A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Sun 4am-12am PT.The least busy day is Sunday, and the most busy day is Monday.If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
Q:
How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 1 minute and 43 seconds.The longest hold times are on Sunday, and the shortest are on Thursday.You can skip the hold time for free.
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How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for Metro PCS below.
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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Metro PCS phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the Metro PCS phone system greets you: If you are calling for someone else, say "switch lines". Otherwise, what can I do for you?
Below are some clips we've found from Metro PCS's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Welcome to Metro by T Mobile.
What's your ten digit Metro phone number?
Thanks. Say pay now, payment help, or tell me what else you'd like to do.
Making a payment. Did I get that right?
Balance info coming right up.
I'll just need your eight digit security code.
If you need to find it, say, wait a minute."
Excerpt from a call with Metro PCS
Monday, January 1, 2024 6:09 PM
They may need the phone number on your account
"You've reached Metro by T Mobile.
As part of this call, we may collect information about you to improve service.
To learn more, go to metro by t dash mobile dot com slash privacy.
I don't recognize the phone number you're calling from. Are you currently an exist I didn't get what's your ten digit Metro phone number?
Please enter your Metro phone number including the area code."
Excerpt from a call with Metro PCS
Friday, December 6, 2024 12:15 PM
They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)
"Hi there. It's Metro by T Mobile.
As part of this call, we may collect information about you to improve service.
To learn more, go to metro by t dash mobile dot com slash privacy.
I don't recognize the phone number you're calling from. Are you currently an existing Metro by T Mobile customer?
I didn't get that.
Do you currently have an existing Metro by T mo I still didn't get that.
If you're currently a Metro by to get you to the right place, I need to know if you're currently if you're currently a Metro by T Mobile customer, oh, our call centers are closed right now."
Excerpt from a call with Metro PCS
Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:38 AM
They may ask you to enter information with the dial pad
"It's Metro by T Mobile.
Thanks for calling in.
As part of this call, we may collect information about you to improve service.
To learn more, go to metro by t dash mobile dot com slash privacy.
I don't recognize the phone number you're calling from. Are you currently an existing Metro by T Mobile customer?
Do you currently have an existing Metro by T Mobile account?
What's your ten digit metro I didn't get that.
Please enter your metro phone In order for our agents to help you, we need the phone number you're calling about."
Excerpt from a call with Metro PCS
Saturday, October 26, 2024 3:13 PM
They may ask you to say or enter information
"If you need to find it, say, wait a minute.
No problem. To keep your account secure, only you can make adjustments to your account online.
Customer care is unable to reset your account PIN.
You can reset your account PIN online at metro by t dash mobile dot com.
Simply sign in to your account, go to my account, and select profile.
From there, select PIN slash passcode.
To hear that again, say repeat that. To do something else, say main menu.
Say pay now, payment help, Making a payment.
Did I get that right?
Beginning September first twenty twenty two, the customer service and retail agent assisted payment fees will increase to five dollars.
Say or enter your security code again. If you need to find it, say, wait a minute, or say, I don't know it."
Excerpt from a call with Metro PCS
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 7:01 PM
The first phone menu
"Welcome to Metro by T Mobile.
As part of this call, we may collect information about you to improve service.
To learn more, go to metro by t dash mobile dot com slash privacy.
I don't recognize the phone number you're calling from. Are you currently an existing Metro by T Mobile customer?
If you already have a device that you need to activate, say activate my device.
Or if you're into in becoming a new Metro by T Mobile customer and need to order a new device or equipment, say new customer.
If you already have a device that you need to activate, say activate my device or press one.
If you're interested in becoming a new Metro by T Mobile customer and need to order a new device or equipment, say new customer or press two."
Excerpt from a call with Metro PCS
Sunday, December 8, 2024 6:55 PM
After you press 1
"You can also was the device you'd like to activate purchased directly from Metro by T Mobile?
If the device you're trying to activate was purchased directly from Metro by T Mobile, say yes or press one.
If not, say no or press two."
Excerpt from a call with Metro PCS
Monday, September 16, 2024 7:35 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Metro PCS operates the call center for this 888-863-8768 phone number Mon-Sun 4am-12am PT.The short answer is that you should call on a Thursday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 13,304 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Metro PCS call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Metro PCS phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Metro PCS staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Metro PCS is Sunday.The most busy day to call is Monday, which averages 45% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 13,304 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Thursday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Sunday, which is 121% longer than the minimum.As you can see, there is more fluctuation in hold time over the course of the week than there is in call volume.
In summation, the best day to call Metro PCS is Thursday.It isn't the least busy day, but the fact that hold times are shortest combined with it being on the busy side tells us that Metro PCS staffs up on Thursday to handle the higher call volume, and that makes it the best time to call.
