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Existing Metro By T-Mobile Customers: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G w/ 30-Days Service

(w/ New Tablet Line Activation)

$20

$280

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Metro By T-Mobile offers Existing Smartphone Plan Customers: 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G w/ 30-Days Service for $20 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member xlnc for finding this deal.

Note: Phone is going in and out of stock; if you see the message "Uh oh, this device is currently unavailable online", try again later.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G
  2. Select the 'Existing Customer' tab and log into your T-Mobile account
  3. Purchase the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase
    • Instant rebate of $279.99 will be applied to the full retail price of $279.99
  4. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20/month or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • This offer is $40 lower (71% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 60+ thumbs up.
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change. While supplies last. Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • One-time $25 activation fee may be required in-store.
  • Limit 1 tablet instant rebates per household.
  • Please see the original postfor additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by xlnc
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Note: This recent Frontpage Deal is now available at a lower price.

Metro By T-Mobile offers Existing Smartphone Plan Customers: 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G w/ 30-Days Service for $20 when you follow the instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member xlnc for finding this deal.

Note: Phone is going in and out of stock; if you see the message "Uh oh, this device is currently unavailable online", try again later.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G
  2. Select the 'Existing Customer' tab and log into your T-Mobile account
  3. Purchase the 64GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 5G and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase
    • Instant rebate of $279.99 will be applied to the full retail price of $279.99
  4. Activate a new tablet line on a qualifying $20/month or higher rate plan to your existing Metro smartphone plan

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • This offer is $40 lower (71% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 60+ thumbs up.
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change. While supplies last. Existing Metro smartphone plan required.
  • One-time $25 activation fee may be required in-store.
  • Limit 1 tablet instant rebates per household.
  • Please see the original postfor additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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I went ahead and did the BYOD plan for $30 and was able to purchase the tablet immediately. I debated between that vs getting a new "free" phone first and then sign up for this tablet, but didn't really need a new phone and I'm not sure how long this deal will last if it takes 2-3 business days to get the phone. You'll need to get access to the SMS code sent to the new number before you can register your Metro account online. Total cost for the tablet was $3 (google voice # unlock) + $30 (BYOD plan) + $20 (tablet) = $53. Edit: YMMV, some people reported they had to call in to have an agent bump up their plan to $45 or $60 to place the order. The $30 plan worked for me.

Steps I took.
1. Signed up for a google voice number using a junk email.
2. Set up a voicemail PIN and then paid $3 to unlock the number. Follow these instructions: https://dealquestnow.online/f/17325810-metro-by-t-mobile-port-in-new-number-offers-select-smartphone-30-days-service-from-40-free-shipping?p=169554114#post169554114
3. Signed up for the $30 plan using an eSIM. https://dealquestnow.online/f/17143504-esim-bring-your-number-online-25-metro-by-t-mobile-single-line-phone-plan-unlimited-5g-data
4. After paying for $30 plan, I wasn't able to add the tablet initially. It showed an error saying call in (I didn't). I logged into the account with another browser and then was able to buy the tablet for $20. I'm not able to buy more than 1, the second attempt it errors with "Sorry, you are not eligible to add a new line".

Update: Metro won't allow you to add a second tablet to your shopping cart if the first one is already on order but not activated yet. You'll see a message on the tablet product page saying "Sorry, you are not eligible to add a new line." and the "Add to Cart" button is greyed out. You can activate the first order once you get the shipping notification email (even before you get it). This will allow you to add another tablet to your shopping cart. Use this link and enter your order # to activate the first tablet after it ships. https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/r...s/activate This doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to successfully place the order (see update 2 below), but will allow you to add it to the shopping cart and attempt the order.

