T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to unlock this offer

TL;DR: Get the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, or iPhone 17 Pro for free with T-Mobile.

Mashable is keeping a keen eye on all the iPhone Fold leaks, rumors, and renders, but until we get a release date, we're focused on delivering you the best deals on the iPhone 17 lineup.

There's a constant battle being waged between mobile carriers like Verizon and AT&T to bring you the best iPhone deals, but T-Mobile is leading the way right now with a fresh batch of free iPhone offers:

• Apple iPhone 17e — free when you port your number over from a competitor and activate a new line on almost any T-Mobile postpaid service plan.

• Apple iPhone 17 — free when you switch and bring your number on an Experience Beyond or Better Value plan.

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro — free when you hand over an eligible smartphone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan.

The total retail cost of your iPhone is offset by 24 consecutive monthly bill credits. Your monthly statement will show a charge for the financing of the phone, immediately followed by an equal credit balancing that charge to $0. That means you are entering a 24-month commitment with the network.

If you decide to cancel your service or switch provider before the end of the contract, the remaining unpaid balance on the phone will be due immediately.

You do need to pay taxes and a $35 activation charge, but that's always the case with these free smartphone deals. Anyway, it's a small price to pay for a new iPhone that delivers a "great camera, beautiful display, 256GB of storage, fast performance, and long battery life."

Score the latest iPhone 17 lineup for free with T-Mobile.