How to Score a Free iPhone 17 with T-Mobile’s Latest Deal*
The most powerful iPhone ever is now available at T-Mobile*.
If you’ve been eyeing the shiny new iPhone 17* but balking at the price tag, you’re not alone. Apple’s latest flagship phones are as tempting as ever, but with prices starting at $799.99 and climbing well over $1,000 for the Pro models, it’s enough to make anyone’s wallet wince.
But here’s the good news: T-Mobile, now the best mobile network in the US* (according to Ookla® Speedtest®+) is rolling out some of the most generous deals, and if you play your cards right, you could walk away with a brand-new iPhone 17 for next to nothing—or even for free.*
T-Mobile’s iPhone 17 Pro Trade-In Bonanza: Up to $1,100 Off
Starting September 12, T-Mobile customers can preorder the iPhone 17 Pro and get up to $1,100 off with an eligible trade-in* and new line activation on the Experience Beyond plan with AutoPay.
That’s enough to cover the full cost of a 256GB iPhone 17 Pro (RRP $1,099.99)—not too shabby!
- Trade in an eligible device: The newer your old iPhone, the more you’ll get.
For example, an iPhone 13 Pro nets you the full $1,100 trade-in value, while an iPhone 12 Pro gets you $830, and even an old iPhone 6 is worth $550.
- Sign up for an Experience More/ Beyond plan: This premium plan costs $100/month* for a single line (with AutoPay), and you’ll need to stick with it for at least two years to get the full value, as the discount is spread over 24 monthly bill credits.
- Other perks: The plan includes unlimited talk, text, and 5G data, plus streaming subscriptions (Netflix, Apple TV+, Hulu), unlimited mobile hotspot, annual phone upgrade eligibility, and a five-year price guarantee. International travellers also benefit from unlimited text and 30GB of data in Canada, Mexico, and 15GB in over 215 other countries.
Save up to 20% vs. The other big guys on Experience plans. Image Credit: T-Mobile.
Switch and Score: Get the iPhone 17 “On Us” Without a Trade-In
Don’t have a phone to trade in? If you’re willing to switch from another provider (like AT&T, Verizon, or others), you can get the standard iPhone 17 (RRP $799.99) for free by porting your number to T-Mobile and signing up for the Experience More plan* ($85/month with AutoPay).
- No trade-in required: Just bring your number from a competing carrier and activate a new line.
- 24 monthly bill credits: Again, you’ll need to stay with T-Mobile for two years to get the full benefit.
- Plan perks: Unlimited talk, text, and 5G data, Netflix and Apple TV+ subscriptions, 60GB of mobile hotspot data, and a five-year price guarantee. International data is a bit less generous than the top-tier plan.
New & existing customers get the same great deals... but on the most powerful iPhone- ever. Image Credit: T-Mobile.
A Budget-Friendly Alternative: Buy Outright and Go Prepaid
If you’re not interested in being locked into a two-year contract, there’s another option: buy your iPhone outright and pair it with a prepaid plan like the Metro by T-Mobile’s $25 BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) plan.*
- $25/month for unlimited everything: After a $30 first month, you’ll pay just $25/month with AutoPay* (taxes and fees included) for unlimited talk, text, and 5G data. There’s a soft cap at 35GB, after which speeds may slow.
- No contract, no fuss: You’re free to leave anytime, and the price is guaranteed for five years.
While you’ll need to pay full price for your iPhone up front, the savings on your monthly bill can add up fast—over three years, you could save more than $2,000 compared to the pricier postpaid plans.
iPhone 17 Pro Max. The most powerful iPhone ever. Brilliant 6.9-inch display1, aluminum unibody design, A19 Pro chip, all 48MP rear cameras, and best-ever battery life. Image Credit: T-Mobile.
Once you decide which plan you’ll go with, all you have to do is decide which colour you’d like!
Will you be upgrading?
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