T-Mobile is handing over the Apple iPhone 17 for free
T-Mobile has initiated a series of back-to-school promotions offering free Apple devices and discounted service plans.
📍 Where it landed
T-Mobile offered the Apple iPhone 17 for free as part of back-to-school deals. The promotion included a free iPhone 17 Pro for customers who switched to the carrier and brought their own number.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
What is required to receive a free iPhone 17 Pro?
According to CNET, customers must switch to T-Mobile and bring their existing phone number.
Are there other devices included in these deals?
Yes, reports from Yahoo Tech and Cord Cutters News mention free Galaxy A17 5G and iPhone 16e models, along with Apple Watches and a $99 iPad.
Does Metro by T-Mobile have separate offers?
Yes, Cord Cutters News reports that Metro by T-Mobile is offering specific back-to-school deals, including a $20 unlimited plan and zero activation fees.
Where it stands
T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 Pro to customers who switch carriers and transfer their existing phone number. The promotional rollout coincides with the start of the back-to-school season and includes additional offers for other mobile hardware and internet services. Coverage from CNET, AndroidGuys, Cord Cutters News, Yahoo Tech, and Mashable highlights that the campaign extends beyond the iPhone 17.
Reported deals include the Galaxy A17 5G, the iPhone 16e, Apple Watches, and an iPad available for $99. Metro by T-Mobile is also participating in the promotion, featuring a $20 unlimited plan and the elimination of activation fees. Future updates will clarify the duration of these promotions and the specific eligibility requirements for the hardware offers.
Coverage does not yet specify the full list of participating retail locations or the total number of eligible plans.
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The reporting (5)
- Get a Brand New iPhone 17 Pro When You Switch to T-Mobile and Bring Your Number With You CNET · 48d ago
- T-Mobile Kicks Off School Season with Free Smartphones, Cheap Internet, and Zero Activation Fees AndroidGuys · 48d ago
- Free Galaxy A17 5G, Free iPhone 16e, $20 Unlimited Plan & More: Metro by T-Mobile Launches Back-to-School Deals | Cord Cutters News · 48d ago
- T-Mobile's back-to-school deals include free iPhones, Apple Watches, and a $99 iPad Yahoo Tech · 48d ago
- T-Mobile is handing over the Apple iPhone 17 for free Mashable · 48d ago broke it first
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