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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 2:23 AM
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SarahPier85Feb 18, 2026 2:23 AM
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Quote from tagm1001 :
Did you get this to work by calling? Can you please share the steps.
I didn't call
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Feb 18, 2026 2:29 AM
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Tazmania99
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Feb 18, 2026 2:29 AM
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It happened to me with Chrome. I switched to IE Edge and ordered again. It finally went through. Make sure you see the website checking the availability of your porting number during checkout. If you do not see this step, the ordering process will fail.

Quote from svns :
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.
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Feb 18, 2026 2:31 AM
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Joined May 2013
fw10001Feb 18, 2026 2:31 AM
366 Comments
After speaking with Chase, I learned that the despite me filling out the secure payment forms twice and providing a Chase business credit card each time, Metro did not submit the card to Chase.
So, question for all you wise ones: Do you think Metro is more likely to do the transaction if a debit card is presented, instead of credit card? Or, has anyone had Amex or Discover credit cards go through without glitches?
Feb 18, 2026 2:38 AM
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superslickzFeb 18, 2026 2:38 AM
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Quote from calisoldier83 :
I'm assuming if you want to get more lines under the same account for the cheaper price, then you have to be able to login?

Yes. Also if you want it unlocked eventually you need to activate the phone.
Feb 18, 2026 2:47 AM
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jacureFeb 18, 2026 2:47 AM
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Quote from theandrewgordon :
Anybody able to get more than two this go around?
I got 3 and that's the max per account.
Feb 18, 2026 3:11 AM
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Joined Oct 2017
WeiL1970Feb 18, 2026 3:11 AM
25 Comments
Quote from AquaRain1877 :
Lyca name is scary , careful, their CS is beyond torture
lyca=At&t
Feb 18, 2026 3:24 AM
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vin123Feb 18, 2026 3:24 AM
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will locked phone work on Tmobile network or no

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Feb 18, 2026 3:25 AM
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VVD-40Feb 18, 2026 3:25 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 was using T-Mobile, but for about 6 months it has been on AT&T
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Feb 18, 2026 3:28 AM
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jamir_kFeb 18, 2026 3:28 AM
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Quote from SFdealaddict :
This was the most infuriating process with trying to secure the deal. Wasted $10 on numberbarn and $3 on Google voice. Still no luck.
Do you already have a T-Mobile account? If so, did you try signing up using a different email than that for your T-Mobile account?
Feb 18, 2026 4:11 AM
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slick0dealFeb 18, 2026 4:11 AM
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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.
The phone will be auto activated after 2 weeks of delivery even if you don't open the box and keep it sealed and eventually get unlocked after 1 year. Tried this inside US but not outside, should be the same.
Feb 18, 2026 4:12 AM
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slick0dealFeb 18, 2026 4:12 AM
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Quote from vin123 :
will locked phone work on Tmobile network or no

No

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Feb 18, 2026 4:20 AM
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4SKZ8Feb 18, 2026 4:20 AM
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Quote from holly_molly :
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?
If you're trying to activate, use the order status page. https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/o...us/details

If you need to reset your pin contact CS
Feb 18, 2026 4:30 AM
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link626Feb 18, 2026 4:30 AM
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Quote from sdeal_77 :
Mine was manufactured in on Jan 21, 2026

how do you find out mfgr date?

i tried looking up my serial number in various places and didn't see anything useful
Feb 18, 2026 4:55 AM
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jackrosenFeb 18, 2026 4:55 AM
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Ordered using Google Voice.
Can I now lock the number (before activating) and It will auto activate with new number?

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Feb 18, 2026 5:53 AM
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steveballamorFeb 18, 2026 5:53 AM
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Tried 10 cards..limit of 2order per address.

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