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T-Mobile offers free iPhone 17 with new plans

Created at 6 Jun · 9:46 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro for free to new customers who switch and bring their number. The offer requires activation on specific plans and is offset by 24 monthly bill credits, with customers responsible for taxes and a $35 activation charge.

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Key Numbers

24consecutive monthly bill credits
$35activation charge

Who's Involved

T-Mobile
Mobile carrier offering free iPhone deals
Apple
Manufacturer of the iPhone 17 lineup

↳ Why This Matters

This promotion aims to attract new subscribers to T-Mobile by offering a significant incentive, potentially impacting customer acquisition strategies for competing mobile carriers.

Key facts

  • T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro for free.
  • New customers must switch to T-Mobile and bring their number.
  • Specific plans like 'Experience Beyond' or 'Better Value' are required.
  • A trade-in of an eligible phone is required for the iPhone 17 Pro.
  • The cost is offset by 24 monthly bill credits.
  • Customers must pay taxes and a $35 activation charge.

T-Mobile is offering several models of the Apple iPhone 17 lineup for free to new customers. The iPhone 17e is free when customers switch and bring their number to almost any T-Mobile postpaid service plan. The iPhone 17 is free when customers switch and bring their number on an 'Experience Beyond' or 'Better Value' plan. The iPhone 17 Pro is free when customers trade in an eligible smartphone in any condition on an 'Experience Beyond' plan. The full retail cost of the iPhone is covered through 24 consecutive monthly bill credits. While the phone's cost is offset, customers are responsible for paying taxes and a $35 activation charge. This offer requires a 24-month commitment to T-Mobile; canceling service early will result in the remaining balance being due.

Frequently asked questions

T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, and iPhone 17 Pro for free.

Customers must switch to T-Mobile, bring their number, and activate a new line on specific plans. Trading in an eligible phone is required for the iPhone 17 Pro.

The total retail cost of the iPhone is offset by 24 consecutive monthly bill credits, effectively making the phone free over the commitment period.

Yes, customers are responsible for paying taxes on the device and a $35 activation charge.

What Happens Next

01Customers can shop the T-Mobile website or visit a store to activate the offer.

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How It Developed

6 Jun · 9:00 AM
T-Mobile offers the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, or iPhone 17 Pro for free with specific plan requirements and a 24-month commitment.
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