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.
Thanks Community Member
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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Using Cricket IMEI Check: 2025 model got "Something didn't work right. System Down". 2024 model is Compatible.
Using AT&T IMEI Check: 2025 model got "IMEI not found". 2024 model was recognized(i.e. Compatible).
Ello mate fresh off the boat from England eh while I got ya a moto mobile to use cheerio
Don't worry ol chap I plan to use it again in 11 months when it unlocks
Cheerio good form jack
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I placed an order 2 days ago and it was supposed to ship Friday and arrive Tuesday, but it hasn't changed status at all. Credit card got billed $55 exactly immediately. Order status still shows supposed to have shipped 2 days ago but still in Processing.
I last did this with the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 version exactly 2 years ago, and have never done any other Metro/T-Mobile ordering any other times. Is it typical that it is just paused or is it silently cancelled ?
Or you turn it on, use it like a real phone for a month, then after 30 days you use it like a WiFi - only enabled tablet for the next 11 months, charging it as needed. A year later it just becomes unlocked automatically.
I have a couple 8-10 yr old phones that still have 30% battery after turning them off with ~60% for best battery storage when I check them every couple years.
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In addition, I have two iphone 16e (Free with $100 giftcards) for collection and trade-in next year. It's just a hobby of passive investment while the phones serve as spare devices.
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