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Aug 27, 2026 10:50 PM

Existing Metro Customers: 11" 128GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G Tablet

Free w/ New $20+ Monthly Plan

+ Free S&Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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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:
  1. 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.
  2. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20 or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan.

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Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change. While supplies last.
  • Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by spike32
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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:
  1. 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.
  2. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20 or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan.

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change. While supplies last.
  • Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by spike32

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The Galaxy Tab A11+ is a fast, solid 11 inch tablet that stands out for everyday use, media, and travel, especially at the promo price. It feels noticeably quicker than the A9+, supports fast charging, and pairs well with Samsung devices. The tablet can come with either eSIM or physical SIM support, but Metro activation and checkout can be finicky, with browser issues, call in requirements, and account limits that may block extra orders. It is a strong value if you can get through the ordering hurdles and do not need a hassle free setup.

Common Questions (5)

  • Chrome Incognito, Safari, or the Metro app after clearing its cache have all been used to complete checkout. Firefox and some browser extensions can get stuck on the next page, and calling in is another fallback.

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  • It works on Wi‑Fi right away, and some units have been used with T-Mobile SIMs after flashing or CSC changes. Other reports say the device is network locked and may not accept a pure T-Mobile SIM without extra steps, so compatibility is not guaranteed.

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  • The tablet can come with eSIM, and several buyers report receiving eSIM-only units. A physical SIM option was not visible during checkout, so if you need a removable SIM for another device, this deal may not fit.

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  • The one-month plan is enough to start the unlock clock, but the tablet still needs about 365 days before it auto-unlocks. Activation must happen first, and if it is never activated the unlock timer does not start.

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  • The promo is tied to existing Metro customers, and checkout can fail until the account has had an active line for at least 30 days. Newer accounts may see the offer but still get blocked at checkout or be forced to call in.

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Sep 8, 2026 9:53 PM
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lou2004Sep 8, 2026 9:53 PM
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Ordered A37 phone first. Then ordered A11+ tab. Both flashed to XAA u1 firmware. Both can use T-mobile sim card. Hopefully they will continue to work.
My steps:
insert T-mobile sim first. Ensure 5G shows up.
Flash XAA u1 firmware from samfw.com
disable CIDManager
Activate Metropcs

No metropcs startup logo
No bloatwaes
Last edited by lou2004 September 8, 2026 at 02:56 PM.
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Sep 8, 2026 10:20 PM
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Sep 8, 2026 10:20 PM
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Quote from Afeldman1 View quoted comment :
With the Metro A9+ 5G, activated with just WiFi, and not flashed with anything the tablet did not unlock after a year
did you try the unlock button in the connections menu
Sep 8, 2026 11:38 PM
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resudsSep 8, 2026 11:38 PM
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Quote from CleverKite3150 View quoted comment :
Activated 2nd tablet. Tried to order a 3rd and got the you must call in to order message. Anyone successfully order a 3rd?
Curious, how many phones have you ordered?
Last edited by resuds September 8, 2026 at 05:05 PM.
Sep 9, 2026 1:13 AM
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CleverKite3150Sep 9, 2026 1:13 AM
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Quote from resuds View quoted comment :
curious, how many phones have you ordered?
1. a37.
Sep 11, 2026 6:54 PM
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CrimsonCrown984Sep 11, 2026 6:54 PM
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I think new existing customers and/or those who took discounted plan (e.g. 120/6months) are not eligible.
Sep 11, 2026 7:01 PM
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whatever101Sep 11, 2026 7:01 PM
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Quote from CleverKite3150 View quoted comment :
Activated 2nd tablet. Tried to order a 3rd and got the you must call in to order message. Anyone successfully order a 3rd?
Did you ordered the 2nd tablet online? Was trying to order 2nd tablet last 3 days but getting message to call in to order.
Sep 11, 2026 7:10 PM
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Siwy12Sep 11, 2026 7:10 PM
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Quote from RyanJ7344 View quoted comment :
only reason I can think of is worrying that deal will end before phone ships. AFIK you need to have the phone in hand now to set up an online account before you can order the tablet.
this still work? when you sign up for the $30 plan do you need a sim or can you just activate an unlocked phone via esim? or do you need a phone activated at all to order the tablet after new account is setup?

