Follow these simple steps to get your hands on the iPhone 17.
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Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer with Mashable. She’s written for various entertainment websites since 2017, covering everything from tech to games to film. You’ll currently find her work on IGN and Fangoria alongside Mashable, but she also has bylines at Rock Paper Shotgun, Collider, Screen Rant, and more. When she’s not writing, she enjoys catching up with the latest films and shows — horror, in particular — and has a deep love of FromSoft games, which she continues to happily replay.
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TL;DR: Get a free iPhone 17 from T-Mobile when you add a new line on a qualifying plan and trade in an eligible phone.
Getting your hands on a new iPhone usually requires a significant investment. These high-end Apple devices come with high price tags, so special offers are particlarly satisfying. As of Feb. 13, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 for free with a new line on a qualifying plan and an eligible device for trade in.
Here's the full breakdown of this offer: after purchasing your new iPhone 17 on a monthly payment plan, you're then required to trade in an eligible device that's still in good condition. Below, you can see a list of the devices that fall into this category. You'll have to add a new line of service on a qualifying plan. Then, you'll get up to $830 back over the course of 24 monthly bill credits.
Phones eligible for trade-in:
Apple iPhone: 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 16e, 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21 FE, S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 FE, S24+, S24 Ultra, S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Z Flip3, Z Fold3 , S21 Ultra, Note20 Ultra , Z Fold4,Z Flip4,Z Fold5, Z Flip5,Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Z Flip7, Z Fold7
OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G
Google Pixel: 9 Pro Fold, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, 9, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 6, 6 Pro
Moto: razr+ (2024), razr+ (2023), razr (2025), razr+ (2025), razr ultra (2025)
If you're wondering whether or not the iPhone 17 is for you, it's worth noting that we had high praise for it, and even named it a Mashable Choice product. Our review from Mashable's Stan Schroeder called it, "an excellent phone that matches the iPhone Pro models in many ways that matter."
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This isn't the only offer T-Mobile has live right now. You can also get the iPhone 17 on them when you trade in an eligible phone in any condition on the Experience Beyond plan.
Don't miss out on your chance to get a free iPhone 17 from T-Mobile when you add a new line on a qualifying plan and trade in an eligible old phone.
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Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer with Mashable. She’s written for various entertainment websites since 2017, covering everything from tech to games to film. You’ll currently find her work on IGN and Fangoria alongside Mashable, but she also has bylines at Rock Paper Shotgun, Collider, Screen Rant, and more. When she’s not writing, she enjoys catching up with the latest films and shows — horror, in particular — and has a deep love of FromSoft games, which she continues to happily replay.