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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

$55

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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 14, 2026 6:28 PM
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jacureFeb 14, 2026 6:28 PM
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Quote from gibsonbass :
Don't you have to have a first phone delivered to order a second one?
Yes, my first one was delivered Friday. The 2nd one shipped yesterday, so I was able to order the 3rd one today.
Feb 14, 2026 6:58 PM
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DealOrNoDeal2013Feb 14, 2026 6:58 PM
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I think I made a mistake. I unlocked my GV number and placed Iphone 13 order on metro website for free phone. I didn't even recieve the phone yet but I deleted the GV number from my google voice account. would it be a problem during activation once I receive the phone?
Feb 14, 2026 7:07 PM
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verydryiceFeb 14, 2026 7:07 PM
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Can you use a different number when you actually activate the phone?
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Feb 14, 2026 7:29 PM
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qqzj
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Feb 14, 2026 7:29 PM
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What are the good choices beside Google Voice? I remember Google Voice will stop issuing phone numbers after the first one or two. I don't want to give up Google Voice. Thanks.
Feb 14, 2026 7:35 PM
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Necro0218Feb 14, 2026 7:35 PM
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Quote from Vile :
Thanks all for the tips in this thread.

One question - If I'm going the one month route, after I have received the devices and they are fully activated, do I need to manually login to my account(s) and "cancel" the service for each one (iPhone, g stylus 2025, Galaxy Tab, etc) or just ensure autopay is off so it doesn't auto renew?
You just need to make sure autopay is turned off so the service does not auto-renew. There's no need to manually cancel each device.
Feb 14, 2026 7:37 PM
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Necro0218Feb 14, 2026 7:37 PM
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Quote from BlackMamba2481 :
Thank you! What's your opinion on which one between the 2 is better ?
If you're not creating a new account with a different address, the cheaper option is better.
Feb 14, 2026 7:44 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 14, 2026 7:44 PM
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Quote from jacure :
Yes, my first one was delivered Friday. The 2nd one shipped yesterday, so I was able to order the 3rd one today.
How do you activate it without the phone being in your hands?

And are you using the same Metro account and the same $55 plan for the 2nd, etc?

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Feb 14, 2026 7:46 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 14, 2026 7:46 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
So if the area code is 917 then use a NYC zip code.
Yeah that worked for me - others earlier said to use the 940xx Zip. When I did that it didn't go thru.
Feb 14, 2026 7:50 PM
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VileFeb 14, 2026 7:50 PM
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Quote from Necro0218 :
You just need to make sure autopay is turned off so the service does not auto-renew. There's no need to manually cancel each device.
Thank you!
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Feb 14, 2026 7:51 PM
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Feb 14, 2026 7:51 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
Lyca mobile do have $5 plan with eSIM and I believe it's on ATnT so will work for port in to Metro and avail the deal.
Link for the $5 Lyca plan? I could find it. Thanks.
Feb 14, 2026 7:53 PM
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Necro0218Feb 14, 2026 7:53 PM
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Quote from verydryice :
Can you use a different number when you actually activate the phone?
No, you need to receive a text message on the number after activation in order to log in to your account.
Feb 14, 2026 7:57 PM
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Necro0218Feb 14, 2026 7:57 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW :
How do you activate it without the phone being in your hands?

And are you using the same Metro account and the same $55 plan for the 2nd, etc?
He received his first iPhone 13 on Friday, and it seems that once he logs into that account, he can order the second and third iPhone 13 as well. Starting from the second one, the monthly fee drops to $30.
Feb 14, 2026 8:06 PM
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random2sdFeb 14, 2026 8:06 PM
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Quote from qqzj :
Link for the $5 Lyca plan? I could find it. Thanks.
https://www.lycamobile.us/en/23-u...-campaign/
Feb 14, 2026 8:06 PM
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SeriousJuice4494Feb 14, 2026 8:06 PM
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Will this work for new users? Or who brings in existing number from other providers?

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Feb 14, 2026 8:13 PM
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random2sdFeb 14, 2026 8:13 PM
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Not working online for me (website, chat, call), anyone tried to get this deal from the store? are there any additional charges they are adding or same amount of $55?

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