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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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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 21, 2026 2:54 PM
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Tazmania99
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Feb 21, 2026 2:54 PM
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Tried again this morning porting in two different numbers from Tracfone. Both failed again. I am giving up now.
Feb 21, 2026 3:09 PM
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Roy167Feb 21, 2026 3:09 PM
673 Comments
So I canceled the first phone I received using this deal. That disables my online login, so I thought ok I will open a new account instead of adding a line but it wouldnt let me do so, the price is not the $55. I then tried different browser in P2 name, it would let me go through all the steps but in the end says for your security call their 800 number. Not sure if my Lyco mobile number is the one because of which I am getting problem in P1 and now P2 name. The first number transfer I did was a GV number. unless they go by the shipping/house adress.
Feb 21, 2026 3:32 PM
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jefferyhFeb 21, 2026 3:32 PM
577 Comments
Quote from Tazmania99 :
Tried again this morning porting in two different numbers from Tracfone. Both failed again. I am giving up now.
Never combine Tracfone brands with Metro! Tracfone brands will deactivate your service whenever there's a port-in request and you won't get it back unless you pay and reactivate it if port-in fails.
Feb 21, 2026 4:44 PM
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TealStraw158Feb 21, 2026 4:44 PM
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Quote from Tazmania99 :
Tried again this morning porting in two different numbers from Tracfone. Both failed again. I am giving up now.
calling may solve the order issue, but visiting a store is guaranteed purchase but you have to dodge their sale tactics
Feb 21, 2026 5:48 PM
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DealOrNoDeal2013Feb 21, 2026 5:48 PM
435 Comments
I called customer care to add my 3rd line as their website is not allowing to add 3rd line online. They were asking me for $25 processing fee. Did anyone experience the same?
Feb 21, 2026 5:55 PM
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SarahPier85Feb 21, 2026 5:55 PM
462 Comments
Quote from WiseKestrel619 :
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?
The policy doesn't require "being active for one month"
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy
Feb 21, 2026 6:10 PM
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xtrextFeb 21, 2026 6:10 PM
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Quote from jefferyh :
Never combine Tracfone brands with Metro! Tracfone brands will deactivate your service whenever there's a port-in request and you won't get it back unless you pay and reactivate it if port-in fails.

Confirmed.. this go with Total Wireless as well. I always have problem porting from Total Wireless to Metro .. and every time the port failed, I have to call TW to get the number back and it has a fee ..

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Feb 21, 2026 6:21 PM
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Roy167Feb 21, 2026 6:21 PM
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I dont know why these people have so many hard fraud block when according to their own policies you can buy 3-4 phones per account and at the 2nd phone buy they are throwing so many fits like there is not going to be sun rise tommorrow.
Feb 21, 2026 7:25 PM
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NrsdealsFeb 21, 2026 7:25 PM
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I just activated using GV number and it got successfully ported to Metro. I have not setup auto pay and expecting it should be good enough to get the service lapsed after first month.
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Feb 21, 2026 7:33 PM
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PurpleHorn832
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Feb 21, 2026 7:33 PM
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Quote from TealStraw158 :
calling may solve the order issue, but visiting a store is guaranteed purchase but you have to dodge their sale tactics
In store purchase requires $25 activation fee which is waived online if I am not wrong even if you dodge their solicited sales.
Feb 21, 2026 8:13 PM
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TealStraw158Feb 21, 2026 8:13 PM
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Quote from Roy167 :
I dont know why these people have so many hard fraud block when according to their own policies you can buy 3-4 phones per account and at the 2nd phone buy they are throwing so many fits like there is not going to be sun rise tommorrow.
totally agree. They even said themselves the deals can be applied to up to 4 lines.

"Here's how it works: Sales tax applies. You'll need email & ID (to verify your name & address) to sign up. Heads up—if 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. Qualifying port-in required. An activation charge of $25 may apply in-store. You can get deals on up to 4 lines. This is a limited-time offer and, like everything else in this crazy world, is subject to change."
Feb 21, 2026 8:42 PM
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volyblmnFeb 21, 2026 8:42 PM
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What a pain. Metro can suck a big fatty.
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Feb 21, 2026 9:10 PM
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random2sdFeb 21, 2026 9:10 PM
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Quote from Tazmania99 :
I was trying to order my second 13, but unable to pass through the payment screen. Tried a few hours later, now the website said I am not eligible to add any more new line.
Your previous attempt must be on-hold, call their portability team to remove the hold. You maybe able to see that hold line in your metro account.
Feb 21, 2026 10:04 PM
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Roy167Feb 21, 2026 10:04 PM
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We need a data set, folks who have been attempting to do this for the 2nd and 3rd phone, are you trying the GV number or Lyca? If we know all the failed attempts are from Lyca then we know it could be the company as this seems to be some foreign phone provider. when I did my 1st phone successfully I used GV number.

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Feb 21, 2026 10:19 PM
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TealStraw158Feb 21, 2026 10:19 PM
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Quote from Roy167 :
We need a data set, folks who have been attempting to do this for the 2nd and 3rd phone, are you trying the GV number or Lyca? If we know all the failed attempts are from Lyca then we know it could be the company as this seems to be some foreign phone provider. when I did my 1st phone successfully I used GV number.
I don't think it is about port-ins. I tried to place the samsung tablet order without any port-ins, still same issue.

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