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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 10:00 PM
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jellysandwichFeb 15, 2026 10:00 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank jellysandwich

Quote from cxbxax :
As someone in another thread stated cricket has a similar deal for the 16e...price is $49.99 but it needs 2mos of service at $60...so total cost is around $170 vs the $150 here but it unlocks in 6mos.

I did this metro deal with a ported out straighttalk number for a Samsung s25 fe.
cricket requires 2 months to simply buy the phone at a discount

cricket requires 6 months of active+paid service to unlock
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Feb 15, 2026 10:01 PM
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cxbxaxFeb 15, 2026 10:01 PM
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Quote from jellysandwich :

cricket requires 2 months to simply buy the phone at a discount

cricket requires 6 months of active+paid service to unlock
Oops that pretty crappy then, thanks for the correction I was thinking of doing that for the 16e!
Feb 15, 2026 10:03 PM
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cxbxaxFeb 15, 2026 10:03 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
How do you like the s25 fe? My s23 fe has bad battery life.
I have not received it. I am using a pixel 8 pro and thinking after the fe unlocks in a year I will switch over. I had the original s20 Fe and loved it
Feb 15, 2026 10:07 PM
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Jesus29Feb 15, 2026 10:07 PM
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So why if your already in metro can you just get it for the month then cancel and put on as an older line
Feb 15, 2026 10:22 PM
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jacureFeb 15, 2026 10:22 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
How do you like the s25 fe? My s23 fe has bad battery life.
I have 4 s25fe and it's been amazing.. it's much better than the s23fe and 24fe for sure
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Feb 15, 2026 10:23 PM
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jamesrdeals
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Feb 15, 2026 10:23 PM
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Quote from Roy167 :
tello gives me a line for $5, GV is about 3 bucks?
Can it be ported out immediately?
Feb 15, 2026 10:25 PM
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jacureFeb 15, 2026 10:25 PM
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Quote from radars :
Is one required to keep paying the plan month by month for 1 year to unlock the phone?
Oh lawd, you have over 3k posts and still don't know? It's prepaid. Lol
You pay once and forget it. Keep this as a screenshot for next time.lol
It will unlock after a yr by "itself."
No need to pay 12months in a row.

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Feb 15, 2026 10:31 PM
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ctr11Feb 15, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from cxbxax :
As someone in another thread stated cricket has a similar deal for the 16e...price is $49.99 but it needs 2mos of service at $60...so total cost is around $170 vs the $150 here but it unlocks in 6mos.

I did this metro deal with a ported out straighttalk number for a Samsung s25 fe.
The cricket deal needs 6 months of paid service to be unlocked
Feb 15, 2026 10:46 PM
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a6footindianFeb 15, 2026 10:46 PM
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how many months do I have to stay with T-mobile?
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a6footindianFeb 15, 2026 10:47 PM
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Feb 15, 2026 11:00 PM
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Rmani80Feb 15, 2026 11:00 PM
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I've been trying for several days to transfer money to Metro using my valid mobile number, but the order just wouldn't go through. I feel a bit frustrated because the agents weren't very helpful. They told me to contact my bank, which then explained that there was a payment system issue with MetroPCS due to debit and credit problems. Unfortunately, they hung up when the transaction failed, leaving me quite disappointed.
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jacureFeb 15, 2026 11:12 PM
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Quote from Rmani80 :
I've been trying for several days to transfer money to Metro using my valid mobile number, but the order just wouldn't go through. I feel a bit frustrated because the agents weren't very helpful. They told me to contact my bank, which then explained that there was a payment system issue with MetroPCS due to debit and credit problems. Unfortunately, they hung up when the transaction failed, leaving me quite disappointed.
Use a different card and don't forget to put lower case in your first and last name too.
Feb 15, 2026 11:32 PM
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IliveinAlbanyFeb 15, 2026 11:32 PM
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Quote from PurpleNarwhal693 :
At worst I feel like this could make a great webcam right
Trade in to Best Buy for $105. https://www.bestbuy.com/trade-in/...ell-phones
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 15, 2026 11:44 PM
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I unlocked my Google Voice number for 3 bucks and ordered one. The precheck as well as the reservation went through with my google voice number

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Feb 15, 2026 11:47 PM
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 15, 2026 11:47 PM
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Quote from IMHeidi :
Trade in to Best Buy for $105. https://www.bestbuy.com/trade-in/...ell-phones
Or via apple trade in (Get $180 trade-in credit toward a new iPhone or Trade in for an Apple Gift Card
$180 to use anytime, on any Apple product or service)
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