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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 17, 2026 1:42 AM
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mustsav3Feb 17, 2026 1:42 AM
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What's the best way and cheapest to port out from Metro to another carrier to be able to port in again to Metro and get this deal again after getting the phone.
Feb 17, 2026 2:00 AM
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ihatemyhondaFeb 17, 2026 2:00 AM
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Quote from SKV4m :
Use a desktop browser
Yup, looks like that was the issue. Logged on to desktop and the option was right there. Thanks!
Feb 17, 2026 2:08 AM
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SarahPier85Feb 17, 2026 2:08 AM
462 Comments
Quote from tagm1001 :
On day 366, can you port that number out? Or is that phone number lost forever?
Port the number out before the end of your first month
Feb 17, 2026 2:08 AM
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SarahPier85Feb 17, 2026 2:08 AM
462 Comments
Quote from roberthhid :
I have gotten over 30 Metro phones. You can use them as WiFi devices or music players but they will still unlock if you activate them and just stick them in a drawer.
How do you not get flagged for ordering too many?
Feb 17, 2026 2:24 AM
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RelaxedAppliance161Feb 17, 2026 2:24 AM
21 Comments
Quote from mhanif99 :
If you don't care about locked out then get it from cricket wireless in $50 with new line of $55. Two lines are more cheaper.
Cricket unlocks only after 6 months of paid service ? That means at least 300$
Feb 17, 2026 2:26 AM
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calisoldier83Feb 17, 2026 2:26 AM
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Did find a good alternative to GV?
Feb 17, 2026 2:26 AM
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random2sdFeb 17, 2026 2:26 AM
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Quote from mustsav3 :
What's the best way and cheapest to port out from Metro to another carrier to be able to port in again to Metro and get this deal again after getting the phone.
Lyca $5 plan, buy the plan, activate with eSIM + port-in, find your account/PIN in their online account and come back to Metro. Unless Metro has any limits or restrictions
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Feb 17, 2026 2:38 AM
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jacureFeb 17, 2026 2:38 AM
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Quote from SarahPier85 :
How do you not get flagged for ordering too many?
I've gotten like 40 phones from Metro the last 5yrs. I get 4 beginning of the yr and then 4 more at the end of the yr.
Feb 17, 2026 3:06 AM
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link626Feb 17, 2026 3:06 AM
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i activated my iphone online, but the google voice number port looks half complete.

outgoing calls work, but incoming calls do not ring. They still ring inside google voice instead.

Texting.... I can text to and receive from my other verizon phone number, but i can't text any google voice numbers.

I can text to my Helium tmobile number, but can't receive texts from my helium tmo number. incoming text goes to old google voice app

Anyone else have this problem?

is this gonna require customer service manual processing?

should i wait a couple days or call metro now?
Last edited by link626 February 16, 2026 at 07:23 PM.
Feb 17, 2026 3:07 AM
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jellysandwichFeb 17, 2026 3:07 AM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
Lyca $5 plan, buy the plan, activate with eSIM + port-in, find your account/PIN in their online account and come back to Metro. Unless Metro has any limits or restrictions
how do you get the lyca $5 plan (cheapest i saw was $10)?

can i get a new random number from lyca to port or do i have to port into lyca?
Feb 17, 2026 3:12 AM
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calisoldier83Feb 17, 2026 3:12 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET :
duplicate delete
did you figure out the answer to the PIN error?
Feb 17, 2026 3:19 AM
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SarahPier85Feb 17, 2026 3:19 AM
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Quote from jacure :
I've gotten like 40 phones from Metro the last 5yrs. I get 4 beginning of the yr and then 4 more at the end of the yr.
Do you rotate addresses that you sign up with? Credit cards? Email addresses?
Feb 17, 2026 3:20 AM
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Roy167Feb 17, 2026 3:20 AM
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When does Metro let you log in? I ordered the phone using GV, the order is placed but shipping is not done yet. when I try to log in it asks me for a phone number so I put the GV number and what I thought is a 8 digit PIN ( I may not remember the PIN at this point), reset PIN says the OTP is sent to GV number. Can you not login till you receive the phone, you activate the phone and then can get the OTP on the phone and then you get in. There is no option to get code via email.
Feb 17, 2026 3:22 AM
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Roy167Feb 17, 2026 3:22 AM
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Quote from jellysandwich :
how do you get the lyca $5 plan (cheapest i saw was $10)?

can i get a new random number from lyca to port or do i have to port into lyca?
Is it too diffcult to get GV number other than providing them with DL etc? I am just curious or there is a wait period involved.

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Feb 17, 2026 3:27 AM
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jellysandwichFeb 17, 2026 3:27 AM
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Quote from Roy167 :
When does Metro let you log in? I ordered the phone using GV, the order is placed but shipping is not done yet. when I try to log in it asks me for a phone number so I put the GV number and what I thought is a 8 digit PIN ( I may not remember the PIN at this point), reset PIN says the OTP is sent to GV number. Can you not login till you receive the phone, you activate the phone and then can get the OTP on the phone and then you get in. There is no option to get code via email.
correct, you need the phone in hand to get the OTP through sms

Quote from Roy167 :
Is it too diffcult to get GV number other than providing them with DL etc? I am just curious or there is a wait period involved.
for me, it's because i dont trust these companies with my id/personal info
Last edited by jellysandwich February 16, 2026 at 07:29 PM.

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