Metro has for
Existing Customers: 11" 128GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G Tablet (Gray) on sale for
Free when you add a new tablet line (
plan options).
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
spike32 for sharing this deal.
Note: Must be an existing customer and logged in to account to be eligible for offer. One-time activation fee may be required in-store. Limit 1 tablet instant rebate per household. See
tablet plans here.
How to get this offer online: - Purchase a new Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase. Instant rebate of $250 will be applied.
- Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20 or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan.
Community Reviews
The Galaxy Tab A11+ is a fast, solid 11-inch Android tablet that stands out for better performance than the A9+, long update support, and now fast charging. It also works well for everyday use, media, and travel, and some setups have used T-Mobile service, eSIM, or a physical SIM after activation. The main catch is that the Metro promo is not truly free, since it requires a qualifying $20 monthly tablet line, taxes, and sometimes activation or plan charges. Checkout can be finicky, and the device appears to be network locked until the unlock period runs out.
Metro customers who want a fast Android tablet for reading, streaming, and light work, because it feels noticeably quicker than the A9+ and handles media without lag.
Shoppers who plan to use the tablet on T-Mobile service after unlocking, because it can work with T-Mobile SIMs and some setups keep T-Mobile branding instead of Metro branding.
People comfortable with debloating and firmware tweaks, because disabling carrier processes and switching firmware can remove Metro branding and extra apps.
Travelers who need a tablet with cellular data and hotspot support, because the line can provide unlimited data and hotspot can be used for home internet.
Buyers who want a simple one-and-done purchase, because the deal can require activation, browser workarounds, calling in, and repeated payment retries.
Buyers who need a physical SIM for a travel router, because checkout may only offer eSIM and no way to request a physical SIM card.
New Metro accounts that need instant checkout, because the order flow can loop, refresh, or fail until the account has been active for about 30 days.
People expecting to move the tablet SIM into another device, because Metro binds the IMEI and SIM together and the SIM may not work elsewhere.
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It does work with Metro obviously but want to give this to parents who travel overseas and with the tmobile sim international roaming is free and I guess I have no choice but to keep the phone at least in a drawer for a year.
Shahhere
open package, insert T-mobile voice sim, 5G data shows up. sms works.
Flash XAA firmware. Disable Cidmanager (this app check for sim and load carrier apps)
Activate Metropcs esim.
So far both T-mobile sim and Metropcs esim work. At this point, two A11+ and one A37 work on T-mobile out of the box.
open package, insert T-mobile voice sim, 5G data shows up. sms works.
Flash XAA firmware. Disable Cidmanager (this app check for sim and load carrier apps)
Activate Metropcs esim.
So far both T-mobile sim and Metropcs esim work. At this point, two A11+ and one A37 work on T-mobile out of the box.
Okay I got past 1 user error: The A11+ Tablet had a bad sim from an inactive line. I found another Tablet Sim and it WORKS!!!!! Perfect thanks.
Now here is the confusing part; the A37 phone was not working until literally right now and I put the phone SIM back and it also works lol......I am not sure what the issue is/was but its working after 20 restarts and software updates and what not so fingers crossed.
Shahhere
Now here is the confusing part; the A37 phone was not working until literally right now and I put the phone SIM back and it also works lol......I am not sure what the issue is/was but its working after 20 restarts and software updates and what not so fingers crossed.
Shahhere
Flash XAA if you want some challenge 😜
I purchased this for $12.99 with a keyboard (good to have but am not counting on it): Amazon.com: YBING for Galaxy Tab A11 Plus Case with Keyboard 2025 & A9 Plus, 360 Rotation Cover with 7-Color Backlit Wireless Detachable Keypad with Pencil Holder for Galaxy Tab A11+ / A9+11-Inch (Green) : Electronics [amazon.com]
I also got a screen protector as I read that the screen isnt as tough as gorilla glass etc: Amazon.com: SPARIN 3 Pack Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Plus /A9 Plus 11" | Tablet Film for Tab A11+/A9+ 5G (2025/2023), 9H Tempered Glass, Case Friendly, Anti Scratch, HD Clear, High Touch Sensitivity : Electronics [amazon.com]
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