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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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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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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 19, 2026 2:42 AM
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skm86Feb 19, 2026 2:42 AM
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Quote from skm86 View quoted comment :
The PIN is correct. When I enter incorrect PIN, I get a different error message that says: incorrect PIN.
I also found a relevent reddit post, no solution: https://www.reddit.com/r/MetroPCS...new_phone/
nevermind, I think I was able to get around activation using this: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/order-status

earlier, I was going through the activation link sent/provided by Metro through email. The number has yet not been ported, which I assume may take some time. The number is still showing in GV, and my phone shows: SOS, but the Metro website says: Activated.
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Feb 19, 2026 2:45 AM
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MagentaShape7676Feb 19, 2026 2:45 AM
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Quote from PurpleHorn832 View quoted comment :
Go to the metro website and find the activate tab and follow the steps. Don't go through the activation link sent to email.
Thanks it worked had to call but got it working in under 30 minutes! Have you seen the iPhone 16e deal that's for about $160? Is it the same one month service as this deal, or more requirements? Was looking to do that now before I do another one of this 13 deal.
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Feb 19, 2026 3:03 AM
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Feb 19, 2026 3:03 AM
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Quote from MagentaShape7676 View quoted comment :
Thanks it worked had to call but got it working in under 30 minutes! Have you seen the iPhone 16e deal that's for about $160? Is it the same one month service as this deal, or more requirements? Was looking to do that now before I do another one of this 13 deal.
Yes, I got the 16e. If you get the phone using add a line assuming your port is complete, you get discount on monthly plan. Same requirements as the iPhone 13.
Feb 19, 2026 3:16 AM
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rhpksFeb 19, 2026 3:16 AM
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I am trying to add a new line (iPhone 13) on an existing Metro account but consistently fail to process the order. My port-in information goes through, but the final step (place order) does not go through (get the dreaded, call customer service/visit store). I have read a few earlier comments that suggest several tricks which I tried... chrome browser incognito mode (either on a PC or Phone with WiFi off), No VPN, different credit cards, ..
If anyone has successfully placed an order for additional lines, would like to hear what worked for you.. Thank you.
Feb 19, 2026 3:26 AM
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beazty327Feb 19, 2026 3:26 AM
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For those having trouble at the payment step kicking out, try paying with a debit card.
Feb 19, 2026 3:27 AM
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sdeal_77Feb 19, 2026 3:27 AM
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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
General About and it gives the expiration of warranty which for me is in 1/21/2027. Also recollect the 26 year somewhere but can't remember for the life of it now
Feb 19, 2026 3:35 AM
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MagentaShape7676Feb 19, 2026 3:35 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET View quoted comment :
Idk if you are trying to port out a google voice number. If you are use 00000 for a zip code not your own.
login to google voice-Setting
Unlock your line -pay 3 bucks
In settings further down Toggle the voicemail setting to set your pin your phone number is your account # your Pin is your voicemail pin and your zip is 00000
How?? I had my brother who tried doing this and he couldn't do it apparently the address in file got blocked lol

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Feb 19, 2026 3:40 AM
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fredukeFeb 19, 2026 3:40 AM
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Tried with lyca mobile phone number and metro didn't process the order on the final step, so now that number isn't allowed and I'm locked out of trying to log into the metro account as well as the lyca account because it texts you a pin to that lyca phone number so I can't even log into cancel auto pay.
Feb 19, 2026 4:25 AM
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mydealstalkFeb 19, 2026 4:25 AM
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Quote from mhanif99 View quoted comment :
After many failed attempts on Metro, I got two iPhone 13 from Cricket wireless in $171 with new lines.
I have both numbers available to port in to Metro if anyone needs as I am going to trade in both devices to Apple.
How you got 2 number from cricket with 2 line and 2 ip13 in 171. it shows 210 for me
Feb 19, 2026 4:27 AM
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Cozypanda007Feb 19, 2026 4:27 AM
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Quote from rhpks View quoted comment :
I am trying to add a new line (iPhone 13) on an existing Metro account but consistently fail to process the order. My port-in information goes through, but the final step (place order) does not go through (get the dreaded, call customer service/visit store). I have read a few earlier comments that suggest several tricks which I tried... chrome browser incognito mode (either on a PC or Phone with WiFi off), No VPN, different credit cards, ..
If anyone has successfully placed an order for additional lines, would like to hear what worked for you.. Thank you.
Same, feel like this deal is ending
Feb 19, 2026 4:27 AM
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hot2004Feb 19, 2026 4:27 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET View quoted comment :
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.
I just ordered a 2nd phone.
I am a new customer. So I would like to try 3rd and 4th order for Watch and tablet.

Could you please tell me the hacks I could try if I face challenges?
Feb 19, 2026 4:36 AM
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_K_VFeb 19, 2026 4:36 AM
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Thanks OP
Feb 19, 2026 4:42 AM
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Quote from hot2004 View quoted comment :

I just ordered a 2nd phone.
I am a new customer. So I would like to try 3rd and 4th order for Watch and tablet.

Could you please tell me the hacks I could try if I face challenges?
Hey I have posted what I know, you will need to read through the tread there is a lot of good information and repeating it is annoying. As for me I am out this madness I ordered one for my drone flight controller. It shipped and I successfully activated it. Then I got greedy and tried for a tablet and I got the old call us message. Those calls to Metro I am convinced took 10 years off my life. But my postings were a reflection of what I learned through those conversations and I hope they helped someone. For me I'm out I got what I needed, the phone, and banging my head into a concreate wall would be less painful than chasing this deal "something I really don't need and probably wouldn't use" so I am out but good luck to everyone. See you all next year around the same time as that's when these deals have droped in the past few years.
Last edited by LILLYS_CLOSET February 18, 2026 at 08:47 PM.
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Feb 19, 2026 4:51 AM
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DealOrNoDeal2013Feb 19, 2026 4:51 AM
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Quote from link626 View quoted comment :



i just went to the add tablet link within metro account page, and ordered the tablet after activating my iphone.

$30 otd. no tax.


i also ordered cases for iphone and tablet, screen protector, aux dongle for super cheap on aliexpress app with "coins"
has anyone else been able to order this tablet after activating the new iphone 13? when I try to add the tablet from the tablets page or from the offers page, it gives me a message saying the line has to be active for a 30 day period already before ordering the tablet. Is there a way to bypass this and order tablet for cheap?

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Feb 19, 2026 5:07 AM
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agawai213Feb 19, 2026 5:07 AM
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I just ordered 3 with separate emails, the 2nd and 3rd orders messed up online so I called and it took me about 10 minutes each time to have the cs rep order them and make sure everything was good to go. Idk why everyone is dreading calling them but my experience was very pleasant. I got 3 phones total. Btw I used number barn to get the numbers to port, they were $5 per number.
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