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frontpageFrugalForever posted Nov 25, 2025 05:37 AM
frontpageFrugalForever posted Nov 25, 2025 05:37 AM

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB iPhone 16e (Black) + 30-Days $55 Prepaid Plan

w/ Number Port-In + Free S/H

$155

$655

76% off
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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB iPhone 16e (Black, Locked) on sale for $99.99 with a $55/ Month Plan ($154.99 total before tax) when you Port-In an existing number as a New Customer on a new line or Add A Line to your Existing Customer account. Shipping is free.
  • Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Thanks to Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Specs (source):
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display (2532x1170 pixels, 460 ppi, HDR, 800 nits typical / 1200 nits peak)
  • Apple A18 chip: 6-core CPU (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency) + 4-core GPU + 16-core Neural Engine + hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 + NFC
  • Rear Camera: 48MP Fusion Main (26mm, Æ’/1.6 aperture, OIS) + 12MP 2x Telephoto (52mm, Æ’/1.6, OIS)
  • Front Camera: 12MP TrueDepth (Æ’/1.9)
  • Build & Water Resistance: Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, Glass back, IP68 rated (max depth 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31" (5.89 oz)

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Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • Applicable sales tax applies.
    • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by FrugalForever
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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB iPhone 16e (Black, Locked) on sale for $99.99 with a $55/ Month Plan ($154.99 total before tax) when you Port-In an existing number as a New Customer on a new line or Add A Line to your Existing Customer account. Shipping is free.
  • Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay. You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan to qualify + bring your number and verify your identity.
Thanks to Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal.

Specs (source):
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display (2532x1170 pixels, 460 ppi, HDR, 800 nits typical / 1200 nits peak)
  • Apple A18 chip: 6-core CPU (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency) + 4-core GPU + 16-core Neural Engine + hardware-accelerated ray tracing
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.3 + NFC
  • Rear Camera: 48MP Fusion Main (26mm, Æ’/1.6 aperture, OIS) + 12MP 2x Telephoto (52mm, Æ’/1.6, OIS)
  • Front Camera: 12MP TrueDepth (Æ’/1.9)
  • Build & Water Resistance: Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, Glass back, IP68 rated (max depth 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.31" (5.89 oz)

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • Additional Information:
    • Applicable sales tax applies.
    • Offer valid for a limited time only or while supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by FrugalForever

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needyduck
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I was able to get a Red Pocket e-SIM number for $7.78 and successfully ported it in to Metro. Plus Metro total of $165.24. All in with eSIM port-in and Metro is $173.02. Now we wait for it to unlock lol
Ihateoldpeople2
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iphone is still trying to catch up to android from 2015
forces
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I got this promotion 2 days ago, I had to call 5 different stores around my area, all them were charging $400 - $500 price out of the door. Only on one I was able to get $300. They asked me for my ID and I had to verify myself with a selfie scanner, just like the website. FYI

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total by verizon has 16e on us promo
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Quote from oasisallure :
total by verizon has 16e on us promo
That's an in-store exclusive offer. Do you know how much the plans are, and when it unlocks?
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oasisallureNov 25, 2025 06:15 AM
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Quote from cinnamonlovely :
That's an in-store exclusive offer. Do you know how much the plans are, and when it unlocks?
may be $65 per month
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WiseWing899Nov 25, 2025 06:29 AM
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Quote from cinnamonlovely :
That's an in-store exclusive offer. Do you know how much the plans are, and when it unlocks?
I read somewhere else it's around $250-$270 total, unlocks in 60 days.

3 Month Plan - $195 ($65 per mo)
FULL retail tax of device (5-10%) - $60

Plus whatever else they try and stick on ya.

Almost the same as buying on local marketplace/eBay - metro is the most appealing with price point at $155 but one year unlock policy hurts

I'll bite at the $200 with 60 day unlock
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TealHalibut185Nov 25, 2025 06:56 AM
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It's good backup device just for work
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Quote from oasisallure :
total by verizon has 16e on us promo
I got this promotion 2 days ago, I had to call 5 different stores around my area, all them were charging $400 - $500 price out of the door. Only on one I was able to get $300. They asked me for my ID and I had to verify myself with a selfie scanner, just like the website. FYI
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ebelhugoNov 25, 2025 11:38 AM
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Does it work with google voice port in?
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Quote from ebelhugo :
Does it work with google voice port in?
No. Verizon or AT&T and their mnvos
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Ihateoldpeople2Nov 25, 2025 01:30 PM
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Quote from nikolgjonikolov :
Wow! STILL 60hz display???
iphone is still trying to catch up to android from 2015
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TVM925Nov 25, 2025 02:07 PM
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Just to be clear so you paid the 155 and that it and it auto unlock after 1 year? You don't have to make any more payment after that?
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feverdoingworkNov 25, 2025 02:37 PM
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Ordered! I am going to attempt to port out of metro right before the one month mark and ill leave this iphone 16e in my drawer for a year and lets see if it actually unlocks. Someone in another thread said it wont unlock but idk, i dont think its true.
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wshweNov 25, 2025 02:41 PM
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Can you use this iPhone 16e with any T-Mobile MVNO after you pay for 3 months of Metro service? If that's the case it would be worth it for me. I just switched from Visible to Xfinity Mobile because I got 1 free phone line. I could sell my unlocked iPhone 13 Pro Max. It's too big and heavy.
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Not any more, it was possible more than one year ago.
No, a phone locked to Metro by T-Mobile cannot be used on the T-Mobile network until it is unlocked Metro locks devices for 365 days after activation, and a phone must be fully paid off and meet other requirements before Metro will unlock it.

Quote from wshwe :
Can you use this iPhone 16e with any T-Mobile MVNO after you pay for 3 months of Metro service? If that's the case it would be worth it for me. I just switched from Visible to Xfinity Mobile because I got 1 free phone line. I could sell my unlocked iPhone 13 Pro Max. It's too big and heavy.
Last edited by DealMayhem November 25, 2025 at 07:56 AM.
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