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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 27, 2026 7:56 PM
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calisoldier83Feb 27, 2026 7:56 PM
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Quote from nimbus22 :
I tried to order a second line. At the end, I got a message to call Metro support. Called support and they said to talk to the porting department. The porting department said they reset everything and to try again.
I tried a second time and got the same error message to call support.
If I get the right person in Support, are they able to process the second line? One of the posts in this thread said to try talking to the Sales department. Other posts said not to bother since I go the "call Support" message.
Just wanted to know the best course of action.

I called the metro support number at one point, trying to resolve it. They put me on hold without asking me after they tried to resubmit the anew order (so $55 instead of $30), and never came back. I would make sure to call the porting dept and make sure your line is released (if you plan on using the same number to port in) before you attempt to order through sales.
Feb 27, 2026 8:21 PM
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SeielFeb 27, 2026 8:21 PM
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Quote from nimbus22 :
I tried to order a second line. At the end, I got a message to call Metro support. Called support and they said to talk to the porting department. The porting department said they reset everything and to try again.I tried a second time and got the same error message to call support.If I get the right person in Support, are they able to process the second line? One of the posts in this thread said to try talking to the Sales department. Other posts said not to bother since I go the "call Support" message.Just wanted to know the best course of action.
They go through the same systme. I dont think there is way to override anything. Talked to 3 different rep, not progressing at all...
Feb 27, 2026 8:37 PM
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superslickzFeb 27, 2026 8:37 PM
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Quote from pippypoppy :
How does the discount on a second line work? If I were to pick a different phone once I've got my first one activated, do I need to buy the same $55 plan to get the discount? And it gets a $25 discount for being a second line? So I can get that amount of discount with any phone? (And of course the difference will be that some phones have a cost for the phone itself).
When you already have 1 activated $55 line on your account, when you try to add a second line, it will automatically change the price of the second line to $30 during checkout so you can use that to get the free iPhone 13 for $30 on the second line. HOWEVER, there are many reports including myself of not being able to complete the order because of an error message at the end of the process and so the theory is that they are no longer allowing you to get a second line for $30 with the free phone.
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Feb 27, 2026 8:46 PM
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Feb 27, 2026 8:46 PM
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Quote from superslickz :
When you already have 1 activated $55 line on your account, when you try to add a second line, it will automatically change the price of the second line to $30 during checkout so you can use that to get the free iPhone 13 for $30 on the second line. HOWEVER, there are many reports including myself of not being able to complete the order because of an error message at the end of the process and so the theory is that they are no longer allowing you to get a second line for $30 with the free phone.
Ahh, thank you! If that's the case, it's good to know if I consider looking for a second deal.
Feb 27, 2026 8:53 PM
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JoeySDFeb 27, 2026 8:53 PM
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Anyone having issues trying to log in their account today? Every time I put in my Metro number to go next screen to input my PIN it keeps giving me an error on top that says "Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again.". Don't know if it is on their end or what is this glitch?
Feb 27, 2026 8:56 PM
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mustsav3Feb 27, 2026 8:56 PM
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Quote from JoeySD :
Anyone having issues trying to log in their account today? Every time I put in my Metro number to go next screen to input my PIN it keeps giving me an error on top that says "Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again.". Don't know if it is on their end or what is this glitch?
Make sure you just Google metro by T-Mobile and go thru the main page and not the link they sent to your email. I was able to log in just now.
Feb 27, 2026 8:58 PM
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mustsav3Feb 27, 2026 8:58 PM
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Quote from Seiel :
They go through the same systme. I dont think there is way to override anything. Talked to 3 different rep, not progressing at all...
Anyone that was able to get a second line with free iPhone 13 or $99 iPhone 16e, porting in a GV number? I paid $3 and unlocked my GV but constantly getting to last step on Metro to call or find a store.

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Feb 27, 2026 9:04 PM
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ltjFeb 27, 2026 9:04 PM
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I am getting this text message from lycalmobile when trying to port out. Any ideas?
"Pursuant to your request, the termination with 0xxxxxxx number portability will be performed"
Each time Metro tries to pull the port out information with account number and pin, Lycamoble sends a text notification.
Feb 27, 2026 9:06 PM
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fw10001Feb 27, 2026 9:06 PM
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Based on difficulty ordering as a 1st-time customer, difficulty porting, and then difficulty activating - overall (the website being so flaky), I suppose Metro is to TMo what Tracfone is to Verizon.
Feb 27, 2026 9:08 PM
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nimbus22Feb 27, 2026 9:08 PM
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Quote from JoeySD :
Anyone having issues trying to log in their account today? Every time I put in my Metro number to go next screen to input my PIN it keeps giving me an error on top that says "Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again.". Don't know if it is on their end or what is this glitch?
I had this problem. Used firefox and it worked. A bunch of other browsers did not work.
Feb 27, 2026 9:28 PM
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Kraken09Feb 27, 2026 9:28 PM
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Quote from JoeySD :
Anyone having issues trying to log in their account today? Every time I put in my Metro number to go next screen to input my PIN it keeps giving me an error on top that says "Sorry, but we were unable to save your changes. Please try again.". Don't know if it is on their end or what is this glitch?
Their site can be wonky. I couldn't get in the other night. The rep on the phone said to use the app and if that let you in than it's the site acting up.
Feb 27, 2026 9:30 PM
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ZarephathFeb 27, 2026 9:30 PM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 :
I have a similar scenario. Used different address to which I had never used before. Have you been able to order even one phone? My first order itself didn't go through.
Called Customer Service. Was on the line for 1.5 hours before I got hold of a person. Trx was simple and fast. He asked me if the porting is a GV#. I said yes and gave him the acc# & pin. He asked if I tried online to which I said yes but it wouldn't let be port. He did it for me within 5 mins and gave me the order confirmation. Note: Please keep the zip code of the location tied to GV# handy.
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Feb 27, 2026 10:04 PM
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countjakeFeb 27, 2026 10:04 PM
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Quote from Zarephath :
Called Customer Service. Was on the line for 1.5 hours before I got hold of a person. Trx was simple and fast. He asked me if the porting is a GV#. I said yes and gave him the acc# & pin. He asked if I tried online to which I said yes but it wouldn't let be port. He did it for me within 5 mins and gave me the order confirmation. Note: Please keep the zip code of the location tied to GV# handy.
I'm actually using a legit ATT line to port. Port works, but transaction declined for security. May give it a shot and give them a call later.
Feb 27, 2026 10:33 PM
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hpham_53Feb 27, 2026 10:33 PM
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Quote from fw10001 :
Based on difficulty ordering as a 1st-time customer, difficulty porting, and then difficulty activating - overall (the website being so flaky), I suppose Metro is to TMo what Tracfone is to Verizon.
My fellow "phone trader" and I are old-time programmers. We joke with each other that the TF programmers moonlight at Metro.
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Feb 27, 2026 11:19 PM
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ZarephathFeb 27, 2026 11:19 PM
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Quote from countjake :
I'm actually using a legit ATT line to port. Port works, but transaction declined for security. May give it a shot and give them a call later.
Did happen to me... I was using Chase bank (visa). Switched to Apple card (Master Card) and it worked.

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