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

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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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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 8:41 PM
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roberthhidFeb 17, 2026 8:41 PM
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Quote from Neon_Shell View quoted comment :
I got 2 16e's and 1 ip13. I tried to order a tablet but it would not go through. There may be a hard limit of 3 items total. If anyone was able to order more than 3 items please lmk.
3 seems to be the limit this go round.
Feb 17, 2026 8:47 PM
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calisoldier83Feb 17, 2026 8:47 PM
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Quote from superslickz View quoted comment :
Just got my phone but I am having issues activating. It's asking for the PIN, but I don't remember setting one up when i ordered. I tried the ones I would of used but it's not working.

I keep getting the message:
We are unable to save your changes.

As opposed to a wronf PIN which gives:
Invalid PIN.
Did this self-resolve by chance? I setup a PIN and wrote it down but received this same message after trying to login, but I just ordered yesterday.
Feb 17, 2026 8:53 PM
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fw10001Feb 17, 2026 8:53 PM
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The "sorry to keep you waiting" screen - then the announcement that "Your number transfer cannot be transferred at this time"
Feb 17, 2026 8:56 PM
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superslickzFeb 17, 2026 8:56 PM
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Quote from calisoldier83 View quoted comment :
Did this self-resolve by chance? I setup a PIN and wrote it down but received this same message after trying to login, but I just ordered yesterday.

Yes, look at the post after my original post for the fix. It's also in the wiki.
Feb 17, 2026 9:07 PM
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dirks7649Feb 17, 2026 9:07 PM
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Just FYI for anyone trying this with a Chase credit card and getting an error at the last step: I tried this couple of times with my Freedom Flex and my Chase Amazon card and got an error at last step every single time > switched to Capitol One card and it worked right away. Don't know why my chase card did not work but if you have the same issue, it might be a Chase issue...
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Feb 17, 2026 9:24 PM
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ScarletPlastic148Feb 17, 2026 9:24 PM
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Can we trade in the 16e this week? If so, how much would the expected amount be?
Feb 17, 2026 9:29 PM
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superslickzFeb 17, 2026 9:29 PM
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Once we got the first phone, how much is it to get a plan for the second phone? Is it also $55 or less?

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Tazmania99
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Feb 17, 2026 10:29 PM
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You have to call CS to get a PIN. Account number is going to be the IMEI# of your Tracfone.

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anyone know how to locate Tracfone/ST account # and Pin?
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Feb 17, 2026 10:30 PM
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Tazmania99
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Feb 17, 2026 10:30 PM
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$30. I've just placed an order for a second line with a free iPhone 13.

Quote from superslickz View quoted comment :
Once we got the first phone, how much is it to get a plan for the second phone? Is it also $55 or less?
Feb 17, 2026 10:39 PM
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superslickzFeb 17, 2026 10:39 PM
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Quote from Tazmania99 View quoted comment :
$30. I've just placed an order for a second line with a free iPhone 13.

OK thanks. That's great. Just to confirm one last thing. I should be able to get 2 iPhone and 1 tablet total?
Feb 17, 2026 10:40 PM
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jacureFeb 17, 2026 10:40 PM
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Quote from SarahPier85 View quoted comment :
Do you rotate addresses that you sign up with? Credit cards? Email addresses?
Same address,but different debit cards every 6 months. I have 3 different cards, so it's easier.
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Feb 17, 2026 10:42 PM
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jacureFeb 17, 2026 10:42 PM
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Looks like 3 iPhone 13 is max per account. I tried a 4th one and the price went from $0 to $649 at checkout. So, I opened a new account and got a 4th one under my wife's name. I ll try my side chick's address next. Lol
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Feb 17, 2026 10:43 PM
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jacureFeb 17, 2026 10:43 PM
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Quote from roberthhid View quoted comment :
3 seems to be the limit this go round.
It was 3 last time too. This was about 5 months ago..
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Feb 17, 2026 10:54 PM
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Thinker
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Feb 17, 2026 10:54 PM
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Quote from Tazmania99 View quoted comment :
You have to call CS to get a PIN. Account number is going to be the IMEI# of your Tracfone.
Thank you!

Can i get all 3 phones with one transfer or it has to be 3 lines and 3 phones?

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Feb 17, 2026 10:55 PM
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SFdealaddictFeb 17, 2026 10:55 PM
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This was the most infuriating process with trying to secure the deal. Wasted $10 on numberbarn and $3 on Google voice. Still no luck.

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