Update 2: I see a lot of people reporting that after they add the tablet to the shopping cart and try to place the order, they get message to call into customer service and are unable to complete the order. I saw this post mention the likely causes: https://dealquestnow.online/forums/showpost.php?p=170193645&postcount=24

Suggestions based on what worked for me.
1. Try incognito mode or private browsing mode on your browser.
2. Disable any browser ad blockers or whole network blockers such as pi-hole. Also try using a VPN such as Windscribe to bypass your network ad blockers.
3. Use a virtual credit card number from Capital One or Citi cards so Metro sees a new credit card. Another benefit is you can close it out after your purchase to avoid any additional charges (even though it's unlikely).
4. If the above doesn't work, trying shipping to a different address like a relative or friend. Use the name of person at that address (since you don't live there). You will get some verification questions about that person, so you will need to know some info about that person such as the height listed on their driver's license, past address history, colleges attended, vehicle ownership history. You'll have to answer 3 questions from one of those categories (maybe a few I missed).

I can confirm this tablet works with the $10 T-Mobile tablet line even though hasn't officially been unlocked.
If you insert the SIM, it will "brand" the tablet with a Metro splash screen as well as install a bunch of unwanted crapps. You can get rid of the crapware with a factory reset, but not the splash screen.

The original instructions for bypassing the SIM requirement was to hold the tablet in landscape mode, then tap the four corners in sequence of upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left. Repeat. Repeat again. (Twelve taps total.) Then press the volume down button for a moment till the message appears.

Someone later remarked the taps were unnecessary and only the volume down button press was needed. I tried that on two tablets and it worked for both.
So we all paid $50 extra for nothing!!☹️

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Quote from dosentmatter :
So it says that you already get the instant rebate in step 1. What happens if I skip step 2 and don't activate? Do they revoke the instant rebate?
If you don't activate your new line, Metro will activate it automatically about three weeks after you receive your tablet.
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Wtf is a tablet plan and why would anyone get one when you already have a phone and can tether lmfao
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After checkout, it says "Please contact us to complete your order. our security is important to us. Unfortunately can't complete your order online." Frown
Anybody facing this?
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Quote from TenderPicture5362 :
Wtf is a tablet plan and why would anyone get one when you already have a phone and can tether lmfao
I stream about 100GB on my tablet outside each month. You think your phone's hotspot can handle that?
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I wish they went back to giving phones and tablets away for changing /upgrading plans
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Quote from BaaliBandapirrla :
for best customer experience, go to your nearest metro store.
Best joke ever!
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I have one of those $25 promotional plans with Metro. Will my plan be affected if i add a tablet line through this offer?

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Quote from windnsalsa :
If we get in on one of those e.g. $40 phone offer by Metro By T-Mobile, how long would we have to wait if any to be able to see this offer in our account or to be able to call in to obtain this tablet?
They told me have to pay one month of service and then u can get this deal on month 2
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Damn it. I can't pass this up. I bought my daughter a 128 GB A8 about a year ago. It's pretty slow. For $20 this is a good backup or swapping out as the main.
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Quote from FabulousCaribou1673 :
After checkout, it says "Please contact us to complete your order. our security is important to us. Unfortunately can't complete your order online." Frown
Anybody facing this?
Just did it online and got a confirmation email.
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Quote from Dylan_Trom :
Website showed that I was ineligible to add a line regardless of what browser I tried. Called the help line and they told me it was because I am on the 4 person family plan for $120.

The rep knew exactly what to do. She temporarily changed my plan away from the family plan, ordered the tablet, then switched me back to my original plan in a little over 30 minutes.

