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T-Mobile will give you the iPhone 18 Pro for free – here’s how to preorder
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max offer an impressive battery and professional-quality camera system - and you can get one on T-Mobile.
The latest Apple devices are here, including the new iPhone Duo — the brand’s first foldable smartphone. If you want to stick with a classic phone design, the iPhone 18 Pro is a solid option with a host of upgrades and improvements over its predecessor. The all-new A20 chip provides enhanced performance, while the upgraded battery design supports fast charging and provides long-lasting power.
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Right now, when you preorder at T-Mobile (starting Saturday), new and existing customers can get one for free when you sign up for an Experience Beyond plan.
Available with multiple storage options, up to 2TB, the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB version starts at $1,199. Current T-Mobile customers can get a free iPhone 18 Pro when adding a new line to their Experience Beyond mobile plans; if you’re upgrading on your current line, you’ll have to pay full price. But you’ll still get 0% APR financing for up to 36 months.
Of course, as is always the case with these “free” carrier deals, there are some caveats: When you purchase the phone with no trade-in, you’ll be paid back via bill credits over 36 months, up to $1,200. You’ll need to pay taxes on the full price of the phone when you sign up, and pay a $35 device connection fee on your next bill. If you pay your phone off early, the bill credits will end.
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There are trade-in deals at T-Mobile as well, with the amount you can get depending on your device and its condition. Check T-Mobile’s website for how much instant credit you can get for your old phone.
Built with the new 6-core A20 chip, with the iPhone 18 Pro line, you’ll get desktop-class processing and performance in a mobile format to give you smoother video playback, better multitasking, and streamlined power efficiency. The redesigned heatsink behind the screen gives you better heat dissipation than previous iterations for improved performance and to keep your new phone from overheating and damaging delicate components.
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