Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
Item 1 of 2
expiredlxtng posted Feb 12, 2026 5:01 PM

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

$55

$685

91% off
w/ Number Port-In + Free S/Hat Metro by T-Mobile
2,004 Comments
343K Views
Visit Retailer
Deal Details
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.

Original Post

Written by lxtng
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
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.

Original Post

Written by lxtng

Community Voting

Deal Score
+324
Good Deal
Visit Retailer

Top Comments

roberthhid
2.5KComments
842Reputation
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.
Go to Comment
LILLYS_CLOSET
1.1KComments
378Reputation
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
Go to Comment
resuds
467Comments
362Reputation
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).
Go to Comment

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

2K Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Mar 1, 2026 3:58 PM
2.1K Comments
Joined Nov 2015
alexatieMar 1, 2026 3:58 PM
2.1K Comments
Quote from roberthhid :
I have gotten over 30 Metro phones. You can use them as WiFi devices or music players but they will still unlock if you activate them and just stick them in a drawer.
i did the exact same deal a year ago. When you guys mentioned "just stick it in the drawer" thats exactly what i did. I didnt bother opening the phone/ activating the phone.

I just opened the phone a year later and its locked
[IMG]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/frown.gif[/IMG]
i think i missed a step somewhere .anything i can do now?

planning to put in a tmobile sim card (not sure if that's the issue)
Last edited by alexatie March 1, 2026 at 08:08 AM.
Mar 1, 2026 4:05 PM
593 Comments
Joined Sep 2015
HopP61633Mar 1, 2026 4:05 PM
593 Comments
Quote from StadiumRocks :
I'm not sure why a lot of people here think that GV doesn't work anymore. When I tried to place an order using GV, it passed the step where Metro pulled the number from carrier (in my case was GV). It just right after submitting the order, it failed. And credit card shows that card has been charged and refunded right away.
"And credit card shows that card has been charged and refunded right away." Yeah, it happened to me too. I don't understand it, is it from CC or Metro's?
Mar 1, 2026 4:24 PM
8.8K Comments
Joined Mar 2017
hpham_53Mar 1, 2026 4:24 PM
8.8K Comments
Quote from alexatie :
i did the exact same deal a year ago. When you guys mentioned "just stick it in the drawer" thats exactly what i did. I didnt bother opening the phone/ activating the phone.

I just opened the phone a year later and its locked
[IMG]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/frown.gif[/IMG]
i think i missed a step somewhere .anything i can do now?

planning to put in a tmobile sim card (not sure if that's the issue)
The phone is unlocked a year AFTER ACTIVATION DATE. You screwed up by not activating the phone. I usually made some calls/texts also.
Mar 1, 2026 4:35 PM
597 Comments
Joined Jun 2014
cruiserusaMar 1, 2026 4:35 PM
597 Comments
why is the iphone not free in the cart? I added the iphone and the $55 plan.
Mar 1, 2026 4:38 PM
8.8K Comments
Joined Mar 2017
hpham_53Mar 1, 2026 4:38 PM
8.8K Comments
Quote from cruiserusa :
why is the iphone not free in the cart? I added the iphone and the $55 plan.
Did you provide an eligible (non-T mobile) phone number to port-in?
Mar 1, 2026 4:41 PM
577 Comments
Joined Jan 2011
jefferyhMar 1, 2026 4:41 PM
577 Comments
Quote from HopP61633 :
"And credit card shows that card has been charged and refunded right away." Yeah, it happened to me too. I don't understand it, is it from CC or Metro's?
Metro. It suspected you were a "fraud".
Mar 1, 2026 4:48 PM
577 Comments
Joined Jan 2011
jefferyhMar 1, 2026 4:48 PM
577 Comments
Quote from alexatie :
i did the exact same deal a year ago. When you guys mentioned "just stick it in the drawer" thats exactly what i did. I didnt bother opening the phone/ activating the phone.

I just opened the phone a year later and its locked
[IMG]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/frown.gif[/IMG]
i think i missed a step somewhere .anything i can do now?

