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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 20, 2026 1:53 PM
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FuschiaMaid115Feb 20, 2026 1:53 PM
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Quote from calisoldier83 :
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?
Yes, i also ported from GV. I had to call the port(1-800-518-7529) dept but a 5 minute phone call and they fixed it. Make sure you mention the porting # is from a "landline"
Feb 20, 2026 1:59 PM
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FuschiaMaid115Feb 20, 2026 1:59 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW :
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.
add the 1...as in 1-800-518-7519 or it routes to some scam place for some carriers!
Feb 20, 2026 2:12 PM
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beazty327Feb 20, 2026 2:12 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.
Did you have to receive the first phone and activate it before being able to order the second one? How did you do this? Thanks
Feb 20, 2026 2:49 PM
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jellysandwichFeb 20, 2026 2:49 PM
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follow-up on my failed lyca request from yesterday

as the other people have mentioned, i had to call the metro port department (800-518-7519. not the regular 611)

they pushed through my prev gvoice number port (2nd line) and then cancelled the failed lyca port (3rd line)

i waited ~22 hrs and just tried the lyca number again. this time it went through successfully

i wanted to give shout-outs to mhanif99 and LILLYS_CLOSET for their expertise in this thread
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Feb 20, 2026 3:00 PM
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gvm1997Feb 20, 2026 3:00 PM
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Tried to place an order for second line(IP13). Got the message "Please contact us to complete your order." Has anyone had success contacting the 1800 number to get the second line added?
Feb 20, 2026 3:03 PM
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depofmedFeb 20, 2026 3:03 PM
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Hi all quick question, I tried for a 2nd line for iphone 13 for 30 usd . The Google voice ports go through no issues but the payment at the end states that for my security I must call metro or visit a store does that I mean I'm internally flagged for buying too many devices ? Cuz I called the metropcs number they provided sales and they couldnt put it through either but there was no problem reserving the port number Thank You.
Feb 20, 2026 3:05 PM
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Kobethe12431Feb 20, 2026 3:05 PM
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How long should i wait before i call Metro port department? Got the phone on Tuesday. GV. Should I give few more days?

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Feb 20, 2026 3:05 PM
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depofmedFeb 20, 2026 3:05 PM
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Quote from gvm1997 :
Tried to place an order for second line(IP13). Got the message "Please contact us to complete your order." Has anyone had success contacting the 1800 number to get the second line added?
I have same problem no solution... maybe i will just buy another for 55 with a family members permission in their name its only 25 dollars difference.
Feb 20, 2026 3:12 PM
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alwaysupgradeFeb 20, 2026 3:12 PM
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When placing an order, does the phone number immediately port over to metro, or does the porting actually start when the line is activated? I have a tracfone line will expire on 2/25 and also the date that phone will be unlocked, I don't plan to renew tracfone line
Feb 20, 2026 3:53 PM
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dirks7649Feb 20, 2026 3:53 PM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
I just received my iPhone 13 with $55 plan today and I called metro support (1-888-8METRO8) to activate it (complete the port-in) and also check for additional offers. The rep told me that my account is eligible for the following offers (choose any one of the following):

Tablets:
- Samsung Galaxy A9+ 5G 64GB with 1 month unlimited plan: $30 (I chose this)
- TMobile Revvl Tab2 64GB Black with 1 month base tablet plan: $15
Smartwatches:
- Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40MM 32GB with 1 month base watch plan: $39.99
- Apple Watch SE3 40MM with 1 month base watch plan: $209.99
- Apple Watch SE3 44MM with 1 month base watch plan: $239.99
More expansive Apple watches as well - Series 11 and Ultra 3
Cheers, galaxy watch back in stock, ordered 1
Feb 20, 2026 4:16 PM
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VVD-40Feb 20, 2026 4:16 PM
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Quote from dirks7649 :
Cheers, galaxy watch back in stock, ordered 1
How many lines did you have before ordering the watch?
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Feb 20, 2026 4:16 PM
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FrugalForever
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Feb 20, 2026 4:16 PM
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Quote from dirks7649 :
Cheers, galaxy watch back in stock, ordered 1
Thanks a lot for the confirmation
Feb 20, 2026 4:22 PM
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Hizzy812Feb 20, 2026 4:22 PM
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Quote from roberthhid :
No you just pay for 1 month and then put it in a drawer or use it as a WiFi device.
Thats what i did a year ago with this same deal and my iphone 13 is about to unlock tomorrow. (Its been a great wifi home phone and an entry to ios and will take over my outdated s20 temporarily for 1 year. Im doing thr s25fe deal from metro for $100+$55?1month service and will use the s25fe as a samsung dex computer set up until it also uunlocks feb 2027. $155 for a s25fe brand new is a insane killer steal
Feb 20, 2026 4:57 PM
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cxbxaxFeb 20, 2026 4:57 PM
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Quote from ltj :
For the second phone (16e), did you ported in another number or just added a new line?
needed a new line/number to port in.

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Feb 20, 2026 4:59 PM
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cxbxaxFeb 20, 2026 4:59 PM
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Quote from beazty327 :
Did you have to receive the first phone and activate it before being able to order the second one? How did you do this? Thanks
yes i received the first phone earlier in the week, activated it...went through metro account on a desktop and added a new line/phone. first number was my throwaway straighttalk, second was the lyca.

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