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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.
The phone can work with T-Mobile SIMs and several T-Mobile MVNO SIMs after activation steps.
The NXTPAPER screen can be useful outdoors because it may reduce glare in bright conditions.
The NXTPAPER matte display can reduce eye fatigue for reading compared with traditional screens.
The device includes Wi‑Fi for offline reading and media use when service is shut off.
AutoPay can trigger unwanted next-month charges, so ordering with AutoPay enabled can create cancellation friction.
Unlocking is tied to a 365-day wait after activation, which can limit how quickly the phone becomes usable outside Metro.
Screen protectors may distort the NXTPAPER display because TCL advises against protectors due to the screen's etching.
SIM compatibility is not guaranteed, since some units reportedly stay locked to Metro eSIM and reject T-Mobile or Tello SIMs.
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I mostly got it to mess around with the display feature so that's not a huge loss, but it is a little disappointing.
It's not the end of the world (I'm not really a fan of the screen after playing around with it), but it would have been neat if I could have gotten it to work on Tello as well.
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