Verizon is practically giving away the iPhone 17 — here's how to get yours

(Image credit: Tom's Guide / John Velasco) Apple's September keynote is right around the corner. Traditionally, I'd tell consumers to wait until after the keynote to buy a new iPhone. However, rumor has it the ongoing RAM crisis may result in a pricier iPhone 18.That's why I'm a big fan of this iPhone 17 deal. Right now, you can get the iPhone 17 for free at Verizon. Plus, you'll get NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube for free. That's one of the best iPhone 17 deals I've seen.Quick Linksshop all Apple deals at VerizoniPhone 17: free w/ unlimitedThe iPhone 17 is the iPhone we recommend to most users because it offers the best value. For starters, it got the most upgrades when compared to the iPhone 16. The base iPhone 17 now comes with a larger, 120Hz display, faster 30W wired charging speeds, brighter screen, double the storage, and a slick selfie camera.In our iPhone 17 review, Apple's smartphone also reached 12 hours and 47 minutes, an improvement of 34 minutes over the iPhone 16. Although the Pro models offer more battery life and more processing power, the iPhone 17 is no slouch.We're also a fan of this deal because you get NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube for free. So while the iPhone 18 may sound exciting, all signs indicate it could get a serious price hike, which makes today's deal all that much better. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.