Will a T-Mobile S6 be able to be used on Metro?

[FatalIll]

What would the process be for using a T-Mobile S6 on the MetroPCS network? Obviously switching carriers is a must, but can the phone itself be ported?

 

[Fox Mulder]

Yes the T-Mo and Metro versions are essentially identical. You'd probably just need a Metro SIM and a call to Metro to register the device. The ESN would have to be clear from T-Mo so it can't have an active service plan attached to it or any unpaid charges. Metro will treat it as a BYOD.

 

[xlxmusic]

I called Metro two days ago and they said yes!

When it comes to ESN/IMEI when you first verify if it is clear, what are the chances of it being uncleared in the future? it is usually my concern.

 

[Fox Mulder]

Once the phone is in your hands, not likely. The concern is before you buy it to check if it's been blacklisted due to being stolen or delinquent payments.

 

[FatalIll]

Once the phone is in your hands, not likely. The concern is before you buy it to check if it's been blacklisted due to being stolen or delinquent payments.

I'm talking about buying directly from T-Mobile, no foul play.

 

[Kid09]

I'm talking about buying directly from T-Mobile, no foul play.

If you buy it directly from T-Mobile, the ESN/IMEI is perfect. You should be good to go. His response was to the other poster.

 

[Slammed01]

How would you go about getting software updates on a tmo phone with metro? Internet and kies?

 

[Kid09]

How would you go about getting software updates on a tmo phone with metro? Internet and kies?

It should still get updates as a tmo phone. Whatever software T-Mobile pushes out for it, the phone should get.

 

[FatalIll]

It should still get updates as a tmo phone. Whatever software T-Mobile pushes out for it, the phone should get.

Well I think he's asking the other way around, if Metro pushes an update, prl, etc, will the T-Mobile phone that was ported over get it?