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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 23, 2026 2:31 AM
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TealStraw158Feb 23, 2026 2:31 AM
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Quote from roberthhid :
I always get at least 3. Did 3 16e this time. I space things out to every 6 months per address and switch off between addresses and my wife's name and mine. I always place subsequent orders from the first Metro phone I receive with WiFi off. It might be just luck but I've gotten 30 Metro phones through the years. Started in the good old days of 3 month unlock.
do you need to change the credit card as well?
Feb 23, 2026 2:54 AM
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hot2004Feb 23, 2026 2:54 AM
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Quote from roberthhid :
I always get at least 3. Did 3 16e this time. I space things out to every 6 months per address and switch off between addresses and my wife's name and mine. I always place subsequent orders from the first Metro phone I receive with WiFi off. It might be just luck but I've gotten 30 Metro phones through the years. Started in the good old days of 3 month unlock.
I did 2 16e. Was trying to get one 13. But after the new number is verfied for port in, it's not allowing me to add to cart, going back to same page .

I was able to add a 3rd 16e to cart but after I selected the plan and then the address, it's not moving forward, staying in same screen!
Last edited by hot2004 February 22, 2026 at 07:00 PM.
Feb 23, 2026 2:55 AM
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blueman2Feb 23, 2026 2:55 AM
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I just ordered the phone, and was sent email saying it will ship soon. But when I try to log into Metro using the phone number I am porting over and using the PIN I set up, it keeps failing saying "‪Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again." I tried setting a new PIN, but when it sends the text to the number I am porting, nothing comes through. How will I be able to activate if I cannot log into their system?
Feb 23, 2026 3:05 AM
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hot2004Feb 23, 2026 3:05 AM
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Quote from blueman2 :
I just ordered the phone, and was sent email saying it will ship soon. But when I try to log into Metro using the phone number I am porting over and using the PIN I set up, it keeps failing saying "‪Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again." I tried setting a new PIN, but when it sends the text to the number I am porting, nothing comes through. How will I be able to activate if I cannot log into their system?
You will be able to go to your account only after you receive the phone and activate it.

Once they ship the phone and you receive an email, activate online using the following link:
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/order-status

And once you receive the phone and complete the setup process, the activation will be completed.
Feb 23, 2026 3:05 AM
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jefferyhFeb 23, 2026 3:05 AM
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Quote from roberthhid :
I always get at least 3. Did 3 16e this time. I space things out to every 6 months per address and switch off between addresses and my wife's name and mine. I always place subsequent orders from the first Metro phone I receive with WiFi off. It might be just luck but I've gotten 30 Metro phones through the years. Started in the good old days of 3 month unlock.
Several user names look familiar to me and yours is one of them 🤣
I only discovered Metro about two years ago - when I was looking for cheaper phones as bullet-proof trade-ins (I'm on T-Mobile postpaid). My first time was the most exciting experience - I got a whopping 8 devices under one account within a month: 5 iPhone 12's (on one plan) and 3 Androids (on another plan). Was hoping Metro would bring back iPhone 14 (for trade-in after 18's release in the fall), but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. Bye-bye good old days!
Feb 23, 2026 3:09 AM
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chromekumFeb 23, 2026 3:09 AM
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anyone succeed in adding a line for another iphone13
Feb 23, 2026 4:26 AM
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MuddyAzianFeb 23, 2026 4:26 AM
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Quote from TopSpeed510 :
Can I cancel the plan right after I receive the phone and get charge the $55 for 1st ?
You just set it up to not auto-renew. Then do nothing at the end of the month.

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Feb 23, 2026 5:26 AM
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sillywabbittwixFeb 23, 2026 5:26 AM
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Quote from MuddyAzian :
You just set it up to not auto-renew. Then do nothing at the end of the month.
If you do nothing, do you lose your phone number or can you still port that number after not paying for the next month of service? Thanks
Feb 23, 2026 9:05 AM
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hpham_53Feb 23, 2026 9:05 AM
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Quote from sillywabbittwix :

If you do nothing, do you lose your phone number or can you still port that number after not paying for the next month of service? Thanks
You can only port out the number while it's active, before the 1st month ends.
Feb 23, 2026 2:19 PM
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nonrevFeb 23, 2026 2:19 PM
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First time ordering one if I port out to a different carrier before the line ends will it still unlock after 365 days? I don't know if porting the line would affect the 1 year auto unlock.
Feb 23, 2026 2:29 PM
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MatreXFeb 23, 2026 2:29 PM
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great phone used it for 3 years until I got 17 Pro
Feb 23, 2026 3:09 PM
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TopSpeed510Feb 23, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from sillywabbittwix :
May I ask why you chose the 16e that is $100 vs getting the free iphone 13? Asking because I chose the 16e as well, but while the order is processing and awaiting shipping, I started to think I should have got the free iphone 13 instead.Thanks
There's a deal in 16e for 100 right now ? I would prefer that over the 13 if possible. Thanks
Feb 23, 2026 3:11 PM
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TopSpeed510Feb 23, 2026 3:11 PM
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Question: since I bought a iPhone 13 yesterday. Can I add a line without porting to qualify for a 2nd deal for a 16e ?
Feb 23, 2026 3:15 PM
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StrongLamar420Feb 23, 2026 3:15 PM
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Quote from TopSpeed510 :
Question: since I bought a iPhone 13 yesterday. Can I add a line without porting to qualify for a 2nd deal for a 16e ?
The deal only apply if you bring your number from another carrier.

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Feb 23, 2026 3:32 PM
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jefferyhFeb 23, 2026 3:32 PM
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Quote from nonrev :
First time ordering one if I port out to a different carrier before the line ends will it still unlock after 365 days? I don't know if porting the line would affect the 1 year auto unlock.
Historically, it will unlock. Read the terms "https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/terms-and-conditions/phone-unlock-policy" and make your own judgement.

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