Every holiday season, the sellers of devices and connection lean into their most generous-looking offers, and Verizon has begun its own version early, dangling free iPhones, Samsung and Pixel phones, tablets, and watches before customers willing to add a new unlimited line. The bargains are real in the way that many small arithmetic promises are real: the headline price falls toward zero while the cost migrates into monthly plans and the extra lines that accessories demand. Reported by TechRadar, the offers reach across Apple, Samsung, and Google products and into home internet, and they invit
Verizon Kicks Off Early Black Friday Deals With Free iPhones, Samsung and Pixel Phones, and Bundled Accessories
The headline price is zero, but the cost moves into the plan
Mark
So what's actually being offered here? It sounds like Verizon is just giving phones away.
Mimi
Close, but with strings. The iPhone 16 Pro, the 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy S24 Plus are free with a new unlimited line. The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra are $5 a month. The Pixel 9 Pro is free too, but only with a trade-in.
Mark
And the free iPad and watch?
Mimi
Those need their own cellular lines. On the iPhone deals that's about $15 a month combined. On the Samsung ones it's $5 for the watch and $10 for the tablet.
Luke
So free is doing a lot of work in that sentence. Do we know what the Ultimate plan costs?
Mimi
The article doesn't give a price. It only says the plan is pricey and that Plus is a lot cheaper than Ultimate.
Luke
Then the savings figures, over $1,000 on the Pro Max and S24 Ultra, are the outlet's framing. We can't check them against a plan price here.
Mark
Why does the Plus plan option on the iPhone 15 Pro Max matter?
Mimi
Because it's the one deal where you don't need the top tier. A high-end phone at a lower monthly price.
Luke
Worth saying the Pixel bundle is oddly described, too. It lists a Galaxy tab with a Google phone, which looks like a slip in the source.
Mark
And the internet deal?
Mimi
A year of Netflix and HBO Max for new customers, worth over $200, and cheaper pricing if you already have mobile service with Verizon.
Il Polso
- Headline offers of free iPhone 16 Pro, Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra bundles are tempting buyers to switch carriers before the holiday rush.
- Every freebie hinges on paying for extra cellular lines, adding roughly $5 to $15 a month that can quietly erase the savings.
- Several deals require the pricier Ultimate plan, while the Pixel 9 Pro demands a trade-in, forcing shoppers to untangle conditions line by line.
- Customers are being steered to compare their total monthly bill against what they pay now, with home internet bundles offering a year of Netflix and HBO Max as the final lure.
Every holiday season, the sellers of devices and connection lean into their most generous-looking offers, and Verizon has begun its own version early, dangling free iPhones, Samsung and Pixel phones, tablets, and watches before customers willing to add a new unlimited line. The bargains are real in the way that many small arithmetic promises are real: the headline price falls toward zero while the cost migrates into monthly plans and the extra lines that accessories demand. Reported by TechRadar, the offers reach across Apple, Samsung, and Google products and into home internet, and they invite a familiar human question about whether a gift is truly free when it is quietly paid for over time.
Verizon has opened its holiday sales season early, and with it a run of promotions that put free phones, tablets and smartwatches in front of anyone willing to sign up for a new unlimited line. The offers span iPhones, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices, along with a home internet package, and they come from the carrier's current lineup rather than a single standout deal.
Apple sits at the center. The iPhone 16 Pro is free on a new line with an Ultimate plan, and Verizon adds a free iPad and Apple Watch on top. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is offered at $5 a month without a trade-in, a saving of more than $1,000, though the plan itself stays expensive. Older hardware gets a gentler entry: the iPhone 15 Pro Max is free on either an Ultimate or a Plus plan, and the cheaper Plus option brings a premium phone within a more modest monthly reach.
Android shoppers have their own routes. The Galaxy S24 Plus is free on a new unlimited line without a trade-in, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra drops to $5 a month with savings above $1,000. Google's Pixel 9 Pro is the exception that requires a trade-in, bundled with a Pixel Watch 2 and a tablet.
Beyond phones, new home internet customers receive a year of Netflix and HBO Max, valued at more than $200, and existing Verizon mobile users pay less for internet. Across every deal the pattern holds: the sticker price nears zero while the cost moves into plans and accessory lines. Anyone tempted should set the total monthly bill beside what they pay today before claiming a freebie.
Verizon has opened its holiday sales event early, and with it a run of Black Friday promotions that put free phones, tablets and smartwatches on the table for customers willing to sign up for a new unlimited line. The offers cover iPhones, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices, plus a home internet package, and TechRadar's roundup of them comes out of the carrier's current promotions rather than any single headline deal.
The centerpiece is Apple. The iPhone 16 Pro is free with a new line on an Ultimate unlimited plan, and Verizon has sweetened the offer with a free iPad and a free Apple Watch. The standard iPhone 16 qualifies for the same deal for anyone who prefers a smaller device. The bundle is worth more than $700, but the accessories carry a condition: each needs its own cellular line, which adds about $15 a month in total.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced differently. For the first time, Verizon is offering it at $5 a month on a new Ultimate line with no trade-in required, a saving of more than $1,000. The same free iPad and Apple Watch are available if the customer accepts the extra $15 monthly for their lines. TechRadar notes that the plan itself remains expensive, even as the potential savings are large.
Older hardware gets a gentler entry point. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is free with a new line on either an Ultimate or a Plus plan, and the "or" matters because the Plus plan costs considerably less than Ultimate. That makes a high-end phone reachable at a more modest monthly price, and the free iPad and Apple Watch can again be added for the cost of their cellular lines.
On the Android side, Verizon is offering the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus for free with a new unlimited line, the first time it has done so without a trade-in. A free Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Tab S9 FE can be added, with accessory lines costing $5 a month for the watch and $10 a month for the tablet. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is $5 a month with a new unlimited line, again without the usual trade-in criteria, for a discount of more than $1,000. It comes with a free Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Tab S9 as optional extras.
Google's offer is the one that does require a trade-in. The Pixel 9 Pro is free with an eligible device, and the package includes a free Pixel Watch 2 and a tablet. As with the others, claiming the accessories means paying for added cellular lines. TechRadar's text names the tablet in this bundle as the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, which is a Samsung product.
The promotions extend beyond phones. New home internet customers get a full year of Netflix and HBO Max, a bundle valued at over $200. Verizon is also offering an Xbox gaming bundle that includes a gift card and accessories. Home internet is cheaper for people who already have a Verizon mobile plan.
The pattern across all of these deals is the same: the headline price is zero or close to it, but the cost shifts into the plan and the accessory lines. Several offers depend on the Ultimate tier, and the extra lines add $5 to $15 a month. Anyone considering one should compare the total monthly bill against what they pay now before claiming a freebie.
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The Plus plan is a lot cheaper than Ultimate, so the iPhone 15 Pro Max can be had at a relatively reasonable monthly price.— TechRadar, paraphrased
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