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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

$55

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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 09:58 PM
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HopP61633Mar 01, 2026 09:58 PM
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Quote from nonrev :
I placed my first order with a cricket port 1 week ago. Placed 2nd order today using Google voice port. The 2nd order went thru and I got a confirmation number. With that being said hopefully it ships. I am trying to figure out how my the first iphone 13 I ordered already had ios 26 installed. It was sealed and I did not update. Anyone else have that?
There are 2 lines/phones per acct? Thx
Mar 01, 2026 10:04 PM
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harvoniMar 01, 2026 10:04 PM
116 Posts
So are you guys trying to use Lyca instead of GV if GV doesn't work for you? I read some mentions of it but didn't find the real post about how to sign up and port out with Lyca so if anyone can point me to that post would be much appreciated. Anyways wouldn't Lyca cause you to lose the discount on the phone though because I think Lyca is on T mobile network isn't it (just like I tried with a Helium number and it wouldn't give me the discount on the phone)
Mar 01, 2026 10:18 PM
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FancySeed1501Mar 01, 2026 10:18 PM
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Google voice is not working anymore, payment fails at last step, also with phone support. What's the next cheapest alternative?
Mar 01, 2026 10:28 PM
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hpham_53Mar 01, 2026 10:28 PM
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Quote from FancySeed1501 :
Google voice is not working anymore, payment fails at last step, also with phone support. What's the next cheapest alternative?
When you provide a GV number for checking, did Metro site come back and say it's eligible and showed $0 price for the phone? If it did, then the order failed NOT because you used a GV number.
Mar 01, 2026 10:30 PM
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nonrevMar 01, 2026 10:30 PM
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Quote from HopP61633 :
There are 2 lines/phones per acct? Thx
yes 2 lines on same account. The 2nd line was $30.
Mar 01, 2026 11:16 PM
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HopP61633Mar 01, 2026 11:16 PM
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Quote from nonrev :
yes 2 lines on same account. The 2nd line was $30.
Thanks. I'm asking for my knowlege, I even can not add a second line. lol.
Mar 01, 2026 11:22 PM
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jmcdougall17Mar 01, 2026 11:22 PM
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Quote from FancySeed1501 :
Google voice is not working anymore, payment fails at last step, also with phone support. What's the next cheapest alternative?
I used Numberbarn. $5 for a local number
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Mar 01, 2026 11:47 PM
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HopP61633Mar 01, 2026 11:47 PM
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Quote from jmcdougall17 :
I used Numberbarn. $5 for a local number
How's it? I heard about it from other thread. Thank for any comments.
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FantasticPolice4167Yesterday 12:28 AM
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Quote from harvoni :
So are you guys trying to use Lyca instead of GV if GV doesn't work for you? I read some mentions of it but didn't find the real post about how to sign up and port out with Lyca so if anyone can point me to that post would be much appreciated. Anyways wouldn't Lyca cause you to lose the discount on the phone though because I think Lyca is on T mobile network isn't it (just like I tried with a Helium number and it wouldn't give me the discount on the phone)
Lyca uses AT&T network now
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jefferyhYesterday 01:48 AM
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Quote from StadiumRocks :
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.
I transferred both lines to different phones (without opening the second box). Both initially couldn't go through "due to technical difficulties". I just kept trying back and forth (not starting from scratch) and eventually an eSIM QR code appeared.
I don't know why it asks for a plan change.
Yesterday 02:20 AM
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random2sdYesterday 02:20 AM
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Quote from jefferyh :
I transferred both lines to different phones (without opening the second box). Both initially couldn't go through "due to technical difficulties". I just kept trying back and forth (not starting from scratch) and eventually an eSIM QR code appeared.
I don't know why it asks for a plan change.
Just chat with Metro or give them a call to register your other/new device IMEI and try again from scratch, it will get transferred smoothly to any other unlocked device.
Yesterday 06:46 AM
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hot2004Yesterday 06:46 AM
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Quote from jefferyh :
I transferred both lines to different phones (without opening the second box). Both initially couldn't go through "due to technical difficulties". I just kept trying back and forth (not starting from scratch) and eventually an eSIM QR code appeared.
I don't know why it asks for a plan change.
Are you able to order more phones or other devices (watch/tab) after you transferred the phones on this deal to other unlocked phones?
If yes, could you please tell me the steps to do it?
Yesterday 12:50 PM
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Kraken09Yesterday 12:50 PM
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Quote from nonrev :
I placed my first order with a cricket port 1 week ago. Placed 2nd order today using Google voice port. The 2nd order went thru and I got a confirmation number. With that being said hopefully it ships. I am trying to figure out how my the first iphone 13 I ordered already had ios 26 installed. It was sealed and I did not update. Anyone else have that?
They do over the air updates to sealed devices. Apple can update retail devices even when the device is sealed in the box and "off". Similar to your personal phone. When you turn it off, it's never really turned off. It's just in a deep sleep.
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Yesterday 01:03 PM
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jefferyhYesterday 01:03 PM
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Quote from hot2004 :
Are you able to order more phones or other devices (watch/tab) after you transferred the phones on this deal to other unlocked phones?
If yes, could you please tell me the steps to do it?
No I'm not able to place more orders. But I don't think they're related.

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