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frontpageFrugalForever posted Nov 25, 2025 05:37 AM
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

76% off
Metro by T-Mobile
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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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Written by FrugalForever
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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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Written by FrugalForever

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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
758 Posts
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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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Dec 11, 2025 09:49 PM
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DroopyOregonDec 11, 2025 09:49 PM
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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
Where did you purchase the esim at? Have a direct link?
Dec 11, 2025 10:03 PM
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robasha4Dec 11, 2025 10:03 PM
389 Posts
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.
Can confirm they do unlock after a year.
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Dec 11, 2025 10:55 PM
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Cheapskate27Dec 11, 2025 10:55 PM
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Quote from royalrock :
this is my plan as apple might start tthe rade-in value from at least $220
You're better off doing the iphone 13 for $50 if that's your goal - $180 for a phone thats $50 plus $55 (or less) for your plan. All of this is not as good as last year - the ratio of 'plan+phone' : 'trade-in value' was better.

Your plan is a gamble. You might go through all the effort to buy a giftcard worth $155, or less. And your best-case scenario is no more profitable than the iphone 13. And you'll definitely have to wait. Write all the numbers down for the 16e vs 13 and stare at them for a while, you'll see I'm right.
Dec 11, 2025 11:38 PM
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ozzzDec 11, 2025 11:38 PM
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Quote from Cheapskate27 :
You're better off doing the iphone 13 for $50 if that's your goal - $180 for a phone thats $50 plus $55 (or less) for your plan. All of this is not as good as last year - the ratio of 'plan+phone' : 'trade-in value' was better.

Your plan is a gamble. You might go through all the effort to buy a giftcard worth $155, or less. And your best-case scenario is no more profitable than the iphone 13. And you'll definitely have to wait. Write all the numbers down for the 16e vs 13 and stare at them for a while, you'll see I'm right.
iphone 13 is not available anymore I think. And it was $50+55 so was costing $105 compared to 16e costing $155.
Apple doesnt offer a trade-in value for this yet. I also plan to use as trade-in later on. Whenver some friend of mine needs to buy a new one from Apple, I plan to trade-in this one.
I believe it will be higher than $220. More like $300, maybe even more. And waiting 6 months on iphone13 would reduce its trade value furthermore.
All in all, this phone can be sold as unlocked for $155 a year later for sure. Just keep it in MINT condition. It is a no-loss gamble.
Dec 11, 2025 11:42 PM
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infin8007Dec 11, 2025 11:42 PM
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I have the red pocket port out horror story too. Almost have it resolved but Metro can only do 4 tries per day to port out.. Then have to wait until 24 hours.
Dec 12, 2025 12:43 AM
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BoastfulSnake4723Dec 12, 2025 12:43 AM
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16e is trash apparently. Like uniquely trash
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Dec 12, 2025 01:37 AM
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SmartFog5004Dec 12, 2025 01:37 AM
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What is the verification process like? Upload photo ID and selfies?

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Dec 12, 2025 01:42 AM
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kylefifaDec 12, 2025 01:42 AM
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Quote from SmartFog5004 :
What is the verification process like? Upload photo ID and selfies?
And fingerprint from the police department
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Dec 12, 2025 01:44 AM
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Cheapskate27Dec 12, 2025 01:44 AM
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Quote from ozzz :
iphone 13 is not available anymore I think. And it was $50+55 so was costing $105 compared to 16e costing $155.
Apple doesnt offer a trade-in value for this yet. I also plan to use as trade-in later on. Whenver some friend of mine needs to buy a new one from Apple, I plan to trade-in this one.
I believe it will be higher than $220. More like $300, maybe even more. And waiting 6 months on iphone13 would reduce its trade value furthermore.
All in all, this phone can be sold as unlocked for $155 a year later for sure. Just keep it in MINT condition. It is a no-loss gamble.
I'm doubtful it'll work out better than the 13 deal, which is definitely still available and in stock FYI. Good luck though, have fun in Vegas. I prefer things that are guaranteed, personally.

Also, you don't need to wait any time to trade in to the apple store. It's OK if it's locked. And, it's locked for 12 months, not 6. They changed that 18 months ago roughly.
Last edited by Cheapskate27 December 11, 2025 at 06:46 PM.
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Dec 12, 2025 01:50 AM
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goyangyi1Dec 12, 2025 01:50 AM
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Trash deal. Unlocks in 1 year? Just go buy the phone at Apple. I got the blackfriday deal at Walmart which was a good deal. Unlock in 60 days.
Dec 12, 2025 01:53 AM
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SmartFog5004Dec 12, 2025 01:53 AM
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Quote from kylefifa :

And fingerprint from the police department
I'm just going by what other companies do for verification. Do you actually know what Metro does? I'd rather not proceed if it is similar.
Dec 12, 2025 01:56 AM
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kylefifaDec 12, 2025 01:56 AM
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Quote from SmartFog5004 :
I'm just going by what other companies do for verification. Do you actually know what Metro does? I'd rather not proceed if it is similar.
Just port your number and pay, that it's
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Dec 12, 2025 02:23 AM
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Dec 12, 2025 02:23 AM
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Quote from oasisallure :
total by verizon has 16e on us promo
It's $299 & out of stock. https://www.totalwireless.com/buy...6e-prepaid
Dec 12, 2025 04:17 AM
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findcarsformeDec 12, 2025 04:17 AM
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Quote from oasisallure :
total by verizon has 16e on us promo
Sold out everywhere.

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Dec 12, 2025 05:07 AM
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Mi98ksDec 12, 2025 05:07 AM
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Can I use this phone on T-Mobile right away?

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