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Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (Locked) + 30-Days Service
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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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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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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 close to e-ink. It is praised for comfortable reading, blue-light reduction, decent battery life, expandable memory, an IR blaster, and a screen that works well for articles, maps, and offline navigation. The main tradeoffs are that the display is not true e-ink, colors and sharpness can feel muted, and the matte surface can still glare at certain angles. Metro locking and unlock timing are also a concern, since the phone is tied to Metro for 365 days before unlocking.
Common Questions (5)
Many units work with T-Mobile and T-Mobile MVNO SIMs after Metro activation, including Mint, Tello, US Mobile, and Infimobile. Some units do not accept non-Metro SIMs, and a recent software update reportedly broke Mint SIM use on some phones.
Yes. The 6.9-inch NXTPAPER display is described as matte, low-glare, and close to e-ink for reading, articles, manga, and night use, with an e-ink mode and blue-light reduction. The tradeoff is that colors and sharpness can look muted compared with a normal OLED or LCD screen.
No. Autopay does not reduce the first-month price, and enabling it can create an unwanted renewal charge or force you to call and cancel later. The service is prepaid, so it is easier to leave autopay off and let the line expire after the first month.
It unlocks 365 days after the first activation date. The phone only needs one month of paid service, and the line can then be left to expire if you do not enable autopay.
Yes. It has Wi‑Fi, GPS, expandable storage, and an IR blaster, so it can be used as a Wi‑Fi-only media or reading device, an offline navigation device with downloaded maps, or even a universal remote. Google Maps and other apps can navigate offline after maps are downloaded.
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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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