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Sep 11, 2026 8:10 PM
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CleverKite3150Sep 11, 2026 8:10 PM
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Quote from whatever101 View quoted comment :
Did you ordered the 2nd tablet online? Was trying to order 2nd tablet last 3 days but getting message to call in to order.
Yes, I ordered the 2nd online. I get the message to call in when trying to order a 3rd. I called in and their system kept kicking the payment back. 3 different cards. I said if I got a message that said I was no longer eligible for the deal after getting 2, I wouldn't have called in. They assured me I was still eligible, but there must be some kind of "glitch" in their system and I should try again in a few days. I don't expect they'll let me get another before the end of the first billing cycle, and I'm not gonna pay for another month.
Sep 11, 2026 11:38 PM
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MurraytheDemonSkullSep 11, 2026 11:38 PM
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I was able to order a second tablet for $20.
Sep 12, 2026 12:19 AM
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Quality-LearingSep 12, 2026 12:19 AM
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They cap you at 2 tablets before making you call in
Sep 12, 2026 5:31 AM
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denaiser_usaSep 12, 2026 5:31 AM
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Quote from quynhph View quoted comment :
Great deal after A37 deal. Thanks.
The great deal is iPhone 16e for $99
Sep 12, 2026 5:42 AM
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denaiser_usaSep 12, 2026 5:42 AM
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Quote from bruinfan07 View quoted comment :
I have this Samsung tabletA11+ from a previous metro deal that cost $50 bucks total. It is a wonderful tablet, much faster than the A9+. I also have the moto pad 2026 from another previous deal. It performs well, too.

For just $20 bucks, I was able to order another tablet to give as a great gift. Im sure this can be an unbelievable gift considering the cost to value ratio.
I will buy one tablet. Can you compare your A11+ and Moto pad 2026?

Which one will you buy if you can buy only one tablet? Thank you in advance
Sep 12, 2026 6:20 AM
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bruinfan07Sep 12, 2026 6:20 AM
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Quote from denaiser_usa View quoted comment :
I will buy one tablet. Can you compare your A11+ and Moto pad 2026?

Which one will you buy if you can buy only one tablet? Thank you in advance
I really like the Samsung A11+. It's fast, looks great, and I have a great case (which does make a difference day-to-day). I only use it for reading sheet music when I perform on stage, believe it or not. Or when I need to practice in a room away from my primary practice room.
I took it on a cruise and Netflix works great, watching media and listening to the sound - all good.

I also have a Samsung phone and samsung earbuds, so partly I just want to keep the samsung ecosystem intact.

The moto pad is also just fine but my daughter uses it more than me.

The Samsung supports a longer period of updates. I think the moto pad has more RAM / memory but the A11+ is fast enough. No real lag just doing simple tasks.
Sep 12, 2026 1:49 PM
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Siwy12Sep 12, 2026 1:49 PM
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Quote from Siwy12 View quoted comment :
this still work? when you sign up for the $30 plan do you need a sim or can you just activate an unlocked phone via esim? or do you need a phone activated at all to order the tablet after new account is setup?
Can anyone please confirm?

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Sep 12, 2026 3:29 PM
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whatever101Sep 12, 2026 3:29 PM
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Quote from CleverKite3150 View quoted comment :
Yes, I ordered the 2nd online. I get the message to call in when trying to order a 3rd. I called in and their system kept kicking the payment back. 3 different cards. I said if I got a message that said I was no longer eligible for the deal after getting 2, I wouldn't have called in. They assured me I was still eligible, but there must be some kind of "glitch" in their system and I should try again in a few days. I don't expect they'll let me get another before the end of the first billing cycle, and I'm not gonna pay for another month.
Am wondering how to get the 2nd order through. Clear cache? Incognito mode? Different browser? New credit cards?

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