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frontpageFrugalForever posted Jun 12, 2026 07:07 PM

Metro by T-Mobile: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 (Locked) + 30-Days Service

$365

$965

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w/ Port-In + Free S/H  at Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro by T-Mobile has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Smartphone (Locked, 3 Colors) for $299.99 with a $65/Month Plan ($364.99 Total) when you Port-in a number. Shipping is free.

Note: Without port-in it's $399.99 for the phone + $65 month plan when you get a new number. The plan costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay.

Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.3" 1080x2340 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Display
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide)
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) Selfie Camera
  • 4300 mAh Battery, 15W wireless charging
  • Android 16, One UI 8.5
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Port

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Metro by T-Mobile has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Smartphone (Locked, 3 Colors) for $299.99 with a $65/Month Plan ($364.99 Total) when you Port-in a number. Shipping is free.

Note: Without port-in it's $399.99 for the phone + $65 month plan when you get a new number. The plan costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay.

Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 6.3" 1080x2340 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Display
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide)
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) Selfie Camera
  • 4300 mAh Battery, 15W wireless charging
  • Android 16, One UI 8.5
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Port

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Metro Unlock Policy: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...4Gbki5mVDd

Unlock eligibility requirements
We unlock mobile devices that meet the following eligibility criteria free of charge:

The device must be purchased from Metro by T-Mobile.
The device must not be reported as lost, stolen or blocked.
Three hundred sixty-five (365) days must have passed since the device's activation date.
FrugalForever
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Of course after it unlocks it will work with most of the carriers not just T-Mobile. I think that was not the original question 🙂
FrugalForever
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That use to happen in the past (~2024-25). Not anymore, from my experience, metro phones won't work with T-Mobile

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FrugalForeverJun 12, 2026 07:10 PM
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Resharing from my previous post:

YMMV but once the phone is delivered, one can also checkout these offers on smartwatch and tablet:

Galaxy Watch 7 LTE: https://slickdeals.net/f/19596546-existing-metro-customers-samsung-watch-7-40mm?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse

Motorola Moto Pad tablet: https://slickdeals.net/f/19530615-existing-metro-customers-8gb-ram-128gb-motorola-moto-pad-2026-5g-tablet-pantone-bronze-green-as-low-as-69-99?src=SDSearchv3&attrsrc=Thread%3AExpired%3AFalse%7CSearch%3AType%3Anormal%7CSearch%3ASort%3Arelevance%7CSearch%3AHideExpired%3Afalse
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Quality-LearingJun 12, 2026 07:15 PM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
YMMV but once the phone is delivered, one can also checkout these offers on smartwatch and tablet:

Galaxy Watch 7 LTE: https://slickdeals.net/f/19596546-existing-metro-customers-samsung-watch-7-40mm
The watch deal is expired
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Metro Unlock Policy: https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/t...4Gbki5mVDd

Unlock eligibility requirements
We unlock mobile devices that meet the following eligibility criteria free of charge:
  • The device must be purchased from Metro by T-Mobile.
  • The device must not be reported as lost, stolen or blocked.
  • Three hundred sixty-five (365) days must have passed since the device's activation date.
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bdunniJun 12, 2026 07:28 PM
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Not a horrible deal I guess, but I wouldn't like the smaller screen and battery or the fixed 256gb storage.
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Erchan_coonJun 12, 2026 10:33 PM
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From what I remember Metro phones work with regular T-Mobile without need to unlock it, right?
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Quote from Erchan_coon :
From what I remember Metro phones work with regular T-Mobile without need to unlock it, right?
That use to happen in the past (~2024-25). Not anymore, from my experience, metro phones won't work with T-Mobile
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Quote from FrugalForever :
That use to happen in the past (~2024-25). Not anymore, from my experience, metro phones won't work with T-Mobile
It should after it unlocks
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Quote from thegman230 :
It should after it unlocks
Of course after it unlocks it will work with most of the carriers not just T-Mobile. I think that was not the original question 🙂
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BeerbeerbeerJun 12, 2026 10:55 PM
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This is the method for a flagship, S25 FE for $165, other mid-range phones from $35-$65
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Quote from Beerbeerbeer :
This is the method for a flagship, S25 FE for $165, other mid-range phones from $35-$65
Or since you are waiting a year for the unlock, wait until Sept/Oct for the S26 Fe to come out. I think that is my plan.
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Quote from gregkurthfo :
Or since you are waiting a year for the unlock, wait until Sept/Oct for the S26 Fe to come out. I think that is my plan.
I use Metro PCS , so any of these deals are fair
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Quote from Beerbeerbeer :
I use Metro PCS , so any of these deals are fair
That's cool. I use these phones for vacation travel. I get one every few years. I do not like to have my banking/brokerage/cashapp type things on my phone when we are out exploring in other countries. So easy to leave my main phone in the hotel safe and use one of these, once it unlocks, with a local esim. Samsung's 7 years of updates makes the FE perfect for me.
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Quote from Erchan_coon :
From what I remember Metro phones work with regular T-Mobile without need to unlock it, right?
Definitely not anymore without a doubt
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So I just turn on the phone once and leave it in a drawer or use it as a wifi only handheld?

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