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The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is (almost) free this weekend — how to claim

How to get the Apple iPhone for free. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is almost free when you switch to T-Mobile.

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is (almost) free this weekend — how to claim

Apple is offering a limited-time deal on the iPhone 18 Pro this weekend, allowing customers to purchase the device for under $200 when switching to T-Mobile. To take advantage of this offer, customers must bring their existing phone number or trade in an eligible device, regardless of its condition, on an Experience Beyond plan. The significant savings are distributed as monthly credits over a 36-month payment plan.

While this deal may seem enticing, customers should be aware that if they leave T-Mobile before the end of the three-year commitment, they will be responsible for paying the remaining balance. Additionally, customers are required to pay local sales tax on the full retail value of the phone upfront, as well as a standard $35 device connection fee per line at checkout.

The iPhone 18 Pro is the primary focus of this promotion, but Apple is also accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo. However, the iPhone 18 Pro is the key device to watch for this weekend's special offer.

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