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Which unlocked Galaxy S5 do I buy for Metro PCS?

MrBaklava

MrBaklava

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I want to buy my mom a new phone, a Samsung Galaxy S5 specifically, and I am lost on which model to choose for her to have full functionality. I would like her to be able to use 4gLTE and have completely functioning text and calling. I would buy it directly from MetroPCS but its like 640, I want to pay like 550. So which model number unlocked s5 do i need to buy?
 
You may want to pay $550 but right now the no-contract price for the correct model S5 (i.e. NOT the international version which may not have the correct bands) is $650 whether from Metro or another source. Plus only the Metro or T-Mo branded versions will have built-in wifi calling, a non-branded one won't.
So, if that price is over your budget you may want to look at other phones. Best Buy has the Metro branded S4 on sale for $299 which is a great price, but they don't seem to have any left in the stores at this point. You might still be able to order one and have it shipped.
 
TMO SG3 you can get on Craigslist if you feel comfortable. If not try ebay they should have it unlocked.
 
Thanks for the replies guys, I wanted to save 90 bucks but I dont trust anyone on craigslist, at least not for cellphones, Ill just buy an S5 from the MetroPCS store.
 
I wouldn't trust Craigslist either. Too many stolen phones and people who want to meet up just to steal your money and kill you. ;)
Unfortunately the downside of playing the prepaid game is that if you want the latest and greatest phone you're going to pay full ticket for it.
Just be sure that your mom really wants the S5 and will be using the main features. For many people the cheaper alternates work just fine, I just picked up a $99 Galaxy Avant and so far it meets my needs.
 
MrBaklava said:
Thanks for the replies guys, I wanted to save 90 bucks but I dont trust anyone on craigslist, at least not for cellphones, Ill just buy an S5 from the MetroPCS store.
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Same here I've been shopping Galaxy S5, for my mother in law, from various sources. It's an expensive phone with not much margin so prices are pretty much same on all across. I even asked my friend who's an authorized Metro dealer, his price is also same as the web site.

Amazon may sell S5 black one $10 cheaper than Metro PCS site.
 
So I went to the MetroPCS store and bought an S5, it is a great phone, but while I was there, I asked the lady behind the counter if the International Versions I kept seeing on ebay and other places would work on their network, including full 4g connection, texting/calling and she said they would work 100 percent on MetroPCS the same as the one I bought from them. Just wanted to update and throw that in there.
 
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