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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 24, 2026 4:15 PM
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alwaysupgradeFeb 24, 2026 4:15 PM
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Metro starts to copy Tmobile Tuesdays? I see a free scarf in metro app
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Feb 24, 2026 4:25 PM
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lxtng
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Feb 24, 2026 4:25 PM
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Quote from hot2004 :
Did you got 3 phones or 3 total devices? I am stuck at 2, unable to purchase anything. Mad
3 phones.
Feb 24, 2026 5:24 PM
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calisoldier83Feb 24, 2026 5:24 PM
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What is everyone using the phones for? I originally was banking on jailbreaking the iP13 for one of kids but it shipped with iOS26, so I'm hoping I can use it as a trade-in to T-Mobile in the future. The 16e I will likely use it as a work phone after the 1 year unlock. Third phone IDK yet, but it seems like everyone is banking on trading it in to Apple for credit.
Feb 24, 2026 7:41 PM
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hpham_53Feb 24, 2026 7:41 PM
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Quote from calisoldier83 :
What is everyone using the phones for?
I got two i13's for $30 each. I don't use iPhones. Sold them as Metro-locked to a reseller for $140+ each. Helped pay for the Moto Stylus 2025 that I got for $55.
Feb 24, 2026 7:58 PM
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hpham_53Feb 24, 2026 7:58 PM
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Quote from alwaysupgrade :
Metro starts to copy Tmobile Tuesdays? I see a free scarf in metro app
Tmobile Tuesday perks have been available to Metro customers for a long time.
Feb 24, 2026 8:03 PM
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alwaysupgradeFeb 24, 2026 8:03 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Tmobile Tuesday perks have been available to Metro customers for a long time.
i meant the opposite, metro app has an offer that only for metro customers
Feb 24, 2026 8:11 PM
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nbasdFeb 24, 2026 8:11 PM
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Iphone 13 got delivered today. Activated it and tried placing order for 16e using LY number. It gave me an error. Called CS and they said 30$ line is not available and since then I am not able to login to my account. Anyone faced this issue?

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Feb 24, 2026 8:13 PM
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HopP61633Feb 24, 2026 8:13 PM
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Can I port-in phone # from Straight Talk (my phone plan will be expired in couple days)?. Should I wait until the day of expiration to prevent problem.Thank you for your instruction.
Feb 24, 2026 8:19 PM
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hpham_53Feb 24, 2026 8:19 PM
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Quote from HopP61633 :
Can I port-in phone # from Straight Talk (my phone plan will be expired in couple days)?. Should I wait until the day of expiration to prevent problem.Thank you for your instruction.
Since you can only port-in an active number, It's always a good idea to place an order with port-in several days before the port-in number expires. That will give you a cushion in case Metro site is down, or the item is temporarily out of stock, or delayed delivery due to weather, etc.
Feb 24, 2026 8:22 PM
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HopP61633Feb 24, 2026 8:22 PM
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Quote from hpham_53 :
Since you can only port-in an active number, It's always a good idea to place an order with port-in several days before the port-in number expires. That will give you a cushion in case Metro site is down, or the item is temporarily out of stock, or delayed delivery due to weather, etc.
Thank you so much.
Feb 24, 2026 8:42 PM
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Kraken09Feb 24, 2026 8:42 PM
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Quote from nbasd :
Iphone 13 got delivered today. Activated it and tried placing order for 16e using LY number. It gave me an error. Called CS and they said 30$ line is not available and since then I am not able to login to my account. Anyone faced this issue?
You might have flagged your account.
Feb 24, 2026 8:47 PM
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storytimeisoverFeb 24, 2026 8:47 PM
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Quote from ElatedString650 :
how did you order the second phone. i tried online and calling and both didnt work.
I didn't do anything special. It just went through.
Feb 24, 2026 9:05 PM
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roberthhidFeb 24, 2026 9:05 PM
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Quote from alwaysupgrade :
i meant the opposite, metro app has an offer that only for metro customers
Yup. Am I the only one who stopped by a Metro store today and picked up a free scarf. They even waived the activation fee! 😊
Feb 24, 2026 9:14 PM
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PowerfulName4771Feb 24, 2026 9:14 PM
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How are people managing to order more phones if they had ordered in the past years? I ordered a couple of phones a year ago. Now my address has also changed. Still, I've been unable to order even a single phone. Get the error on the last step every single time. Tried different cards, browsers, wifi, VPN, cellular connection. Nothing has worked and metro won't even let me order a single phone.

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Feb 24, 2026 9:30 PM
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nimbus22Feb 24, 2026 9:30 PM
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Just got my iphone 13 and activated it.
Are people saying they can port in a 2nd phone number, get another free phone 13, and use a $30/mnth service?
I tried looking back a few pages but couldn't find the specifics of how this works.

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