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

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$55

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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.
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
fbueller
8586 Posts
4320 Reputation
For those of you having the fraud screen, do this -

Use a VPN
Different credit card #
Add a fake apartment # to your address (if you live in a house)

This has worked for me in the past.

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Feb 19, 2026 02:06 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 19, 2026 02:06 PM
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Quote from stevester :
If you already have metro service, can we get this iPhone 13 at $30 with a port-in?
Yes, if the order goes thru. Seems like only a small % go thru...
Feb 19, 2026 02:48 PM
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StrongLamar420Feb 19, 2026 02:48 PM
400 Posts
Quote from ramblerFW :
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.
i had to use 3 separate google voice account, and each one i also has to use new number. my main number after so many port out deal Google doesnt lets me link anymore
Feb 19, 2026 03:32 PM
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DoctorLecterFeb 19, 2026 03:32 PM
3,518 Posts
Quote from iggles :
It checked my GV number, said I could keep the number, so I paid to port the number.

I went through the rest of the process of "checking out" with Metro. It said it was "checking" some things, and now says "Unfortunately, this number can't be transferred. Try another number or choose a new number to continue."

Am I sunk, or is there another way to make this work?
did you figure out what the problem was? Same boat
Feb 19, 2026 04:15 PM
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cxbxaxFeb 19, 2026 04:15 PM
496 Posts
when i did my straighttalk # port out, it was stuck in limbo. i had to call metro and they were able to push it through and order the phone for me on the phone. the port in process takes 7-10min, I didn't realize it and closed the browser too early when I tried to order online.
Feb 19, 2026 04:38 PM
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CoolApparel506Feb 19, 2026 04:38 PM
1 Posts
Just wondering if anyone used a mksd unlock interposer to soft unlock the phone. ? Anyone ?
Feb 19, 2026 05:16 PM
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SuperRichMattFeb 19, 2026 05:16 PM
11 Posts
Quote from jackrosen :
Will the $5 Boost Mobile SIM with one free month from Amazon work for port in?
worked for me. but i had to call boost customer service to get a transfer out pin. the pin you set in the app isn't correct.
Feb 19, 2026 05:26 PM
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kevinlynwoodFeb 19, 2026 05:26 PM
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Quote from mhanif99 :
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.
thanks for this.
I did the same and no need to browse around, the $25 off just pop up in the middle of the reviewing. repped, 2 iphone 13 for $164.98 + tax with 2 months plans without jumping steps.

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Feb 19, 2026 06:02 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 19, 2026 06:02 PM
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Quote from kevinlynwood :
thanks for this.
I did the same and no need to browse around, the $25 off just pop up in the middle of the reviewing. repped, 2 iphone 13 for $164.98 + tax with 2 months plans without jumping steps.
So $165 total, no more payments ever? And How long for them to be unlocked? TIA.
Feb 19, 2026 06:05 PM
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kevinlynwoodFeb 19, 2026 06:05 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW :
So $165 total, no more payments ever? And How long for them to be unlocked? TIA.
$165 + tax. that's for 2 iphone 13 with 2 lines and 1 month of the service for each line.
but cashback website gives $5 cashback and my credit card gives 3% of cash back as well.

this is for trade in right away, if you want them to be unlocked, you'll have to be with them for 180 days continuous service!!
Feb 19, 2026 06:33 PM
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link626Feb 19, 2026 06:33 PM
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Quote from CoolApparel506 :
Just wondering if anyone used a mksd unlock interposer to soft unlock the phone. ? Anyone ?

buy one on aliexpress for $1 and try it?
Feb 19, 2026 07:01 PM
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SKV4mFeb 19, 2026 07:01 PM
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good luck calling CS they're all overseas agents lol
Last edited by SKV4m February 19, 2026 at 01:20 PM.
Feb 19, 2026 07:03 PM
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igglesFeb 19, 2026 07:03 PM
651 Posts
Quote from DoctorLecter :
did you figure out what the problem was? Same boat
Yes. I called in this AM and they were able to let me order over the phone. They had to "release" the hold on the port first, and then the order went very smoothly.
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Feb 19, 2026 07:13 PM
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Kraken09Feb 19, 2026 07:13 PM
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Question for anyone who received their phone: are the phones coming with preloaded with iOS 26 or iOS 18?
Feb 19, 2026 07:29 PM
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FuschiaMaid115Feb 19, 2026 07:29 PM
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Quote from Kraken09 :
Question for anyone who received their phone: are the phones coming with preloaded with iOS 26 or iOS 18?
ios26 on mine I got yesterday

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Feb 19, 2026 07:37 PM
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nimbus22Feb 19, 2026 07:37 PM
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Just wanted to say, I used a google voice number for the port into Metro. Everything worked fine.

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