Metro PCS (Brighton Center)

Metro by T-Mobile’s Brighton Center store sells prepaid phone plans and devices to customers in Brighton and nearby neighborhoods. Staff help people switch carriers, choose a new phone or get help with existing prepaid service. The brand advertises the largest selection of free 5G phones in wireless, along with deals on iPhones and Samsung devices, and it charges no activation fees, with no annual contract required.

Opening an account is flexible on identification: the store accepts a U.S. driver’s license, passport, green card, international student visas with a passport, Matricula Consular cards and Employment Authorization Documents. Customers can set up AutoPay in store, through the MyMetro app or by phone, and staff can activate eSIMs, process trade-ins with a new phone purchase and help set up a new phone.

What to Know

• Other nearby Metro stores operate in Allston, Cambridge and Jamaica Plain.
• Discounted device upgrades and Metro Flex options are available through the store or customer care.
• iPhone availability can be checked with the store or through online inventory.
• The store is listed by Brighton Main Streets.