I'm looking for a low-cost cell plan for my father, so I've been making phone calls to mobile providers to see what they have to offer. I've learned pretty quickly that all of the major ones are too expensive, so I've been looking at smaller brands that piggyback off the big ones, such as Metro PCS. He doesn't need much, but he does need a working line for safety purposes and so he can keep in touch with his family members. He doesn't even need a data plan because he couldn't figure out a smartphone even if he wanted to.
Metro PCS was on my list because it's partnered with T-Mobile, and I figured that the big carrier might bring a little legitimacy to the table while also offering some low-priced plans. I know the company partners with the federal government on some type of cost-saving program, as well. I figured the customer service might not be great, though, because when you pay less for a service you end up paying for it somewhere. However, to my surprise, it took less than a minute and a half to talk to someone and he was very helpful. If I wasn't locked into a plan, I might consider Metro for myself after that quick service call.
I called on a Sunday afternoon when I had an hour or two free. I figured I would just leave the phone on speaker while I watched the game. When I called, the automated system greeted me by saying, "Thanks for calling Metro by T-Mobile. What's your 10-digit Metro phone number?" Now this seemed silly because not every caller will have a Metro phone number. So, instead of entering my phone number, I just said, "I don't have one." I expected to fight with the system a bit, but instead, it said, "Hmmm. I think you said you wanted to talk to someone, is that right?"
This was a pleasant surprise and perfect for what I needed, so I said, "Yes." I'm not sure whether that's the standard response when the system doesn't recognize the phone number, but it worked out for me. I had to listen to some chatter about the federal program for low-cost Internet, and then about the company's privacy policy. After about a minute and a half, it finally transferred me to hold music. Luckily, the hold music only lasted a few seconds, and then a man named Eli picked up. He had a thick accent but was able to offer me some pricing plans, which was the information I wanted.
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Why Customers Call Metro PCS
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Metro PCS, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
Metro PCS is a prepaid mobile service that enables you to stay connected with other people. The Metro PCS account uses your phone number as the username and the 8-digit PIN to allow you to access your account. In instances where you have forgotten your PIN or would want to change it because it has leaked, you can follow the simple guidelines given in this article. Recovering your Metro PCS account access will allow you to be able to update your contact preferences and also to update your security question if you lose the password again. Being able to recover your account is a great convenience because you can continue to enjoy the services uninterrupted.
If you are considering getting a Metro by T-Mobile plan, you are probably wondering about how well its prices stack up to the competition. It is almost the cheapest cellphone service available. Many of its competitors have the same rates or higher rates. In some cases, competitor rates are a lot higher. Only one of its competitors is cheaper.
If you would like to sign up for MetroPCS, you will have to get an unlocked phone that is compatible with the network and then take it to a MetroPCS store. At the store, the representative will walk you through the sign-up process, which basically consists of filling out a form with your personal information and choosing a plan. Some forms are outdated, but the representative will let you know about the new plans available to choose from. Once you are done completing the form you will have to pay for the plan, the SIM card, taxes, and a $3 convenience fee. However, you will not be charged taxes or the convenience fee on your next monthly bill. Finally, the employee will activate and then test your phone to make sure everything is working right and then you are good to go.
Click the link above to get answers to just about any Metro PCS customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Metro PCS, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Phone access issue: "I need to get access to my phone."
- From a call lasting 19m 57s , Dec 18, 2024 6:39 PM
Paying the bill: "I need to pay the bill."
- From a call lasting 2m 52s , Dec 18, 2024 4:40 PM
Information about why customers call Metro PCS is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
Use this link to connect with customer service via chat
If phone-based customer service is not available, or the wait times are long, many people prefer chat as a next-best option. Some even prefer it to calling on the phone. Luckily, Metro PCS provides this option.
Metro PCS Customer Service on X (formerly Twitter)
Metro PCS, like many companies, provides customer service on the X platform (formerly Twitter). While it rarely entails live dialogue with a customer service rep, this channel can yield rapid response times and can be a useful option if you have an X/Twitter account.
Metro PCS Customer Service on Facebook / Messenger
Some customer service teams, like that of Metro PCS, accept inquiries through Facebook Messenger. This is a good option if you have a Facebook account, and you may even be able to converse live with an agent this way.
Use this link to find customer service help through their website
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Metro PCS customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Metro PCS's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Metro PCS agent. This phone number is Metro PCS's best phone number because 716,676 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 888-863-8768 include Account Restricted, Payment Arrangement, Device Support, Lost or Stolen Phone, Transfer Service and other customer service issues. The Metro PCS call center that you call into has employees from Dallas and is open Mon-Sun 4am-12am PT according to customers. In total, Metro PCS has 3 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Metro PCS representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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