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T-Mobile Free iPhone 17 or Pixel 11 On Us (or Get up to $930 off) any trade-in on most plans including Legacy plans through 24 or 36 monthly bill credits YMMV

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I'm on grandfathered Simple Choice plan and received this text from T-mobile:
iPhone 17. Your exclusive offer is here and it's just for you.
You're eligible. Get iPhone 17 On Us. For a limited time, trade in any phone, in any condition, on your current plan, and get it On Us, up to $930 off. With up to 36 monthly bill credits. For well-qualified customers; plus tax. Limit 1 per account.


I had received this text from T-mobile last week and replied "YES":
T-Mobile: This year's most hyped device drop is almost here! As a thank you for your loyalty you are eligible to receive an exclusive offer. On your current rate plan, no changes needed. To get on the list for this limited time deal, reply YES by 9/7.

It may explain why some of you don't see this deal if you didn't receive or respond to that text.


Depending on your account's financing plan, you may see 24 or 36 monthly bill credits.
I got the $930 discount through 24 monthly credits with waived activation fees with trade-in of a broken iPhone 6.


On Us (or Get up to $930 off) with any condition trade on most plans.
With up to 36 monthly bill credits when you trade in any phone in any condition on a qualifying plan. For well-qualified customers; plus tax & $35 device connection charge.

How to get this offer:
Buy a new phone On Us:

Apple iPhone: 15, 15 Plus, 16, 16 Plus, 16e, 17, 17e
Google Pixel: 11, 10, 10a, 9a
Motorola: edge 2025, moto g 2025, moto g 2026, moto g play 2026, moto g power 2025, moto g stylus 2025, moto g stylus 2026, razr 2025, razr 2026, moto razr+ 2025
Quality One: Siyata SD7 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy: XCover7 Pro, A16, A17 5G, A36, A37 5G, A57 5G, S25 5G, S25 Edge, S25 FE, S26, S26 FE
Sonim: XP Pro, XP3plus 5G, XP3plus 5G NC
T-Mobile: REVVL 8, REVVL Pro
TCL: NXTPAPER 70 Pro, Flip 4 5G

or Buy a new phone Get up to $930 off:
Apple iPhone: 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max
Google Pixel: 10 Pro, 10 Pro Fold, 10 Pro XL, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Fold, 11 Pro XL
Motorola: razr ultra 2025, razr Swarovski, moto razr+ 2026, razr fold 2026
Samsung Galaxy: S25 Ultra 5G, S25+ 5G, S26 Ultra, S26+, Z Flip7, Z Flip8, Z Fold7, Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra

Trade: Any phone in any condition. You must be able to retrieve the IMEI for trade in phone to be accepted.
Have a line on a qualifying plan.
Existing members: See qualifying plans below.

Receive up to $930 back via up to 36 monthly bill credits.


Terms
Qualifying plans
Existing members: Click here [t-mobile.com] to check your current plan.
  • Experience Beyond 2.0, Experience More 2.0 or Essentials 2.0.
  • Experience Beyond, Experience More, Experience Signature, or Essentials.
  • Legacy/Older Plans: Go5G Next, Go5G Plus, and most older plans, except promo plans.

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $929.99 - iPhone 17 256GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in any device required. Trade-in terms and conditions apply. If you don't meet promo requirements, your price/promo will be impacted. Up to $930 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 1 discounted device/account. May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

OFFER ID R848
Smartphone Promo with Trade (ID260780)


Link to T-mobile store: https://www.t-mobile.com/purchase/shop


If your account is not eligible for the above offer, check for this one:

OFFER ID R849
Smartphone Promo with Trade (ID260781)

$600 off any condition trade on most voice plans

A phone rep said it should work for both iPhone and Android device upgrades without adding a line or changing plan. But it didn't work for me online or at a Costco kiosk.


For Costco members:
Login to Costco, then go through "Upgrade device" on this page to make the deal sweeter ($100 Costco shop card): https://www.costco.com/f/-/t-mobi...d-showcase
I don't see a place to add a trade-in device when I go through Costco. It replaces the $930 promo with $100 Costco shop card promo which is not worth it. Likely because promo terms say "May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions"

Some users reported success by adding the new phone with trade-in device to the cart first, then following the Costco link to check out. I didn't try that as I didn't want to risk losing the $930 off.
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I'm on grandfathered Simple Choice plan and received this text from T-mobile:
iPhone 17. Your exclusive offer is here and it's just for you.
You're eligible. Get iPhone 17 On Us. For a limited time, trade in any phone, in any condition, on your current plan, and get it On Us, up to $930 off. With up to 36 monthly bill credits. For well-qualified customers; plus tax. Limit 1 per account.


I had received this text from T-mobile last week and replied "YES":
T-Mobile: This year's most hyped device drop is almost here! As a thank you for your loyalty you are eligible to receive an exclusive offer. On your current rate plan, no changes needed. To get on the list for this limited time deal, reply YES by 9/7.

It may explain why some of you don't see this deal if you didn't receive or respond to that text.


