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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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Quote from steveballamor :
already with TMO for 21 years. Grandfather SC plan, 4 paid line 4 free.+ all lines have international mobile free to some 80+ countries. why should I leave?
Don't leave. Keep burning $
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ramblerFWFeb 25, 2026 11:04 PM
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I can't even log into metro....
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Feb 25, 2026 11:10 PM
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How long does it take for this phone to arrive? I'm thinking of using it to trade in on a second pixel 10a. (I already ordered one, using a 6a as my trade -- didn't know about this deal!).

The sales at google store seem to last until 3/11. The 10a I already ordered is supposed to arrive on 3/5 - will the $100 google store credit I'm supposed to get in my account be there before March 11? I'm wondering if there's a way to trade this iphone in on a 10a AND use the $100 credit I'll be getting at some point from my first order?
Feb 25, 2026 11:11 PM
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VVD-40Feb 25, 2026 11:11 PM
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Quote from ramblerFW :
I can't even log into metro....
that's because your security is important...
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Quote from Hilarious1218 :
Did it unlocked?

I got one last February 23, 2025. Mine just unlock,Today February 25,2026
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Feb 25, 2026 11:16 PM
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sanrouFeb 25, 2026 11:16 PM
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Quote from random2sd :
In this price you can also get from cricket wireless and if you have to use it for trade in then 2 devices with new lines in $165
Apparently, two new lines is $190 now, I'm still okay with that, still the question is: if I don't pay for second month, any consequences? Is it similar to Metro by T-Mobile that you just keep the phone and walk away?

Anyone has experience with cricket?
Feb 25, 2026 11:30 PM
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VVD-40Feb 25, 2026 11:30 PM
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Quote from sanrou :

Apparently, two new lines is $190 now, I'm still okay with that, still the question is: if I don't pay for second month, any consequences? Is it similar to Metro by T-Mobile that you just keep the phone and walk away?

Anyone has experience with cricket?
You can get a popup with a $25 coupon for new Cricket accounts. So with fees two iP13s would be $171, or one would be $85.
I can share a few codes in DM for those who aren't lucky enough to catch the popup.
UPD: 3 codes sent, 1 left
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elberchoFeb 25, 2026 11:34 PM
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Paid $3 to unlock my G.Voice number, went to get this deal (after multiple refreshes because Metro's site sucks!), then I got this msg: "Unfortunately, this number can't be transferred. Try another number or choose a new number to continue". wtf?
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Quote from INeedSpeed :
$305 trade-in towards the Pixel 10a and also a $100 discount on my Google account. Might be of some help to those who want a Pixel 10a and got lucky with Google discounts on their account.
$128 after coupon and taxes after trade-in+$55 dollar iphone 13. Complete steal for unlocked Pixel 10A
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Quote from mustsav3 :
It won't let me add another line for $30 online; I then called Metro by Tmobile and the customer service rep also indicated it would be a new line for $55 for me to get the iPhone 13 for $0 but $55 for first month plan; cannot add a second line. Anyone with better luck and suggestions? TIA
When you call CS, first you have to give 1st line phone # then say you want to add 2nd line. Give them all the 2nd line port in information and credit card #. Opened 2nd line today and they only charge me $30 for 2nd line and got the ordered email.
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Dudavis88Feb 26, 2026 12:04 AM
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"Sorry, we are currently experiencing technical issues. Please try again"
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elberchoFeb 26, 2026 12:04 AM
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Quote from elbercho :
Paid $3 to unlock my G.Voice number, went to get this deal (after multiple refreshes because Metro's site sucks!), then I got this msg: "Unfortunately, this number can't be transferred. Try another number or choose a new number to continue". wtf?
Ok, so I called Metro and was pleasantly surprised how smoothly it went. The rep was able to pull up everything I had typed in and complete my purchase quickly! My Apple 16e came to $163 including 1st month service. (I selected 16e over 13 since it had USB-C, a better cpu, battery, and Ram).
Last edited by elbercho February 25, 2026 at 04:36 PM.
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elberchoFeb 26, 2026 12:07 AM
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Quote from Dudavis88 :
"Sorry, we are currently experiencing technical issues. Please try again"
Their website sucks! After trying a few times I called their 877-775-3215 number and was smooth sailing.
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Heads up! If you want to change plans to a cheaper one there is a $50 one time plan change fee.

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elberchoFeb 26, 2026 12:12 AM
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Saw a msg. on Metro's website (and the rep confirmed) that you will get a $100 Mastercard after 3 months of paid service, so it works out to 3 months of service for $55.

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