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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Shipping info shows "SIM Starter Kit Metro", most likely not e-sim.
So far, I like the Total Wireless/Verizon version I am using, battery is not that bad, just disable all the junk apps with ADB and turn of data for those that can't be disabled, wireless charging magnet is not as strong as apple's and is difficult to align, I bough a case with the ring built in to help.
My only big gripe is that I prefer the fingerprint sensor on the power button like previous models, not on the front touch screen like newer Samsung models. Having to press the power button or double tap the screen to wake up, then touch the front screen, and dealing with the blinding touch sensor white light at night😱.
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Which sucks for me because I did this a couple years ago to get the Moto G Stylus 2023 which DOES work on the cricket network (XT2315-1)
I guarantee you from experience, this will not work on Cricket, even when unlocked. I got this deal last December, phone unlocked recently, and when I swapped my SIM from cricket, it would not work. It is definitely whitelisted by the AT&T network, as the model number is XT2517V... apparently on XT2517-1 is the model that works on AT&T.
Which sucks for me because I did this a couple years ago to get the Moto G Stylus 2023 which DOES work on the cricket network (XT2315-1)
- Can I get in on this and the iPhone deal?
- Do I truly have to be a "new customer"?
- I did the "free" phone thing in the past, when unlocking was 6 months.
I guess I'd start "new" here, then port-in/add a new line on the iphone deal as I have new Visible sim to use.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
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