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Are Carriers' 'Free' iPhone 18 Pro Deals Too Costly?
Original: Are You Overpaying for a "Free" iPhone 18 Pro?
Kiplinger is warning consumers that carrier promotions advertising a "free" iPhone 18 Pro often hide higher long-term costs, such as pricier service plans, long installment commitments, and trade-in requirements that can leave people paying more overall. The personal finance outlet urges shoppers to compare the total cost of ownership across carriers before assuming a zero-dollar phone price is genuinely a bargain.
Why now: Interest in whether heavily advertised free-phone carrier deals actually save consumers money.
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- Are You Overpaying for a "Free" iPhone 18 Pro? · Kiplinger
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