I have to admit, I'm very impressed by the support
Wait when you get extra charge for plan change or loose days🙃😱
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Quote from Gameross :
Any way to get this without being a Metro customer?
Quote from hpham_53 :
You can start a new account with a BYOD line (use eSIM to activate it right away) for $30. Then order the tablet.
Quote from DiMAn0684 :
Feels somewhat wasteful, considering one can get a new phone for $40 plus a cost of the number, but not clear how long this deal will last.
Quote from hpham_53 :
It depends on the situation. If a person doesn't need any more phone, wants to spend as little as possible ($30 for BYOP vs $40 + cost of number), and wants to be able to order the tablet ASAP, then my suggestion is valid.
I went ahead and did the BYOD plan for $30 and was able to purchase the tablet immediately. I debated between that vs getting a new "free" phone first and then sign up for this tablet, but didn't really need a new phone and I'm not sure how long this deal will last if it takes 2-3 business days to get the phone. You'll need to get access to the SMS code sent to the new number before you can register your Metro account online. Total cost for the tablet was $3 (google voice # unlock) + $30 (BYOD plan) + $20 (tablet) = $53. Edit: YMMV, some people reported they had to call in to have an agent bump up their plan to $45 or $60 to place the order. The $30 plan worked for me.

Steps I took.
1. Signed up for a google voice number using a junk email.
2. Set up a voicemail PIN and then paid $3 to unlock the number. Follow these instructions: https://dealquestnow.online/f/17325810-metro-by-t-mobile-port-in-new-number-offers-select-smartphone-30-days-service-from-40-free-shipping?p=169554114#post169554114
3. Signed up for the $30 plan using an eSIM. https://dealquestnow.online/f/17143504-esim-bring-your-number-online-25-metro-by-t-mobile-single-line-phone-plan-unlimited-5g-data
4. After paying for $30 plan, I wasn't able to add the tablet initially. It showed an error saying call in (I didn't). I logged into the account with another browser and then was able to buy the tablet for $20. I'm not able to buy more than 1, the second attempt it errors with "Sorry, you are not eligible to add a new line".

Update: Metro won't allow you to add a second tablet to your shopping cart if the first one is already on order but not activated yet. You'll see a message on the tablet product page saying "Sorry, you are not eligible to add a new line." and the "Add to Cart" button is greyed out. You can activate the first order once you get the shipping notification email (even before you get it). This will allow you to add another tablet to your shopping cart. Use this link and enter your order # to activate the first tablet after it ships. https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/r...s/activate This doesn't necessarily mean you'll be able to successfully place the order (see update 2 below), but will allow you to add it to the shopping cart and attempt the order.

Update 2: I see a lot of people reporting that after they add the tablet to the shopping cart and try to place the order, they get message to call into customer service and are unable to complete the order. I saw this post mention the likely causes: https://dealquestnow.online/forums/showpost.php?p=170193645&postcount=24

Suggestions based on what worked for me.
1. Try incognito mode or private browsing mode on your browser.
2. Disable any browser ad blockers or whole network blockers such as pi-hole. Also try using a VPN such as Windscribe to bypass your network ad blockers.
3. Use a virtual credit card number from Capital One or Citi cards so Metro sees a new credit card. Another benefit is you can close it out after your purchase to avoid any additional charges (even though it's unlikely).
4. If the above doesn't work, trying shipping to a different address like a relative or friend. Use the name of person at that address (since you don't live there). You will get some verification questions about that person, so you will need to know some info about that person such as the height listed on their driver's license, past address history, colleges attended, vehicle ownership history. You'll have to answer 3 questions from one of those categories (maybe a few I missed).

I can confirm this tablet works with the $10 T-Mobile tablet line even though hasn't officially been unlocked.
Last edited by Rdog May 6, 2024 at 04:30 AM.
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Quote from Nudle :
Cheap case for those just bought this. In my account, I had a 20% clip + 10% code so brought down to around $5.xx with tax. YMMV

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGRDS6HP
What is the 10% code?
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Quote from Rrikp :
existing customer but it says
Sorry, you are not eligible to add a new line. Please contact support to discover the reason for ineligibility. 1-888-8metro8

may be there is a requirement on the plans for existing users?
I get the same window. Did you try calling them? I've been on their $30 plan for a few years.

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If you don't see it on product page then you don't have it/not targeted. Weird with Amazon's dynamic algorithym.
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