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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

76% off
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, 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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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
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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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total by verizon has 16e on us promo
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Quote from monkey02 :
30days unlocked?
365 days to unlock after activation but you don't have to pay for the service after first month and use it as a wifi only device
Mar 3, 2026 11:42 PM
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SlickamoreStyleMar 3, 2026 11:42 PM
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Quote from dirks7649 :
Tempting to add this as a 3rd line but now that the iphone 17e will be available end of week I hope the 16e drops to...maybe $49?
Yes I also noticed the announcement on their front page that the 17e will become available at Metro on 3/11, it should be interesting to see how it effects the 16e promo price. Best case scenario is it becomes free with 1 month service like the iPhone 13 currently is.
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Mar 4, 2026 2:11 AM
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rly723Mar 4, 2026 2:11 AM
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Paid same price for iPhone 13 back in October through TracFone but it did unlock after 60 days. Before changing policies
Mar 4, 2026 2:17 AM
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RshellMar 4, 2026 2:17 AM
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On Reddit I was reading metro now requires 6 months of active service but after reading the policy you can only pay one month and it will unlock after a year
Last edited by Rshell March 3, 2026 at 06:53 PM.
Mar 4, 2026 2:23 AM
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Aki-ZakuraMar 4, 2026 2:23 AM
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Quote from Rshell :
Policies have changed now Metro requires:• 180 days (6 months) of active, paid service on the same line• The phone must remain active on Metro during those 180 days• If the line is suspended, canceled, or not paid, the unlock clock stops
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy Still says 365 days must have passed. No mention of active paid service.
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PennStateFanMar 4, 2026 2:23 AM
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Quote from Rshell :
Policies have changed now Metro requires:• 180 days (6 months) of active, paid service on the same line• The phone must remain active on Metro during those 180 days• If the line is suspended, canceled, or not paid, the unlock clock stops
Still shows 365 days. Maybe you are thinking of another MVNO?

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...Mee8tQc3Te
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MellowRain3662Mar 4, 2026 2:52 AM
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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
Never been w Metro and never bought an iPhone assoc'd w a provider. Does Metro put junk apps on iphone? I know ATT installs junk apps on android phone but not sure if they install on iphone
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RshellMar 4, 2026 2:55 AM
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Quote from Aki-Zakura :
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy Still says 365 days must have passed. No mention of active paid service.
You are right! Thanks for finding policy - I couldn't find it and on Reddit was saying it changed recently to 6 months of active service
Mar 4, 2026 3:46 AM
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GreyWing814Mar 4, 2026 3:46 AM
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Not worth it
Mar 4, 2026 3:48 AM
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rjsmith2007Mar 4, 2026 3:48 AM
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Lol $55 a month. That better come with 55 burgers, 55 fries, 55 tacos, 55 pies, 55 cokes, 100 tater tots, 100 pizzas, 100 tenders, 100 meatballs, 100 coffees, 55 wings, 55 shakes, 55 pancakes, 55 pastas, 55 peppers, and 155 taters.
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wshweMar 4, 2026 4:02 AM
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I just paid $341.19 before tax for an used and unlocked iPhone 16e from eBay. It was an excellent condition with 100% battery health. I was able to get it on iCloud and Xfinity Mobile without any issues. I paid more but I could use it immediately. The seller sent it to me by 2-day FedEx for free.
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OliviacroweMar 4, 2026 4:56 AM
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Quote from wshwe :
I just paid $341.19 before tax for an used and unlocked iPhone 16e from eBay. It was an excellent condition with 100% battery health. I was able to get it on iCloud and Xfinity Mobile without any issues. I paid more but I could use it immediately. The seller sent it to me by 2-day FedEx for free.
Which seller?
Mar 4, 2026 5:10 AM
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MOGA337Mar 4, 2026 5:10 AM
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Get this for trade in when 18 come out in September ? Trade in to ATT
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Mar 4, 2026 5:47 AM
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splitbuxMar 4, 2026 5:47 AM
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We have cricket and I just bought 6 of these phone for $50 each and upgraded my whole family by using free helium ported numbers and canceling the new line immediately after activating it.
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