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Spring deals are in full bloom with Target Circle Week and Amazon's Big Spring Sale starting this week, but major retailers aren't the only ones doling out discounts. Some major mobile carriers have their own springtime savings, especially T-Mobile, which has quietly launched perhaps some of the best "picks" of the season.
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Right now, you can get any model of the Apple iPhone 17 for free when signing up for an Experience More plan and, in some cases, trading in an eligible device -- including the brand-new, budget-friendly iPhone 17e with no trade-in required.
It's been a busy few weeks for Apple, with the release of the MacBook Neo, new iPads, and more, and we're finally starting to see some sweet savings on their flagship phone lineup. Remember, Apple typically launches new phones every September, so the iPhone 17 lineup is heading into its last six months as the latest and greatest.
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T-Mobile is celebrating early with a fresh pick of new deals on several iPhones. You can sign up for nearly any T-Mobile plan and get a free iPhone 17e with no trade-in required. Or, you can grab the iPhone 17 Pro for free when signing up for 24 months of an Experience Beyond plan and trading in an eligible phone.
Need a family deal? When you trade in four eligible devices and add four qualifying lines on the Essentials promo plan, you can grab four iPhone 17s for free plus 4 lines for just $25 per line per month.
As with all "freebie" offers from mobile carriers, there are still fees involved. As expected, T-Mobile charges eligible taxes on these free deals and a $35 device activation fee.
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