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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 7:13 PM
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roberthhidFeb 15, 2026 7:13 PM
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Quote from ElatedString650 :
did you get it free or 100 off for iphone 16e
First was $155 plus tax, second 2 were $130 plus tax each.
Feb 15, 2026 7:16 PM
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RelaxedAppliance161Feb 15, 2026 7:16 PM
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Quote from SociableSquirrel307 :
Sorry, we couldn't reserve your number.

We're weren't able to connect with your carrier to get your number reserved. Please continue with a new number, or visit a store to complete your number transfer. Promotions may vary in-store.

what did I do wrong?
try again later, worked once for me, then failed at other step, I feel their website or server is glitchy , maybe works on some browsers/ devices better?
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Feb 15, 2026 7:19 PM
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DealOrNoDeal2013Feb 15, 2026 7:19 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
First was $155 plus tax, second 2 were $130 plus tax each.
When did this deal start? Did you already receive and activate first device before ordering 2nd and 3rd? Delivery is taking 4-5 + days I guess. Isn't it? Can 2nd and 3rd be ordered at same time ?
Feb 15, 2026 7:25 PM
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verydryiceFeb 15, 2026 7:25 PM
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Will this work for legacy t-mobile prepaid after the first month? Will I get penalized for not able to unlock it after a year if do so?
Feb 15, 2026 7:48 PM
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roberthhidFeb 15, 2026 7:48 PM
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Quote from DealOrNoDeal2013 :
When did this deal start? Did you already receive and activate first device before ordering 2nd and 3rd? Delivery is taking 4-5 + days I guess. Isn't it? Can 2nd and 3rd be ordered at same time ?
For about the 5th time in this thread: you can't order the second until you activate and have possession of the first. You need to login to your account which requires receiving sms to do. After the second phone is ordered you can activate it before it arrives then order a third. I have not been able to order a 4th phone, watch or tablet this go round.
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Feb 15, 2026 7:51 PM
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BlackMamba2481Feb 15, 2026 7:51 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
First was $155 plus tax, second 2 were $130 plus tax each.
Wasn't the 16e promo limited to two per account ?
Feb 15, 2026 8:03 PM
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SpeedytobeyFeb 15, 2026 8:03 PM
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first time with metro, how do you cancel after the 1st month?

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Feb 15, 2026 8:04 PM
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roberthhidFeb 15, 2026 8:04 PM
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Quote from BlackMamba2481 :
Wasn't the 16e promo limited to two per account ?
Yes the fine print said limit 2. But after someone else reported success getting a third, I ordered and it went through. I placed my order through the first metro phone with WiFi off. There was an old thread where it seemed this was a way to successfully get a third.
Feb 15, 2026 8:04 PM
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Roy167Feb 15, 2026 8:04 PM
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So if you plan to use this for a year which of the carrier this device will work with? Metro, Tmobile, what else? or it will strictly work with Metro ONLY?
Feb 15, 2026 8:14 PM
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Roy167Feb 15, 2026 8:14 PM
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Quote from BannersNstands :
Bought this deal thanks. They also have the 16e for $99 + $55 for one month. If you keep it for 3 months they give you a $99 gift card. I think I will just do the month and store it in a drawer for the year.
does this mean you will need to pay 55X3 = 165$ for 3 months or you just pay 90+55 and after 3 months you will receive 90 GC? I would think your line will need to be active at the time they pay you GC
Feb 15, 2026 8:20 PM
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PowerfulName4771Feb 15, 2026 8:20 PM
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Quote from jefferyh :
Friendly warning: Google has recently changed its policy on new GV numbers. See this Reddit post below:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Googlevo...efore_you/
I only found out about it this morning when I tried to get new GV numbers on a couple of existing accounts but was asked to upload ID documents. I think I had had GV numbers on these accounts before Metro disallowed them for promos over a year ago but didn't bother to set up new numbers.
As posted in another thread, GV numbers may take long to be ported in and you may have to call Metro to speed up the process. My first Metro order is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I have activated the line without any problem, but my GV number is still active and there's no email from Google about it being ported out. I can't login to my Metro account as my GV number is not getting the verification code, not until the port-in is complete.
This is a very big deal. Once you port GV number to Metro, you will NOT be able to get a new Google Voice numbers, unless you undergo an identity verification check which needs physical ID upload and physical address as well. So maybe porting Google Voice numbers away isn't a great idea if you plan to get another number.
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Feb 15, 2026 8:25 PM
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Roy167Feb 15, 2026 8:25 PM
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Quote from Kraken09 :
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.
Let's say you get a phone in the box, can you not call them to deactivate the line? or first it has to be activated? how about if you activate it using the MID numbers on the box and then deactivate the line with TM? the 2nd user can then activate the line with TM again and you would not have to even open the box.

Another possiblity is, you use your phone and add another esim and activate this esim on TM and detach the new phone to be given to some other user.
Feb 15, 2026 8:26 PM
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Roy167Feb 15, 2026 8:26 PM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
This is a very big deal. Once you port GV number to Metro, you will NOT be able to get a new Google Voice numbers, unless you undergo an identity verification check which needs physical ID upload and physical address as well. So maybe porting Google Voice numbers away isn't a great idea if you plan to get another number.
what is so big deal about providing ID verification?
Feb 15, 2026 8:29 PM
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Kraken09Feb 15, 2026 8:29 PM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
This is a very big deal. Once you port GV number to Metro, you will NOT be able to get a new Google Voice numbers, unless you undergo an identity verification check which needs physical ID upload and physical address as well. So maybe porting Google Voice numbers away isn't a great idea if you plan to get another number.
I haven't seen enough working alternatives to do anything other than GV. I'm willing to burn a GV number for a device but no one has posted clear instructions that will universally work 100%

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Feb 15, 2026 8:29 PM
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Roy167Feb 15, 2026 8:29 PM
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tello gives me a line for $5, GV is about 3 bucks?

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