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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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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 16, 2026 5:38 AM
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Lara212Feb 16, 2026 5:38 AM
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Quote from Necro0218 :
Oh, I thought your information was 16e, but it turned out to be 17e! Then I suppose your information also includes how much the iPhone 13 will drop in price, right? I'll keep an eye on Thursday to see whether the iPhone 13 will fall so much that it won't be worth reselling for any profit at all. lol
My comment was specifically addressed towards the $180 apple store gc. Reselling it in private markets is another matter. I hope you resell it for as much as possible.
Feb 16, 2026 5:39 AM
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 16, 2026 5:39 AM
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Quote from curmathew :
It's the zipcode for Google.
use 00000 for your zip code on a GV port. Some wireless carriers use it along with your Pin and Password to authenticate the port. That is not the case with GV account number, Pin, generic zip 00000 is all you need
Feb 16, 2026 5:42 AM
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SociableSquirrel307Feb 16, 2026 5:42 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET :
Idk if you are trying to port out a google voice number. If you are use 00000 for a zip code not your own.
login to google voice-Setting
Unlock your line -pay 3 bucks
In settings further down Toggle the voicemail setting to set your pin your phone number is your account # your Pin is your voicemail pin and your zip is 00000
how do you get the right zip code?
Feb 16, 2026 5:46 AM
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 16, 2026 5:46 AM
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Quote from SociableSquirrel307 :
how do you get the right zip code?
Umm read my post above yours its the generic zip code 00000 no matter where you are.
Last edited by LILLYS_CLOSET February 15, 2026 at 09:52 PM.
Feb 16, 2026 6:30 AM
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hot2004Feb 16, 2026 6:30 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET :
Idk if you are trying to port out a google voice number. If you are use 00000 for a zip code not your own.
login to google voice-Setting
Unlock your line -pay 3 bucks
In settings further down Toggle the voicemail setting to set your pin your phone number is your account # your Pin is your voicemail pin and your zip is 00000
I already unlocked GV phone and setyp voicemail pin and used zip code of google HQ as posted by several people in this thread.
Feb 16, 2026 7:13 AM
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SlayerX11Feb 16, 2026 7:13 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET :
use 00000 for your zip code on a GV port. Some wireless carriers use it along with your Pin and Password to authenticate the port. That is not the case with GV account number, Pin, generic zip 00000 is all you need
wait Google voice ones work again?
Feb 16, 2026 7:35 AM
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MuddyAzianFeb 16, 2026 7:35 AM
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A brand new Google Voice (GV) works. You have to pay $3 to unlock it. Then, set your GV voice mail pin by going to the Accounts > Voicemail section and enabling "Call to listen". It will have you set your PIN. The account number is your GV phone number and the port out PIN is your Voicemail PIN. Use 00000 for the zip code. If that doesn't work, open an Incognito window and go to Metro's website and try again.

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Feb 16, 2026 10:26 AM
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vns1Feb 16, 2026 10:26 AM
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Quote from deport53 :
I checked the Helium Mobile "free" number I have and it came up $199, evidently because Helium Mobile is a T-Mobile MVNO
Yeah - as you said, Helium is an MVNO on top of T-Mobile, so it won't work.
Some time ago there was FreedomPop which used to run on top of AT&T (so it will work for this) and they had a $10/mo plan.
Feb 16, 2026 11:22 AM
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vns1Feb 16, 2026 11:22 AM
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Quote from sockyears :
I haven't yet. Will give it a try and report back. Thanks
It is quite possible that it never actually activated (to start the clock at Metro). Try signing up for a new line with BYOD and activate that line on that phone - people have reported that this starts the unlock clock (so at least in 365 days you'll be OK).
Feb 16, 2026 12:40 PM
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 16, 2026 12:40 PM
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Quote from vns1 :
Yeah - as you said, Helium is an MVNO on top of T-Mobile, so it won't work.
Some time ago there was FreedomPop which used to run on top of AT&T (so it will work for this) and they had a $10/mo plan.
They are still around https://www.freedompop.com. And there is also the USMobile free 30 day trial.
Feb 16, 2026 12:58 PM
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jacureFeb 16, 2026 12:58 PM
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Quote from MuddyAzian :
A brand new Google Voice (GV) works. You have to pay $3 to unlock it. Then, set your GV voice mail pin by going to the Accounts > Voicemail section and enabling "Call to listen". It will have you set your PIN. The account number is your GV phone number and the port out PIN is your Voicemail PIN. Use 00000 for the zip code. If that doesn't work, open an Incognito window and go to Metro's website and try again.
Nope, your pin is the last four of your gv phone number. I've been doing this for years. The port out pin has always been the last four of your phone number.
Feb 16, 2026 1:33 PM
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roberthhidFeb 16, 2026 1:33 PM
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Quote from jacure :
Nope, your pin is the last four of your gv phone number. I've been doing this for years. The port out pin has always been the last four of your phone number.
No it's not.
https://support.google.com/voice/...5667?hl=en
Feb 16, 2026 2:04 PM
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jacureFeb 16, 2026 2:04 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
No it's not.
https://support.google.com/voice/...5667?hl=en
Yes, it is. I just ported 2 numbers from my gv to Metro this week. Also, ported another gv to T-Mobile using the last four as my pin#. . I've been doing it for the last 4yrs
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Feb 16, 2026 2:10 PM
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shauggyFeb 16, 2026 2:10 PM
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Quote from AquaLanguage4204 :
Cricket deal requires 2 months at $60 upfront plus the $49.99
Right, but if you want to use the phone, you're going to have to pay for service. If you downgrade the Cricket plan, when you activate, 12mo of Metro is going to be more expensive than 6mo of Cricket. Then you end up with a better phone after those 6 months.

If you're just buying the Metro phone to use on WiFi or to trade in, then yeah, the 13 from Metro is cheaper, but not if you want to use that new phone.

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ShrewdSnow237Feb 16, 2026 2:18 PM
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On the Metro page it says free when bringing your number, but when I check my Tello or GV number it changes to $199 for the phone?
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