planning to put in a tmobile sim card (not sure if that's the issue)
Despite claims by some people that it will automatically activate after 2 weeks, it's safer to activate it by clicking the button available after the device is shipped - there's no reason skipping it since you've already paid for the service. You don't have to open the box for the 2nd, 3rd... devices after activation. You'll make a little more profits selling them sealed and unlocked a year later. Also you can transfer the service to a different compatible device as long as it's not already on the Metro network.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Mar 1, 2026 4:54 PM
593 Comments
Joined Sep 2015
HopP61633Mar 1, 2026 4:54 PM
593 Comments
Quote from jefferyh :
Metro. It suspected you were a "fraud".
"fraud" OMG! What should I do now. Oh I did not mention I got the phone (1st line) and activated couple days ago then I add a watch as 2nd line... They blocked?
Mar 1, 2026 4:57 PM
724 Comments
Joined Aug 2008
StadiumRocksMar 1, 2026 4:57 PM
724 Comments
Quote from HopP61633 :
"And credit card shows that card has been charged and refunded right away." Yeah, it happened to me too. I don't understand it, is it from CC or Metro's?
I believe it's Metro, don't know why though. The other comment says it's suspected a fraud. If it was the credit card, it would send us a text or email (depends on how we setup credit card alerts) warning us about a potential fraudulent transaction.
Mar 1, 2026 5:04 PM
11.2K Comments
Joined Mar 2011
gibsonbassMar 1, 2026 5:04 PM
11.2K Comments
Quote from jefferyh :
Despite claims by some people that it will automatically activate after 2 weeks, it's safer to activate it by clicking the button available after the device is shipped - there's no reason skipping it since you've already paid for the service. You don't have to open the box for the 2nd, 3rd... devices after activation. You'll make a little more profits selling them sealed and unlocked a year later. Also you can transfer the service to a different compatible device as long as it's not already on the Metro network.
I bought a phone ( second one) , activated by clicking an activate button on Metro website but I never opened the phone. Do you think my phone is unlocked by now ( it has been more than 360 days).?I want to sell it on eBay as a sealed phone but I am not sure it has been unlocked.
Is there a way to check phone is unlocked or not?
Mar 1, 2026 5:04 PM
724 Comments
Joined Aug 2008
StadiumRocksMar 1, 2026 5:04 PM
724 Comments
Quote from jefferyh :
Despite claims by some people that it will automatically activate after 2 weeks, it's safer to activate it by clicking the button available after the device is shipped - there's no reason skipping it since you've already paid for the service. You don't have to open the box for the 2nd, 3rd... devices after activation. You'll make a little more profits selling them sealed and unlocked a year later. Also you can transfer the service to a different compatible device as long as it's not already on the Metro network.
Your last statement that we can transfer the service to a different compatible device, they won't let me do it. It said that my other phone was compatible (factory unlocked), but by the time I tried to initiate the eSIM transfer, my phone was not compatible with the plan. When I proceeded, it asked me to change the phone plan. I have seen other comments confirming that.
Mar 1, 2026 5:12 PM
593 Comments
Joined Sep 2015
HopP61633Mar 1, 2026 5:12 PM
593 Comments
Quote from StadiumRocks :
I believe it's Metro, don't know why though. The other comment says it's suspected a fraud. If it was the credit card, it would send us a text or email (depends on how we setup credit card alerts) warning us about a potential fraudulent transaction.
Did you try to call Metro with that # or different ones?
Mar 1, 2026 5:21 PM
724 Comments
Joined Aug 2008
StadiumRocksMar 1, 2026 5:21 PM
724 Comments
Quote from HopP61633 :
Did you try to call Metro with that # or different ones?
I did not. I just don't like calling.
Mar 1, 2026 5:33 PM
8.8K Comments
Joined Mar 2017
hpham_53Mar 1, 2026 5:33 PM
8.8K Comments
Quote from gibsonbass :
I bought a phone ( second one) , activated by clicking an activate button on Metro website but I never opened the phone. Do you think my phone is unlocked by now ( it has been more than 360 days).?I want to sell it on eBay as a sealed phone but I am not sure it has been unlocked.
Is there a way to check phone is unlocked or not?
If it's an iPhone, you can check its unlock status on www.IMEICheck.com or www.sickw.com (select a free option). Can't do that with an Android phone.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Mar 1, 2026 6:12 PM
64 Comments
Joined Feb 2018
BlackMamba2481Mar 1, 2026 6:12 PM
64 Comments
Quote from 1moey :
Had to call after getting the security error. Took about 20 minutes used a lyca number. Capital One Shopping gives $10 back on lyca at least for me so hopefully that works out to be a moneymaker.
Calling for the order through even using the same payment info as online that was causing the security issue ? Been getting the same thing with lyca port in for line 2

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

Tech & ElectronicsPhonesCell PhonesPrepaid Phones & Refill CardsSmartphonesAppleMetro by T-Mobile

Popular Deals

See All
Found by phoinix
Jul 24, 2026 8:41 PM
Forum Thread
[NEW] $14 | Tommy Bahama - Washcloths, Soft & Absorbent Cotton Towels (Northern Pacific Grey, 12 Piece) at Amazon$14$30
53% off
0
Found by AMZNDealFinder
Jul 25, 2026 4:04 AM
Forum Thread
Open Box Morgan Writing Desk in Gray - Sold & Shipped by Walmart $30.6$31$160
80% off
0
Found by Immortalsolitude
Jul 24, 2026 5:48 PM
Forum Thread
AstroAI 8-in-1 Window Cleaning Kit, Extendable Car Windshield Cleaner Complete Car Cleaning Set $13$13$50
74% off
2
Found by SickerDealer
Jul 23, 2026 11:35 AM
Forum Thread
Extra 65% Off Lands' End Clothing Sale
0
Found by pennysave
Jul 23, 2026 1:54 PM
Forum Thread
Better Homes & Gardens Greyson Office Chair, Black $54.25 + Free S&H at Walmart$54$115
53% off
0

Trending Deals

See All
Found by Navy-Wife
Yesterday 11:52 PM
Forum Thread
SILKWORLD Men's 9" Swim Trunks w/ Compression Liner & Zipper Pockets (size S-XXL, various colors) $11.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+$12$35
65% off
5
Found by 7Brandyn7
Yesterday 8:57 PM
Forum Thread
Ebycco Ebike Refurbished 26" Fat Tire V7 electric bicycle Peak 2500W 52V 32AH $699$669$1,299
48% off
8
Found by Dr.W
Today 1:40 AM
Forum Thread
Open Boxes: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (2026): 16” FHD+ OLED Touch, Intel Ultra 5 322, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD $377.99$378$700
46% off
3
Found by DesertGardener
Today 1:22 AM
Forum Thread
Prime Members: Bircen Mens Polarized AL-Mg Metal Sunglasses (Various Colors) $10.50 + Free Shipping$11$25
56% off
0
Found by babgaly
Today 2:52 AM
Forum Thread
DRONIRING Boys UPF 50+ Long Sleeve Rash Guard UV Sun Protection Swim Shirt (Various) $4.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+$4.99$9.99
50% off
0