, 2025 04:34 PM
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Quote from jellysandwich :
kind of weird question, but i ported in my number and used that same number as my login id

if i dont pay anymore, i will lose access to that number in a month. presumably i will also lose access to my account and wont be able to log in anymore after that

is that normal? will it affect the 1-year unlock
your unlock isn't # dependent. You will lose access to the account I believe. THey'll probably recycle the number
Dec 06, 2025 04:35 PM
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infin8007Dec 06, 2025 04:35 PM
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Quote from MaxM8253 :
I have this same question. I was planning to just not pay the next month bill and hope it unlocks in a year. Then I'd get a new number and if it doesn't unlock just do a byop with metro at the cheaper rate. If it does unlock, I'll go with cheaper service elsewhere. Are we on the hook for anything if we don't have a payment method and don't autopay or pay the next month? If there any other MFA option than a text to your phone?
that should work. no other FMA.
Dec 06, 2025 04:36 PM
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infin8007Dec 06, 2025 04:36 PM
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I ordered one watch already,
i'm trying to figure what I should order for the next new line, this phone, the tablet, or another watch if it will let me.

edit: I see if I want another watch they want to charge 99 bux.
Last edited by infin8007 December 6, 2025 at 08:54 AM.
Dec 07, 2025 01:10 AM
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BUYmeTHISDec 07, 2025 01:10 AM
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Looks like I port in a number from an active Tracfone I don't use, but if I get this deal do I have to wait 12 months to unlock the phone?

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Dec 07, 2025 11:08 PM
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LavenderRiver859Dec 07, 2025 11:08 PM
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Quote from gtsh0pp3r :
Looks like I port in a number from an active Tracfone I don't use, but if I get this deal do I have to wait 12 months to unlock the phone?
Yep, Metro is all 12 month unlocks now.
Dec 08, 2025 04:58 AM
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HfzsdlsDec 08, 2025 04:58 AM
286 Posts
You just need to only pay for the first month let it sit for 12 month and phone unlocks. I have done 2 phones before. Not sure if they change the rules recently though
Dec 08, 2025 11:21 AM
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ConstansDec 08, 2025 11:21 AM
62 Posts
Last summer with a new 365 unlock policy i portred outmy numbers at the first month. I am using the nunbers i need plus you can use them for another promos for total wireless or straightalk for example.
Dec 08, 2025 11:25 AM
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ConstansDec 08, 2025 11:25 AM
62 Posts
Quote from rastatech :
Usually $25, but they have/had a $5 off promo. The $20 off with referal does not work any longer.
In my case i have my main phone on visible so yes i cant save 20$ on that line like before, but i still do get 20$off for my next month payment for a referal which makes this number free.
Dec 08, 2025 11:27 AM
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ConstansDec 08, 2025 11:27 AM
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Quote from whisky_x :
Thanks for your sharing. I managed to transfer to Metro by using number from another carrier. I think my issue come from Red Pocket, I won't use their service again.
Same goes to US Mobile. After experince with porting out - never again.
Dec 08, 2025 08:10 PM
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benzoinzhangDec 08, 2025 08:10 PM
66 Posts
what will be the penalty if I cancel the plan after 1 month service, or simply turn off the autopay?
Dec 09, 2025 12:45 AM
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univestuDec 09, 2025 12:45 AM
219 Posts
Quote from whisky_x :
I used Red Pocket number to port in, but at the final step of transfering after waiting about 5 minutes Metro said my number cannot be transfer at that time. I still got a text message from Red Pocket alarm about a request for transfer.
Can you clarify what you mean when you said "at the final step of transfering after waiting about 5 minutes Metro said my number cannot be transfer"?
Is this before placing the actual order? Or after you have received the device and going through the activation process?
Thanks!

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Dec 09, 2025 03:15 AM
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whisky_xDec 09, 2025 03:15 AM
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Quote from univestu :
Can you clarify what you mean when you said "at the final step of transfering after waiting about 5 minutes Metro said my number cannot be transfer"?
Is this before placing the actual order? Or after you have received the device and going through the activation process?
Thanks!
The transfer process happens after you check out, when you enter your credit card number and click "Pay". But this is just a pre-transfer. Your number will actually be transferred to Metro after you receive the phone and activate service.

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