An alternate option if you can get approved is to get a credit card with 0% APR for 15-21 months and pay it off over that period (buy iPhone from Apple). A lot of cards will also have a sign up bonus from $200 - $500.. So you're saving that amount as well if you do get approved.
Why don't normal Apple Authorized Resellers offer upfront unlocked iPhone deals (like $100-200 off) like they do for iPads and Macs? iPhones should be treated just like that. Many people prefer unlocked iPhones.
Unfortunately, it’s an Apple thing not a Best Buy or other store thing for the newest iPhones if you go back to the last generation e.g. iPhone 15 there is deals on those for example at Best Buy where I work you can get a iPhone 15 $150 off for Black Friday
@@davidempire4874Apple unfortunately includes this rule with their contracts with any retailers who want to be able to sell the latest iPhone so that Apple can prevent resellers from buying tons of unlocked iPhones from retailers to go and sell online marked up to people in other countries as iPhones are much more expensive in most countries outside the US, for example in Peru it is almost double the cost to buy an iPhone from an apple authorized retailer than it is to buy the same device in the US.
@@davidempire4874 because of carriers. making it as difficult as possible to get an unlocked, current gen iPhone pushes consumers towards postpaid. it’s also why the non-Pro models have an arbitrary $30 activation fee tacked on.
Happy Thanksgiving Stetson! A very well explained, informative video! I actually have the $44 dollar US Mobile unlimited plan and really like it! Enjoy your Holiday! Especially if you will be with Family! Mark in Iowa.
@@StetsonDoggett You saved us so much on Black Friday that we were able to pick nicer iPhones. AND the Go5G Plus actually cost less than Go5G, which we discovered in your spreadsheet. So we got gobs of premium data too! We are so grateful to you. 💖
This guy is a walking gold mine. We saved so much that we were able to get new iPhones for everyone. Looks like T-mobile is the way to go if you want a premium amount of premium data.
How about cox offering free iphone 16 with no trade required and the monthly fee is only $45 a month. Now if you get two lines you pay $80 with 2 free iPhone 16 with no trade…. That seems the best than any carrier out there….the catch though unlimited data is 20gb
For the two line financing through Apple with the Apple Card and the T-Mobile option. Do you have to stay with T-Mobile or can you just place the phones on the service you already have?
Have you seen the new limited time visible deal? They are giving a free iPhone 13 if you purchase a year of visible+. Would like to see your thoughts on this and if there is any glaring stipulations.
So this round Apple is requiring activation on the big 3 carriers. I wasn’t a fan of this as I’ve specifically financed iPhones through Apple so I wasn’t required to be with a specific carrier. When I pressed Apple on this they told me I did need an account with the big 3 but only AT&T was carrier locked. Now I’m gonna get the phone and just try to activate it on us mobile. But if that doesn’t work I’ve gotta find a cheap burner account to activate it. Love your videos!
Apple sold unlocked iPhones in the past and offered 0 percent financing. Now , you have to pay for your iPhone upfront or buy a locked phone. Best Buy also doesn’t sell unlocked IPhone 16’s. I like having a choice of carriers.
I would 100% save up and get the iPhone 15 Pro. It will support Apple Intelligence, and it has better cameras and a 120Hz screen. Consider checking out Swappa.com for deals on gently used iPhones.
I bought the iPhone 16 pro max from boost mobile because of u😊 I decided to buy it full price in the 512gb using the 1yr free service. I ordered the 21st and I’m still waiting on delivery so I’m excited
An alternate option if you can get approved is to get a credit card with 0% APR for 15-21 months and pay it off over that period (buy iPhone from Apple). A lot of cards will also have a sign up bonus from $200 - $500.. So you're saving that amount as well if you do get approved.
I like the option to trade in my old iPhone to apple and get a new iPhone unlocked and then get us mobile for $25 dollars. I upgrade every 3-4 years
Four years cycle is the best option when your battery degrades significantly by year 3 and definitely year 4
Need someone like you in canada. I need these kinda explanation for Canadian carriers and plans
what is that swap data widget
Why don't normal Apple Authorized Resellers offer upfront unlocked iPhone deals (like $100-200 off) like they do for iPads and Macs? iPhones should be treated just like that. Many people prefer unlocked iPhones.
Unfortunately, it’s an Apple thing not a Best Buy or other store thing for the newest iPhones if you go back to the last generation e.g. iPhone 15 there is deals on those for example at Best Buy where I work you can get a iPhone 15 $150 off for Black Friday
@@avgeekguy Why do they have this limitation?
@@davidempire4874Apple unfortunately includes this rule with their contracts with any retailers who want to be able to sell the latest iPhone so that Apple can prevent resellers from buying tons of unlocked iPhones from retailers to go and sell online marked up to people in other countries as iPhones are much more expensive in most countries outside the US, for example in Peru it is almost double the cost to buy an iPhone from an apple authorized retailer than it is to buy the same device in the US.
