iPhone 17e preorders — here's how you can get Apple's budget phone for free

Apple's budget iPhone just got a makeover. Albeit, a small one. iPhone 17e preorders are now live with the phone slated to release on March 11. Although it retains the same $599 price as its predecessor, I've found the best iPhone 17e preorder deals so you can get Apple's phone for next to nothing.

For example, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e for free when you switch from Metro to T-Mobile. Or you can get it for free with trade-in and an eligible unlimited data plan. Likewise, Verizon is offering the iPhone 17e for free when you open a new line with an eligible data plan.

Below I've rounded up all of the best iPhone 17e preorder deals you can get ahead of its release. If you're on the fence or curious what the differences are in Apple's new phone, check out our guide to the iPhone 17e vs iPhone 16e comparison.

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• T-Mobile: free w/ new line + unlimited
• Verizon: free w/ new line + unlimited
• AT&T: $5/month w/ unlimited
• Xfinity Mobile: free w/ unlimited + trade-in
• Best Buy: up to $600 off w/ activation + trade-in
• Apple: up to $685 off w/ trade-in

iPhone 17e preorder deals

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iPhone 17e preorder: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering the 17e for free. You can get the phone for free when switch from Metro to T-Mobile. Alternatively, you can get it for free with trade-in and select unlimited data plans.

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iPhone 17e preorder: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
Get Apple's budget iPhone for free at Verizon. You'll need to open a new line of service to get this deal. Otherwise, no trade-in is required and the promo is available on select unlimited data plans.

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iPhone 17e preorder: $5/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
AT&T's official iPhone 17e preorders are here. The carrier is offering Apple's new phone for just $5.99/month with any unlimited plan. (No trade-in is required).

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iPhone 17e preorder: free w/ unlimited + trade-in @ Xfinity Mobile
New Xfinity Mobile customers can get the iPhone 17e for free with trade-in. Existing customers can get up to $400 off with trade-in and an unlimited plan.

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iPhone 17e preorder: up to $600 off w/ trade-in + activation @ Best Buy
You can save up to $600 off your iPhone 17e preorder at Best Buy. You'll need to trade-in an older device and activate your new phone upon purchase to get this deal.

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Apple iPhone 17e: at Apple

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iPhone 17e preorder: up to $685 off w/ trade-in @ Apple
Priced at $599, the iPhone 17e is Apple's new budget iPhone. It includes a larger 6.1-inch OLED display w/ 60Hz refresh rate, A19 CPU, 256GB of storage, 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front camera. Additionally, the iPhone 17e supports Apple Intelligence. Trade in your old iPhone, and you can get up to $685 off.

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iPhone 17e: Availability

iPhone 17e preorders are now live across various retailers and carriers. The phone will be released on March 11. Some of the best preorder deals are offering the phone for free, although you'll need to open a new line with eligible unlimited data plans.

iPhone 17e: Specs

Pricing for the iPhone 17e starts at $599, which is the same starting price we saw for the iPhone 16e. However, the iPhone 17e now comes with Apple's A19 chipset and 256GB of storage, which is double the storage of its predecessor.

Other notable differences are the Ceramic 2 Shield 2 display and support for MagSafe charging. Ceramic Shield 2 promises 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation along with reduced glare. There's also a third, soft pink color option if you're tired of black or white finishes.

Keep it locked to Tom's Guide as we put the iPhone 17e through our full selection of tests to see if this phone wins a spot in our best cheap phones guide.