T-Mobile's Black Friday iPhone 17 deal gets you four devices for free, but I'd buy this one deal instead

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T-Mobile's Black Friday iPhone deals are already live this week, so there's no need to wait if you're thinking about that next big upgrade. Even better still, the latest iPhone 17 series are at the forefront of the carrier's seasonal offerings.

Right now, the big headline deal is on the standard iPhone 17, with a promotion that can get you four devices for free alongside the carrier's Essentials unlimited plan. No trade-ins are needed here, and the plan is T-Mobile's most affordable option, so it's possible to get four devices on a plan that costs just $100/mo for four lines.

T-Mobile Black Friday iPhone deals

Apple iPhone 17: four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
T-Mobile's Black Friday special on the iPhone 17 is exactly what I expected. 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 $1,000 off with a switch at T-Mobile
Looking for a higher-end device at T-Mobile? Here's another incredible promotion that you can get over Black Friday at the carrier. Right now, new customers don't even need a trade-in to get a massive discount of up to $1,000 off any of these devices. That's enough to cover the entire cost of the iPhone Air, and get the iPhone 17 Pro for just $99. Note that existing customers can still trade-in for a similar discount right now if they also want to get in on the action.

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Two excellent (but very different) deals

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If you have four lines ready to switch, then T-Mobile's Black Friday deal on the standard iPhone 17 is easily one of the best on the market right now. You're saving well over $2,000 in costs on the phones alone here. Obviously, it's pretty niche, though.

For most people, the $1,000 discount you can get on a single line with a number port-in is where it's going to be at over Black Friday. That's a discount that's still big enough to get the iPhone Air for free or the iPhone 17 Pro for just $99 over 24 months. You will need the pricier Experience Beyond plan to be eligible for this deal, but it's worth looking at if you're tempted to switch to the carrier's high-end plans.

While you're here, check out our main Black Friday page for more recommendations from our team of experts. Also check out our Black Friday deals hub for a roundup of today's best sales from Amazon, Best Buy, and other key retailers.