# US carrier promotions for iPhone 18 launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-carrier-promotions-for-iphone-18-launch
> Updated: 2026-09-11T02:56:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Following Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ event on September 9, which introduced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone 18 Duo, major US carriers have begun announcing promotional offers for the new smartphone lineup.

T-Mobile has teased an ‘iPhone 18 Pro On Us’ promotion. To qualify, customers must switch carriers or trade in an eligible device while enrolling in the ‘Experience Beyond’ plan. The discount is provided through bill credits over a 36-month period.

Verizon has also unveiled several offers, including its ‘Simplicity Pro’ plan, which enables annual upgrades if customers return their current devices in good condition. Verizon is providing trade-in credits of up to $1,200 for certain users and offering bundles that include the Apple Watch Series 12 and iPad. Preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are scheduled to begin on September 12.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Verizon unveils iPhone 18 Pro offers and annual upgrade plans

Verizon has unveiled new promotional offers for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, including annual upgrade plans via Simplicity Pro and trade-in discounts of up to $1,200.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/verizon-unveils-iphone-18-pro-offers-and-annual-upgrade-plans

### 2026-09-10: T-Mobile teases iPhone 18 Pro promotion ahead of preorders

T-Mobile is teasing an ‘iPhone 18 Pro On Us’ promotion, requiring customers to join the Experience Beyond plan and trade in a device or switch carriers to receive bill credits over 36 months.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/t-mobile-teases-iphone-18-pro-promotion-ahead-of-preorders

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