: Purchasing a generic "unlocked" phone from retailers like Best Buy or Swappa allows you to use it with any carrier, including Metro, by simply swapping your SIM card or using Metro's online Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) tool . Key Limitations to Keep in Mind
: Metro phones are locked to their network upon purchase. Official policy states you must wait 365 days (one year) after activation before the device can be unlocked for use with other carriers. can you buy a metropcs phone without activating it
: Store owners sign agreements stating they must activate a phone to sell it. : Purchasing a generic "unlocked" phone from retailers