From Kiplinger · · 1m 40s
iPhone 18 Pro Free Plan Costs More
Free iPhone 18 Pro deals require 3-year contracts, costing hundreds more than buying outright.
In brief
Free iPhone 18 Pro deals require 3-year contracts, costing hundreds more than buying outright. Major carriers offer iPhone 18 Pro for free but require 3-year plans that cost more than purchasing the phone outright. Originally reported by Kiplinger.
iPhone 18 Pro upgrade features
The iPhone 18 Pro offers 24 hours of battery life and variable aperture camera controls for creative photography.
Free phone with strings attached
Major carriers offer iPhone 18 Pro for free but require eligible plans and 36-month commitments for promotional credits.
T-Mobile's free plan details
T-Mobile offers iPhone 18 Pro for free with Experience Beyond 2.0 plan at $100 for one line or $170 for two lines.
Senior discounts for T-Mobile
T-Mobile's senior plans lower costs to $85 for one line or $130 for two lines for 55+ customers.
Verizon and AT&T deals
Verizon offers iPhone 18 Pro for $80 monthly while AT&T provides the best deal at $50 monthly for iPhone 18 Pro.
3-year cost comparison
T-Mobile's 3-year cost with iPhone 18 Pro is $3,000 for one line or $6,120 for two lines.
Buying outright saves money
Purchasing iPhone 18 Pro outright costs $1,199 and allows choosing any cell service without long-term commitments.
Mint Mobile alternative
Mint Mobile offers bare-bones plans starting at $15 per month for unlimited texting and calling.
Trade-in credits
Carriers provide monthly credits for trade-ins but require 24-36 month contracts before credits can be used.
What to do next
Buying iPhone 18 Pro outright avoids expensive contracts and saves hundreds over three years compared to carrier deals.
In short
Major carriers offer iPhone 18 Pro for free but require 3-year plans that cost more than purchasing the phone outright.
