The clock struck 12 and the scramble to preorder iPhone 7 devices began today! Well, actually, the clock struck 12:01 am, but close enough, right? Impatient consumers were officially able to preorder the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus on Friday, September 9 at 12:01 a.m Pacific time.
You can preorder iPhone 7 devices quickly and easily from your current carrier, or make the switch to a new carrier. Instead of plunking down big bucks right up front, most cell carriers also offer installment plans, which allow you to make monthly payments on your new phone until it’s paid off. Depending on the carrier you choose, you might also be able to trade in your old device to lower your overall cost.
So, what does each of the four major carriers have to offer this year? Let’s take a look…
Verizon Wireless
If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer, or want to be, head over to VerizonWireless.com to preorder a new iPhone. New and existing customers can preorder an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus and take advantage of easy monthly payments.
- 32GB — $27.08 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $31.24 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 256GB — $35.41 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 32GB — $32.08 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $36.24 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 256GB — $40.41 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
Trade in an old device, and get an even better deal on your iPhone 7 preorder. Just tell them about the device you’re planning to trade in to find out how much it’s worth. Trade in older select iPhone models, and you could even get a free iPhone 7! You will have to shell out the $649.99 for the phone up front, but will receive a $650.00 credit over the course of 24 months. Credits will start being applied 2 – 3 billing cycles into your contract and end when the balance is paid or the line is cancelled.
Sprint
Sprint customers can also take advantage of monthly payments when they preorder iPhone 7 devices. However, unlike Verizon’s $0.00 down deal, you may need to shell out a down payment, depending on which model you choose. But, the monthly payments for your new device will be lower than Verizon’s. Plus, get a free memory upgrade when you preorder a 256GB model for the same final cost as the 128GB model.
- 32GB — $27.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $27.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $100.00 down
- 256GB — $22.92 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $200.00 down
- 32GB — $32.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $32.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $100.00 down
- 256GB — $32.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $200.00 down
Sprint’s iPhone Forever plan is a great option for die hard iPhone fans. This special upgrade program allows you to get a new iPhone every year. You technically aren’t buying the devices, but leasing them. Once you’ve made enough payments on the device, you can upgrade to the newest iPhone available. If you’re looking for a new 256GB iPhone 7 with $0.00 down on Sprint, this is a great option.
Qualified customers can also get a free iPhone 7 (32GB) with an eligible trade-in. You’ll have to pay for the device up front, then receive a $27.09 monthly service credit for 24 months. This offer is available with a new line activation or eligible upgrade.
AT&T
AT&T offers even lower monthly payments when you preorder the iPhone 7 by extending the installment plan to 30 months with the AT&T Next plan. The AT&T Next plan allows you to upgrade every two years after 80% of the retail price of the device is paid. Like Verizon wireless, qualifying customers will have to pay nothing down with their iPhone 7 preorder.
- 32GB — $21.67 per month for 30 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $25.00 per month for 30 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 256GB — $28.34 per month for 30 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 32GB — $25.67 per month for 30 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $29.00 per month for 30 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 256GB — $32.34 per month for 30 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
AT&T also offers the AT&T Next Every Year Plan, which allows you to upgrade every year when 50% of the retail price is paid. This means slightly higher monthly payments, but you get a brand new device every year.
iPhone 7 (AT&T Next Every Year Plan)
- 32GB — $27.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $31.25 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 256GB — $35.42 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
iPhone 7 Plus (AT&T Next Every Year Plan)
- 32GB — $32.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $36.25 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 256GB — $40.42 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
AT&T customers can also bundle an iPad Mini 2 with their iPhone preorder and get a pretty great deal. At select locations, while supplies last, get any iPhone on AT&T Next and get a 16GB iPad Mini 2 for only $49.99 or a 32GB iPad Mini 2 for only $99.99. This deal requires a 2-year service agreement with service on both devices.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile boasts America’s fastest 4G LTE network, and they’re also offering some nice options for anyone looking to preorder iPhone 7 devices. Like the other three major carriers, T-Mobile has monthly installment plans for iPhone 7 phones with $0.00 down, but iPhones with larger storage capacity will require a down payment.
- 32GB — $27.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $27.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $99.99 down
- 256GB — $27.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $199.99 down
- 32GB — $32.09 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $0.00 down
- 128GB — $30.00 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $149.99 down
- 256GB — $30.00 per month for 24 months @ 0% APR; $249.99 down
If you have an iPhone 6, you could even get a free iPhone 7. To get this deal, preorder an iPhone 7 on an Equipment Installment Plan (EIP). Once you start making your monthly payments, you will receive bill credits for 24 months until the device has been paid off. Or, get an iPhone 7 Plus for only $120 with an Equipment Installment Plan.
