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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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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.
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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 9:43 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 18, 2026 9:43 PM
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Quote from jellysandwich View quoted comment :
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
Let us know if Metro approves a purchase.
Feb 18, 2026 9:53 PM
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GGYY22Feb 18, 2026 9:53 PM
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Quote from superslickz View quoted comment :
Same here, 1 for iphone 13, 1 for tablet, got the message I can't add another line. Do we need to wait?
I purchased the phone about 2 weeks ago, do you think I need to wait for 30 days to add a new line?
Feb 18, 2026 9:56 PM
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jacureFeb 18, 2026 9:56 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 #?
Yes, get a new email and gv#. I have like 20 emails. Lol
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Feb 18, 2026 9:59 PM
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superslickzFeb 18, 2026 9:59 PM
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Quote from GGYY22 View quoted comment :
I purchased the phone about 2 weeks ago, do you think I need to wait for 30 days to add a new line?

I hope not. For me, the whole point of getting a second line is that it will be discounted to 30 instead of 55. If you wait 30 days, your first line would be expired.
Feb 18, 2026 10:28 PM
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shortyman24Feb 18, 2026 10:28 PM
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If I port my esim number from tracfone right now, will it mess up my unlock for my ST moto stylus 25 60days? I'm on my 2nd month that should unlock in 2 weeks.
Feb 18, 2026 10:29 PM
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 18, 2026 10:29 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 #?
Your port IS NOT COMPLETE, do not delete your google number. You will notice that you can make calls but not receive calls and you google number is still listed in your google account and if you call your GV it will ring in GV. Your port is in que- you need to call them and ask for the porting dept and ask them to complete the port. You will receive a text from meto and email from GV when your port is complete. Once the port has been completed your will need to reboot your device again to receive calls and finalize the port. Once the port is complete the number will disappear for GV (takes about 1-5 minutes) and you can request another one.
Last edited by LILLYS_CLOSET February 18, 2026 at 02:55 PM.
Feb 18, 2026 10:31 PM
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SharpGoat6499Feb 18, 2026 10:31 PM
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Do I need to active the metro account?

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Feb 18, 2026 10:31 PM
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jefferyhFeb 18, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from Fyaking619 View quoted comment :
You can get up to 3 per account.
Technically you should be able to buy a total of 4. But that depends if you have been a Metro customer before or not. "New" customers tend to have better luck than "returning" customers.
Metro has implemented many "anti-fraud" measures, but nobody knows for sure what they are! Some tricks used to work but not anymore.
I was actually surprised that my first order went though smoothly (using a different email address but everything else was used once about two years ago). I got the same message on my second attempt, but the trick of using the first device to place the order worked.
After activating the second order, I tried to order a Samsung watch but failed 5 or 6 times with all possible "hacks" I could think of.
Feb 18, 2026 10:34 PM
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LILLYS_CLOSETFeb 18, 2026 10:34 PM
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Quote from SharpGoat6499 View quoted comment :
Do I need to active the metro account?
Others have said that it will auto active after I think 2 weeks if this is true then no in one year after it auto activates it will be unlocked. If this is not correct and you never activate it will not unlock 1 year if that matters to you.
Feb 18, 2026 10:44 PM
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beazty327Feb 18, 2026 10:44 PM
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Quote from jacure View quoted comment :
Yes, get a new email and gv#. I have like 20 emails. Lol
Don't you need a different real phone number for each email? How'd you do this?
Feb 18, 2026 10:59 PM
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wangf7285Feb 18, 2026 10:59 PM
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This is a crazy idea. But does anyone know is possible at all to somehow use this to "ladder" up to like a ~free 16e metro deal doing some kind of trade in credit strategy? The other metro deal for 16e is $155 out of pocket. $100 for phone but you get $100 gift card back, 3 months minimum mandatory service. So the strategy would be like this

1) get this iPhone 13 for $55 porting google voice burner number

2) do the 16e porting deal ANOTHER burner google voice number but you trade in this iPhone 13 for hopefully $100-150 credit which can be used to pay towards the 16e / 3 mandatory monthly plan premiums.

Anyone have any idea is this possible at all?
Feb 18, 2026 11:10 PM
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TealPlastic349Feb 18, 2026 11:10 PM
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I continue to get a blank page on 3 different browsers on the last (payment details) step. This is AFTER they got my acct. # and port-out PIN, so, they reserved the number for the transfer, but could not present me a page to pay for the plan. So, it's unpaid, the number is locked in their port-in system and cannot be ported in again, I cannot access the account (as it hasn't been created due to the number not assigned). What a joke is all this moronic Metro experience! Just incredible!
Feb 18, 2026 11:29 PM
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DealInfinityFeb 18, 2026 11:29 PM
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Not sure what is happening and confused.

- I placed my 2nd order/line for a i13 at Metro on 2/15, porting in a number from Lyca.
- Got a shipping notification email on 2/16. Soon after I activated on Metro website & received activation confirmation email from Metro on the same day (2/16).
- i13 was delivered earlier today. Turned on i13, went thru the set-up and got confirmation on the i13 that it is activated.
- However, the phone number is still active on Lyca (I have the Lyca eSIM on my other spare phone). I could make calls and send texts.
- I am also able to make calls and send texts from the i13.
- On the i13, tried calling the same number I ported into Metro (from Lyca) and the phone with the Lyca eSIM rings
- On the phone with Lyca eSIM, tried calling the same number I ported out (to Metro) and it goes to voice mail

Thoughts?
Feb 18, 2026 11:38 PM
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4SKZ8Feb 18, 2026 11:38 PM
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Quote from DealInfinity View quoted comment :
Not sure what is happening and confused.- I placed my 2nd order/line for a i13 at Metro on 2/15, porting in a number from Lyca.- Got a shipping notification email on 2/16. Soon after I activated on Metro website & received activation confirmation email from Metro on the same day (2/16).- i13 was delivered earlier today. Turned on i13, went thru the set-up and got confirmation on the i13 that it is activated.- However, the phone number is still active on Lyca (I have the Lyca eSIM on my other spare phone). I could make calls and send texts. - I am also able to make calls and send texts from the i13. - On the i13, tried calling the same number I ported into Metro (from Lyca) and the phone with the Lyca eSIM rings- On the phone with Lyca eSIM, tried calling the same number I ported out (to Metro) and it goes to voice mailThoughts?
Call metro CS and tell them your port is stuck (800) 518-7519. Takes a minute and they'll have you power cycle the phone
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Feb 18, 2026 11:38 PM
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Roy167Feb 18, 2026 11:38 PM
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So I received the phone activated it with GV port in, the outgoing phone calls are working but incoming doesnt work. The chat person says the port in can take some time, In the mean time I deleted the GV number. Is this a problem or since the hone is already activated the 1 year clock already started and I can deactivate the line if I wanted to send this to someone? or trade in with apple or keep it in drawer for about a year. Any of those 3 options should work correct?

or this GV port in not complete for some reason is going to cause problems?

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