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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

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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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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 19, 2026 7:47 PM
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PurpleHorn832
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Feb 19, 2026 7:47 PM
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Another data point: received the iphone 16e Monday, ported google voice, called today Metro port department 800-518-7519 and they manually processed the port in. Received the text confirmation. Went to google voice, number automatically deleted and received email from google that port out request received. Got another number, same voice account, unlocked the number, set the pin, then went to the 16e, turned off wifi, logged in to metro account, went to add a new phone, then $30 lined added, used the unlocked google voice number, account info and everything, went to payment page, used the same card I used for my initial order and then placed order and everything went through.
Last edited by PurpleHorn832 February 19, 2026 at 01:52 PM.
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Feb 19, 2026 7:48 PM
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ltjFeb 19, 2026 7:48 PM
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I just activated the phone with number ported from Lycamobile. When I tried to purchase another iPhone 13 or 16e with new number I couldn't find the free or $99 option. How did you guys do it?
Feb 19, 2026 8:08 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 19, 2026 8:08 PM
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Quote from PurpleHorn832 :
Another data point: received the iphone 16e Monday, google voice, called today to their port department 800-518-7519 and they manually processed the port in. Received the text confirmation. Went to google voice, number automatically deleted and received email from google that port out request received. Got another number, same voice account, unlocked the number, set the pin, then went to the 16e, turned off wifi, logged in to metro account, went to add a new phone, then $30 lined added, used the unlocked google voice number, account info and everything, went to payment page, used the same card I used for my initial order and then placed order and everything went through.
When you input GV account # and PIN, what zip code did you enter next?
Feb 19, 2026 8:26 PM
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WiseRoute688Feb 19, 2026 8:26 PM
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Quote from resuds :
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).
How do you do that?
Feb 19, 2026 8:32 PM
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4SKZ8Feb 19, 2026 8:32 PM
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if youre calling cs make sure they transfer you to sales. the regular agents are clueless
Last edited by SKV4m February 19, 2026 at 01:09 PM.
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Feb 19, 2026 9:02 PM
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PurpleHorn832
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Feb 19, 2026 9:02 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW :
When you input GV account # and PIN, what zip code did you enter next?
My area zip code. Matches with my credit card billing zip code that I used when unlocking the voice number.
Feb 19, 2026 9:19 PM
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jayeskreezyFeb 19, 2026 9:19 PM
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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.
Came here to say the same thing. I'm having the same issue. I verified and then it told me it's unavailable. So idek what is triggering it tbh. I'd love another option though.

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Feb 19, 2026 10:02 PM
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WiseKestrel619Feb 19, 2026 10:02 PM
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Quote from SarahPier85 :
you can port out prior to the end of your service month
Might be a silly question again. If I port it out before the first service month ends, I guess it violates the rule of being active for one month and then the iphone won't be unlocked in a year?
Feb 19, 2026 10:29 PM
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ziegfeldFeb 19, 2026 10:29 PM
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edite: nvm. I forgot that I need to choose the $50 not $40 per month plan
Last edited by ziegfeld February 19, 2026 at 02:49 PM.
Feb 19, 2026 10:45 PM
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RatchetRussianFeb 19, 2026 10:45 PM
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How are you guys buying a 3rd phone while still waiting for the 2nd one in the mail? My 2nd one shipped 2 days ago, but I can't activate it. The activation link in my email just takes me to my account home page with no option to activate.
Feb 19, 2026 10:46 PM
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cheapslickerFeb 19, 2026 10:46 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW :
It says you have 27 days (or so) to pay - see the 27 on the circle? So don't pay it, cancel before that date.
don't do autopay will automatic cancel it?
Feb 19, 2026 10:55 PM
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RelaxedMeal938Feb 19, 2026 10:55 PM
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Quote from RatchetRussian :
How are you guys buying a 3rd phone while still waiting for the 2nd one in the mail? My 2nd one shipped 2 days ago, but I can't activate it. The activation link in my email just takes me to my account home page with no option to activate.
Go to metropc website, scroll to the bottom and click on "Activate" under "Support". Choose "Get started" under "New Metro phone"
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Feb 19, 2026 11:13 PM
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DealOrNoDeal2013Feb 19, 2026 11:13 PM
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I placed an order for the second phone after activating the first phone from the same account. When I tried to place order for the third phone, system is giving me an error saying that I cannot place or add another line. is this because the second one is not shipped yet and not activated or is it like there is a maximum limit of two phones per account?
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Feb 19, 2026 11:16 PM
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Tazmania99
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Feb 19, 2026 11:16 PM
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My phone arrived today. After activating with eSIM, I was able to make phone calls but unable to receive calls as incoming calls always routed to voice mail box of GV. Yes, it is still GV voice mail box. It seems the porting was incomplete. Here's my question. I do not plan to keep the phone line and just want to wait for a year to have the phone unlock. While the porting was incomplete, will my phone still be unlocked after a year? TIA.

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Feb 19, 2026 11:31 PM
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DealOrNoDeal2013Feb 19, 2026 11:31 PM
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Has anyone been successful in placing an order for a Samsung A9 tablet by adding another line after receiving your first phone? When I try to do that, I'm getting an error saying that I should be on the metro network for at least 30 days. Has anyone been able to bypass this?

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