Want the New iPhone 16E? Join Visible+ To Get One for Free
The awaited iPhone 16E is finally here. Pre-orders started last week, but the phone officially released today, February 28. Apple claims this is an affordable iPhone option. However, even though it's less than other models, it's by no means affordable. It starts at $599 for the base model with 125GB of storage. Thankfully, despite its recent debut, there are many iPhone 16E deals you can take advantage of. One of them even gets you the phone for free.
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If you're looking to join or switch to a new phone plan, Visible by Verizon has a deal you can't pass up. New customers can enjoy the iPhone 16E for free (yes, free) when they sign up for the Visible+ plan. Visible will offer a bill credit every month for 24 months to cover the phone's cost. Just remember that this discount is only for new customers who keep Visible+ for the full 24 months, and there's a limit of one device per member.
To qualify for the free iPhone 16E, you have to sign up for Visible Wireless' Visible Plus plan. For an annual plan, it costs a total of $395 or it's $35 a month when you use code 35PLUS; this will save you $10 a month. The plan offers unlimited talk, text and data, and since Visible Plus uses the 5G Ultra Wideband Verizon network, the signal will be strong. You'll even get unlimited mobile hotspot data and unlimited talk and text in Mexico and Canada and 2GB of data per day -- useful for frequent travelers.
This new iPhone 16E has a four-core A18 processor and a new C1 5G modem -- the most power-efficient modem we've seen on any iPhone model to date. Like the iPhone 16 lineup, it's also designed for Apple Intelligence and even has its own button for Visual Intelligence. Apple claims the 16E has an impressive battery life that will last up to "12 hours longer than all generations of iPhone SE." The camera is also great, with a single back camera that has a 48-megapixel sensor. As for the front camera, it is 12-megapixels and supports Face ID and has autofocus for selfies. The basic model has 128GB of storage, with prices starting at $599.
If this isn't the plan for you, no worries. Take a look at our full roundup of phone plan deals to better fit your needs. And if you're looking for a different iPhone, check out the top iPhone deals you can shop right now.
This deal is pretty incredible for those who want the iPhone 16E and a different phone carrier. New members can score a free iPhone 16E when they switch to Visible Plus by Verizon. This offer expires on March 13, so make sure to sign up before then. You will still need to pay any applicable phone taxes and/or fees and will receive bill credits across 24 months for the phone. If you change plans or fail to maintain active service, you will no longer receive credit and will need to pay for the phone.
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