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frontpageFrugalForever posted Feb 10, 2026 05:11 PM
frontpageFrugalForever posted Feb 10, 2026 05:11 PM

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 (Locked) + 30-Days Service

(No Port-In Required) + Free S/H

$55

$315

82% off
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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.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • This offer is $10 less than our previous Frontpage Deal from August 2025 and has the added perk of not requiring the port-in of an existing number.
  • Applicable sales tax applies.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by FrugalForever
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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.

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • This offer is $10 less than our previous Frontpage Deal from August 2025 and has the added perk of not requiring the port-in of an existing number.
  • Applicable sales tax applies.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by FrugalForever

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hpham_53
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Attached are GeekBench scores that I ran on the phones I have/had. The 2024 Moto G Stylus has similar scores to the Samsung A54 5G. The 2025 Moto G Stylus has a faster process than the 2024 version, so it should be faster than the A54. I ordered the 2025 Stylus this morning. I will run GeekBench on it when I receive it, and post the scores.
FrugalForever
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Unfortunately, after Verizon has been relieved of its boundation to unlock devices within 60 days on Jan 20 2026, this is the easiest and cheapest way to buy a new device with decent specs that gets auto unlock (albeit after 365 days) without paying anything extra after the initial activation. From the carrier perspective it makes little sense selling the devices at steep discount without even breaking-even by making the customer pay the overly inflated telecom service, so its kind of a stretch expecting them to easily unlock the devices (within a short period of time like 60 days).
Having said that, this is slickdeals Smilie and here, one expects to get the best possible 'bang for the buck' on a given day, hence the deal. Happy to be corrected.
SlickamoreStyle
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Would love to get this but waiting a year for unlock sucks, that is an unreasonably long wait time 😞 They really should change unlock policy back to 60 days (or less).

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Feb 11, 2026 12:09 AM
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FuryflameFeb 11, 2026 12:09 AM
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365 days unlock policy really sucks. At lease it can be used for wifi device.
Feb 11, 2026 12:18 AM
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hpham_53Feb 11, 2026 12:18 AM
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Quote from fubag :
Thought it was a oled screen wtf is super HD
OLED is the screen material. Super HD is the screen resolution.
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Feb 11, 2026 12:22 AM
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Mono141Feb 11, 2026 12:22 AM
97 Posts
Quote from brownbag387 :
Ia it locked with Metro or is it TMo in general? Does anyone know if I can use an ultra or Mint Sim on it after the 1st month?
Metro only
Pro
Feb 11, 2026 12:40 AM
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Tazmania99
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Feb 11, 2026 12:40 AM
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Excuse my ignorance. How many years of OS and security update will I have with this phone?
Feb 11, 2026 12:51 AM
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netllFeb 11, 2026 12:51 AM
519 Posts
After unlock, can this phone work compatibly with tracfone?
Feb 11, 2026 12:54 AM
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budsterFeb 11, 2026 12:54 AM
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Quote from Tazmania99 :
Excuse my ignorance. How many years of OS and security update will I have with this phone?
Two years of OS support and three years of security updates. It should eventually get Android 17.
Feb 11, 2026 12:57 AM
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MusicSharkFeb 11, 2026 12:57 AM
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They only allow to get 1?

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Feb 11, 2026 02:50 AM
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TealActivity1814Feb 11, 2026 02:50 AM
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Quote from SlickamoreStyle :
Would love to get this but waiting a year for unlock sucks, that is an unreasonably long wait time 😞 They really should change unlock policy back to 60 days (or less).
But why would they
Feb 11, 2026 02:58 AM
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TealActivity1814Feb 11, 2026 02:58 AM
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Quote from kickerstarter :

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
I had bought two straight talk phones back when they were unlocked after 30 days/1 month service. During the first month of service, their policy was changed so that it took 60 days/2 months of service to unlock, even for phones already activated. Some people managed to complain and get them to abide by the old terms, a lot of people weren't as lucky.
Feb 11, 2026 03:11 AM
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09eliuFeb 11, 2026 03:11 AM
59 Posts
365 days is rough, but it would prob be a great emulation device/cloud streaming device
Feb 11, 2026 04:30 AM
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MGSeattleFeb 11, 2026 04:30 AM
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I don't think the T‑Mobile offer is a good deal, and here's why. With T‑Mobile, the $50 plan ends up costing about $59–$60 once you include the usual $9–$10 in taxes and fees, and while the phone is "free," you're locked into that higher monthly cost. Meanwhile, the same Motorola phone is currently $300 plus tax on Lenovo.com, and US Mobile's Starter plan—available on T‑Mobile, AT&T, or Verizon—costs $270 per year and includes a $90 credit you can apply toward the phone. When you add everything up, the US Mobile option comes out to roughly $480 total, while the T‑Mobile option ends up around $708–$720 for the year. That means US Mobile saves you about $230–$240 overall while still giving you the flexibility to choose the network you prefer. This is just one example, and depending on your needs, other MVNOs may offer even better deals or additional perks.
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Feb 11, 2026 04:40 AM
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BGRTFeb 11, 2026 04:40 AM
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Quote from yurah :
Is this better or worse than a samsung 54a 5g?
CPU better on the Moto. Software and camera are better on Samsung A54 5G.
Feb 11, 2026 04:54 AM
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SaleShockedFeb 11, 2026 04:54 AM
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Its been this price since September
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Feb 11, 2026 04:59 AM
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ADHDER7799Feb 11, 2026 04:59 AM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
Unfortunately, after Verizon has been relieved of its boundation to unlock devices within 60 days on Jan 20 2026, this is the easiest and cheapest way to buy a new device with decent specs that gets auto unlock (albeit after 365 days) without paying anything extra after the initial activation. From the carrier perspective it makes little sense selling the devices at steep discount without even breaking-even by making the customer pay the overly inflated telecom service, so its kind of a stretch expecting them to easily unlock the devices (within a short period of time like 60 days). Having said that, this is slickdeals Smilie and here, one expects to get the best possible 'bang for the buck' on a given day, hence the deal. Happy to be corrected.
That was so long winded. There's my correction for ya. Shrug
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Feb 11, 2026 05:08 AM
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DealGuyFeb 11, 2026 05:08 AM
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I assume once unlocked in a year, I'll be able to use it internationally, mainly in India with the local SIM card during my travel?

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