The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for February 2026: free devices, cheap plans, and buying advice

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon
Verizon's current promotion on the iPhone 17 Pro Max is easily one of the best from the carrier in recent months. Right now, this super high-end flagship device is free with a new unlimited data line at the carrier, and you don't even need to trade-in - unlike similar promotions featured on the device previously. All-in-all, a fantastic deal, but it does have the caveat of specifically needing a line on the highest-end (and priciest) Ultimate unlimited plan tier at the carrier to be eligible. Looking for a cheaper plan? Consider this deal on the standard iPhone 17 instead.

Apple iPhone Air: free with a new unlimited line at T-Mobile
The iPhone Air is often overlooked in favor of the more popular Apple devices, but this is easily my favorite deal at T-Mobile right now. Unlike the other high-end iPhones currently, you don't need to trade-in to get this one for free alongside a new unlimited line. Considering this particular device still retails for $1,000, I'd say this is a deal that's strong enough to tempt you into the Air specifically.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a trade-in and unlimited plan at T-Mobile
If you are looking to trade-in at T-Mobile, then you can currently get up to $1,100 off with one of the carrier's higher-end unlimited plans - a saving that's conveniently enough to cover the entire cost of the iPhone 17 Pro. Unlike the deal on the iPhone Air above, you will need to trade to be eligible here, but this could be a really great option if you're looking to upgrade anyway.

Apple iPhone Air: free with a new unlimited line (no trade) at AT&T
AT&T doesn't typically give away iPhones for free without trade-in criteria, so this deal on the iPhone Air is an unusually good promotion at the carrier. Not only that, but you can also benefit from several other promotions at the carrier right now, like a $200 egift card for new online customers, and the option to bundle in four unlimited lines for just $25/mo each – both absolutely fantastic promotions that prove that AT&T is very much bringing the fight to the larger carriers currently.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $1,100 off with a trade-in and unlimited plan at AT&T
If you'd prefer to get one of the higher-end devices, AT&T's iPhone 17 deals this week also offer trade-in rebates of up to $1,100 on the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max right now. That's enough to cover the iPhone 17 Pro specifically here, and you can also take advantage of a $200 egift card that the carrier is offering new customers - a great little bonus that can be used to bring plan costs down.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $830 off with a plan at Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile's impressive Infinite Access for iPhone deal is back again for the iPhone 17 series, offering an impressive discount that's not tied to the usual trade-in criteria. Right now, you can get $830 off when you bundle-in any of the four new devices alongside the carrier's $65/mo unlimited plan. If that doesn't appeal, then Boost also has a fantastic deal that gets you a full year of unlimited plan service when you buy a device upfront.

Apple iPhone 17 series: $150 rebate with plan at Red Pocket
If you're thinking about pairing up your device with a relatively cheap plan, then the prepaid carrier Red Pocket has a superb preorder deal on the iPhone 17 series today. All devices are available with a $150 rebate if you bundle one up with the carriers' Plus, Premium, or Elite plans. You can also trade-in for an additional discount, but it might not cover the entire cost of the plan.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $700 off with a trade-in at Apple
Apple's opening iPhone 17 deal is, well, it's typically Apple. You're going to be able to get up to $700 off here with an eligible trade-in rebate – a maximum discount that lags behind the other major carriers right now in terms of value. Of course, buying an iPhone directly from Apple means you can get an unlocked device, which is extremely handy if you want to avoid long-term unlimited plans.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $830 off with a trade-in and plan at Xfinity Mobile
Xfinity Mobile's current trade-in rebate of up to $830 off is a match for any of the big carriers when it comes to value today. As with other retailers, you will need an unlimited data plan here to be eligible for a discount, but the saving is enough to cover the entire cost of the iPhone 17 Pro. If you're an existing Xfinity internet customer, then this could be a particularly strong option right now.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to £670 off with a trade-in at Apple
Apple's trade-in rebate of up to £670 will be one of the better discounts out there for our UK readers this week, and definitely the best option for a cheap unlocked device. Of course, the rebate rates fall off pretty quickly unless you're handing over the shiniest of iPhones, but this is still a good option - especially if you're pairing up your device with a SIM-only contract.

Apple iPhone 17 series: three months free, and up to £180 off plan at Three
Three is a good destination if you're looking for a discounted iPhone 17 device this week. Not only can you get a full three months free as a new customer, but there's also additional discounts on Air Time plans right now - up to £5 off per month (£180 in total!).

Apple iPhone 17 series: £441 off with a trade-in and plan at Vodafone
Vodafone is also offering exceptional discounts of up to £441 across the iPhone 17 range when you trade-in an old phone alongside a new contract. That can get you a pretty cheap device right from the off - and, if you do go for a 24 or 36-month at the carrier, you'll be eligible for one upgrade per year, which could be a very handy featurte indeed if you're always on the lookout for the latest Apple device.