Want a free Apple Watch SE 3? Optus is throwing one in with any iPhone 17 series sign up

If you’ve been holding off on upgrading to any of the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max or even the ultra-thin iPhone Air, then this deal from Optus might just make you pull the trigger on a new phone plan.

The telco is giving away a free Apple Watch SE 3 to customers who sign up for a 24-month or 36-month phone plan for any of the iPhone 17 series phones (and the iPhone Air, which is also discounted by AU$500).

We’ve called the Apple Watch SE 3 the best Apple Watch for most people in our review thanks to its comparable performance to its more expensive siblings – the Apple Watch 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 – while being the cheapest at AU$399 RRP.

If you’re looking to spend the least amount per month for this deal, the most affordable option is the iPhone Air (256 GB) on the Small Choice Plus Plan over 36 months. That will cost AU$91.06 per month – AU$55p/m for the plan and AU$36.06p/m for device repayments.

If the Apple Watch SE 3 isn’t quite your squeeze, Optus is also offering the Apple Watch 11 for AU$180 outright or for an additional $5 per month.