Update: This popular Frontpage Deal is still available.
Metro by T-Mobile has
128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 Smartphone (Locked) for
Free when purchased together with
1-Month of their
$55/ Month Unlimited Prepaid Plan as a new customer or when adding a new line to your existing Metro by T-Mobile account.
Shipping is free.
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FrugalForever for sharing this deal
- Note: Plan costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay (optional). You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan or higher to qualify for the free device.
Specs (
source):
- 6.7" Super HD (2712 x 1220) 446ppi Display
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Processor
- 8GB LPDDR4X Memory (RAM)
- 256GB10 uMCP (Up to 1TB microSD card6 expandable)
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Rear Camera: 50MP
- IP68 Underwater Protection
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Android 15
Unlocking:
- Currently, device will unlock after 365 days from the date of plan activation. No need to pay for additional service after first month/initial activation (see unlock policy). Note that terms may be subject to change at any time.
(No Port-In Required) + Free S/Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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Community Reviews
The Moto G Stylus 2025 stands out as a budget-friendly Android with an OLED display, headphone jack, microSD support, optical zoom, and a faster Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip than the 2024 model. Smart Connect and Ready For style desktop features are present, and the phone is often described as a solid Wi Fi device or backup for a year. The main drawback is Metro's 365 day unlock wait, with no need to keep paying after the first month but little carrier flexibility until then. Battery life, bloat, and AT&T or Cricket compatibility also come up as practical concerns.
Common Questions (5)
After unlocking, it should work on T-Mobile and Verizon-based networks, but AT&T/Cricket compatibility is inconsistent because those carriers may whitelist specific IMEIs. Several comments say this XT2517V model is not recognized by AT&T/Cricket even when unlocked.
Yes, it supports Motorola's Smart Connect/Ready For-style desktop and screen-sharing features. It can be used for virtual display, screen sharing, and PC-style control from a computer or other devices.
The standard Metro unlock rule is 365 days after activation. The phone can unlock automatically after that period, and Metro's policy language says the device must be purchased from Metro, not lost/stolen/blocked, and 365 days must pass since activation.
Yes. Autopay is off by default, and the phone can be used on Wi‑Fi after the first month without paying for a second month, though the line may suspend and then deactivate if you do not pay again.
Yes, the deal phone is 128GB, not 256GB. The display is OLED, and "Super HD" refers to the screen resolution.
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They can't unless they back-date their policy. Their policy, dated August 11, 2025, (https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy) says:
"We unlock mobile devices that meet the following eligibility criteria free of charge:
The device must be purchased from Metro by T-Mobile.
The device must not be reported as lost, stolen or blocked.
Three hundred sixty-five (365) days must have passed since the device's activation date."
It goes by the activation date
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