@@davidempire4874 because of carriers. making it as difficult as possible to get an unlocked, current gen iPhone pushes consumers towards postpaid.
it’s also why the non-Pro models have an arbitrary $30 activation fee tacked on.
@@davidempire4874 They want to maintain the perception of iPhones being a "premium" product.
can you add your swap data shortcut so we can download it , thanks
Happy Thanksgiving Stetson! A very well explained, informative video! I actually have the $44 dollar US Mobile unlimited plan and really like it! Enjoy your Holiday! Especially if you will be with Family! Mark in Iowa.
Thanks, Mark! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, too!
Safe travels if you head back east! Mark.
@@StetsonDoggett You saved us so much on Black Friday that we were able to pick nicer iPhones. AND the Go5G Plus actually cost less than Go5G, which we discovered in your spreadsheet. So we got gobs of premium data too! We are so grateful to you. 💖
This guy is a walking gold mine. We saved so much that we were able to get new iPhones for everyone. Looks like T-mobile is the way to go if you want a premium amount of premium data.
What a great thanksgiving video for an $1000 Iphone 16 P Max
How about cox offering free iphone 16 with no trade required and the monthly fee is only $45 a month. Now if you get two lines you pay $80 with 2 free iPhone 16 with no trade…. That seems the best than any carrier out there….the catch though unlimited data is 20gb
You need a Cox home internet plan to sign up for a mobile plan with them too
Yes i do have home internet with them and if i get cox mobile they give you an additional discount of $15 off home internet
Unique and informative content. Subbed
Can I unlock the at&t carrier for global verision
For the two line financing through Apple with the Apple Card and the T-Mobile option. Do you have to stay with T-Mobile or can you just place the phones on the service you already have?
The iPhone arrives unlocked and you can use it on whichever carrier you prefer. No need to sign up for or stay with T-Mobile at all.
@ thank you!!
Have you seen the new limited time visible deal? They are giving a free iPhone 13 if you purchase a year of visible+. Would like to see your thoughts on this and if there is any glaring stipulations.
Everyone should watch these videos!!
Buy unlocked straight from apple Save you the most money in the long run.
Amen 🙏
So this round Apple is requiring activation on the big 3 carriers. I wasn’t a fan of this as I’ve specifically financed iPhones through Apple so I wasn’t required to be with a specific carrier. When I pressed Apple on this they told me I did need an account with the big 3 but only AT&T was carrier locked. Now I’m gonna get the phone and just try to activate it on us mobile. But if that doesn’t work I’ve gotta find a cheap burner account to activate it. Love your videos!
Maybe you should do android phone
How do i buy unlocked on apple site?? They dont even accept cause my credit is sorta mid... Any other sites to get a 15-16
You buy the “Connect with Any Carrier Later” model.
I'm confused. I have an 11 and I got Mint's unlimited for $360 for a year. Would love to upgrade the phone.
This is the position I don’t want wanna be in that’s why I up grade!!
Think version unlocks phone automatically after 3 months. All phone on my account have been unlocked and still doing payments because of the credits
No discussion of “Black Friday” specials?
Your videos are good, but this title is misleading
How would you title it?
@@StetsonDoggett yes Stetson I’m pretty sure it said iPhone 15 earlier on the thumbnail
@@StetsonDoggett happy Thanksgiving, Stetson!!
Apple sold unlocked iPhones in the past and offered 0 percent financing. Now , you have to pay for your iPhone upfront or buy a locked phone. Best Buy also doesn’t sell unlocked IPhone 16’s. I like having a choice of carriers.
Iphone 16 pro max at $15 per month with cox
Can someone help me which i should buy iphone 15 or 15 pro (have the money for 15 need to wait for pro)
I would 100% save up and get the iPhone 15 Pro. It will support Apple Intelligence, and it has better cameras and a 120Hz screen. Consider checking out Swappa.com for deals on gently used iPhones.
Just bought Amazon refurbished iPhone 12 Pro Max 256gb for $354 sounds better than $1000
Ain't that $99 at Metro🤔
@@robbierobinson2883it’s not unlocked though
Great video thanks
I liked your videos and thank you for all the information and support
Me watching this vid on my 16 pro max 👁️👄👁️
I bought the iPhone 16 pro max from boost mobile because of u😊 I decided to buy it full price in the 512gb using the 1yr free service. I ordered the 21st and I’m still waiting on delivery so I’m excited
I think $1000 off is a scam 😂 for the catches you mentioned
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Kazi in the house!
@@StetsonDoggettyeeeeaahhh, Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Boost offered pro max for 5 bucks a month no trade in
So $25 for service and $5 for phone, $30 mo?