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

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$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 8:20 PM
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This deal is still available!
Feb 18, 2026 8:22 PM
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Feb 18, 2026 8:26 PM
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rastatechFeb 18, 2026 8:26 PM
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looks like headline is wrong, no? I cannot see this price without a port-in.
"when you join Metro, Add a Line to Your Existing Metro account, or Port Your Existing Phone Number."
Locks like port-in is required to get this price. Do they actually do ID verification now or is this just stated?
Feb 18, 2026 8:27 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 18, 2026 8:27 PM
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Quote from StrongLamar420 View quoted comment :
do you have to wait till the 2nd phone to ship and activate it before order the 3rd one ? when i pull up the iPhone 13 page , it shows " You're not eligible to add a new line."

NVM see your answer, you have to activate the 2nd before you can order the 3rd
Are you porting GV numbers or something else? I have a NumberBarn # but it never works (trying for my 2nd phone).
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Feb 18, 2026 8:29 PM
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Cartier
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Feb 18, 2026 8:29 PM
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Wish i could just use the phone to upgrade my current iPhone from 64 to 128gig mem Frown
Feb 18, 2026 8:34 PM
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rastatechFeb 18, 2026 8:34 PM
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Quote from link626 View quoted comment :


how do you find out mfgr date?

i tried looking up my serial number in various places and didn't see anything useful
If you are on a Mac use Coconut battery, it will also tell you number of charging cycles for the battery for used devices. Free software.
https://coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/
Feb 18, 2026 8:36 PM
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rastatechFeb 18, 2026 8:36 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW View quoted comment :
I got my first phone by porting a GV #. The phone works, but Google Voice still shows that ported number. I want a new GV #. How long for Google to wipe it out, so I can get a new GV #?
Give it 30 days.

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Feb 18, 2026 8:41 PM
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Eatingadventure88271Feb 18, 2026 8:41 PM
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Very slick deal. I purchased and successfully received 6 phones, across the 3 physical addresses I have access to. Plan to trade in for $180*6=$1,080 at Apple store. Approximate effective discount of 70%. I have around $2,000 in Apple Gift cards from previous Metro deals last year. Will eventually use when I need to buy something from Apple.
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Feb 18, 2026 8:48 PM
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urielh989Feb 18, 2026 8:48 PM
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How do I unlink the device from my account so I can sell the phone?
Feb 18, 2026 8:51 PM
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slicktomorrowFeb 18, 2026 8:51 PM
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Bummer about their current 365 unlock policy.
Feb 18, 2026 8:55 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 18, 2026 8:55 PM
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Quote from Eatingadventure88271 View quoted comment :
Very slick deal. I purchased and successfully received 6 phones, across the 3 physical addresses I have access to. Plan to trade in for $180*6=$1,080 at Apple store. Approximate effective discount of 70%. I have around $2,000 in Apple Gift cards from previous Metro deals last year. Will eventually use when I need to buy something from Apple.
What/whose numbers are you porting in?
Feb 18, 2026 8:55 PM
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calisoldier83Feb 18, 2026 8:55 PM
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Has anyone tried RSIM yet on this phone yet and if it works which one do you have?
Feb 18, 2026 9:11 PM
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StrongLamar420Feb 18, 2026 9:11 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW View quoted comment :
Are you porting GV numbers or something else? I have a NumberBarn # but it never works (trying for my 2nd phone).
i use GV number on all 3. process without any issue.
Feb 18, 2026 9:23 PM
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jellysandwichFeb 18, 2026 9:23 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 View quoted comment :
Now you can get account/pin using their portal, no need to call and go through long verification including last called numbers etc.
just set up lyca account, im not quite sure where to find my lyca account number/pin ...

desktop portal or phone app? (android)

and then where do i find it exactly?

EDIT: found it. you have to use the desktop portal, on the manage account [lycamobile.us] page. there's a section "Account & Pin number", click the "View" button and it sends a OTP to your number
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Feb 18, 2026 9:42 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 18, 2026 9:42 PM
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Quote from StrongLamar420 View quoted comment :
i use GV number on all 3. process without any issue.
Google must not like me. It won't give me a GV number on several other old/new accounts; using a new number to verify.

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