I’ve been testing phones for nearly 18 years now, and through that span, phone carriers have consistently advertised free phones. Even now, as prices on some of the best phones continue to soar, carriers continue to entice shoppers with free phone deals.
They say nothing’s free in life, so why would you think it’s any different with phones? I know the feeling of being drawn to a deal that lands you an iPhone 17 Pro Max for free, but when you write about different phone deals for a living, I can tell you if it’s legit or not. Here’s what you need to know about free phone deals.
