{
  "id": 3780120,
  "title": "Switching to Metro by T-Mobile Could Get You a New Phone and Some Serious Savings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/switching-to-metro-by-t-mobile-could-get-you-a-new-phone-and-some",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T16:48:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/brc/switching-to-metro-by-t-mobile-could-get-you-a-new-phone-and-some-serious-savings/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Metro by T-Mobile offers several ways to save money when switching carriers. If you need a new phone, want to keep your existing device, or are considering switching to iOS, Metro provides flexible options. Their pricing is transparent with taxes and fees included in the featured plans, making it easier to compare options without surprises on your bill. Metro runs on T-Mobile's network, known for its reliability, so you won't have to switch networks to save money.\n\nOne of their standout deals is the Galaxy A37 5G offer, where you can get a free Samsung Galaxy A37 5G by bringing your eligible number and signing up for a $40 plan. This can save you hundreds of dollars compared to buying a replacement phone outright. The plan also includes a 5-year price guarantee, giving you long-term cost certainty.\n\nIf your current phone is still functional, Metro's $25 BYOD offer allows you to keep your device and sign up for unlimited 5G data for $25 per month. This plan also comes with a 5-year price guarantee and no activation fees. You can continue using your existing photos, apps, and settings without any hassle.\n\nFor those eyeing a new iPhone, Metro offers a special deal on the iPhone 16e. For eligible customers, bringing your existing number and ID, along with a valid U.S. ID, on the $50 AutoPay plan can get you the latest iPhone, a $100 Virtual Mastercard after the third month, and no activation fees. The first month is $55, with subsequent months at $50. With multiple options to consider, Metro by T-Mobile aims to provide a solution that fits your specific needs, whether it's getting a new phone, keeping your current one, or switching to iOS, all while lowering your monthly bill.",
  "summary": "Your current phone might be ready for retirement or still have plenty of life left. A better wireless deal should fit around what you actually need. Metro by T-Mobile offers different ways to make switching carriers easier without forcing you down the same path.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}