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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 9:57 PM
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AnankeFeb 12, 2026 9:57 PM
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Quote from sbimos :
I don't want to use my current GV. If I make a new GV just to port, is there any waiting period?
no waiting period, I just ordered it with creating a new GV and immediately ported out. It took 30ish seconds
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Feb 12, 2026 9:58 PM
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Dragon1403Feb 12, 2026 9:58 PM
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Quote from Ananke :

no waiting period, I just ordered it with creating a new GV and immediately ported out. It took 30ish seconds
did you had to verify your identity to unlock the number?
Feb 12, 2026 9:58 PM
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Quote from sbimos :
I don't want to use my current GV. If I make a new GV just to port, is there any waiting period?
I made a new one and used it immediately.
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Feb 12, 2026 9:59 PM
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jonyFeb 12, 2026 9:59 PM
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So I unlocked GV number. Got through all process of ordering. I tried to use virtual card by capital one. Placed the order and on the got massage that it did not go through. I see charge and credit for $55 on my card. I just have bad feeling about using my everyday card and getting charged for some extra crap after canceling monthly plan.
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Feb 12, 2026 10:02 PM
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AnankeFeb 12, 2026 10:02 PM
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Quote from jony :
So I unlocked GV number. Got through all process of ordering. I tried to use virtual card by capital one. Placed the order and on the got massage that it did not go through. I see charge and credit for $55 on my card. I just have bad feeling about using my everyday card and getting charged for some extra crap after canceling monthly plan.
might be the credit card - I have ordered many times before with regular CC and no problems of stop monthly autopay. This time I didn't pay attention and my browser created a virtual card for payment, but the order went through
Feb 12, 2026 10:04 PM
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jonyFeb 12, 2026 10:04 PM
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Quote from Ananke :
might be the credit card - I have ordered many times before with regular CC and no problems of stop monthly autopay. This time I didn't pay attention and my browser created a virtual card for payment, but the order went through
Did u have to call them or is there a way to do it online. Also did you create an account with them before ordering?
Feb 12, 2026 10:09 PM
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JollyHome539Feb 12, 2026 10:09 PM
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iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13 for the same price??

I think the only advantage of iPhone 13 is the camera, processorwise 16e is still a win.
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Feb 12, 2026 10:11 PM
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link626Feb 12, 2026 10:11 PM
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Quote from JollyHome539 :
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13 for the same price??

I think the only advantage of iPhone 13 is the camera, processorwise 16e is still a win.

how is the 16e the same price?

i see 99$
Feb 12, 2026 10:12 PM
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monkey02Feb 12, 2026 10:12 PM
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Quote from JollyHome539 :
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13 for the same price??

I think the only advantage of iPhone 13 is the camera, processorwise 16e is still a win.
how much differenece are they ? ??
Feb 12, 2026 10:16 PM
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MrShrugglesFeb 12, 2026 10:16 PM
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Quote from JollyHome539 :
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13 for the same price??

I think the only advantage of iPhone 13 is the camera, processorwise 16e is still a win.
16e doesn't have magsafe.
Feb 12, 2026 10:18 PM
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HowDoUTurnThisOnFeb 12, 2026 10:18 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
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.
Following your tips. Worked for me.
Feb 12, 2026 10:19 PM
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fbuellerFeb 12, 2026 10:19 PM
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FYI - RSIM works fine with the iPhone 13. Been using my Metro with RSIM on other carriers for a full year now, it theoretically unlocks in 10 days.

Iphone 14 or later this won't work because they're all eSIM.
Feb 12, 2026 10:22 PM
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roberthhidFeb 12, 2026 10:22 PM
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Quote from MrShruggles :
16e doesn't have magsafe.
I have both. Never use magsafe but you can just get a case with magsafe if you want it. The 16e is much faster has twice the ram (8gb) and has better battery life ( best of any iPhone I've owned) . Just depends if you want to spend an extra hundred.
Feb 12, 2026 10:38 PM
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sbimosFeb 12, 2026 10:38 PM
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Quote from JollyHome539 :
iPhone 16e vs iPhone 13 for the same price?? I think the only advantage of iPhone 13 is the camera, processorwise 16e is still a win.
I believe 13 still has physical sim tray. International users prefer this.

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Feb 12, 2026 10:40 PM
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netllFeb 12, 2026 10:40 PM
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I use phone number 1 for port-in when placing an order. Can I use another phone number for port-in when I receive this phone and actually port in?

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