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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

$685

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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 18, 2026 12:31 AM
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AquaRain1877Feb 18, 2026 12:31 AM
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Quote from RelaxedMeal938 :
If you noticed, this iPhone 13 actually shipped with recent iOS 26.x version meaning it was just manufactured by Apple recently.
only manufacturing date will tell , not this latest OS theory
Feb 18, 2026 12:32 AM
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Peterston888Feb 18, 2026 12:32 AM
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I am one of them.
sorry to hear that!😅
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Feb 18, 2026 12:37 AM
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Tazmania99
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Feb 18, 2026 12:37 AM
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Get a GV number and then unlock it for $3 each. Yes, it'll still cost you but for a lower cost. And then porting out from GV is much easier. I still have an active Tracfone number but I do not trust their reliability. I ended up paying $3 to GV to unlock a number for porting into Metro.

Quote from Thinker :
What a ride with both ST/Tracfone. I thought i had few #'s which expired last week and now they need $10 for each line to be active to get the move out pin. Another $30 cost.
Feb 18, 2026 12:52 AM
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Roy167Feb 18, 2026 12:52 AM
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Can someone confirm whether this phone will work with T-mobile? for the 1st year till it unlocks?
Also is there a way to activate the phone without opening the box?
How can one flip this on ebay without opening the box and your name shouldnt be attached to the phone number if they do some bad thing? like decativate the line first and then flip and they should be then able to activate with tmobile
Last edited by Roy167 February 17, 2026 at 04:54 PM.
Feb 18, 2026 12:57 AM
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PowzaFeb 18, 2026 12:57 AM
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Quote from RelaxedMeal938 :
If you noticed, this iPhone 13 actually shipped with recent iOS 26.x version meaning it was just manufactured by Apple recently.
This is a cool theory but did you know that Apple can update new in box devices via magsafe interface using technology internally referenced to as "Presto"?
Feb 18, 2026 1:13 AM
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sdeal_77Feb 18, 2026 1:13 AM
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Quote from AquaRain1877 :
only manufacturing date will tell , not this latest OS theory
Mine was manufactured in on Jan 21, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026 1:14 AM
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tagm1001Feb 18, 2026 1:14 AM
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Quote from aphoenix78 :
e.g. https://www.lycamobile.us/en/23-u...-campaign/ is $5 for the first month. With eSIM, you'll have a number in a few minutes. Don't forget to disable auto-payment.
It looks like Lyca is T Mobile. I thought this deal does not work with T Mobile MVNOs.

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Feb 18, 2026 1:19 AM
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svnsFeb 18, 2026 1:19 AM
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Tried with Google Voice and Tracfone, both resulted in Please contact us to order message.
I ordered two Moto stylus phones, not sure if my address is blocked for now.
Feb 18, 2026 1:23 AM
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RelaxedMeal938Feb 18, 2026 1:23 AM
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Quote from Powza :
This is a cool theory but did you know that Apple can update new in box devices via magsafe interface using technology internally referenced to as "Presto"?
I doubt that Apple would do that for these iPhones 13 that shipped to MetroPC/T-mobile. Apple is still making these iPhones 13 until recently. I believe these are new stocks.
Feb 18, 2026 1:47 AM
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AquaRain1877Feb 18, 2026 1:47 AM
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Quote from tagm1001 :
It looks like Lyca is T Mobile. I thought this deal does not work with T Mobile MVNOs.
Lyca name is scary , careful, their CS is beyond torture
Feb 18, 2026 1:53 AM
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theandrewgordonFeb 18, 2026 1:53 AM
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Anybody able to get more than two this go around?
Feb 18, 2026 1:58 AM
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 18, 2026 1:58 AM
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Anyone looking for an Otter Box case for this phone I purchased this one from amazon from seller Home and Above for 14.99, In like new condition. I have ordered 3 of these cases from this seller in the past including this one. Each case has arrived in new condition wrapped in plastic in an otter box packaging. I can't tell the difference. My kid has the iPhone 14 (also fits this case) and the destroys the case about once a year but of all the phone cases he has gone through this last the longest. Just remember to choose that 3rd party seller Home and Above I can't speak to the other sellers I have only used them. If they run out, then Amazon sells it for a few bucks more at 19.99 Amazon...enjoy
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSZCPLGX
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Feb 18, 2026 1:59 AM
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holly_mollyFeb 18, 2026 1:59 AM
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I forgot my PIN and not able to reset as the OTP is not being delivered to my number. Anyone know how to fix this?
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mu12345Feb 18, 2026 2:09 AM
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Will redpocket number work?

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fw10001Feb 18, 2026 2:20 AM
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Quote from dirks7649 :
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...
In my case, porting from Freedompop, I wonder how much of the failed port-in was due to FPop and how much was the Chase card. Anyone else with data points about Chase versus other card issuers? Thanks

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