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Select Customers: Metro by T-Mobile 128GB Apple iPhone 13 (Locked) + 1-Mo. Service

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$55

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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.
LILLYS_CLOSET
1044 Posts
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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
fbueller
8586 Posts
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For those of you having the fraud screen, do this -

Use a VPN
Different credit card #
Add a fake apartment # to your address (if you live in a house)

This has worked for me in the past.

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Pro
Feb 17, 2026 03:45 AM
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SarahPier85
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Feb 17, 2026 03:45 AM
441 Posts
I got an error message after trying to port a Visible number. Everything appeared to go through and on the last step:

"Please contact us to complete your order.
"Your security is important to us. Unfortunately can't complete your order online. Our award-winning Mobile Experts are ready to assist you. Please call us or visit a store to continue."
Feb 17, 2026 03:58 AM
88 Posts
Joined Jun 2020
WiseKestrel619Feb 17, 2026 03:58 AM
88 Posts
After a month, can I transfer my phone number to another service or the number will be just "thrown" away?
Feb 17, 2026 03:59 AM
198 Posts
Joined Apr 2007
verydryiceFeb 17, 2026 03:59 AM
198 Posts
Quote from ltj :
You still need to activate lyca number on a phone. Lycamobil will send you sms confirmation codes when you try to log in to your lyca account and get the port out account number and pin.
You are right on. The eSim has no information on the phone number, and you will need the SMS on the activated phone to do 2-factor authentication (it will send you 6 digit code to type in the browser).
Pro
Feb 17, 2026 04:25 AM
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SarahPier85
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Feb 17, 2026 04:25 AM
441 Posts
Quote from WiseKestrel619 :
After a month, can I transfer my phone number to another service or the number will be just "thrown" away?
you can port out prior to the end of your service month
Feb 17, 2026 04:30 AM
5,740 Posts
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SKV4mFeb 17, 2026 04:30 AM
5,740 Posts
Quote from link626 :
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 appAnyone else have this problem?is this gonna require customer service manual processing?should i wait a couple days or call metro now?
Same. My GV port is acting funny. Hoping it clears up by tomorrow. Otherwise no big deal since it's disposable. Data works and that's what matters
Feb 17, 2026 05:18 AM
366 Posts
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beavis_2kFeb 17, 2026 05:18 AM
366 Posts
Got phone today, looking for sim card like the moto but none included, it was esim 😋
I used a GVoice number, paid the $3 and set password before buying the phone on the 13th, while it shipped, I activated the line, said successful, and then error 😕. Once I got phone, it was already working 😀, got text and signed in, no extra port in steps. Gvoice $3 was out of "pending" on credit card and Gvoice shows as "Delete number". Some outgoing texts still go to Gvoice 🧐 Not shure if I should Delete the GV number or stay the same # in case something happens.
I should not have transferred my old xs phone to it, because of delay to test out and it made a mess of the old phones sims textnow and tracfone esim, but set the metro esim to disable/enable, airplane mode and its all sorted out.
After all that, phone is working fine, account logs in. First step is to get that Samsung watch, but the same error when checking out "Please contact us to complete your order." Bank shows the amount is billed and refunded a few minutes latter. I wonder if they are out of stock on the watches or its the device/address limit. Hopefully the watch offer remains for a while to try again 😞 need to replace my old Active 2 that went inflated battery 😇last Nov.
Feb 17, 2026 05:34 AM
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hierolerFeb 17, 2026 05:34 AM
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For anyone who has added the Samsung Galaxy A9 Tablet can you confirm, it says "discount applies to customers with 30+ days of service." So for those who signed up with new accounts for this Iphone 13 deal, were you able to get the tablet for free with just the 1 month $30 tablet line or were there any issues with not having 30 days of service yet? Thanks in advance
Last edited by hieroler February 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM.

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Feb 17, 2026 05:53 AM
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MuddyAzianFeb 17, 2026 05:53 AM
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Quote from ihatemyhonda :
I cannot for the life of me figure out how to port out my google voice number. I checked settings in the app and I do not have that option to unlock for $3.
https://anveo.com/images/obiguide...number.png
Feb 17, 2026 06:03 AM
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fbuellerFeb 17, 2026 06:03 AM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
Same as the phone. Tablet also is locked for 365 days post activation
Almost correct - the tablet will work with Tmo while locked. The phone will not.
Feb 17, 2026 06:39 AM
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link626Feb 17, 2026 06:39 AM
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Quote from hieroler :
For anyone who has added the Samsung Galaxy A9 Tablet can you confirm, it says "discount applies to customers with 30+ days of service." So for those who signed up with new accounts for this Iphone 13 deal, were you able to get the tablet for free with just the 1 month $30 tablet line or were there any issues with not having 30 days of service yet? Thanks in advance


i just went to the add tablet link within metro account page, and ordered the tablet after activating my iphone.

$30 otd. no tax.


i also ordered cases for iphone and tablet, screen protector, aux dongle for super cheap on aliexpress app with "coins"
Last edited by link626 February 16, 2026 at 11:44 PM.
Feb 17, 2026 06:59 AM
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traveler9Feb 17, 2026 06:59 AM
197 Posts
Can i activate the phone if im not in the US?
Also, can i just not activate it at all? I just want the unlocked phone i dont care about the 1 month service.
Last edited by traveler9 February 17, 2026 at 12:02 AM.
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Feb 17, 2026 08:11 AM
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hierolerFeb 17, 2026 08:11 AM
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For people who buy the Samsung A9 Tablet I'm assuming it's required to open the package in order to "activate" it like you do for the Iphone. Is there a way around this to not have to open the package?
Feb 17, 2026 12:28 PM
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roberthhidFeb 17, 2026 12:28 PM
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Quote from SKV4m :
Same. My GV port is acting funny. Hoping it clears up by tomorrow. Otherwise no big deal since it's disposable. Data works and that's what matters
Call 800-518-7519 and tell them you are porting a land line. They will fix it.
Feb 17, 2026 12:58 PM
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fyah_kingFeb 17, 2026 12:58 PM
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Quote from traveler9 :
Can i activate the phone if im not in the US?
Also, can i just not activate it at all? I just want the unlocked phone i dont care about the 1 month service.
Yeah, they'll ship it overseas for you. Lol
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Feb 17, 2026 02:44 PM
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if200Feb 17, 2026 02:44 PM
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Quote from traveler9 :
Can i activate the phone if im not in the US?
Also, can i just not activate it at all? I just want the unlocked phone i dont care about the 1 month service.
No and not unlocked anyway

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