Depending on your account's financing plan, you may see 24 or 36 monthly bill credits.
I got the $930 discount through 24 monthly credits with waived activation fees with trade-in of a broken iPhone 6.


On Us (or Get up to $930 off) with any condition trade on most plans.
With up to 36 monthly bill credits when you trade in any phone in any condition on a qualifying plan. For well-qualified customers; plus tax & $35 device connection charge.

How to get this offer:
Buy a new phone On Us:

Apple iPhone: 15, 15 Plus, 16, 16 Plus, 16e, 17, 17e
Google Pixel: 11, 10, 10a, 9a
Motorola: edge 2025, moto g 2025, moto g 2026, moto g play 2026, moto g power 2025, moto g stylus 2025, moto g stylus 2026, razr 2025, razr 2026, moto razr+ 2025
Quality One: Siyata SD7 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy: XCover7 Pro, A16, A17 5G, A36, A37 5G, A57 5G, S25 5G, S25 Edge, S25 FE, S26, S26 FE
Sonim: XP Pro, XP3plus 5G, XP3plus 5G NC
T-Mobile: REVVL 8, REVVL Pro
TCL: NXTPAPER 70 Pro, Flip 4 5G

or Buy a new phone Get up to $930 off:
Apple iPhone: 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, Air, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max
Google Pixel: 10 Pro, 10 Pro Fold, 10 Pro XL, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Fold, 11 Pro XL
Motorola: razr ultra 2025, razr Swarovski, moto razr+ 2026, razr fold 2026
Samsung Galaxy: S25 Ultra 5G, S25+ 5G, S26 Ultra, S26+, Z Flip7, Z Flip8, Z Fold7, Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra

Trade: Any phone in any condition. You must be able to retrieve the IMEI for trade in phone to be accepted.
Have a line on a qualifying plan.
Existing members: See qualifying plans below.

Receive up to $930 back via up to 36 monthly bill credits.


Terms
Qualifying plans
Existing members: Click here [t-mobile.com] to check your current plan.
  • Experience Beyond 2.0, Experience More 2.0 or Essentials 2.0.
  • Experience Beyond, Experience More, Experience Signature, or Essentials.
  • Legacy/Older Plans: Go5G Next, Go5G Plus, and most older plans, except promo plans.

Contact us before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $929.99 - iPhone 17 256GB). Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service ($60+/mo. plan w/AutoPay; plus taxes/fees) & trade-in any device required. Trade-in terms and conditions apply. If you don't meet promo requirements, your price/promo will be impacted. Up to $930 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 1 discounted device/account. May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions.

OFFER ID R848
Smartphone Promo with Trade (ID260780)


Link to T-mobile store: https://www.t-mobile.com/purchase/shop


If your account is not eligible for the above offer, check for this one:

OFFER ID R849
Smartphone Promo with Trade (ID260781)

$600 off any condition trade on most voice plans

A phone rep said it should work for both iPhone and Android device upgrades without adding a line or changing plan. But it didn't work for me online or at a Costco kiosk.


For Costco members:
Login to Costco, then go through "Upgrade device" on this page to make the deal sweeter ($100 Costco shop card): https://www.costco.com/f/-/t-mobi...d-showcase
I don't see a place to add a trade-in device when I go through Costco. It replaces the $930 promo with $100 Costco shop card promo which is not worth it. Likely because promo terms say "May not be combinable with some offers, discounts, or promotions"

Some users reported success by adding the new phone with trade-in device to the cart first, then following the Costco link to check out. I didn't try that as I didn't want to risk losing the $930 off.

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This is a targeted T-Mobile trade-in promo for legacy accounts, best for customers on grandfathered plans who can keep their current rate and use bill credits over 24 months, or 36 months on newer plans. The strongest reports show up to $930 off, with some accounts getting smaller credits like $600, $730, or $899 depending on plan and eligibility. Costco can waive activation fees and sometimes stack a $100 shop card, though the Costco flow may replace the main promo unless the cart is handled carefully. The main caveat is that many Simple Choice, One, Magenta, Go5G, and migrated accounts never see the offer or only get reduced terms, so eligibility is highly account specific.

Common Questions (5)

  • The promo can accept any-condition trade-ins on some targeted offers, but the device still needs to be eligible and identifiable, often by IMEI. Other screens explicitly say the trade-in must be in good condition, so the exact requirement depends on the specific promo attached to the account.

  • It is targeted and many Simple Choice accounts do not see the full offer. Some Simple Choice lines only show smaller trade-in credits like $150 off for iPhone 17 or $250 off for Pixel 11, while others are told to switch plans or contact T-Mobile for a targeted promo.

  • The credit length depends on the plan: newer 2.0 plans can show 36 months, while legacy plans often show 24 months. Several accounts also report the checkout page reflecting 24-month credits even when the promo headline says "up to 36 months."

  • Yes, but the checkout flow matters. A working method is to add the phone in the T-Life app first, then open the T-Mobile Costco link and finish checkout there; that can preserve both the $930 trade-in promo and the Costco shop card, while Costco-only checkout may replace the trade-in deal with a smaller shop-card offer.

