The holidays are almost here and there are some great last-minute offers you can take advantage of if you want to end the year off right. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade to an Apple iPhone 16 but have been waiting for the right deal, you’re in luck. T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 16 Pro with a qualifying trade-in and phone line. Some phone models won’t get you the full discount, but they can still help you save heavily and might make the trade-in worth it. We’ll explain all of T-Mobile’s requirements below, but this is an excellent deal for anyone who wants a free latest-model iPhone.
The Apple iPhone 16 starts at a retail price of $1,000 for a 128GB model. Despite the iPhone 16’s latest upgrades over previous models, the price tag can be intimidating for a lot of buyers. However, T-Mobile is offering a trade-in value of up to $1,000 for certain phones, such as the iPhone 13 Pro and a trade-in value of up to $830 on an iPhone 12 Pro. If you have an even older phone, such as an iPhone 6, you can still get a trade-in value of up to $415. Note that you can trade in other brands, such as Google, Samsung, OnePlus, LG and more. Newer phones will get you the biggest trade-ins.
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To get the full discounts, you must sign up for the Go5G Next plan, which costs up to $100 per month for a single line with autopay, or $105 without autopay. It includes 15GB high-speed data in Canada and Mexico, 50GB high-speed mobile hotspot data, unlimited talk and text and unlimited data. The plan also includes other perks, such as subscription to Netflix (with ads), Apple TV+ and Hulu with ads. The Go5G Next plan also includes yearly upgrades, and watch or tablet plans for as low as $5 per month. Keep in mind that T-Mobile charges $35 device connection fee. You’ll receive your trade-in credit via bill credits for 24 months.
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If you’re looking for a phone upgrade so you can end 2024 with a reliable phone but aren’t sure if this deal is for you, check out our list of the best family phone plans and best cheap phone plans so you can find exactly what you need.
Will this item arrive in time for Christmas?
If you’re ordering this as a holiday gift, you probably want to know if it’s going to arrive on time. With Christmas and Hanukkah both taking place on Dec. 25 this year, and Kwanzaa kicking off the day after, it’s important to note shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon and others.
Guaranteed shipping deadlines at some of these delivery companies arrive as soon as Dec. 16, with others offering expedited services that may allow you to order as late as Dec. 23 or even Dec. 24. Where delivery is no longer possible, be sure to assess your in-store pickup options or check out these great digital deals for the holidays.
There’s a chance you score this deal before Dec. 25 if you choose store pick-up. If you prefer to have your phone delivered, there’s a chance you may receive the phone after Dec. 25.
