T-Mobile is giving away a free iPhone 17 Pro with trade-in — here's how to get yours

Are you ready to let go of your old phone?
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Save some cash and get a new iPhone 17 for free with this T-Mobile deal. Credit: T-Mobile/Mashable Photo Composite

FREE IPHONE 17 PRO: Until Sept. 19, get an iPhone 17 Pro for free with qualifying trade-in when you sign-up for Experience Beyond mobile plan with $35 activation fee at T-Mobile.


The new iPhone 17 is officially inbound. Looking for something with serious power? The iPhone 17 Pro comes with a A19 Pro processor that makes it a great buy for zippy performance and battery longevity, and a solid pick for anyone needing something that can handle demanding tasks.

Not sure whether you're ready to upgrade? T-Mobile is sweetening the deal considerably. Until Sept. 19, you can get an iPhone 17 Pro for free with any qualifying trade-in when you sign up for T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan. And if that particular plan doesn't work for you, switch to T-Mobile on the Experience More or Go5G Plus plans and get a base model iPhone 17 or up to $830 off any iPhone 17 model without a trade-in.

You can preorder your iPhone 17 Pro now at T-Mobile, but make sure you sign up for the Experience Beyond plan to make the most of this limited-time offer. That requires a $35 activation fee to connect your iPhone 17 Pro to your account, and you'll also have to pay any taxes or service fees necessary for activation.

Most importantly, you'll also need a qualifying device to trade in to receive the full discount, which will be paid out in a series of 24 monthly bill credits. Should you decide to cancel your account before the 24 months is up, you'll be responsible for the rest of the phone's balance.

You can check your trade-in eligibility on the iPhone 17 Pro listing. Enter your IMEI number and T-Mobile will advise. If your phone isn't an approved device or is in a condition that T-Mobile will not accept, you will need to pay a fee to get your hands on the iPhone 17 Pro.

If you're ready to upgrade or have been thinking about potentially moving to T-Mobile, this is a deal you should carefully consider.

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