The latest phones from top brands like Apple, Google and Samsung start at $800, which can be a little intimidating for those looking to upgrade. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to get your hands on one for less if you’re a Verizon customer. The carrier is offering trade-in and new line discounts on all iPhone 16, Galaxy S24 and Pixel 9 phones right now, including a chance to get your hands on one of these top-rated models for free.
To help you take full advantage of these offers, we’ve broken down some of the best deals and how the savings work below. Additionally, we’ve included some deals on Verizon’s service plans that can help knock a few dollars off your bill at the end of the month. Verizon offers deals pretty much year-round, but the details change frequently. We’ll keep this page updated with the latest and greatest bargains so be sure to check back whenever you’re looking to upgrade (or make the switch from another carrier).
Best Verizon phone deals
Verizon routinely offers some substantial savings on phones, but it’s important to note that the majority of these discounts are applied as credits over a period of 36 months, meaning you’ll need to remain a Verizon customer for at least three years in order to pay off your phone. If you cancel before that period is over, you’ll be responsible for any remaining charges.
Verizon is offering some slight savings on all iPhone 16 models right now. Adding a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan will save you $470 on the basic iPhone 16, $390 on the iPhone 16 Plus, $460 on the iPhone 16 Pro and $480 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Discounts are applied as bill credits over a 36-month period, which drops the cost down to just $10, $15, $15 and $20 per month, respectively.
If you’ll also be trading in an old phone with the activation of a new Unlimited Ultimate line, the discount jumps up to $830, which scores you the basic iPhone 16 for free.
Verizon is also offering new line discounts on all the latest flagship Samsung phones. A new line of service on an Unlimited Ultimate plan will knock $440 off the basic Galaxy S24, $460 off the S24 Plus and $580 off the S24 Ultra. Discounts are applied as bill credits over a 36-month period, and drop the price down to $10, $15 and $20 per month, respectively.
If you also have an old phone to trade in, Verizon will knock up to $800 off all three phones when also adding a new Unlimited Ultimate line, which scores you the basic S24 for free.
Verizon has a similar offer available on all the latest models in Google’s Pixel phone lineup. If you’re only after the basic Pixel 9, you can save $440 with a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan. Or, you can save up to $800 with both a new line and a trade-in, which scores you the basic Pixel 9 for free, the Pixel 9 Pro for just $6 per month, the 9 Pro XL for $11 per month and the 9 Pro Fold for $28/month.
Best Verizon plan deals
If you’re looking to switch to Verizon, there are a few deals on various plans that may make you lean toward one or the other. Promotions on plans are less common these days, though oftentimes you can get some free extras such as free streaming-service and music subscriptions with enrollment in some of the higher-end 5G plans.
There are a few things to note on Verizon’s plans. First, Verizon often limits these perks to one per account, so only one person on a family plan needs to be on an Unlimited Plan to get the Disney Bundle (Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu). Other people on the plan can be on cheaper plans like 5G Start — though it is worth mentioning that Verizon limits access to its fastest 5G networks (what it calls 5G Ultra Wideband) to its pricier unlimited plans.Â
Your company may also offer a corporate discount on plans, but you will need to check to see if that applies to personal accounts. Those who have Fios can check if a corporate discount is available at Verizon’s Deals at Work site.Â
Are you a teacher, or is someone on your family plan a teacher? You could save on your wireless bill. Verizon offers a teacher discount of up to $25 off per month depending on how many lines you have.
Verizon uses ID.me to verify eligibility, with the discount appearing on your bill in “one to two billing cycles.” You only need to have one teacher on your plan to get the discount to apply for all lines.
Verizon’s deal for nurses is identical to the teachers’ deal mentioned above, with up to a $25 discount each month on wireless plans.Â
You’ll need to verify your employment through ID.me, with the discount appearing in “one to two billing cycles.” Only one nurse needs to be on your account for all lines to get the savings, though you can’t combine the nurse discount with the teacher offer.
Verizon offers the same discount to active-duty military, veterans and first responders. Like with the nurse and teacher deals, you only need one person on your plan to meet these qualifications to be eligible for up to $25 off, which will vary depending on how many lines you have.Â
Verizon is using ID.me to verify eligibility, with the military offer available to both active-duty service members and veterans. The first responder deal is open to “firefighters, police, EMS workers, retirees, volunteers and immediate family of those fallen in the line of duty.”
Verizon’s student discount is actually pretty good. You need to be an “actively enrolled student (including online enrollment) in a US secondary educational institution of higher learning, including undergraduate, graduate and/or vocational school or institution.”Â
If you fit that description, you can get four years of discounts with one line getting $10 off each month and two lines getting $25 off. The discount is available on a host of current plans, including the Unlimited Welcome plan.Â
Verizon is verifying enrollment through UNIDAYS and capping the discount at two lines per account. Verizon is also requiring annual verification that you’re still enrolled.
Verizon has a discount for customers ages 55 or above, though you will need to be in Florida to get it. If you do, you can get unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data for $62 a month on one line or $84 a month for two lines. Like the student deal, this is capped at a max of two lines per account.
One of Verizon’s most unique offers is that customers on eligible unlimited plans can add a variety of services and subscriptions for a flat rate of just $10 per month. That includes memberships and subscriptions like Walmart Plus, YouTube Premium, Disney Plus bundles and much more. At just $10 per month, signing up through Verizon could save you as much as $12 per month compared to signing up individually.
FAQ
Are Verizon deals available to existing customers or only new customers?
Like the rest of the wireless industry, Verizon has offers available for both new and existing customers. While there are some additional perks and discounts for switchers, many of the deals are under the same terms.
How do Verizon’s discounts work?
It’s easy to see hundreds of dollars off the price of something and get excited, but make sure you know what you’re signing up for. Verizon applies these discounts as bill credits that are usually spread out across a 36-month period. Sometimes part of the discount is given in the form of a prepaid gift card (for a trade-in) and the rest is done as bill credits, but that’s specified when it’s happening.
What happens if you leave Verizon before the 36 months are up?
If you don’t stick with Verizon through the full 36 months of bill credits, you’ll be responsible for all remaining charges. Before canceling or transferring your service to another carrier, be sure to understand what you’ll owe to make sure you can cover those charges before making a move.