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T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim

How to get the Apple iPhone for free. The Apple iPhone 17e is free when you switch to T-Mobile on most plans.

T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free — how to claim

T-Mobile is offering the Apple iPhone 17e completely free of charge to customers who switch to their network. This exclusive deal is available on most T-Mobile plans, with no trade-in or restrictions required. The savings are distributed as monthly credits over a 36-month payment plan. However, customers must commit to staying with T-Mobile for the full three-year term, as leaving early would result in paying the remaining balance.

Additionally, customers must pay local sales tax on the full retail value of the phone upfront, plus a $35 device connection fee per line at checkout. Despite these requirements, the iPhone 17e has been praised for being a decent upgrade over its predecessor and a good choice for those seeking the most affordable new iPhone option.

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