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Best iPhone Deals for May 2026

Cellular carriers in the United States regularly provide discounts and offers on numerous models of Apple's iPhone. As of 2026, that means you can find solid bargains on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17e, iPhone Air, iPhone 16, and many more at AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

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Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025 and we're tracking new offers on these smartphones below. All major carriers have various discounts, offers, and savings on the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max, so be sure to look for more details in each carrier's section.

The newest iPhone is the iPhone 17e, which debuted in March 2026 with the A19 chip, Face ID, USb-C, a single-lens rear camera, and MagSafe. This is Apple's cheapest iPhone right now, coming in at $200 cheaper than the entry-level iPhone 17.

Carrier deals do have some downsides, in regards to how many stipulations come with obtaining the discounts. But if you're looking to sign up for a new contract, switch carriers, or buy multiple iPhones at once, you can likely find a few solid bargains at these companies.

In this guide, we'll break down offers by carriers, and also include a few sales related to refurbished devices. In regards to these sales, the best refurbished discounts are typically on older iPhone models, but you can still occasionally find refurbished sales on current-generation models as well.

AT&T

Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $830 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in.

If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second.

Verizon

New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan.

In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans.

For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans.

Visible

Visible offers unlimited talk, text, and data for $19/month on the Visible plan or $29/month on the Visible+ plan (prices include $6 discount with current promo code SWITCH26). The Visible+ plan includes everything in the base plan plus smartwatch service, plus a few upgrades to mobile hotspot and international roaming features.

For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout.

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