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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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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 20, 2026 7:08 AM
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Necro0218Feb 20, 2026 7:08 AM
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Quote from HTP26 :
I have information don't need useless historical stats. You won't get $180 GC once 17e gets released Thursday.
As of now, the Apple Trade-In value for the iPhone 13 is still $180 in gift card credit. Please, do enlighten me.
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Feb 20, 2026 7:10 AM
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CHERRLINFeb 20, 2026 7:10 AM
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Quote from cxbxax :
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.
How did you cancel the lyca auto renew and remove the payment card? It just pop up a message and won't let me cancel.
Last edited by CHERRLIN February 19, 2026 at 11:37 PM.
Feb 20, 2026 7:14 AM
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SociableSquirrel307Feb 20, 2026 7:14 AM
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so after 365 days, how do we unlock this? there's no button like androids. Does it auto unlock? asking for people who had this in the past.
Feb 20, 2026 7:22 AM
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shortyman24Feb 20, 2026 7:22 AM
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Quote from SociableSquirrel307 :
so after 365 days, how do we unlock this? there's no button like androids. Does it auto unlock? asking for people who had this in the past.
It will auto unlock after 365 days, probably need wifi on and reboot phone and check the network unlock in settings.
Feb 20, 2026 8:33 AM
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VG_TrooperFeb 20, 2026 8:33 AM
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For those that used Lyca, what was the trick or steps you used? I keep getting stuck after the entering payment details, with Metro trying to contact Lyca for the port, for around 3-4 minutes, and then fails and says they couldnt reach the provider and to try again later. But then the next attempt just says to visit a store. If I wait several hours and/or use incognito mode I can get it to try again but still fails. About to give up and just go with the GV method
Last edited by VG_Trooper February 20, 2026 at 12:37 AM.
Feb 20, 2026 8:55 AM
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TiconderogaN2Feb 20, 2026 8:55 AM
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Do i have to pay $276 upfront
Feb 20, 2026 9:32 AM
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bks2023Feb 20, 2026 9:32 AM
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Quote from VG_Trooper :
For those that used Lyca, what was the trick or steps you used? I keep getting stuck after the entering payment details, with Metro trying to contact Lyca for the port, for around 3-4 minutes, and then fails and says they couldnt reach the provider and to try again later. But then the next attempt just says to visit a store. If I wait several hours and/or use incognito mode I can get it to try again but still fails. About to give up and just go with the GV method
Did you call Lyca to have them manually unlock/release your number? I just got a $5 Lyca number too, and I heard their system often blocks porting requests unless you call their specific line (1-845-301-1612) to release it first.

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Feb 20, 2026 9:53 AM
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jayeskreezyFeb 20, 2026 9:53 AM
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Quote from cxbxax :
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.
Can you link me to the Lyca $5 sim/plan? I'm on their site and can't find it.
Feb 20, 2026 9:54 AM
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VG_TrooperFeb 20, 2026 9:54 AM
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Quote from bks2023 :
Did you call Lyca to have them manually unlock/release your number? I just got a $5 Lyca number too, and I heard their system often blocks porting requests unless you call their specific line (1-845-301-1612) to release it first.
I didnt call Lyca to unlock it, but I think I finally got it to work. It moved on to the final page saying the number is reserved with Metro and to confirm and pay. It fails that process asking to call in to complete the order, but they charged my card anyways. Going to have to call in the morning when their phone support is open
Feb 20, 2026 11:36 AM
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bks2023Feb 20, 2026 11:36 AM
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Finally made it! I've tried countless numbers before but kept getting stuck at the Metro checkout. After reading through almost 60 pages of comments here, I decided to give the $5 Lyca deal a shot. Got my Account and PIN, tried it today, and the order finally went through! Thanks to everyone for the tips and persistence. Don't give up!
Feb 20, 2026 11:38 AM
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bks2023Feb 20, 2026 11:38 AM
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Quote from VG_Trooper :
I didnt call Lyca to unlock it, but I think I finally got it to work. It moved on to the final page saying the number is reserved with Metro and to confirm and pay. It fails that process asking to call in to complete the order, but they charged my card anyways. Going to have to call in the morning when their phone support is open
I just successfully placed my order as well!
Feb 20, 2026 12:58 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 20, 2026 12:58 PM
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Quote from bks2023 :
I just successfully placed my order as well!
I've tried a half dozen times - different numbers, different credit cards, even calling customer service twice (average of 40 minutes each) - NO GO. Amex says the card is billed then seconds later it is unbilled.
Feb 20, 2026 1:01 PM
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ramblerFWFeb 20, 2026 1:01 PM
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Quote from wangf7285 :
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
Call metro at 800-518-7519 and tell them you can make calls but not get them; they will take care of it on the spot.
Feb 20, 2026 1:29 PM
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ltjFeb 20, 2026 1:29 PM
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Quote from cxbxax :
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.
For the second phone (16e), did you ported in another number or just added a new line?

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Feb 20, 2026 1:51 PM
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FuschiaMaid115Feb 20, 2026 1:51 PM
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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, someone will have to sign for it
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