Metro by T-Mobile is offering a
128GB Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Smartphone (Awesome Charcoal, Locked) for
Free when purchased together with
1-Month of their
$40/Month Period. Web Exclusive Plan,
Add a Line to your account and
Port-in your Number.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
htp182 for sharing this deal.
- Note: You must join Metro on an eligible plan to qualify for the free device. Offer may not be available to all accounts.
How to get this offer:
- Join Metro on a current plan starting at the $40 Period. Web Exclusive plan or add a line to your existing Metro account (eligible rate plan required).
- Bring your number.
- Your Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is FREE via instant discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to two lines.
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He is factoring in the required first month plan payment. So compared to $40 for this phone its $165 . There is a separate thread
256gb is still twice the storage of 128gb
By biggest issue with either of these deals is the lock. The AT&T deal at Walmart has a trick to unlock it but I recall having a major headache last time I tried that.
It's tempting just because of the RAM and storage. 6GB seems very limiting.
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Note, ordering over the phone, they charged me $45 instead of $40. Still quite the deal though.
"$40/mo. with AutoPay $45 for first month"
Below are the facts from Claude.
This matches consistent, well-documented experience: Google Voice numbers—even unlocked ones with the $3 porting fee paid—generally do not qualify for Metro by T-Mobile's port-in promotional offers.
Why it's not a zip code or process issue:
- Metro appears to distinguish between VOIP numbers and mobile numbers for port-in promotions, and a Google Voice number was specifically told not to count for port-in promos, despite having worked in the past.
- A more recent (2026-adjacent) discussion on a Galaxy S25 port-in deal explicitly states: Google Voice and NumberBarn do not work for Metro port-ins — the number must be a non-T-Mobile number. This directly confirms your experience.
- The technical reason is that Google Voice numbers are VOIP-based, not tied to a physical SIM/mobile network account the way a "real" carrier line is. Promotional port-in offers are designed to poach subscribers away from another physical carrier (AT&T, Verizon, Cricket, etc.), and Metro's backend eligibility check for these promos appears to filter out VOIP-originated numbers even when the port itself is technically executable.
What this means for you:- The port likely failed at the promotional eligibility validation step, not the technical porting step — these are separate systems. Google Voice numbers can sometimes be ported to Metro as a paid, non-promotional new line, but that's different from the "free phone" port-in deals.
- Zip code won't fix this, since it's a number-type restriction, not a store/regional restriction.
Workarounds people have used (per the same threads):- Buy a cheap prepaid SIM from another physical carrier (e.g., a Tracfone/AT&T/Verizon MVNO SIM), activate it to get a genuine mobile number, let it sit briefly, then port that number to Metro instead of the Google Voice number.
- Some people source "port-in only" numbers from marketplaces (eBay listings, etc.) for this exact purpose — though obviously verify legitimacy before paying anyone for this.
If you want, I can look into which specific budget carriers/MVNOs are most commonly confirmed to work for Metro's current port-in promos.Good for you. I hate Metro.
It's tempting just because of the RAM and storage. 6GB seems very limiting.
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I was also able to port my Google Voice number. The number was generated ~6-7 months ago.
There's probably nothing wrong with the company. But they rejected every phone number I tried to port.
The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G features a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 1480 processor, a 50MP main camera with OIS, and a 5,000mAh battery supporting 45W fast charging. It runs Android 16 with One UI and includes an IP68 water-resistance rating. [1, 2, 3]
Display & Build
• Screen: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900 nits peak brightness
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
• Durability: IP68 dust and water resistance [1, 2, 3]
Performance & Software
• Chipset: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
• RAM: 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB options
• Storage: 128GB or 256GB (no microSD expansion slot)
• OS: Android 16 with Samsung One UI [1, 3]
Cameras
• Rear Main: 50 MP, f/1.8 with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
• Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2
• Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4
• Front (Selfie): 12 MP, f/2.2
• Video: Up to 4K at 30 fps on main and front cameras [1, 3]
Battery & Connectivity
• Battery: 5,000 mAh
• Charging: 45W wired fast charging
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, eSIM support [1, 2, 3]
If you're looking to purchase one, would you like to compare current pricing options or check its performance against the Galaxy A57?
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[1] https://www.t-mobile.com/dialed-i...s-features
[2] https://www.samsung.com/us/smartp...xy-a37-5g/
[3] https://en.wikipedia.or
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