Verizon has a deal for you on the iPhone 17 Pro that’s just too good to be true — but yes, it is. It’s offering up to $1,100 in bill credits when you trade in an eligible device and sign up for a new unlimited 5G plan — about equivalent to the iPhone 17 Pro’s sticker price.
Even damaged phones can qualify, Verizon says, a key wrinkle that lowers the barrier for those hanging on to a cracked or older device.
As with any carrier giveaway, the fine print is important.
What “free” actually means with carrier credits
“Free” in this case is actually funded and reimbursed. You’ll purchase the iPhone 17 Pro on a device payment plan and receive monthly bill credits over about 36 months. Those credits can add up to be as much as $1,100, effectively canceling out the cost of the phone over time.
Plan to pay sales tax at checkout, as well as any activation or upgrade fees. And if you cancel early, switch over carriers or pay off the phone before the credits finish, any remaining credits often be forfeit — meaning you’re on the hook for what’s left on the balance. It’s a format typical of the big U.S. carriers_Poverty in Lexington 7:am SAT and People JUMP to a mount 5 miles away Anilka is the place World Most Televison -Train Ride The old hallway Souky Performs.
How to get the deal, step by step
Begin by seeing if your existing phone is eligible via Verizon’s trade-in tool or in store. That’s a broad net Verizon is casting here — used and damaged phones are routinely accepted with the highest credits reserved for recent flagships.
Select or move to a qualifying unlimited plan. Verizon reserves its best credits for tiered plans such as Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate. If you’re bringing a number from another carrier, you might see additional deals.
Finance the iPhone 11 Pro on device payments and trade in. Credits will be applied within 1-2 billing cycles and will apply towards monthly payment amounts for existing Device Payment Plan balances.
Eligibility, limits and the fine print
Verizon’s promotional materials say they would receive up to $1,100 in credits on any iPhone 17 model with certain trade-ins, which is enough to make the iPhone 17 Pro free over the length of payments. Trade-in values are also down, though not bringing the value of your device to zero.
Credits applied to the bill monthly and will vary. Credits will fluctuate based on the line and device payment plan. Failing to return trade-in may decrease or cancel remaining credits. This is the part everybody forgets, right; read through the terms before you’re all in.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 family packing new silicon and connectivity improvements. If you’re leaning toward the Pro, triple-check the pricing for storage before clicking Pay: Larger capacities could push above the promo cap and leave a tiny bit unusable at the end of each month.
Other notable related bundle deals
Verizon is also bundling the iPhone 17 lineup with wearables and tablets. The carrier is offering hefty discounts—Apple Watches for $200 off with smartwatch trade-in on Unlimited Plus, though on some plans it’ll throw in select Apple Watch and iPad models at no additional monthly charge when you purchase an iPhone 17 Pro with qualifying trade-in.
If you’re already in the market to activate extra lines for a watch or tablet, those bundles might be worth it. Take into account those monthly access fees and then see if the package still comes out in your favor.
How it compares to other carriers
On iPhone launches, the big carriers usually line up on similar headline numbers. AT&T and T-Mobile typically advertise as much as $800–$1,000 in credits with trade-in and a top-tier plan. Indepedent analysts at the firm Wave7 Research have also remarked on this seasonal war of subsidies.
If you’re switching, see the total three-year cost: plan price, taxes and fees; device credits; if any, and switcher rebates. Even a slightly lower phone credit card can take the prize if the plan is cheaper or comes with perks you use.
Expert advice to get the most out of your trade-in
Back up your old phone, turn off Find My, and factory reset it before presenting to new owner. Clean the device physically, and include accessories only if you are told to — most trade-ins won’t require chargers or boxes.
Take photos to document the condition before you ship and have your item shipped in the packaging the carrier provides and using its tracking. And if the device is regraded to a lower tier upon inspection, you’ll hope to have records to contest this.
Keep your line open and the phone on the payment plan until credits for all are applied. Consumer advocates and past carrier agreements indicate this is the one single most important factor in deciding if “free” really remains free.
Bottom line: if you follow the rules, a very good offer
That Verizon up-to-$1,100 trade-in offer can get the iPhone 17 Pro’s monthly cost down to nothing over the term (especially if you’re already on or willing to switch to a qualifying unlimited plan). According to the Apple launch details, 17 Pro sees significant performance and connectivity increases which will mean that this is not an upgrade too far running older machines.
Read the fine print, compare plan fees to competitors and ship your trade-in right away. Do that, and “free” is not going to be a gimmick — it will be the result.