T-Mobile is handing over the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim yours

TL;DR: T-Mobile is giving away the iPhone 17 for free this weekend. Here's how to qualify for this limited-time offer.

Everyone is talking about Samsung right now.

Samsung Unpacked is taking place on July 22, and everyone is prepping for Samsung's next batch of foldables to launch. It's an exciting time for Android users, but what about Apple fanatics? Are they supposed to just sit back and watch Samsung get all the attention? No, they should check out T-Mobile's latest batch of free deals on iPhones:

• Apple iPhone 17 — free when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan.

• Apple iPhone 17 Pro — free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed).

T-Mobile isn't simply handing over new iPhone without some strings attached. The world doesn't work that way. Instead, the retail cost of your new phone is offset by 24 consecutive monthly bill credits. Your monthly statement will show a standard charge for financing the phone, which is immediately balanced out by an equal credit.

What's happening here is you are signing up for a 24-month commitment with T-Mobile. If you decide to cancel your service, switch to another carrier, or upgrade to the iPhone 18 before the end of the 24-month contract, the remaining unpaid balance will become due immediately. You will also need to cover the standard upfront taxes and a one-time $35 activation fee, but that's a small price to pay for an iPhone that "has never been better."

Score the Apple iPhones 17 for free this weekend with T-Mobile.