Update: This deal is still available.
Costco Wholesale via AT&T has
128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for
Free after
36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a
New line or
Upgrade an eligible existing line and
trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (
see plan pricing).
Shipping is free.
Additionally,
Costco Wholesale offers
Members a
$100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for
Upgrading OR a
$100 Costco Shop Card +
$100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a
New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [
store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"].
Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.
Thanks to community member
bookapow for finding this deal.
Offer Details:
- Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
- Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.
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Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
I have an unlocked phone & pay $20 per month for service. Can't be happier.
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1) Incremental upgrade. USB-C isn't a, "must have" feature.
2) China. Apple moving production to India and the CCP placing restrictions on Apple devices for political reasons is expected to greatly reduce demand for what was 20% of the iPhone market. Whether the devices are banned outright or consumers prefering domestic alternatives for nationalistic reasons sales in China are expected to slump.
3) Health concerns. France has ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 due to radiation concerns. [france24.com] Yes, it's an earlier model, but for a younger or less tech-savy consumer the takeaway is that Apple products can be dangerous.
4) Recession expected. The inverted yield curve, record inflation and record credit card debt will not end well. The European Central bank is warning of a Global Recession [arabnews.com] later this year.
There's actually a good chance these will be the best selling iphones in years despite many years of already phenomenal sales numbers. Many will buy it for USB-C alone - one cable to rule them all - essentially completing Apple's transition to USB-C. It's an enticing point for those that have held onto 3-6+ year old iphones (Apple supports their phones more than twice as long as typical Android manufacturers provide updates for their models).
It's a welcome change among a number of others - especially for those who haven't upgraded for 4+ years - and it's exactly a lot of people have been waiting for. Lightning connector is well designed/engineered, and durable; it originated during a time of proprietary chargers and micro-usb connectors, but it's time to retire it with USB-C now basically everywhere. Someone at Apple probably had the consideration (too many minds over there not to) - that waiting a little longer to finally transition the iPhone to USB-C would mean more people have chargers and less need for another.
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