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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 14, 2026 8:36 PM
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dantheman9703Feb 14, 2026 8:36 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
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?
Try to use an incognito browser
Feb 14, 2026 8:46 PM
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ltjFeb 14, 2026 8:46 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
https://www.lycamobile.us/en/23-u...-campaign/
Somehow this link didn't work from my computer. I wend directly to Lycamobile website and couldn't find any prepaid plan less than $10.
Feb 14, 2026 8:48 PM
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roberthhidFeb 14, 2026 8:48 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
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?
Never ever enter a store.
Feb 14, 2026 8:57 PM
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VileFeb 14, 2026 8:57 PM
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Quote from Necro0218 :
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.
I tried this after receiving my first device (iPhone 13) but keep get this error message when trying to order a 2nd device (iPhone 16e after porting a number):

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.


Has anyone found a solution to this, or what the root cause would be?
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Feb 14, 2026 8:57 PM
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qqzj
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Feb 14, 2026 8:57 PM
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Thank you guys a lot. I got my first order done. I remember last time we didn't have to wait full 12 month, right? I think around lots of people get it unlocked around Month 10?
Feb 14, 2026 9:02 PM
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ThalerFeb 14, 2026 9:02 PM
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Quote from MiloszM :
Us mobile works as long as the phone number is on warp or dark star network. So you can technically open a new line ok warp or dark star and get the pin, cheapest option will cost you like $4.50 for a new number
Can confirm that brand new US Mobile numbers do NOT work for immediate transfer. Agents would not provide transfer PINs for lines until the first 30-day cycle completed.
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Feb 14, 2026 9:09 PM
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SaleShockedFeb 14, 2026 9:09 PM
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Quote from Thaler :
Can confirm that brand new US Mobile numbers do NOT work for immediate transfer. Agents would not provide transfer PINs for lines until the first 30-day cycle completed.
Correct, they only allow (generally speaking) for port out within 30 days if the number was ported in to begin with, for example in cases where the 30 day free dark star trial was utilized.

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Feb 14, 2026 9:13 PM
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jacureFeb 14, 2026 9:13 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?
You can activate the 2nd line when it's shipped. . You just have to put in the order#, last name and zip code and click activate.
Feb 14, 2026 9:26 PM
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StrongLamar420Feb 14, 2026 9:26 PM
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Quote from jacure :
I just activated my 2nd one after it shipped. Got a new gv# n my 3rd iPhone 13 order is good to go. Hopefully, I can order another 1 in a few days.
how do you go pass the login, it ask me to SMS code, for some reason my GV did not receive anything
Feb 14, 2026 9:27 PM
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random2sdFeb 14, 2026 9:27 PM
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Quote from ltj :
Somehow this link didn't work from my computer. I wend directly to Lycamobile website and couldn't find any prepaid plan less than $10.
Then it could be area specific, I just googled Lyca $5 plan and got this link. Was able to get the number in $5 but on Metro I am stuck even in incognito same error, your security is our top priority.....
Feb 14, 2026 9:46 PM
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ltjFeb 14, 2026 9:46 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
Then it could be area specific, I just googled Lyca $5 plan and got this link. Was able to get the number in $5 but on Metro I am stuck even in incognito same error, your security is our top priority.....
Thanks for the reply. It finally worked for me after several retries. The total was $5.25 including fee. I will try activating the eSim after I return home from cruise. I am using cruise WiFi and that may be the reason I couldn't get through earlier.
Feb 14, 2026 10:17 PM
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random2sdFeb 14, 2026 10:17 PM
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Quote from ltj :
Thanks for the reply. It finally worked for me after several retries. The total was $5.25 including fee. I will try activating the eSim after I return home from cruise. I am using cruise WiFi and that may be the reason I couldn't get through earlier.
Once you activate Lyca eSIM, use browser (I didn't check if these options are available in the app) to login to your account with phone number and sms code. Under Manager Account, you will see "Account & Pin number" with View button option, it will send you verification code and display your account & pin.
Feb 14, 2026 10:28 PM
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BluePlastic9025Feb 14, 2026 10:28 PM
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"Your number transfer can it be transferred at this time."

Just tried porting out google voice number. Wasted $3 Frown
Feb 14, 2026 10:46 PM
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FuryflameFeb 14, 2026 10:46 PM
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Quote from qqzj :
Thank you guys a lot. I got my first order done. I remember last time we didn't have to wait full 12 month, right? I think around lots of people get it unlocked around Month 10?

Since last year, the unlock policy change to full 365 days, no exception. On 366 day, the iphone automatically unlocks. That was the case with the iPhone 13 I got last Feb, 2025. Maybe 2 years ago, it was 6 month unlock policy.

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Feb 14, 2026 10:48 PM
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boombaby08Feb 14, 2026 10:48 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
Once you activate Lyca eSIM, use browser (I didn't check if these options are available in the app) to login to your account with phone number and sms code. Under Manager Account, you will see "Account & Pin number" with View button option, it will send you verification code and display your account & pin.
Did your Lyca number work ?

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