Metro by T-Mobile Smartphone Equality
Use this page to learn about Smartphone Equality and access helpful information for switching from Metro by
Qualifying for Smartphone Equality
Gather all the necessary information
Smartphone Equality is our way of rewarding loyal Metro by
- Pay your bill on time for 12 consecutive months to qualify for great deals on new phones and tablets with
T-Mobile . Make sure to setup AutoPay so you never miss a payment. - Once you have completed 12 consecutive months of on-time payments, skip the credit check for
T-Mobile service. - Get your Metro by
T-Mobile account details ready to qualify for $0 down on some of our top 5G smartphones when you switch toT-Mobile .
Getting Ready
Smartphone Equality Checklist
Get Your Port-Out PIN:
- Log in to My Account.
- Select Profile Settings > Line Settings > Request a Transfer PIN.
- You will need to verify your identity with the One Time Pin (OTP) 6-digit code sent via text. Keep the OTP and provide it to Customer Care when you are ready to migrate your number.
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- Log in to the My Metro app or visit metroby
t-mobile .com. - Select Account > Account Options > Account History > Review Balance & Statements > Download Statements
- Your account Number will be listed at the top of the downloaded Statement
- Can't visit your local store? Dial 1-833-796-6246.
Order your device:
- Visit your local
T-Mobile or Metro byT-Mobile store to start your order. - Bringing your own device (BYOD) see the "Finish Migration" section.
Check Your Email:
- Once you've placed a new device order with
T-Mobile be sure to sign your Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) within 48 hours when applicable. - Look out for order confirmation, shipping, and welcome emails with your new temporary number.
Finish Migration
Finish migrating your account
Migrating Your Existing Phone Number:
- Power on your new device and follow the setup instructions.
- You can access your temporary number with
T-Mobile by entering #686# and pressing Call from your new device.T-Mobile will need the temporary number to pull up yourT-Mobile account when transferring your Metro number toT-Mobile . - Dial 1-877-789-3106 to transfer your Metro number to your
T-Mobile phone.- Please have your Metro account number and port-out PIN ready.
Using your own Metro Device with a new SIM Card:
- Dial 1-877-789-3106 to port your number when you receive your new SIM card.
- Provide your Metro account number and port-out PIN. See the "Getting Ready" section.
- Insert the new SIM card and power cycle your device to auto-activate.
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