Don’t pay full price: How to land the iPhone 18 Pro for free on T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T

After months of rumors and speculation, Apple finally pulled the covers off its first foldable — the iPhone Duo. Along with that reveal, the company also announced the iPhone 18 Pro series, its next-generation slab phones. Now that Apple’s latest handsets have been unveiled, you might be wondering what deals are out there. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a breakdown of the deals each major carrier is offering.

T-Mobile

You’ll be able to start pre-ordering your iPhone 18 Pro from big magenta on September 12, with availability opening up on September 18. Meanwhile, iPhone Duo pre-orders will start a little later on October 16, with availability beginning on October 23. Whether you’re a new or existing customer, the best offer available is up to $1,200 off on any iPhone 18 Pro model. Here are the deals to be aware of:

• Get up to $1,200 off any iPhone 18 Pro model: Trade in an eligible device in any condition or switch a line to T‑Mobile on Experience Beyond 2.0, Experience Beyond, or Go5G Next.
• Get up to $930 off any iPhone 18 Pro model (or the iPhone 17 on Us): Trade in an eligible device or switch a line to T‑Mobile on Experience More 2.0, Experience More, or Go5G Plus.
• Get up to $730 off any iPhone 18 Pro model: Switch a line to Essentials 2.0, or add a line and trade in an eligible device on most plans, including Essentials, Go5G, and Magenta.
• Get up to $300 off any iPhone 18 Pro model: Trade in an eligible device on Essentials 2.0 or Essentials.

You’ll also be able to get your new iPhone 18 Pro through the Un-carrier’s Equipment Installment Plan (EIP) Flex 36 plan. This is T-Mobile’s new financing option that spreads payments out, including taxes and fees, over 36 months. T-Mobile has not yet revealed what deals it will offer for the iPhone Duo.

If you’re planning on picking up one of the new Apple smartwatches, here’s what T-Mobile is offering. You’ll be able to get the Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4 and a second eligible Apple Watch for $300 when you add a new watch line on Watch Plan 2.0.

Metro by T-Mobile

The deals for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 aren’t quite as generous for Metro by T-Mobile customers. However, something is better than nothing, right? You can expect to get up to $300 off on any iPhone 18 Pro model when you bring in your number and sign up for the $50 plan with AutoPay. For the Apple Watch Series 12, you can get up to $100 off. Meanwhile, Metro is offering up to $140 off the Apple Watch Ultra 4.

Verizon

Just like T-Mobile, pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro start on September 12 and October 16 for the iPhone Duo. By switching to Verizon, you’ll be able to get the iPhone 18 Pro for $80 a month on Simplicity Pro.

Additionally, you can save up to $1,200 by adding a new myPlan line with a qualified trade-in. Upgrading an existing line with an eligible trade-in on myPlan will net you $1,020 off an iPhone 18 Pro. Eligible trade-ins include Apple, Google, Motorola, and Samsung devices that have been active on an account for at least 60 days. Verizon adds that “savings are applied as monthly promo credits across a 36-month interest-free device payment plan.”

Verizon is also offering an Apple Watch and iPad “On Us” deal. For this deal, the carrier will cover the full cost of these devices when you buy a new iPhone or bring your existing phone with a new line. You’ll also be expected to add new lines with Auto Pay for the new smartwatch and tablet. The offer stacks with the company’s myPlan and Simplicity deals.

Straight Talk

You’ll be able to get up to $480 off a new iPhone through Straight Talk. It’s a monthly discount offer where you’ll get $20 off your bill every month for the next 24 months. You’ll need to stay on the $55 per month plan or higher for this deal.

Visible

Same as Straight Talk, Visible is only offering up to $480 off your new iPhone order. This deal will be available to those with a Visible Plus Pro plan, but no trade-in is required. You’ll receive the savings through $20 per month bill credits for the next 24 months.

Total Wireless

Unlike the other carriers, Total Wireless does have a deal for the iPhone Duo. Ordering through this provider, you’ll be able to take $600 off the iPhone Duo or any iPhone 18 Pro model. Similar to Straight Talk and Visible, your savings will be passed on through a monthly discount. You’ll get a $25 bill credit for the next 24 months when you stay on the ALL ACCESS plan.

AT&T

AT&T will pay for your new iPhone 18 Pro, or an iPhone 17, just like Verizon and T-Mobile. To get in on this deal, you’ll need to upgrade to AT&T Next Up Anytime or switch and bring an iPhone trade-in in any condition. This will get you the $1,200 discount on your purchase.

AT&T is also offering up to $800 to pay off your current device balance. All you have to do is switch to the carrier’s network. The company adds that you can also save $200 per line when ordering online.

Xfinity Mobile

Xfinity Mobile is offering the biggest deal among all the carriers for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models. When pre-orders open on September 12 and October 16, new and existing customers will be able to get $1,300 off any new iPhone. The requirement for this deal is that you’ll need to trade in an eligible device. If you don’t want to trade in anything, Mobile Plus customers can still get up to $400 off their purchase.