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Select Customers: Metro by T-Mobile 128GB Apple iPhone 13 (Locked) + 1-Mo. Service

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$55

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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
2445 Posts
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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.
LILLYS_CLOSET
1044 Posts
370 Reputation
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
fbueller
8587 Posts
4320 Reputation
For those of you having the fraud screen, do this -

Use a VPN
Different credit card #
Add a fake apartment # to your address (if you live in a house)

This has worked for me in the past.

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Feb 22, 2026 04:23 PM
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StrawMan86Feb 22, 2026 04:23 PM
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this deal is still available
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Feb 22, 2026 04:58 PM
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Cozypanda007Feb 22, 2026 04:58 PM
296 Posts
I start to think their bs security thing is to get people to their stores so that they fleece innocent people with all sort of fees

If you can't place orders online, consider the deal dead
Feb 22, 2026 05:13 PM
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buzzking00Feb 22, 2026 05:13 PM
294 Posts
Thanks OP!
Feb 22, 2026 05:13 PM
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LopheeFeb 22, 2026 05:13 PM
11 Posts
Nice!
Feb 22, 2026 05:16 PM
88 Posts
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WiseKestrel619Feb 22, 2026 05:16 PM
88 Posts
Quote from SarahPier85 :
The policy doesn't require "being active for one month"
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...ock-policy
Thanks! Got one. Will use it then to port out before the end of the month to keep my phone number.
Feb 22, 2026 05:18 PM
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ScslickerFeb 22, 2026 05:18 PM
196 Posts
So would I be able to "purchase" this phone, receive this phone and then immediately activate it on a different metro line?
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Feb 22, 2026 05:20 PM
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WiseKestrel619Feb 22, 2026 05:20 PM
88 Posts
Quote from StrawMan86 :
this deal is still available
Confirmed that. Just ordered successfully. Won't order more than one. Ordered it for the physical sim card. Having one is enough.
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Feb 22, 2026 05:23 PM
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RavislickFeb 22, 2026 05:23 PM
297 Posts
I miss the days of 60 days unlock đŸ˜”
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Feb 22, 2026 05:24 PM
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slicknewbie1Feb 22, 2026 05:24 PM
326 Posts
Nice deal
Feb 22, 2026 05:35 PM
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LavenderManatee1869Feb 22, 2026 05:35 PM
4 Posts
anyone knows if the unlocking can happen (after a year) even when the mobile is outside of USA?
Feb 22, 2026 05:48 PM
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jacureFeb 22, 2026 05:48 PM
5,388 Posts
Quote from BlackMamba2481 :
Interested, only the higher $65 plan gets it back to promo prices on my end. So limit seems to be maxed at 3 phones for my account
That's why it's better to make a new account for $55. Lol
Feb 22, 2026 06:08 PM
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airbenderFeb 22, 2026 06:08 PM
990 Posts
This iPhone is 4 year old model. Most Android phone deals are 1 or 2 year old models. I am wondering if I should switch to iPhone?
Feb 22, 2026 06:12 PM
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TealStraw158Feb 22, 2026 06:12 PM
30 Posts
Checking comments from previous threads for Metro deals, when the fraud system is triggered, it usually prompt a verification page so you can still verify the identity to let the order go though. But it seems this verification step is currently bugged or removed, so once the fraud system is triggered, there is no way to bypass it unless you visit the store.
Feb 22, 2026 06:12 PM
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swstatesFeb 22, 2026 06:12 PM
224 Posts
If it automatically unlocks after 6 months I'm going for it. Thanks so much for all the comments, which were really useful.

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Feb 22, 2026 06:45 PM
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TopSpeed510Feb 22, 2026 06:45 PM
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Is there an activation fee $25 for port in ? Also, I just got GV set up, do I just join one month and once receive phone. When should I cancel the account if I just want the phone

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