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T-Mobile is going all in on Apple’s iPhone 17, offering rich promos and leaning on its network muscle to capture consumer attention at the height of Apple season. The iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro are available now, giving customers access to the latest features and upgrades. Headlining the campaign is “iPhone 17 On Us,” which gives both new and existing customers a chance to snag Apple’s most advanced device with no trade-in required on select plans. For families, the offer sweetens into a “4 for $25” bundle — four unlimited lines plus four iPhone 17s for $100 per month.
Apple’s latest flagship arrives with a brilliant 6.3-inch Pro display, an aluminum unibody, the powerhouse A19 Pro chip and all-new 48MP rear cameras. The Pro Max version pushes to a 6.9-inch screen and boasts the longest battery life ever in an iPhone. T-Mobile’s marketing push underscores both value, promising savings up to 20% compared with “the other big guys,” in addition to and network superiority, with the company touting expanded bandwidth, more towers, and the integration of its T-Satellite service that allows customers to text, send photos, and share location in areas where traditional networks fall short.
That network edge is a critical part of T-Mobile’s pitch. According to Ookla Speedtest data, T-Mobile is now ranked as the best mobile network in the U.S., offering faster speeds and more reliable coverage than its competitors . The company has also made signing up online seamless while highlighting its Magenta Status rewards program, giving customers perks like device discounts, free upgrades, and priority support. The program is aimed at users who value flexibility, bundled streaming options, and consistent network reliability
With Apple commanding global attention each September, carriers know the iPhone launch is as much about customer retention as it is about new acquisitions. T-Mobile is sweetening the deal for switchers with its Family Freedom program, which offsets the expense of leaving another carrier and adds on top of its iPhone promotions. By pairing Apple’s most powerful iPhone yet with bold offers and a network that’s designed to reach farther, T-Mobile is betting that “It’s better over here” isn’t just a slogan, but the key to pulling switchers into its ecosystem.
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