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Get an iPhone 17 or Galaxy S26 for free at T-Mobile — here's how

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Today's smartphones are more expensive than ever. Fortunately, there are plenty of cell phone deals readily available to help lower the cost of our favorite phones.

For example, right now you can get an Apple iPhone 17 for free with select data plans at T-Mobile. Alternatively, you can get a Samsung Galaxy S26 for free with trade-in and an eligible data plan. That saves you $799 and $899, respectively.

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iPhone 17: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile

iPhone 17: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
Get the iPhone 17 for free with select qualifying unlimited data plans. The base iPhone 17 includes a multitude of upgrades like a larger and brighter 6.3-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. You also get an A19 processor, upgraded 256GB of storage, 48MP main camera, and a new 48MP ultrawide camera. There's also a new Center Stage 18MP front camera. Finally, battery life is improved and there's now 25W Qi 2.2 charging support. In our iPhone 17 review, we said it offers one of the best bang-for-the-buck deals in recent memory. 

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Galaxy S26: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Galaxy S26: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Galaxy S26 features a 6.3-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 50MP wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto lens and a 12MP front camera. In our Samsung Galaxy S26 review, we said it offers a well-rounded package, especially when you can find it on sale.

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What makes these deals at T-Mobile better than deals at competing carriers is that T-Mobile gives you various ways to get the phones for free. For example, the iPhone 17 is free with an Experience Beyond or Better Value data plan. Or you can get it free with trade-in on the Experience Beyond plan.

Similarly, you can get the Galaxy S26 for free with trade-in and the Experience or Better Value plan. Or you'll get it free with a new line on the same plans (no trade-in required).

The Editor's Choice iPhone 17 needs no introduction. In our iPhone 17 review we said it's the iPhone most users should get. The base iPhone now comes with a larger, 120Hz display, faster 30W wired charging speeds, brighter screen, double the storage, and a slick selfie camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S26 is one of the top Android phones you can buy. In our Galaxy S26 review, we noted how the software plays a substantial role in its value. For example, new Agentic AI features like Now Nudge show how proactive the AI is when recommending actions based on what you're doing with the phone.

Soon after launch, Samsung released an update featuring one of the most ambitious AI tools we've encountered: Gemini’s new task automation. It improves upon the Cross App Actions feature of the previous Galaxy S25 by extending it to third-party apps.

To get either of these phones for free is an epic deal. Just remember, the offer is valid with select unlimited plans only.

Louis Ramirez
Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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