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.
Common Questions (5)
The fine print says there is a limit of 1 tablet instant rebate per household, and several orders hit a cap after 2 tablets. A second tablet has been ordered successfully in some cases after the first one was received and activated, but a third often triggers a call-in requirement or payment verification failure.
Some units have worked with T-Mobile SIMs after flashing or CSC changes, but others remained network locked and would not recognize T-Mobile service. Wi‑Fi works regardless, so the tablet is still usable for apps and media even if cellular compatibility is limited.
Both have been reported: some units came with eSIM, while others were activated with a physical SIM. The tablet uses a physical SIM slot, but checkout did not always show a way to request one, so eSIM may be the easier path for some orders.
No. The promo applies an instant $250 rebate to the $349.99 retail price, but you still pay sales tax on the pre-credit price and must activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20+ plan. A one-time activation fee may also apply, so the out-of-pocket total is usually around the plan cost plus tax and fees.
The unlock clock starts only after activation, and the tablet is advertised to auto-unlock after 365 days. One month of active service is enough to start the process, but the line must be activated first; if it is not unlocked automatically later, the carrier unlock option can be requested.
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a lot of ppl on the internet specialize in overcomplicating things
anyways i got some of these on a 20 deal like a year or two ago, i felt like 20 is about what theyre worth lol. crazy watching people pay 199 for them happily. theyre fine.
No funny business on my purchase FYI, 1 phone 1 tablet. BTW, have others called in and what did they say?
I read someone noted that the CS wasnt able to continue and said some glitch lol.
Shahhere
People are over thinking too much. Just don't pay and done. If you want to just keep the voice line just port out the Tablet line. Unless they love talking to customer service.
Am i reading this right with what you are posting that its hard to cancel online by yourself or not an option and you have to call to cancel? Or go to a store?
Will a store give you pushback on canceling the phone and tablet lines? This is prepaid, so what if you dont autopay after the initial payment?
I got the A37 = $45 and a tablet = $20......might try to get 1 more at this price range.
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I read someone noted that the CS wasnt able to continue and said some glitch lol.
Shahhere
CS kept tellin me my card is the issue... which it wasnt.. tried 3.. w 100k or so of room with correct info. Cap 1 said they were charging and refunding moments later. Feels like im CKblocked...7 times they hit my cards. Tried again tonight as new client with wifes and same thing.
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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.
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