Want an iPhone 17e? Here's why the initial preorders phase is crucial for maximizing value

Apple iPhone 17e: free with a new line on any unlimited plan at Verizon
Verizon's opening deal on the new iPhone 17e is fantastic if you're looking for an Apple device on a budget. Unlike other new iPhones, you don't actually need to trade-in to get the iPhone 17e for free on a new unlimited data line. According to the criteria, this deal is eligible on all of the carrier's myPlan unlimited plans, too. That includes the Welcome Unlimited tier - a plan that costs just $55/mo for a single line.

Apple iPhone 17e: free with a switch or trade-in at T-Mobile
T-Mobile's opening iPhone 17e deals offer plenty of options for new and existing customers alike today. Firstly, switchers can get a free iPhone 17e if they add an unlimited line at the carrier. Existing customers can trade in for a discount of up to $830 - which is the usual rebate you'll find across all iPhone 17 devices right now. Perhaps the best deal, however, is the 'Four iPhone 17 on Us' promotion, which lets you bundle four devices on the entry-level Essentials unlimited for just $25/mo per line.

Apple iPhone 17e: $16.67 $5.99/mo with an unlimited plan at AT&T
AT&T's opening deal on the new iPhone 17e is one of the better 'budget' options at the carrier right now. Discounts without the associated trade-in criteria are rare at the carrier, but right now you can get the device for just $6/mo with a new unlimited data line. If you're going to trade, I'd still recommend the standard iPhone 17, but this is a strong option for those without a decent phone ready to hand over.

Apple iPhone 17e: get up to $685 off with a trade-in at Apple
Looking for an unlocked device? Apple's your only option today, but the official retailer does have a pretty good deal. Available right now is a trade-in rebate of up to $685 off - a discount that you can technically use to cover the entire cost of the device. Of course, you'll need to be handing over a pretty valuable device to reach that full rebate amount, so mileage may vary here. Still, there's potential for a seriously cheap iPhone here.

Apple iPhone 17e: get up to £585 off with a trade-in at Apple
Over in the UK, potential upgraders can get an excellent trade-in rebate of up to £585 at the official Apple Store this week. Annoyingly, this isn't quite enough to cover the entire cost of the device, but nonetheless, this is likely to be the best saving you'll find if you're looking for an unlocked device specifically. You will, however, need to hand over a pretty valuable device to hit the full rebate here.

Apple iPhone 17e: up to 250GB extra data per month at Mobile Phones Direct
Mobile Phones Direct is worth checking out today if you're looking for a decent contract deal. The retailer is currently throwing in a serious amount of extra data on various plans from O2 and Vodafone right now, alongside free gifts like a case of wine and a cafetiere!

Apple iPhone 17e: up to £130 off with a trade-in, plus free AirPods 4 at Mobiles.co.uk
Thinking about pairing up your iPhone 17e with a cheap plan? One of the best options is definitely Mobiles.co.uk today. The retailer currently has super-cheap ID Mobile plans from just £15.99 per month - and, you can also trade-in for an additional discount of up to £130 off. Note that there's a free pair of AirPods 4 up for grabs with certain tariffs at Mobiles.co.uk at the moment, but not on every plan.