T-Mobile launches aggressive $1,000 credit on Apple iPhone Duo

The promotion requires users to switch carriers and port their existing number to T-Mobile. While the discount slashes the total cost, subscribers must cover the full sales tax upfront along with a $35 connection fee. The savings are structured across 36 monthly bill credits, meaning the full value is only realized if the customer maintains their service contract for the entire three-year duration. Any attempt to cancel or downgrade the plan prematurely triggers an immediate demand for the remaining hardware balance.

Despite the strict terms, the offer represents a significant financial incentive for those already considering a shift to T-Mobile’s premium unlimited service. Consumer interest in the device has proven intense; preorders opened at 8 a.m. ET on Friday and exhausted initial stock almost instantly. Even industry observers, including Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth, struggled to secure a unit during the brief initial availability window, underscoring the high demand for Apple’s new foldable hardware.