[Fezzik]

In the last decade I have never paid more than $0.00 for an iPhone. Just wait for mobile carriers to offer free phones. I switched from T-Mobile to Verizon 2 weeks ago and got a 128gig iPhone 13 mini for free. I actually wanted the SE because I like the home button but it was $400 some bucks. Carriers are constantly having promos like that when they have excess stock, the promos are just not always advertised.

[Dracophoenix]

Did you have to sign a 12-24 month contract with early termination clause?

[hnburnsy]

Try paying cash for your phone and get a data plan from mint mobile or Google fi for $15-17 per month. you will save money.