T-Mobile Has Two Major iPhone 17 Deals Right Now

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If you’re planning to upgrade to a new Apple iPhone, T-Mobile currently has two major promotions that can reduce the cost of the phone. But like most carrier deals, the savings come with conditions attached.

One offer is geared toward people switching carriers, while the other focuses on existing customers with military, first responder or 55+ plans.

Here’s a breakdown of both options and what to watch out for before signing up.

Option 1: Switch to T-Mobile and get up to $830 in bill credits

T-Mobile is offering a few ways for customers to save on a new Apple iPhone, including promotions for people switching carriers and existing customers adding a new line.

Eligible shoppers can receive up to $830 in bill credits spread over 24 months when purchasing a new iPhone 17, iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus on a qualifying installment plan.

Unlike many smartphone promotions, this deal does not require a trade-in. However, customers must meet several conditions to qualify.

To get the offer, you’ll need to:

Purchase a qualifying iPhone on a monthly payment plan
Pay sales tax on the phone’s full pre-credit price at checkout
Pay a $35 device connection charge

New customers must sign up for either an Experience Beyond plan with at least one line or a Better Value plan with at least three lines and two eligible port-ins.

Existing T-Mobile customers may also qualify by adding a new line on an eligible Experience Beyond, Better Value or legacy Go5G Next plan.

While the promotion sounds straightforward, there are a few catches shoppers should understand before jumping in.

The discount is applied as monthly bill credits over 24 months, not as an upfront discount. That means you generally need to keep the phone active on the qualifying plan for the full two years to receive the entire promotional value. If you cancel service early or pay off the phone ahead of schedule, the remaining credits may stop.