Want a free iPhone? Metro by T-Mobile has an awesome promotion happening now until we ring in the New Year. With it, an iPhone 16e will be yours at no cost and with no trade-in or activation fee required. It’s a $600 value, and all you need to do is bring your old phone number when switching to one of Metro’s select plans.
Those who’ve been in the market for a new phone carrier will appreciate Metro’s lack of contracts, full upfront pricing, and 5-year price guarantee, so you know exactly what you’re getting. Plus, perhaps best of all, Metro is covered by T-Mobile’s 5G network, which is the best in the nation according to an Ookla Speedtest.
Get a Free iPhone 16e When You Bring Your Number to Select Metro Plans
To receive an iPhone 16e on Metro by T-Mobile, you must bring over an existing number from another carrier when signing up for Metro’s $50 per month phone plan. Now, you’ll need to pay $55 for the first month of service, but after that, it will be only $50 per month when using Auto Pay. $99.99 will also be due upfront for the iPhone 16e, after an instant rebate of $500 is applied. After three months of service, you’ll receive a $100 virtual prepaid Mastercard to reimburse you for the phone. Just be sure to complete the required form. After that, you’ll be free to spend that $100 anywhere a Debit Mastercard is accepted.
If you don’t have an existing phone number to transfer, you can still get the iPhone 16e at a discounted price.
However, this deal is not nearly as great; $300 will be knocked off the price tag, making the phone only $299.99 when activating a new line on Metro’s $50 per month Auto Pay plan.
The iPhone 16e is a top-notch smartphone that Apple dropped in February 2025. While it may be Apple’s more budget-oriented phone, it has some serious performance chops. An A18 processor is packed in. It’s not the same chip variant as the iPhone 16, but the iPhone 16e packs just as much power for a smooth app experience, and it even runs Apple Intelligence well. A long battery life, a sharp display, and solid cameras are other notable highlights, making it a great all-around phone option for average users.
Metro by T-Mobile Phone Plans
All of Metro by T-Mobile’s phone plans offer unlimited text, talk, and 5G data with a 5-year price guarantee and no activation fee. The lowest-priced plan starts at just $40 per month with Auto Pay. T-Mobile Tuesday is also included, offering freebies and discounts on food, gas, movies, and more. Additionally, Scam Shield protects you from robocalls, spam, and scams.
Opting for the $50 per month Auto Pay plan provides additional benefits, including hotspot data usage, a 100GB Google One membership, and upgraded phone deals. To get the most out of your plan, the $60 per month Auto Pay plan is your best bet, as it also includes Amazon Prime and Unlimited international texting in addition to everything else. Adding more lines to any of these plans significantly decreases pricing per line.
Maybe you don’t need a new phone? Well, if you’re okay with using your current phone rather than upgrading, you can score a solid deal on a phone plan. One line of unlimited text, talk, and 5G data is available for just $25 per month with Auto Pay. Plus, there’s no activation fee, and you can still enjoy T-Mobile Tuesdays and Scam Shield protection.
Other Phone Deals
If you’d rather be on Metro’s more affordable $40 per month plan with Auto Pay, there are still phone deals to be had. When you switch your existing phone number over from another carrier, you can get the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Motorola Moto G completely free. Don’t have an existing number to switch over? The TCL K11 could be yours at no cost if you’re a new customer or adding a new line.
Also see how to get a free iPhone 17 Pro from T-Mobile with trade-in right now.
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Danielle is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history.
