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How Do I Cancel My Metro PCS Service?

In a nutshell: It's important to act promptly if you've decided to cancel your Metro by T-Mobile service. Requesting cancellation ahead of time can help you implement the change before your new billing cycle begins. Continue reading for details about how to initiate the process.

Introduction

It's important to act promptly if you've decided to cancel your Metro by T-Mobile service. Requesting cancellation ahead of time can help you implement the change before your new billing cycle begins. Continue reading for details about how to initiate the process.

What You'll Need

Reason why you're cancelling

Go to the Metro by T-Mobile Website

Visit the Metro by T-Mobile website.

Find the Menu

Locate the Metro by T-Mobile menu. It's represented by three black horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the website.

Open the Metro by T-Mobile Menu

Click on the three black horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the website to expand the menu.

Locate the Search Bar

Find the search bar within the Metro by T-Mobile menu. It's at the top, says "Search," and has a magnifying glass icon on its left side.

Click on the Search Bar

Click on the search bar until a blue outline appears around the box, the cursor starts blinking, and your phone's keyboard appears.

Type in Your Search Term

Type "How to cancel a line," and press the return button on your phone.

Find the Correct Link in the Search Results

Look for the link that says "How to Temporarily Suspend a Line."

Click on the Link

Click on the "How to Temporarily Suspend a Line" link. Doing so will take you to a page that says "Suspend My Line" at the top in white lettering against a purple backdrop.

Locate the "Suspend my line" section.

Scroll down until you find the "Suspend My Line" section and read the information. Please move on to the next step if you need further assistance. 

Contact Metro by T-Mobile Customer Support

Contact Metro by T-Mobile customer support if you want to cancel your service. They can provide you with important information, such as whether you'll incur any charges. The representative will also likely ask you why you're canceling, so prepare your response before making the call.

Put yourself in a position to take notes during your call with Metro by T-Mobile. For instance, put your phone on speaker so you can converse with the representative while you're jotting down details. Write down the date and time you called, the representative's name, the date of the cancellation, and any other relevant information. These notes are important to have for your records.

Conclusion

Don't initiate service cancellation at the last minute. Contact Metro by T-Mobile before your payment due date to avoid accumulating any additional charges in your next billing cycle. The representative can initiate the process and update your account accordingly. This is particularly helpful if you use autopay and want to ensure you're not charged for another month. Test your service the day after the cancellation date to verify that it's no longer working.

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