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frontpageFrugalForever posted Nov 25, 2025 5:37 AM

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

$155

$655

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w/ Number Port-In + Free S/Hat 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, Æ’/1.6 aperture, OIS) + 12MP 2x Telephoto (52mm, Æ’/1.6, OIS)
  • Front Camera: 12MP TrueDepth (Æ’/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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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, Æ’/1.6 aperture, OIS) + 12MP 2x Telephoto (52mm, Æ’/1.6, OIS)
  • Front Camera: 12MP TrueDepth (Æ’/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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Jan 4, 2026 9:45 PM
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ciberhifiJan 4, 2026 9:45 PM
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how soon can I cancel the plan and get it unlocked
Jan 6, 2026 9:10 AM
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dealtime2smJan 6, 2026 9:10 AM
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Is the deal still active? Whee can I get a number to port in?
Jan 6, 2026 9:30 AM
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Joined May 2025
SharpFlower757Jan 6, 2026 9:30 AM
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Does buying the 25 visible plan work for portt in? Or does the plan need to be above $35?
Jan 6, 2026 10:17 AM
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CyanWingJan 6, 2026 10:17 AM
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Quote from SharpFlower757 :
Does buying the 25 visible plan work for portt in? Or does the plan need to be above $35?
$25 plan will work, use code SWITCH26 to bring the price down to $19.
Jan 6, 2026 11:30 AM
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hellonwheelzJan 6, 2026 11:30 AM
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Quote from ScruffyStove4877 :
I feel an iPhone 16e just isn't a worthwhile upgrade for normal consumers. Even coming from a 5yo iPhone 12, it would feel like a borderline downgrade. Cheaper materials, no MagSafe, 7.5W max Qi1 charging, no mmWave 5G, one camera, and the same exact screen.

The phone makes sense for businesses who want the cheapest new iPhones in bulk. But personally I wouldn't upgrade to the 16e for free. I have too many MagSafe accessories, and the fact that even I'd have to spend money on a new case makes it feel like a net loss.

A used or refurbished 15 Pro would be a much better value, or even a 13 Pro would be better with its 120Hz ProMotion display. Plus you wouldn't have to worry about an unlock period.
Great battery life and performance, snappiness is great. 8gb RAM and USB c. Very light, and has the two emergency features the Apple introduced, car crash, detection, fall detection, and satellite connectivity. It's basically a less good iPhone Air with better speakers,

This is beyond amazing as an iPod touch or a backup phone in a year. Is it the best phone ever, no. Is 175 or so out the door great though yes.

I do hate that they took out precision finding. But you only care about that if you use AirTags.
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Jan 6, 2026 2:19 PM
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Quote from ciberhifi :
how soon can I cancel the plan and get it unlocked
12 months in a drawer and it's unlocked. You don't need to cancel anything it's prepaid so it just expires and nothing happens.
Last edited by OnePlus7pro January 6, 2026 at 06:49 AM.
Jan 7, 2026 3:13 PM
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eljeffreynycJan 7, 2026 3:13 PM
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Can this be used with a T-Mobile sim out of the box or does it need to be unlocked first?

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Jan 7, 2026 8:38 PM
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dealtime2smJan 7, 2026 8:38 PM
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Please help!! How do I get 2 numbers to port in? Any suggestions? Thank You!!
Jan 7, 2026 9:27 PM
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roberthhidJan 7, 2026 9:27 PM
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Quote from eljeffreynyc :
Can this be used with a T-Mobile sim out of the box or does it need to be unlocked first?
Needs to be unlocked first.
Jan 7, 2026 11:16 PM
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roberthhidJan 7, 2026 11:16 PM
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Quote from dealtime2sm :
Please help!! How do I get 2 numbers to port in? Any suggestions? Thank You!!
Could try tracfone byod $15 plan which is only $10 if you sign up for autopay. Infimobile has a $5 plan but will probably give you a hard time if you try to port out right away.
Jan 8, 2026 4:45 AM
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stingycheapmofoJan 8, 2026 4:45 AM
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In 4 1
Jan 8, 2026 2:59 PM
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BlueFang3592Jan 8, 2026 2:59 PM
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thanks
Last edited by BlueFang3592 January 10, 2026 at 08:58 PM.
Jan 8, 2026 7:09 PM
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myheartisacityJan 8, 2026 7:09 PM
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Anyone know if I can use an rsim with these?
Jan 8, 2026 8:20 PM
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myheartisacityJan 8, 2026 8:20 PM
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Quote from ouloat :
Anyone add any other lines after hitting the 2 iPhone 16e cap? I can't add anything more phones, watches, or tablet lines. Ordering through calling CS also failed.If you need a port-in number, I have extra numbers for AGC trade. I confirmed they worked with the $500 port in discount for 16e. PM me.
im interested! Can't figure out how to pm

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ouloat
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Quote from myheartisacity :
im interested! Can't figure out how to pm
Sorry, my numbers have been ported by other SDers; last one is reserved for a SDer to be used tomorrow. If they don't use it, then that number is available. It has been used.

I recommend Tracfone for getting a $15 port number (don't recommend autopay). Automated and fast; just be careful not to trigger any flags that will require human intervention and write down all relevant info. You will need a spare phone or eSIM to get the auth messages to verify you own the port number.

If you don't have a compatible phone with Tracfone or is unsure about setting up the account correctly, PM me. I don't mind helping out a SDer and getting a new port number; just cover the number cost + tax.

I PMed you the same message since you don't know how to send private messages.
Last edited by ouloat January 9, 2026 at 03:12 PM.

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