Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 24
Metro by T-Mobile Gives New Switchers Galaxy A37 5G for $0 as $25 BYOD Plan Expands Push
Updated
Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 24

Metro by T-Mobile Gives New Switchers Galaxy A37 5G for $0 as $25 BYOD Plan Expands Push

3 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Jul 24

Summary

  • $0 upfront is the centerpiece of Metro by T-Mobile’s latest promotion: new customers who port in an eligible number can get a Samsung Galaxy A37 5G free, with no activation fee and taxes and fees included.
  • The offer is aimed at switchers from rival carriers, not existing users—anyone who has had Metro or T-Mobile service within the past 180 days is excluded.
  • Metro is pairing the phone giveaway with a broader value push, including one unlimited 5G bring-your-own-device line at $25 a month after a $30 first month, plus a five-year price guarantee.
  • The carrier is also running a free iPhone 16e offer on its $50 AutoPay plan, while leaning on T-Mobile’s network quality to position lower-cost plans and devices against AT&T and Verizon.

Insights

Is Metro’s free Galaxy A37 deal really a bargain, or could prepaid fine print and network tradeoffs make another carrier the smarter switch?
Can a free Samsung Galaxy A37 and a $40 unlimited plan truly beat rivals like Visible, Mint, and US Mobile for back-to-school shoppers?
Why are carriers giving away mid-range 5G phones again—and what does Metro expect to gain from locking switchers into a 5-year price promise?