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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 15, 2026 3:31 AM
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justpeople77Feb 15, 2026 3:31 AM
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Quote from zhang2jg :
Do you have link? The cheapest I see is $15
You have to pay the tax on the phone
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Feb 15, 2026 3:52 AM
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SociableSquirrel307Feb 15, 2026 3:52 AM
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Quote from jacure :
Whatever your area code is your zip code. Mine is 619,so I put SanDiego, la Mesa, el Cajon and etc.
mine is 626. There a dozen.
Feb 15, 2026 4:06 AM
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4SKZ8Feb 15, 2026 4:06 AM
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IOS is trash but this is a solid deal of you can hold out for a year. maybe we'll see the 15 become FREE in 2027 with a 3 year unlock period 😆
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Feb 15, 2026 4:11 AM
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4SKZ8Feb 15, 2026 4:11 AM
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Quote from Peterston888 :
I've heard tons of people couldn't make a single order online in californa,is that ture? california online customer got screwed?
Nah just you. Bay area here and my order shipped
Feb 15, 2026 4:30 AM
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LanmannaFeb 15, 2026 4:30 AM
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Quote from SKV4m :
IOS is trash but this is a solid deal of you can hold out for a year. maybe we'll see the 15 become FREE in 2027 with a 3 year unlock period 😆
How is it trash?
Feb 15, 2026 4:47 AM
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LanmannaFeb 15, 2026 4:47 AM
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Quote from axman :
I don't understand why this became a front‑page deal. This phone was a good deal last year, but this year it's not as appealing — it won't even be unlockable until next year, and by then it'll already be outdated compared to the rest of the market.
I did get two iphone 13s from metro and visible one year ago. It was good deal to me but now hesitate to jump in
It's cheaper this year
Feb 15, 2026 4:48 AM
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LanmannaFeb 15, 2026 4:48 AM
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Quote from octones :
Because I can get a phone for $55 that I can then trade in for $600+.
Where can I trade in for $600?

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Feb 15, 2026 5:00 AM
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SeriousCaribou586Feb 15, 2026 5:00 AM
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When porting out of Google Voice to Metro, do I add 1 in the beginning of account number followed by actual google voice number or just the google voice number? Thanks
Feb 15, 2026 5:15 AM
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jacureFeb 15, 2026 5:15 AM
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Quote from SociableSquirrel307 :
mine is 626. There a dozen.
K, put that area code in. I put 92111 and 92012 for my area code.
Feb 15, 2026 5:19 AM
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Mamiww6Feb 15, 2026 5:19 AM
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Can't go through the transfer number step. Account number and phone numbers are the same, pin is my voicemail and the number is unlocked. Paid $3 to make sure. Any ideas why?
Feb 15, 2026 5:53 AM
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ChaosBaitFeb 15, 2026 5:53 AM
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Quote from Lanmanna :
Where can I trade in for $600?
Like TMobile. In some plans, the trade-in value is 800. But the contract for new phone will be 24 months.
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Feb 15, 2026 5:53 AM
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SarahPier85Feb 15, 2026 5:53 AM
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For people who have gotten new accounts with Metro over the years - I think I last ordered an iPhone 13 around April of last year, and I also got two last February...

I entered the same address and I'm sure a card I have used before, and I have a Visible number actually that I can transfer... and I got an error at the point of it trying to initiate a port. It told me to call in.

Any tips? Do I need to use a card I haven't used before? I live in an apartment building so I can't just put some random unit number as some people do as a workaround.

And I think I probably need to wait 24 hours...anyone with any success waiting less than 24 hours?
Feb 15, 2026 6:05 AM
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volyblmnFeb 15, 2026 6:05 AM
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Explain it like I'm 5. I can just order a bunch of these for $55 each and take them right to the Apple store and trade in? Buying and trading in 6 of these would cost about $330 but would get me a little over $1k in Apple cash towards a new device??? Essentially a 70% discount???
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Feb 15, 2026 6:24 AM
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SarahPier85Feb 15, 2026 6:24 AM
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Quote from volyblmn :
Explain it like I'm 5. I can just order a bunch of these for $55 each and take them right to the Apple store and trade in? Buying and trading in 6 of these would cost about $330 but would get me a little over $1k in Apple cash towards a new device??? Essentially a 70% discount???
The website clearly states it's limited to 4 devices on one plan. Also the second (and presumably third and fourth) lines are $30 on the plan, not $55. And you have to activate each phone ordered before you can order another.

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Feb 15, 2026 7:11 AM
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MagentaShape7676Feb 15, 2026 7:11 AM
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Quote from dirks7649 :
You will have to enter an address at one point during the port in, I successfully used:
1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy.
Mountain View, CA 94043
I didn't see this? Did I so something wrong, I went straight to the payment page

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