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

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

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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.
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
fbueller
8586 Posts
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For those of you having the fraud screen, do this -

Use a VPN
Different credit card #
Add a fake apartment # to your address (if you live in a house)

This has worked for me in the past.

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Mar 01, 2026 03:58 PM
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alexatieMar 01, 2026 03:58 PM
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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 09:08 AM.
Mar 01, 2026 04:05 PM
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HopP61633Mar 01, 2026 04:05 PM
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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 01, 2026 04:24 PM
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hpham_53Mar 01, 2026 04:24 PM
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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 01, 2026 04:35 PM
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cruiserusaMar 01, 2026 04:35 PM
595 Posts
why is the iphone not free in the cart? I added the iphone and the $55 plan.
Mar 01, 2026 04:38 PM
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hpham_53Mar 01, 2026 04:38 PM
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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 01, 2026 04:41 PM
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jefferyhMar 01, 2026 04:41 PM
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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 01, 2026 04:48 PM
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jefferyhMar 01, 2026 04:48 PM
559 Posts
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.

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Mar 01, 2026 04:54 PM
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HopP61633Mar 01, 2026 04:54 PM
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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 01, 2026 04:57 PM
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StadiumRocksMar 01, 2026 04:57 PM
712 Posts
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 01, 2026 05:04 PM
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gibsonbassMar 01, 2026 05:04 PM
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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 01, 2026 05:04 PM
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StadiumRocksMar 01, 2026 05:04 PM
712 Posts
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 01, 2026 05:12 PM
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HopP61633Mar 01, 2026 05:12 PM
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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 01, 2026 05:21 PM
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StadiumRocksMar 01, 2026 05:21 PM
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Quote from HopP61633 :
Did you try to call Metro with that # or different ones?
I did not. I just don't like calling.
Mar 01, 2026 05:33 PM
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hpham_53Mar 01, 2026 05:33 PM
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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.

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Mar 01, 2026 06:12 PM
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BlackMamba2481Mar 01, 2026 06:12 PM
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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

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