Verizon’s Black Friday Apple deal bundle has arrived, and it’s a good one: New and existing customers who switch or add a line on Verizon’s Simplicity plan can <a href="https://cc.zdnet.com/v1/otc/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=02KpFfFFKWtkJ0u9o4YAJl5&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verizon.com%2Fsmartphones%2Fapple-iphone-18-pro%2F&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zdnet.com%2Fhome-and-office%2Fverizon-iphone-18-pro-apple-watch-airpods-black-friday-deal%2F” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>get the new iPhone 18 Pro for free with no trade-in needed, along with a free Apple Watch SE 3 (with a new watch line) and a pair of AirPods 5.
The Simplicity Pro plan, which starts at $50 per month, also lets you upgrade to the latest iPhone every year and gives you more travel benefits, such as using your unlimited talk, text, and data in 210+ countries.
iPhone 18 Pro + Apple Watch SE 3 + AirPods 5 on Verizon
As is always the case with these carrier deals, there are caveats: You’ll need to purchase your phone on a Simplicity Plan with Simplicity Pro, on a 36-month device payment plan. The $1,200 that covers the cost of the phone will be paid out
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For the Apple Watch, you’ll only pay for the watch service line — you’ll see a $8.33 per month credit, paid over 36 months, for the watch itself, though tax may be charged based on delivery or store location.
To get the AirPods, you’ll first need to sign up for a Watch service plan (at least $7.50 per month with Auto Pay for 36 months, plus taxes and fees). Again, the $300 promo credit to cover the cost of the watch will be paid out as bill credits.
Reviews: iPhone 18 Pro | Apple Watch SE 3 | AirPods 5
Once you set up the watch, you’ll get a confirmation email and a tile within your My Verizon app within 48 hours. Tap the tile to confirm your address, and the free AirPods 5 will ship to you. If you cancel your watch service line within 365 days, Verizon can charge you the $130 value of the AirPods.
If you join the Verizon Loyalty program (it’s free), you get to skip the $40 device activation and upgrade fees.
If you’ve been considering upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro and are interested in a new Apple Watch and AirPods, this is a great deal to consider.
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