{
  "id": 13669300,
  "title": "The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is practically free this weekend — how to qualify",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/the-apple-iphone-18-pro-is-practically-free-this-weekend-how-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/oct-11-free-apple-iphone-18-pro-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "T-Mobile is offering a deal to make the Apple iPhone 18 Pro practically free this weekend. To qualify for this offer, customers must switch to an Experience Beyond plan and bring their number or trade in an eligible phone in any condition. Despite the free deal on the previous iPhone models, T-Mobile is still providing a hefty discount on the latest iPhone.\n\nCustomers will benefit from $1,000 off the iPhone 18 Pro, spread across 36 monthly bill credits. This effectively locks them into a three-year agreement, meaning they will have to pay the remaining balance immediately if they cancel or switch carriers early. Additionally, they must cover the state sales tax on the phone’s full retail value upfront, plus a $35 device connection fee per line at checkout.\n\nDespite these terms, T-Mobile believes this deal is still an excellent way for customers who plan on staying with the carrier to purchase a top-tier phone without a significant financial burden. The iPhone 18 Pro can be obtained this weekend at T-Mobile for $1,000 off.",
  "summary": "How to get the Apple iPhone 18 for free. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is $1,000 off when you switch to T-Mobile.",
  "key_points": [
    "T-Mobile offers $1,000 off iPhone 18 Pro this weekend",
    "Customers must switch to Experience Beyond plan and bring number or trade-in phone",
    "$1,000 discount spreads across 36 monthly bill credits, locking in 3-year agreement"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}