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Select Customers: Metro by T-Mobile 128GB Apple iPhone 13 (Locked) + 1-Mo. Service

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$55

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Update: This popular deal is still available for most; however, some users may not be able to add the deice to cart (trying a different web browser/device is recommended, but not guaranteed to work).

Metro by T-Mobile offers its 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Midnight, Locked) for Free when purchased together with 1-Month of their $55/ Month Unlimited Prepaid Plan when you join Metro, Add a Line to Your Existing Metro account, or Port Your Existing Phone Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member lxtng for finding 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:
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)
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 RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Existing customers adding a line will need to be on an eligible plan to get this offer.
  • If you want to move to a less expensive rate plan during the next 6 months after getting this deal, you'll need to pay $50 to change plans.
  • Applicable sales tax applies.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.

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Update: This popular deal is still available for most; however, some users may not be able to add the deice to cart (trying a different web browser/device is recommended, but not guaranteed to work).

Metro by T-Mobile offers its 128GB Apple iPhone 13 5G Smartphone (Midnight, Locked) for Free when purchased together with 1-Month of their $55/ Month Unlimited Prepaid Plan when you join Metro, Add a Line to Your Existing Metro account, or Port Your Existing Phone Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member lxtng for finding 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:
  • 6.1" 2532x1170 Super Retina XDR OLED Touchscreen Display
  • A15 Bionic Chipset
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Advanced Dual-Camera System
  • 5G Connectivity
  • Smart HDR 4
  • IP68 Water Resistance
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • Supports MagSafe Accessories
  • Apple iOS 15 (upgradable to latest iOS 18 update)
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 RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Existing customers adding a line will need to be on an eligible plan to get this offer.
  • If you want to move to a less expensive rate plan during the next 6 months after getting this deal, you'll need to pay $50 to change plans.
  • Applicable sales tax applies.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.

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roberthhid
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Ok your account number is just your GV phone number and your pin is your "call to listen" pin that you set up in the settings of GV. You first have to pay $3 to unlock the GV number.
LILLYS_CLOSET
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Porting and failed attempts to order the phone. FYI if you go through the last step and Metro reserved the number you are porting in. But you failed, their payment screen and your order did not go through. Be advised that that number(s) that you attempted to port (no atter how many different phone numbers) are locked in Metro Port Reservation. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THAT NUMBER to process new order using that same # until you call Metro and ask to be transferred over to the porting department and ask them to delete the port. You will also not be able to port it anywhere else until they delete the port reservation. So, all you folks that tried to process a zillion orders after your initial order failed it will never work (even if you fix why your payment didn't go through) until YOU CALL METRO to fix your PORT. With all that said the port dept will want to verify you and the easiest way is for them to send you a SMS to your metro phone so your you don't have a Metro phone working well welcome to the struggle bus have a seat and relax your gong to be on the phone with Metro for some time. Please know this address multiple attempts at porting the same phone number not all the other reasons orders fail on the payment screen. All I can say on that one is , Don't use VPN, don't use discover, don't use a virtual number, wait 48 not 24 hours for your last order attempt to clear out of their system and if you are a religious person…pray

The short version, you must call Metro to make sure any/all the number(s) you are porting over that previously succeed Port Reservation but failed Payment are not locked now to metro reservation once locked to metro they will not work with a new order or another wireless company. This deal is killing me softly, now I remember why I avoided Metro for so long
fbueller
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For those of you having the fraud screen, do this -

Use a VPN
Different credit card #
Add a fake apartment # to your address (if you live in a house)

This has worked for me in the past.

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Feb 12, 2026 05:40 PM
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monkey02Feb 12, 2026 05:40 PM
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Quote from CrimsonStraw5008 :
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/t...pageShould be $5 from what I see
we dont need a sim card with pin numbers etc ??
Feb 12, 2026 05:42 PM
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CrimsonStraw5008Feb 12, 2026 05:42 PM
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Quote from monkey02 :
we dont need a sim card with pin numbers etc ??
Yes sorry, I thought it was a plan not add on.
Feb 12, 2026 05:44 PM
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stevesterFeb 12, 2026 05:44 PM
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What if you use a port-in number while ordering and not activate the service in Metro after phone is delivered?
I see this in the page "Note: Your number won't be transferred over until after your new device is activated"
Does it mean, the phone is activated before shipping?
Last edited by stevester February 12, 2026 at 10:48 AM.
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Quote from Thismustardguy :
anyone know why when I check my number to verify if the port in is eligible, the price changes to 200?
when I put a tmobile MVNO number, the price is $200. When I put a Verizon MVNO number, it's $0.
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Feb 12, 2026 05:48 PM
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CheapBloodFeb 12, 2026 05:48 PM
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Will a locked phone like this work internationally? As a phone I can put local Sim / eSims into?
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Feb 12, 2026 05:50 PM
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jimx200Feb 12, 2026 05:50 PM
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Quote from whenry83 :
when I put a tmobile MVNO number, the price is $200. When I put a Verizon MVNO number, it's $0.
Tmo owns Metro so not eligible. Go with a Verizon or Att MVNO.

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Feb 12, 2026 05:57 PM
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gibsonbassFeb 12, 2026 05:57 PM
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Quote from resuds :
Since google voice and visible won't work anymore, what's the cheapest way to port in for metro nowadays?
I see my google voice number works
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Feb 12, 2026 05:58 PM
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lxtng
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Feb 12, 2026 05:58 PM
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Quote from stevester :
What if you use a port-in number while ordering and not activate the service in Metro after phone is delivered?
I see this in the page "Note: Your number won't be transferred over until after your new device is activated"
Does it mean, the phone is activated before shipping?
Phone will auto activate after about 2 weeks even if you don't activate it.
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lxtng
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Feb 12, 2026 06:00 PM
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Quote from jony :
So can I get the phone for 55 and no plan? I just need the phone for kids to watch YouTube and games.
You have to buy a plan in order to make the phone free. No one will simply hand you a free phone.
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Love_omletteFeb 12, 2026 06:05 PM
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Can I use T-mobile sim card?
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Quote from CheapBlood :
Will a locked phone like this work internationally? As a phone I can put local Sim / eSims into?
Of course not.
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Feb 12, 2026 06:07 PM
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jonyFeb 12, 2026 06:07 PM
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Quote from lxtng :
You have to buy a plan in order to make the phone free. No one will simply hand you a free phone.
What I meant is after paying for the first month can I cancel the plane and are there any penalty fees?
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oasisallureFeb 12, 2026 06:07 PM
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which cheapest carriers can I transfer from?
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lxtng
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Quote from jony :
What I meant is after paying for the first month can I cancel the plane and are there any penalty fees?
Service will be cancelled, no penalty, no contract.

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