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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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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 20, 2026 2:20 AM
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RonT2025Feb 20, 2026 2:20 AM
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Quote from PurpleHorn832 View quoted comment :
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.
I followed your steps, but couldn't go through after entering my credit card, always show find a store, or call a 1-888 number. Does anyone have the same issue?
Last edited by RonT2025 February 19, 2026 at 06:33 PM.
Feb 20, 2026 2:46 AM
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omegalulFeb 20, 2026 2:46 AM
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Quote from RonT2025 View quoted comment :
I followed your steps, but couldn't go through after entering my credit card, always show find a store, or call a 1-888 number. Does anyone have the same issue?
I just ran across the same issue.
Feb 20, 2026 3:02 AM
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SociableThread602Feb 20, 2026 3:02 AM
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Quote from RonT2025 View quoted comment :
I followed your steps, but couldn't go through after entering my credit card, always show find a store, or call a 1-888 number. Does anyone have the same issue?
Same issue here.
Feb 20, 2026 3:13 AM
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Kraken09Feb 20, 2026 3:13 AM
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Quote from omegalul View quoted comment :
I just ran across the same issue.
Try incognito mode. clear you cache and cookies first.
Feb 20, 2026 3:21 AM
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wangf7285Feb 20, 2026 3:21 AM
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Can someone help me understand the porting google voice number process. Here is where I currently stand. I have my personal Verizon carrier number phone + gvoice account burner number (used to port for this deal). Google voice is installed created on my Verizon phone still logged in.

I received this metro iPhone13 ported with the gvoice burner number and activated. Metro iPhone13 does not have google voice installed. As of right now texts from Verizon carrier phone to gvoice burner # appear on both google voice account texts (on my Verizon phone) AND metro iPhone. Text seems to be working fine.

But phone calls aren't working correctly. Metro i13 calling my Verizon phone works fine. BUT using my Verizon real number to call the gvoice burner number only activates the gvoice app on my Verizon phone. The metro i13 phone isn't ringing at all
Feb 20, 2026 3:25 AM
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echipFeb 20, 2026 3:25 AM
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I activated my phone, able to text and call. Now I am trying to login my Metro account, enter my phone number. But got an error message:

"Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again."

It has been 2 hours after I activated my phone, still can't login.
Any idea why?
Feb 20, 2026 3:31 AM
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sillywabbittwixFeb 20, 2026 3:31 AM
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Quote from FuschiaMaid115 View quoted comment :
ios26 on mine I got yesterday

Hello.

May I ask how it was shipped? USPS, UPS, Fedex, etc.?

Is the package small enough for a mail box or they leave it at your door?

THanks in advance.

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Feb 20, 2026 3:35 AM
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LanmannaFeb 20, 2026 3:35 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET View quoted comment :
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.
Come on! Don't give up!
Feb 20, 2026 3:36 AM
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BaymanflFeb 20, 2026 3:36 AM
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Quote from wangf7285 View quoted comment :
Can someone help me understand the porting google voice number process. Here is where I currently stand. I have my personal Verizon carrier number phone + gvoice account burner number (used to port for this deal). Google voice is installed created on my Verizon phone still logged in.

I received this metro iPhone13 ported with the gvoice burner number and activated. Metro iPhone13 does not have google voice installed. As of right now texts from Verizon carrier phone to gvoice burner # appear on both google voice account texts (on my Verizon phone) AND metro iPhone. Text seems to be working fine.

But phone calls aren't working correctly. Metro i13 calling my Verizon phone works fine. BUT using my Verizon real number to call the gvoice burner number only activates the gvoice app on my Verizon phone. The metro i13 phone isn't ringing at all
It takes few days to completely port the number from GV to Metro.
Feb 20, 2026 3:54 AM
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link626Feb 20, 2026 3:54 AM
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Quote from echip View quoted comment :
I activated my phone, able to text and call. Now I am trying to login my Metro account, enter my phone number. But got an error message:

"Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again."

It has been 2 hours after I activated my phone, still can't login.
Any idea why?

their website is broken.

i got the same error, tested with multiple devices
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Feb 20, 2026 3:57 AM
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PurpleHorn832
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Feb 20, 2026 3:57 AM
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Quote from sillywabbittwix View quoted comment :


Hello.

May I ask how it was shipped? USPS, UPS, Fedex, etc.?

Is the package small enough for a mail box or they leave it at your door?

THanks in advance.
UPS for me, they left it at my door since no signature is required.
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Feb 20, 2026 4:29 AM
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calisoldier83Feb 20, 2026 4:29 AM
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Seems like more GV port was incomplete, like others, incoming calls route to GV still. I want to generate another GV# to try and get another phone. Is it necessary to call metro to complete the port?
Feb 20, 2026 4:29 AM
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SociableThread602Feb 20, 2026 4:29 AM
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Just want to add that I am trying to add a 2nd line as I was able to get the deal already. Adding the 2nd line online results in payment error "Sorry we can't process". I called customer service and the payment process failed as well. The rep mentioned that she encountered this error on the payment process multiple times already today. I guess I'll try again another day.
Feb 20, 2026 5:04 AM
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cxbxaxFeb 20, 2026 5:04 AM
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Bought a lyca $5 plan ($5.25 after fees) yesterday. Canceled the autopay and deleted my credit card today in case something goes wonky while porting. You will need to install the esim into a spare phone as you will need it to receive the OTP codes to log into online lyca account and again to show your account/pin info

Was able to buy a second phone thru metro (iPhone 16e 99.99+$35 month fee+$8.75 tax). The porting process took about 5-6min online. Waiting to receive phone and activate.

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Feb 20, 2026 5:41 AM
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SociableSquirrel307Feb 20, 2026 5:41 AM
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Quote from LILLYS_CLOSET View quoted comment :
I posted that and info is not wrong GV does not use zip to authenticate ports. I was successful with porting using 00000 as so was 4 of my buddies…your the person spreading miss information. Sorry but that was not your issue don't let your frustration lead you to post wrong information you will just mess it up for someone else
No. You're wrong here. I literally had to buy another google number with the right zip code to enter it in. Stop giving false information. 00000 does NOT work. Literally had to waste an hour of my time calling customer service for them to clear the hold with this number and customer service was terrible. Stop giving people false information and try to defending this. I wasted an hour of my time due to your misinformation.

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