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Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (Locked) + 30-Days Service
$55
$265
79% off
+ Free S&Hat Metro by T-Mobile
+ Free S&Hat Metro by T-MobileDeal Details
Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Smartphone (Locked, Stellar Blue) for Free with a $55/ Month Plan ($55 Total). Shipping is free.
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
- 6.9" NXTPAPER 4.0 FHD+ 120Hz 900 nits (Typ.) 1000: 1 (Typ.) Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 6GHz | Wi-Fi Hotspot , Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Satellite Capable, NativeSatellite Capable
- 50MP (Main + Macro Camera) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide) Rear Camera + 32MP Front Camera
- IP68 rated
- USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal that required port-in.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Smartphone (Locked, Stellar Blue) for Free with a $55/ Month Plan ($55 Total). Shipping is free.
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
- 6.9" NXTPAPER 4.0 FHD+ 120Hz 900 nits (Typ.) 1000: 1 (Typ.) Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 6GHz | Wi-Fi Hotspot , Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Satellite Capable, NativeSatellite Capable
- 50MP (Main + Macro Camera) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide) Rear Camera + 32MP Front Camera
- IP68 rated
- USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal that required port-in.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
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Top Comments
would it be unlocked after 1 month of use? - No you have to wait for 365 days but dont need to pay for service after the first month
would it be unlocked in 1yr if i cancel subscription after 1month? - Yes. Technically, there is nothing to cancel since it's prepaid. Just dont opt for autopay and ignore text/email notifications to top up
Community Reviews
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro stands out as a 6.9 inch reading and media phone with a matte, paper like display that cuts glare and feels closer to e ink than a standard screen. It is also praised for decent performance, expandable memory, an IR blaster, and useful extras like offline maps and Wi Fi only use after Metro service ends. The main tradeoffs are the locked Metro setup, the 365 day unlock wait, and screen quirks such as muted colors, glare at certain angles, and limited protector options. A niche pick for reading, navigation, and light media use.
Common Questions (5)
Many units do work with T-Mobile, T-Mobile MVNO, Mint, Tello, US Mobile, Infimobile, and other T-Mobile-based SIMs after Metro activation, sometimes immediately after a reboot. A few units reportedly stay Metro-only, so compatibility is not guaranteed.
Yes. The NXTPAPER display is repeatedly described as matte, paper-like, and much closer to e-ink than a normal LCD, with less glare and reduced eye fatigue for reading. It can also look muted or show glare at certain angles because of the etched matte surface.
The phone unlocks 365 days after the first activation date. Only the first month of paid service is needed, and several comments say there is no need to keep paying monthly service after that first month.
Yes. The phone has Wi‑Fi, so it can still be used for reading, media, GPS, and other apps on Wi‑Fi even after Metro service is shut off or expires.
Yes. Google Maps can download offline maps, and other apps like CoMaps and HERE can store whole regions offline, so the phone can work well as a GPS device without mobile data.
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1. Does it support eSim?
2. How many years' major version upgrading?
Because it asked your account is active to unlock phone meaning you have to keep your service to have your account active. Without paying additional service months means your account won't be active so that it will not meet the one of the requirements (criteria) for unlocking the phone.
Once you port your phone number out of Metro by T-Mobile to a new carrier, your service line is automatically cancelled and the account associated with that number is terminated. The porting process acts as a cancellation signal to Metro, ensuring your number moves to the new carrier.
Therefore, you will not get your phone unlocked eventually because metro said you cannot unlock more than two phones within 12 months per account.
It can explain the reason it asked "You must bring your own device (BYOD) to get this offer; devices purchased at Metro are not eligible. Limit one multi-month discount per account."
https://slickdeals.net/f/19337799-20-mo-unlimited-5g-data-metro-plan-metros-new-20-per-month-6-month...
Maybe I am not understanding, why would you port a number out? you can't use the phone its locked to metro. It shouldn't work on tmobile. This is a prepay phone, just don't pay for new service your account stays active and likely your number just sits there unused Maybe I am wrong. I think people are planning to buy this pay the $55 cancel the service or block the charges. then use the phone wifi or leave in drawer for 1 year until it unlocks then sell or do what ever.
I haven't updated my phone software in 5 years. lets be honest 4.4 was the best android there is never a reason to go to newer software.
1. Does it support eSim?
2. How many years' major version upgrading?
YES and
2 years which include TWO OS upgrades plus security updates. Phone came out in april 2026... so you have until April 2028.
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Is auto pay default option or you have to activately select it?
I think it will auto activate for you in 2 weeks if u do nothing.
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