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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 15, 2026 7:34 AM
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hierolerFeb 15, 2026 7:34 AM
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Quote from SeriousCaribou586 :
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
No 1 needed, just the area code and number
Feb 15, 2026 7:39 AM
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MagentaShape7676Feb 15, 2026 7:39 AM
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Quote from Dannixrevolution :
Still trades in for $180 at Apple. So if you want an apple tv 4k and some left over credit still worth doing.
Can you trade it locked?
Feb 15, 2026 7:57 AM
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hierolerFeb 15, 2026 7:57 AM
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Quote from MagentaShape7676 :
I didn't see this? Did I so something wrong, I went straight to the payment page
It didn't ask me a full address but when you go to the port in section it will ask the account number, pin and the zip code. That's where people are saying you can use the Google HQ zip. It worked for me using GV number.
Feb 15, 2026 9:17 AM
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wearetheborgFeb 15, 2026 9:17 AM
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Till when is the iphone 13 supported?
Feb 15, 2026 10:16 AM
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OrangeKite2617Feb 15, 2026 10:16 AM
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port-in reqd, lightning port, ugh.. pass.
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Feb 15, 2026 12:31 PM
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AquaLanguage4204Feb 15, 2026 12:31 PM
387 Comments
Quote from shauggy :
If you want to use the phone while you wait for it to unlock, isn't the 16e from Cricket a better deal? Newer phone and only 6mo to unlock instead of 12?
Cricket deal requires 2 months at $60 upfront plus the $49.99
Feb 15, 2026 12:32 PM
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roberthhidFeb 15, 2026 12:32 PM
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Quote from hieroler :

It didn't ask me a full address but when you go to the port in section it will ask the account number, pin and the zip code. That's where people are saying you can use the Google HQ zip. It worked for me using GV number.
My home zip worked for me 3 times.
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Feb 15, 2026 1:51 PM
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if200Feb 15, 2026 1:51 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
port in went through but on the last step it landed on "your security is important to us, contact customer service....." Even customer service couldn't place order for me. Some stuck with my name/address from last year although I didn't order anything from Metro since March 2025.
Any luck trying again Lyca number? Did you try changing your unit number? New credit card or virtual card? don't capitalize your name? Different name by a letter. Different email? Those have all worked for me before. Looking for an easy number to port so this is helpful and not a fan of GV. Missed the $5 agc for a number to port and am still open to that. Thank you
Last edited by if200 February 15, 2026 at 05:53 AM.
Feb 15, 2026 1:53 PM
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if200Feb 15, 2026 1:53 PM
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Quote from MagentaShape7676 :
Can you trade it locked?
Yes, but as I mentioned earlier, one of the three that I traded had a problem in the system and had to have a manual override at the apple store
Feb 15, 2026 1:56 PM
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FeistyScene843Feb 15, 2026 1:56 PM
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Quote from if200 :
Any luck trying again Lyca number? Did you try changing your unit number? New credit card or virtual card? don't capitalize your name? Different name by a letter. Different email? Those have all worked for me before. Looking for an easy number to port so this is helpful and not a fan of GV. Missed the $5 agc for a number to port and am still open to that. Thank you
Hello, Lycamobile allowed you to carry your number to Metro normally?
Mine comes out to visit a store, first you could but I refused payment, now I get to visit a store.
Feb 15, 2026 2:48 PM
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MagentaShape7676Feb 15, 2026 2:48 PM
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Quote from hieroler :

It didn't ask me a full address but when you go to the port in section it will ask the account number, pin and the zip code. That's where people are saying you can use the Google HQ zip. It worked for me using GV number.
Ah okay. If worked me for using my home zip.
Feb 15, 2026 2:49 PM
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Demo91Feb 15, 2026 2:49 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?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).
What happens to Google voice once you port the number over? I wonder if you can then use that number to create Google accounts..
Feb 15, 2026 2:50 PM
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OtochimaruFeb 15, 2026 2:50 PM
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how can I go and unlock this, to be used with t-mobile since this would be the cheapest way or that would be a no-no thing?
Feb 15, 2026 2:56 PM
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Kraken09Feb 15, 2026 2:56 PM
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Quote from HojinSuh :
2 part question.After a month of service, can this phone be sold/given to another Metro user to use with their sim/esim?Can this be used by another metro user if you don't activate the phone when received. for example. new in box.
It has to be removed from your account first. So you would need another phone to replace the iPhone on your account. Then it can be used on another account. Phones are linked to accounts with their service.

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Feb 15, 2026 3:09 PM
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if200Feb 15, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from Otochimaru :
how can I go and unlock this, to be used with t-mobile since this would be the cheapest way or that would be a no-no thing?
you have to wait a year

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