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expiredlxtng posted Feb 12, 2026 5:01 PM

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

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w/ Number Port-In + Free S/Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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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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Written by lxtng
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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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Written by lxtng

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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.
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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
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resuds
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Since google voice and visible won't work anymore, what's the cheapest way to port in for metro nowadays?

EDIT: after reading the comments on this thread, I see that many people are reporting that a google voice number can be ported over to metro again (like the good old days).
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Feb 12, 2026 6:10 PM
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ps200901Feb 12, 2026 6:10 PM
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I can't order online, I keep getting
Please contact us to complete your order. Your security is important to us. Unfortunately can't complete your order online. Our award-winning Mobile Experts are ready to assist you. Please call us or visit a store to continue.
Feb 12, 2026 6:12 PM
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deport53Feb 12, 2026 6:12 PM
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I checked the Helium Mobile "free" number I have and it came up $199, evidently because Helium Mobile is a T-Mobile MVNO
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Feb 12, 2026 6:14 PM
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sd-1106Feb 12, 2026 6:14 PM
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Quote from gitugiri2k :
Like clockwork...got it on Feb 15 last year. Still waiting to see if that gets unlocked in next few days, before I buy another one Smilie. Anyone else in the same boat waiting for unlock? Did it unlock automatically or you had to call them to unlock?
did you use it for 1 year, or just connect it to WIFI after 1 month service?
Feb 12, 2026 6:22 PM
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therealslickshadyFeb 12, 2026 6:22 PM
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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?
When I bought in Jan 2025, it auto unlocked in Jan 2026 and international and local sims all work
Feb 12, 2026 6:30 PM
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NamelessmeFeb 12, 2026 6:30 PM
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Will they start a transfer immediately or will wait until I start the process? I have about 2 weeks left on a straight talk phone so can transfer that one... but prefer not to lose the 2 weeks of service. Much better to wait until that phone is about to run out.

Or would Straight Talk just give me a new number for any remaining service time after transferring?

Actually don't even care if they give me a new number, mostly just want to know if I can keep any remaining data from Straight Talk after number is transferred.

Edit: And got the answer from Metro chat. They recommend I order a couple of days before the end of my plan, as otherwise it is normally activated when phone is received. Promo should be up for a while (according to the rep).
Last edited by Namelessme February 12, 2026 at 11:55 AM.
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Quote from gitugiri2k :
Like clockwork...got it on Feb 15 last year. Still waiting to see if that gets unlocked in next few days, before I buy another one Smilie. Anyone else in the same boat waiting for unlock? Did it unlock automatically or you had to call them to unlock?
I got the $99 deal in December 2024 and it unlocked in December 2025 to the point i put in an infomobile sim and it did it all without me having to do anything
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floloo114Feb 12, 2026 6:42 PM
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Will this deal work if I port out for a month to Total Wireless and then port back to Metro after a month?
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resudsFeb 12, 2026 6:53 PM
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Quote from gibsonbass :
I see my google voice number works
Just so I understand, you unlocked the Google voice number (for like $3) and ported successfully into Metro?
Last edited by resuds February 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM.
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Godspeed666Feb 12, 2026 6:56 PM
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😀😀😀😀😀
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coolmukeFeb 12, 2026 6:58 PM
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Does Redpocket 10/month plan work?
Feb 12, 2026 7:01 PM
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beefy6969Feb 12, 2026 7:01 PM
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will MINT work on this Metro locked iPhone? I understand both are T-Mobile MNVO
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Quote from sd-1106 :
did you use it for 1 year, or just connect it to WIFI after 1 month service?
On wifi...its my iPodSmilie
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gitugiri2kFeb 12, 2026 7:09 PM
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Quote from therealslickshady :
When I bought in Jan 2025, it auto unlocked in Jan 2026 and international and local sims all work
Good to know. Waiting patiently.

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roberthhidFeb 12, 2026 7:13 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?
Google Voice works. Just did 3 iPhone 16e.
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