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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 17, 2026 06:44 PM
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burticusFeb 17, 2026 06:44 PM
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TLDR - can I pop in a t-mobile sim after 30 days?
Feb 17, 2026 08:08 PM
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ECarlsonFeb 17, 2026 08:08 PM
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Quote from burticus :
TLDR - can I pop in a t-mobile sim after 30 days?
No. Have to wait for unlock. I tried with my last Metro Moto phone and it didn't work on T-Mobile until unlock.
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Feb 17, 2026 10:42 PM
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Marlin1975
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Feb 17, 2026 10:42 PM
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Decent phone esp if memory prices stay high. Expect next gen phones to go up in price and/or be delayed.
Feb 18, 2026 12:20 AM
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bdunniFeb 18, 2026 12:20 AM
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Quote from taller238 :
Waiting for the 2025 Edge deal.
Now free only with port in.
Why do you prefer that one?
Feb 18, 2026 01:00 AM
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hpham_53Feb 18, 2026 01:00 AM
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Quote from bdunni :

Why do you prefer that one?
For me, the Edge would be a bit smaller, a bit lighter, a bit faster, more storage 256GB vs 128GB. Drawbacks: no headphone jack, no microSD card slot, curved screen.
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare....one2=13907
Feb 18, 2026 01:14 AM
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taller238Feb 18, 2026 01:14 AM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
For me, the Edge would be a bit smaller, a bit lighter, a bit faster, more storage 256GB vs 128GB. Drawbacks: no headphone jack, no microSD card slot, curved screen.
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare....one2=13907
Ha You forgot its landscape function that can act as a PC.
I know TBH most ones don't care about it, but it's important to me : )
Last edited by taller238 February 17, 2026 at 07:29 PM.
Feb 18, 2026 05:42 AM
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id6810Feb 18, 2026 05:42 AM
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1 year unlock kinda long time, so can I use T-Mobile SIM card in this locked phone?

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Feb 18, 2026 05:48 AM
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ECarlsonFeb 18, 2026 05:48 AM
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Quote from id6810 :
1 year unlock kinda long time, so can I use T-Mobile SIM card in this locked phone?
No, only Metro sim works for 1 year.
Feb 18, 2026 03:51 PM
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id6810Feb 18, 2026 03:51 PM
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Quote from ECarlson :
No, only Metro sim works for 1 year.
Thanks
Feb 18, 2026 04:19 PM
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dadabFeb 18, 2026 04:19 PM
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365 days unlock is brutal. Will wait for Best buy or ST/Visible deals.
Feb 18, 2026 04:35 PM
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yuyi64Feb 18, 2026 04:35 PM
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Quote from dadab :
365 days unlock is brutal. Will wait for Best buy or ST/Visible deals.
ST/Visible also have 365-day unlock so they will be equally brutal!
Feb 18, 2026 06:17 PM
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dadabFeb 18, 2026 06:17 PM
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Quote from yuyi64 :
ST/Visible also have 365-day unlock so they will be equally brutal!
huh? I did it last year and it was 60 days. Did they change the policy? Best buy offers unlocked with sim card promo.
Feb 18, 2026 06:25 PM
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Parzival_Feb 18, 2026 06:25 PM
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Will it still work with any TMobile MVNOs while its locked?
Feb 18, 2026 07:02 PM
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jellysandwichFeb 18, 2026 07:02 PM
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Quote from yuyi64 :
ST/Visible also have 365-day unlock so they will be equally brutal!
Quote from dadab :
huh? I did it last year and it was 60 days. Did they change the policy? Best buy offers unlocked with sim card promo.

not equally brutal. verizon and mvnos are worse now because they require 365 days of active paid service.

for metro you just need to pay the first month

Quote :
https://www.verizon.com/prepaid/device-unlock/

For all cellphones Activated on or after January 27, 2026, the cellphone will be unlocked upon request after 365 days of paid and active service.

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Feb 18, 2026 11:32 PM
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dadabFeb 18, 2026 11:32 PM
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Quote from jellysandwich :
not equally brutal. verizon and mvnos are worse now because they require 365 days of active paid service.

for metro you just need to pay the first month

Wow. cheap phone options are dwindling.

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