The best early Black Friday iPhone deals: here's how to get a free iPhone 17, iPad, or a super cheap plan

If you've been eying up a potential upgrade, then this week's early Black Friday iPhone deals could tempt you into one of the latest models. Verizon and T-Mobile have already launched massive sales with some of the best deals all year on the iPhone 17 series.

You can see all of this week's best early Black Friday iPhone deals just down below alongside some buying advice for our readers.

Highlights include massive discounts of up to $1,100 on the iPhone 17 series, free iPads and Apple Watches, and some great bonuses for switching carriers. Interestingly, most of the best deals this week don't require the usual trade-in criteria, so they're a little more accessible than normal.

With that said, most of the big price cuts here do require a pricey unlimited plan. If you're looking for alternatives, then scroll down to see some cheaper Black Friday iPhone deals, as well as my recommendations for plan-only deals, in case you want to port over an unlocked device.

While you're here, check out our main Black Friday page for more recommendations from our team of experts. Also check out our Black Friday deals hub for a roundup of today's best sales from Amazon, Best Buy, and other key retailers.

Today's best Black Friday deals - quick links

• AT&T: $1,100 off w/ trade-in, plus $200 off plan
• Best Buy: up to $1,000 off iPhone 17, Galaxy, Pixel
• Mint Mobile: $800 off Pixel 10 and cheap plans
• Samsung: up to $1,000 off unlocked Galaxy phones
• T-Mobile: free iPhone 17 Pro w/ switch, and more
• Verizon: free iPhone 17, iPad, and Watch w/ plan
• Visible Wireless: unlimited data from $19/mo

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Black Friday iPhone deals: buying advice

What models does TechRadar recommend?

Are expensive unlimited plans worth it?

This is a massive subject unto itself, and annoyingly, the answer depends on what you're looking for. If you're well covered, looking for the quickest download speeds possible, and can make use of the various extras and perks, then the pricier plans are arguably worth it - especially if you're getting a free iPhone upgrade.

I'd say the big carrier plans at Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are particularly good if you're looking for multiple lines, as they all offer significant discounts for multi-line plans. If you're just looking for a single line on a budget, however, then going for a prepaid carrier might be a stronger option.

For example, you could trade in an old device for a discount of up to $670 on an unlocked iPhone 17 at Apple, then port that over to a cheaper carrier. There are a few excellent options on the market right now, thanks to today's Black Friday deals, which I've included just below.

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