  • Going through Costco can waive the activation fee, and some direct T-Mobile checkouts also reported no activation fee. Other orders still showed a $35 activation fee, so the fee waiver depends on the checkout path and account.

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Sep 13, 2026 12:06 AM
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SmartReward115Sep 13, 2026 12:06 AM
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Quote from poly2012 View quoted comment :
Literally why is the old phone being priced with 36 months???
Because they can keep you longer on the hook, if you switch or cancel the remaining balance will be due, then you also won't be able to upgrade till the remaining balance is paid off. Those and other reasons been known since they moved from early termination fees for the plans to device payment plan "hostage" stye.
Sep 13, 2026 12:26 AM
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SamAtTexasSep 13, 2026 12:26 AM
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Quote from unkk33 View quoted comment :
So did you get new iphone 17 or 18? What does your simple choice plan get for this deal?
I'll check in Costco tomorrow, though iPhone 16 for free after trade-in Iphone 12 at costco + $100 gift card + no activation fees for 5 line, 2 free samsung phone and 1 motorola Edge in last 2 year...
Sep 13, 2026 12:31 AM
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MisterBillSep 13, 2026 12:31 AM
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I'm still on Magenta Max 55 and only have $300 off Apple phones, but I have $500 off the Samsung S26. Debating getting it since it's better than I've seen recently (since I missed out on the free S25 over a year ago).
Sep 13, 2026 12:44 AM
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sam19777Sep 13, 2026 12:44 AM
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Quote from danado View quoted comment :
I am on Experience Signature plan (been force upgraded from One plan). Get 18 pro max $930 off with iphone 6 trade in, with 24 month credit. Seems good deal to me.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Full price: $1,499.99 $62.50 for 24 months
Promotional Savings ($930.00 value) $-38.75 for 24 months
How can you have $930 off? Did you receive the promotion through text?
Sep 13, 2026 12:45 AM
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asuchemistSep 13, 2026 12:45 AM
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People still on grandfathered plans? Will they eventually get forced into new plans?
Sep 13, 2026 1:01 AM
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bjgarcia4Sep 13, 2026 1:01 AM
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36 months of credits lmfao. Why not make it 100 months?
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Sep 13, 2026 1:01 AM
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FabulousSeagull1244Sep 13, 2026 1:01 AM
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Quote from dshoppr View quoted comment :
36 months! No thanks
It's "Up Too 36 months". Plans that had 24 month financing still have it, even with this promo!

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Sep 13, 2026 1:04 AM
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toneroniSep 13, 2026 1:04 AM
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Quote from danado View quoted comment :
I am on Experience Signature plan (been force upgraded from One plan). Get 18 pro max $930 off with iphone 6 trade in, with 24 month credit. Seems good deal to me.

iPhone 18 Pro Max Full price: $1,499.99 $62.50 for 24 months
Promotional Savings ($930.00 value) $-38.75 for 24 months
I'm on the same plan but don't see it. Gonna call I guess to see if there's anything I can do. Seems like a good deal
Sep 13, 2026 1:07 AM
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Hrmax23Sep 13, 2026 1:07 AM
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Quote from toneroni View quoted comment :
I'm on the same plan but don't see it. Gonna call I guess to see if there's anything I can do. Seems like a good deal
I was told by agent on TLiife that it's a targeted promo and it's not on my account even though I have Experience Signature
Sep 13, 2026 1:16 AM
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blahbooboo2Sep 13, 2026 1:16 AM
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Quote from MisterBill View quoted comment :
I'm still on Magenta Max 55 and only have $300 off Apple phones, but I have $500 off the Samsung S26. Debating getting it since it's better than I've seen recently (since I missed out on the free S25 over a year ago).
Unless you're in a rush, skip it then. They're gonna have more deals over the next couple months.
Sep 13, 2026 1:28 AM
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dcmanryanSep 13, 2026 1:28 AM
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Quote from raionz View quoted comment :
Not seeing on One plan
Also on the One plan and no go for iPhones.
Sep 13, 2026 1:29 AM
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toneroniSep 13, 2026 1:29 AM
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Quote from Hrmax23 View quoted comment :
I was told by agent on TLiife that it's a targeted promo and it's not on my account even though I have Experience Signature
Sucks; maybe by bringing it up they'll flag it for you next time
Sep 13, 2026 2:04 AM
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danadoSep 13, 2026 2:04 AM
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Quote from sam19777 View quoted comment :
How can you have $930 off? Did you receive the promotion through text?
yes, from text
Sep 13, 2026 2:25 AM
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evvlauSep 13, 2026 2:25 AM
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36 months...really...who would sign up for this
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Quote from FabulousSeagull1244 View quoted comment :
It's "Up Too 36 months". Plans that had 24 month financing still have it, even with this promo!
You're right. Some accounts are still on the 24 month installment plan which makes this deal sweeter for the eligible grandfathered accounts.

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