The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for January 2026: the biggest discounts, cheapest plans, and more

Apple iPhone 17: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Verizon's best iPhone 17 deal this week is a holdover from the carrier's excellent end-of-year sales. Right now, no trade-ins are needed at all to get a device for free alongside any of the carrier's unlimited plans - including the budget-friendly Welcome Unlimited plan. That's a plan that costs just $25/mo per line when you have four lines bundled together. As a bonus, you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch now as gifts, but note that you will need to pay for additional accessory cellular lines to claim them.

Apple iPhone 17: four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
Another incredible seasonal iPhone 17 deal that you'll want to take advantage of before it's too late. T-Mobile is currently offering four free iPhone 17 on an unlimited data plan without the usual trade-in criteria. By itself, that doesn't sound ground-breaking, but the real magic here is in the details. Plan eligibility for this deal includes the carrier's entry-level 'Essentials' plan, which comes out at just $100 per month for four lines. Yep, that means you can get four free iPhone 17 on four lines that average out at just $25/mo each.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a trade-in and unlimited plan at T-Mobile
There's also great iPhone 17 deals at T-Mobile on higher-end devices this week. Take this promotion on the iPhone 17 Pro, for example, that gets you a free device when you trade-in on a new unlimited line. In comparison to the iPhone 17 deal above, this particular deal is particularly good if you just want a big discount on a single line.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $1,1100 off with a trade, plus iPad and Apple Watch for $0.99 at AT&T
This is my favorite deal at AT&T this week, although I don't think it's an end-of-year special technically. You can trade-in a wide range of devices today to get a massive trade-in rebate of up to $1,100 off one of the latest iPhone 17 devices. That's enough to get the iPhone 17 Pro for free right now and you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch for just $0.99 per month each. As always, you will need cellular lines and an unlimited data plan to be eligible for all the freebies though!

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $830 off with a plan at Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile's impressive Infinite Access for iPhone deal is back again for the iPhone 17 series, offering an impressive discount that's not tied to the usual trade-in criteria. Right now, you can get $830 off when you bundle-in any of the four new devices alongside the carrier's $65/mo unlimited plan. If that doesn't appeal, then Boost also has a fantastic deal that gets you a full year of unlimited plan service when you buy a device upfront.

Apple iPhone 17 series: $150 rebate with plan at Red Pocket
If you're thinking about pairing up your device with a relatively cheap plan, then the prepaid carrier Red Pocket has a superb preorder deal on the iPhone 17 series today. All devices are available with a $150 rebate if you bundle one up with the carriers' Plus, Premium, or Elite plans. You can also trade-in for an additional discount, but it might not cover the entire cost of the plan.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $700 off with a trade-in at Apple
Apple's opening iPhone 17 deal is, well, it's typically Apple. You're going to be able to get up to $700 off here with an eligible trade-in rebate – a maximum discount that lags behind the other major carriers right now in terms of value. Of course, buying an iPhone directly from Apple means you can get an unlocked device, which is extremely handy if you want to avoid long-term unlimited plans.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $830 off with a trade-in and plan at Xfinity Mobile
Xfinity Mobile's current trade-in rebate of up to $830 off is a match for any of the big carriers when it comes to value today. As with other retailers, you will need an unlimited data plan here to be eligible for a discount, but the saving is enough to cover the entire cost of the iPhone 17 Pro. If you're an existing Xfinity internet customer, then this could be a particularly strong option right now.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to £670 off with a trade-in at Apple
Apple's trade-in rebate of up to £670 will be one of the better discounts out there for our UK readers this week, and definitely the best option for a cheap unlocked device. Of course, the rebate rates fall off pretty quickly unless you're handing over the shiniest of iPhones, but this is still a good option - especially if you're pairing up your device with a SIM-only contract.

Apple iPhone 17 series: £552 off with a trade-in and plan at Three
Three is offering an impressive discount for its introductory iPhone 17 deals this week. Combine your preorder with a trade-in and new plan at the carrier and you can get an impressive £552 discount. That means getting a Pro on an unlimited data plan from just £50 per month with a reasonable £40 upfront cost.

Apple iPhone 17 series: £552 off with a trade-in and plan at Vodafone
Vodafone is also offering exceptional discounts of up to £552 across the iPhone 17 range when you trade-in an old phone alongside a new contract. That can bag you an iPhone 17 for as little as £26.57 per month with just £40 to pay upfront. Also available is the network's 'Vodafone Xchange' - a program that lets you upgrade your device every year free of charge when you sign-up for a 24-month plan.