Verizon [verizon.com] has for
New Verizon Customers: 256GB Apple iPhone 17 for
Free After 36-Month Bill Credits (port-in number required). You will also receive a
$200 Verizon eGift Card with purchase (see details and plan options below). A one time $40 per device activation fee will apply.
Note: no trade in required. Line must remain on any Unlimited phone plan. Credits end if line canceled or moved to ineligible plan.
To receive $200 Verizon eGift Card go to cart and wait until you see pop-up to apply offer. If you don't see pop-up after a few minutes, try in a new incognito window.
- Unlimited Plan Options (prices with $10 autopay discount):
- Unlimited Welcome $65/mo
- Unlimited Plus $80/mo
- Unlimited Ultimate $90/mo
Community Reviews
This Verizon iPhone 17 promo is really a long-term financing deal with a $200 eGift card, and the main appeal is getting the 256GB phone while staying on an unlimited plan. The strongest case is for people already planning to keep Verizon for years or who can use the port-in and carrier buyout math to offset the cost. The main catches are the 36-month bill credits, possible chargebacks if you leave early or downgrade, and extra taxes, activation fees, and yearly fee increases. It is a lock-in deal that only makes sense if the service cost fits your plan.
Common Questions (4)
Not for everyone. One comparison puts the Verizon route at about $2,340 over 36 months before fees, while an unlocked iPhone 17 plus a cheaper MVNO can be much less depending on your plan and usage.
The credits are tied to the Verizon line and installment agreement, not to whether the iPhone 17 is your daily driver. If the line stays active and eligible, you can use another phone on that line, but moving off Verizon or downgrading too early can jeopardize the credits.
Yes. The $200 eGift card is issued after about 8 weeks, but leaving before 6 months can trigger a chargeback, and early departure can also stop the remaining phone credits. The phone may also stay locked until the installment credits are fully satisfied.
That strategy can work if AT&T approves the buyout and you meet its history requirements. The plan is to keep Verizon long enough to secure the credits, then use AT&T's up-to-$800 payoff offer, but leaving AT&T too early or downgrading can trigger a chargeback.
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This free phone will actually cost you $3-4000.Go to Apple store buy unlocked for $799 and pay $25-30/month for unlimited with most MVNO'S.
I don't know bro, I calculate 12 times 65 * 3, which is 3 years of 65 dollars per month. which equals out to be $2,340. not exactly 3 to 4,000 though
if you are only paying $40 a month on some low tier though, 1440. I mean if you consider this phone to be worth $500 to 700 actual dollars, it'll be worth it maybe for some
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I have a question, if I want to use the free phone on some other places. Is it possible to activate it and transfer to my old phone, basically not use this iphone 17? Will that affect the phone credit every month?
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