The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for December 2025: free devices, cheap plans, and end-of-year specials

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Verizon's incredible Black Friday deal on the iPhone 17 Pro Max is still available this week, although potentially for not that much longer! For the first time ever, you don't need to trade-in to get this device for free alongside a new unlimited line. On top of that, you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch. Previously, that's a promotion that's only been available on the cheaper 17-series devices. Even better still, this deal is eligible on the higher-end Ultimate and mid-tier Plus plan, so you're not technically tied into the priciest option here if you don't want it.

Apple iPhone 17: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
And, that same Verizon deal is also available on the standard iPhone 17. On paper, this one might not seem quite as good value as the 17 Pro Max deal above, but it's worth noting that the free iPhone 17 is available on the entry-level Welcome Unlimited plan, which makes it a better option for the budget-conscious. You can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch here, although note you will have to pay extra for accessory cellular lines, and these lines don't get any bundle discounts on the Welcome plan. If you're looking to bundle, I would go the whole way and grab the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the higher-end plan.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a trade-in, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at T-Mobile
One of the best T-Mobile deals of the entire year for single-line users is this Black Friday holdover promo. You can currently get the excellent iPhone 17 Pro for free with a trade-in and new unlimited line at the carrier, alongside the option to bundle in a free iPad and Apple Watch. You rarely see freebies like these at T-Mobile (unlike other carriers), but note that you do need to take out cellular lines on those accessories. Even if they're free upfront, you're still paying extra per month on your plan here, so consider the total costs carefully.

Apple iPhone 17: four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
Here's another incredible seasonal special from T-Mobile; one that's particularly good for families. Right now, you can get four iPhone 17 for free on an unlimited data plan without the usual trade-in criteria. By itself, that doesn't sound ground-breaking, but the real magic here is in the details. Plan eligibility for this deal includes the carrier's entry-level 'Essentials' plan, which comes out at just $100 per month for four lines. Yep, that means you can get four free iPhone 17 on four lines that average out at just $25/mo each.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $1,1100 off with a trade, plus iPad and Apple Watch for $0.99 at AT&T
This is my favorite deal at AT&T this week, although I don't think it's an end-of-year special technically. You can trade-in a wide range of devices today to get a massive trade-in rebate of up to $1,100 off one of the latest iPhone 17 devices. That's enough to get the iPhone 17 Pro for free right now and you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch for just $0.99 per month each. As always, you will need cellular lines and an unlimited data plan to be eligible for all the freebies though!

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: £552 off with a trade-in and plan at Three
Three is offering an impressive discount for its introductory iPhone 17 deals this week. Combine your preorder with a trade-in and new plan at the carrier and you can get an impressive £552 discount. That means getting a Pro on an unlimited data plan from just £50 per month with a reasonable £40 upfront cost.

Apple iPhone 17 series: £552 off with a trade-in and plan at Vodafone
Vodafone is also offering exceptional discounts of up to £552 across the iPhone 17 range when you trade-in an old phone alongside a new contract. That can bag you an iPhone 17 for as little as £26.57 per month with just £40 to pay upfront. Also available is the network's 'Vodafone Xchange' - a program that lets you upgrade your device every year free of charge when you sign-up for a 24-month plan.